Apple might not launch the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 this year: Sources

Apple might not launch its rumoured 5.5-inch iPhone 6 this year. We have found news on Apple Insider report citing KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a proven track record of revealing Apple's future product plans, the release of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 model could be postponed to 2015 due to production issues. The company, however, is expected to unveil only a 4.7-screen version of the iPhone 6 this fall, probably in September.

iPhone features

• Larger screen, thinner design
• Two new sizes: 4.7" & 5.5"
• Faster next-gen 'A8' CPU
• Fall 2014 launch

  "Apple is already facing production bottlenecks on the 4.7-inch model related to the new technology for the device's in-cell touch panel, as well as colour unevenness on the redesigned "iPhone 6" metal casing. Those problems are said to be even worse with the larger 5.5-inch model," said the report quoting Kuo.

Both iPhone 6 screens are expected to use in-cell touch panel technology - built into the screen and allowing for thinner construction than with standard touch panel films - that was introduced with the iPhone 5, the sources said.

Apple also has to increase iPhone's screen size from 4 inches to compete against the rivals such as Samsung in order to regain market share