Arcuri also predicts that the next-generation iPhone will come with 802.11ac, a faster Wi-Fi standard that first began appearing in Apple products in 2013.
In addition to these changes, Arcuri went on to suggest that Apple will offer "key software innovations" in 2014 with iBeacon, Touch ID, and Passbook used as a mobile payment solution. He views the iPhone 5s as basically a 'set-up' for this year's new products. Its 64-bit A7 processor and Touch ID fingerprint sensor will allow Apple to introduce new services.
Aside from hardware tweaks and design changes, Arcuri also said that Apple is planning "key software innovations" with the next major release of its iOS platform. He expects the company will leverage iBeacon, Touch ID and Passbook as part of a push into new services with mobile payments.
In many ways, Arcuri said, last year's release of the iPhone 5s was merely a "set-up" for this year's new products. In particular, he believes the 64-bit A7 processor and Touch ID fingerprint sensor will allow Apple to introduce new services that will give it a leg up on the competition.According to the analyst Apple will release the iPhone 6 in September, which is in line with previous Apple iPhone releases. Arcuri confirms reports of a larger 13-inch iPad
Also on tap this year, according to Arcuri, is a 13-inch iPad that he expects to "blur the lines between tablets and PCs." The analyst expects that the larger iPad model would likely debut in late 2014.
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