We have heard them before, but the rumors about bigger iPhone refuse to die. It also seems like Apple rumormongers need to take a
generous helping of creativity since iPhone rumors are getting repetitive and boring. But until that happens, let's start dreaming about a 4 inch iPhone, yet again. Some insiders are claiming that Apple is collaborating with Sony and Hitachi for the production of these displays. That seems to be a step in the right direction. Once upon a time, Apple had wowed us with it big screen, but with the onslaught of phones with 4+ inches of screen real estate, the once mighty phone started to look diminutive.
Macotakara.jp reports that the production of 4 inches displays has already begun. The website also claims that the company has also 'fundamentally changed' the displays for the upcoming models of iPad. The company's legal skirmish with Samsung also seems to have taken a toll on their business collaboration as the Cupertino company is now looking for new suppliers. Samsung used to be one of the biggest suppliers for Apple. It is reported that Apple has used $7.8 billion worth of Samsung components in 2011 alone so far.
Apple is now reported to be making investments in the upgradation of Sharp owned display manufacturing plants. Apart from providing displays for iPhone and iPad, Sharp is also expected provide screens for Apple's fabled HDTV.