article_snippet.sent: Ever since the iPhone 3GS launched in 2009, Apple has followed a new handset one year with a marginally-different 'S' version the year after.
article_snippet.sent: But rumours suggest it is about to abandon these plans by skipping the launch of the 6S this autumn in favour of going straight for the iPhone 7.
article_snippet.sent: This difference may seem slight, but This difference suggests the next model of iPhone could be substantial improvement on iPhone 6 range, and rumours have hinted towards new features such as Force Touch.
article_snippet.sent: Rumours suggest Apple is about to abandon the 6S later this year in favour of going straight for the iPhone 7.
article_snippet.sent: This difference may seem slight but Apple suggests the next model of iPhone iPhone could be substantial improvement on iPhone 6 range (pictured), and rumours have hinted towards new features .
article_snippet.sent: This follows recent rumours which suggested a 4-inch version of the iPhone 6 is in development to replace the iPhone 5C with a lower cost and 'female friendly' design.
article_snippet.sent: the handset will be launched during 2015, according to Chinese rumour site Feng.com, and the handset would complement the current range of larger 4.7 and 5.5-inch screen sizes.
article_snippet.sent: This could be known as the iPhone 6C, or based on Mr Kuo predictions, the iPhone 7C.
article_snippet.sent: Many doubted how successful a large screen iPhone would be, claiming a large screen was too big but the recent sales figures show the 6
article_snippet.sent: This follows recent rumours which suggested a 4-inch version of the iPhone 6 is in development to replace the iPhone 5C (pictured) with a lower cost and a more 'female friendly' design. 
article_snippet.sent: This could be known as the iPhone 6C, or based on Mr Kuo predictions, the iPhone 7C .
highlights_snippet.sent: If true, the change will be significant enough to warrant Apple calling Apple handset iPhone 7 rather than adding a traditional 'S' to the iPhone 6 range .