Photos of Bare iPhone 5S Logic Board with Space for Larger Main Chip SurfaceAs noted by Macotakara, Japanese parts firm Moumantai has posted three photos of what may be the bare logic board from the iPhone 5S. Unsurprisingly, the shape of the board is nearly identical to that of the iPhone 5 logic board, although it appears to have a slightly different curve along the bottom edge where the logic board would meet the speaker enclosure. Front of claimed iPhone 5S logic board compared to iFixit's iPhone 5 logic board photo Few details can be obtained from the part, as there are no chips or other components attached to the board, although it does contain a somewhat different placement of screw holes and a tweaked chip layout. The main A-series chip appears as if it will be slightly larger in area than the A6 seen in the iPhone 5, as it takes up a greater width of the logic board. Rear of claimed iPhone 5S logic board compared to iFixit's iPhone 5 logic board photo Apple's iPhone 5S is expected to launch later this year, perhaps around the September timeframe. Following Apple's pattern of two-year body style cycles, the iPhone 5S will reportedly appear very similar to the iPhone 5 and focus on internal improvements. One differentiating feature may, however, be a fingerprint sensor, which is rumored to be location on or near the device's home button. Recent Mac and iOS Blog Stories • Potential First Image of MFi Gaming Controller Surfaces • AT&T to Send Emergency Alerts to U.S. iPhone 4S/5 Owners [Update: iPhone 4 Users Also Included] • TweetDeck for Mac Updated with New Sidebar Design • iOS 7 Beta Allows Users to Zoom While Recording Video • Famed Mac Icon Designer Says iOS 7 Icons Are a 'Good Direction' • Apple Adding Roughly 500,000 New iTunes Accounts A Day • Apple Working with Logitech and MOGA on Upcoming MFi Game Controllers • Apple SVP Eddy Cue Takes Stand in E-Book Trial, Admits Some E-Books Rose in Price
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