With the announcement that Apple is planning production of 25 million iPhones units by the end of 2011, there is little doubt that the release of the next generation iPhone, dubbed iPhone 5, is round the corner.

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Speculations of new features - both hardware and software upgrades - offered on iPhone 5 are certain to entice any smartphone buyer to at least check out Apple's latest creation.

The new thinner and lighter iPhone 5 will be expected to make scores of people wait outside of Apple stores across the nation.

Will you buy an iPhone 5? Check out the top 10 must-have features that ought to be packaged into the iPhone 5 at its launch later this year.

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DESIGN
Apple products are known for their beautiful design . Design will be a huge element for the iPhone 5 with rumors swirling that the new case will have a new radical design. The phone will adopt a teardrop design that is supposed to be slimmer and lighter than past iPhone models. The iPhone 5 is expected to come with an aluminum plate casing rather than the current glass backing. Expect to see a more uniformed design across all of Apple’s mobile devices as aluminum may be the consistent material used in the upcoming iPad 3 and iPod lineups as well.It is also expected to be accompanied by a 4-inch edge-to-edge screen for maximum viewing. A curved glass display screen is also rumored to offer more privacy while viewing in public areas. Japanese blog Makotakara
HARDWARE
The iPhone 5 will integrate a faster 1GHz dual core A5 processor chip, the same used in Apple’s iPad 2. With upgraded hardware, the iPhone 5 will be equipped with speed in processing information and apps besides obtaining lighter hardware parts to decrease the device’s weight.In addition to a new processor, new elements such as a SIM less design or an embedded SIM could help in reducing the iPhone 5's physical thickness. Among other chipsets, a Broadcom BCM4330 could be integrated for its WiFi and Bluetooth. iSuppli
MORE CARRIERS
With new chipsets that the iPhone 5 may integrate, the ability for iPhone 5 to work across more carriers is becoming a higher probability. The Qualcomm MDM6600 chipset would allow the iPhone 5 to have compatibility with both Verizon and ATT’s 4G and 3G networks. According to BGR, Apple has already begun testing iPhones for T-Mobile, in particular the iPhone 4S. Other hardware upgrades include additional internal antennas that can serve as an international phone for both CDMA and GSM. Reuters
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WIRELESS CHARGING
A revolutionary way of charging mobile devices may see iPhone 5 gain mass appeal. The inductive wireless charging technology for the iPhone could juice up its battery without the use of cables and plugs. By utilizing a charging dock, the iPhone can charge its battery as well as share, sync, or backup data at the same time. REUTERS
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