Report: Steve Jobs "Worked Closely" on Next iPhone Prior to Death

Ever wonder how far in advance Apple works on their products? According to a new report, the 2012 iPhone was in progress even before co-founder Steve Jobs' death last year, which he reportedly worked closely on.

Bloomberg is reporting that Apple plans an "overhaul" of the iPhone design for this year, confirmed by "three people with knowledge of the plans." Rumors have ramped up in the last week that Apple will introduce a new iPhone with a larger display, which "could be released by October."

This latest report is noteworthy because one source has revealed that late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs "had worked closely on the redesigned phone before his death in October," which nearly coincided with the launch of the current iPhone 4S.

"The design change will be Apple's first for the iPhone since 2010, when it introduced the iPhone 4," the report reveals. "Electronics makers, led by Samsung, are moving toward bigger screens, as consumers use handheld devices for a broader array of tasks, including watching video, playing games and browsing the Web."

Another of Bloomberg's sources appear to have confirmed that Apple "has placed orders from suppliers in Asia for screens that are bigger than the 3.5-inch size now on the smartphone," although as usual, the name of the source was not revealed since these plans have not been made public.

"Apple has been working on the new device since before the current iPhone 4S model was introduced last October, said one person with knowledge of the project," the report concludes. "Jobs, who had gone on medical leave from Apple starting last January, played a key role in developing the phone, this person said."

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