picked up on a report in a Japanese newspaper called Nikkan that says Sharp will start making low-temperature poly-silicon LCDs for Apple in the spring, enabling new iPhones that are lighter, thinner, more durable and less power hungry than current versions. What's more, such displays are said to provide more vibrant images. 

Reportedly, a Sharp plant that makes LCDs for TVs has begun prepping to make smartphone LCDs.

IPHONE 5:  

"This technology has allowed companies to create "system on glass" devices, in which the optical sensors, signal processing circuits and other components are located directly on the glass substrate. This negates the need for additional components in a device like an iPhone, saving space within the device and even improving battery life with increased efficiency," according to Apple Insider.

lauds Apple's focus on constant improvement: "While many companies continue to blindly focus on features, often at the expense of battery life, Apple has demonstrated a strong commitment to not only preserving battery life while adding new functionality, but often times improving it."