[Tezcatlipoca]

The design only changes every other year.

iPhone "tradition" is that one year sees a re-design plus a spec bump, while the next year sees just a spec bump.

2009 - iPhone 3GS (spec. bump)

2010 - iPhone 4 (redesign, Retina display, spec. bump)

2011 - iPhone 4S (spec. bump)

2012 - iPhone 5 (redesign, larger screen, spec. bump)

2013 - iPhone 5S (spec. bump)


2013 is the "off year" when there's just a spec. bump. The "S" release in the "off year" is always just a spec. bump using the same design.

2014 will see the release of the iPhone 6, which will, based upon past history, feature more than just a spec. bump.

There are rumours of a larger iPhone next year... However it's unlikely to be too large if true as Apple has a thing about being able to use the phone with a single hand.


I have a year left on my contract, so although I like the 5S I shall wait to see what there is next year. I'm not that gadget obsessed that I'm going to shell out ££££ now just for a fingerprint scanner.