Another unconfirmed story, from Reuters, recently claimed that in all current iOS devices. The smaller connector will make room for a headphone jack on the bottom of the iPhone, Reuters' two "sources familiar with the matter" said. The report follows a similar story that came out earlier this year from iMore, which said Apple was working on a "micro dock" for future devices.

PCWorld's Jared Newman points out that if Apple ditches the 30-pin dock connector, it will be both a blessing and a burden for accessory makers and consumers. Companies that make speakers, chargers, and other accessories will be able to sell fresh products, but they'll also need to support 30-pin accessories for older iPhone models for years.

And if you own iPhone accessories now, you may have to get an adapter for them, assuming Apple releases one. That would mean buying one for every accessory you own, or carrying an adapter around -- a dilemma that would point to the beauty of cordless accessories.

Larger, Thinner Display

Images of an alleged iPhone 5 front panel that show panels with a longer frame where the screen would be, suggesting the next iPhone's display will be larger than it is now. The image shows the frame's front-facing camera in the center of the device, just above the earpiece.