Purported image of nextiPhone's motherboardleaks

An image of what is claimed to be a
small component of the next
generation iPhone's motherboard has
leaked online, giving rise to a new set
of rumours surrounding Apple's
flagship smartphone.
The image was originally leaked by
Japanese retailer Moumantai and
published by French website
NoWhereelse.fr, which said that the
component is related to the iPhone's
camera as it was close to the front
and rear camera, and that it looks
different from how the same
component looks in the iPhone 5. The
website suggested Apple might be
updating the camera in the next
iPhone version, the iPhone 5S or
iPhone 6, or might be just using a
different camera in case the
component is part of the motherboard
of a low priced version of the iPhone.
It's worth pointing out that a previous
report had suggested that the next
generation iPhone could feature a 13-
megapixel camera module and an
improved flash module.
However, MacRumors got in touch
with iFixit's Miro Djuric who informed
that the said component is related to
the iPhone's wireless antenna function
but couldn't confirm its specific role.
iFixit tears down phones and reveals
their hidden hardware.
The site mentions that the part shown
in the picture also features an antenna
connector, just like the part found in
the iPhone 5. It adds that Apple has
made a few changes to the layout of
this part, but it's still very similar to
the component found in iPhone 5 and
doesn't suggest any major changes in
the device where it will be used.
Previously, there have been a number
of leaks related to new components,
including that of a flex cable for the
next iPhone's home button and a
second flex cable featuring the
vibrator and volume/ mute controls.