Apple continues its preparation for its big announcement this September. The rumored iPhone 6 is said to be bringing many changes over the iPhone 5s, as well as one of the company’s milestones since it has been a when they had introduced a new marquee product.

As of now, there have been so many leaks on the details of the upcoming device. Collectively, the rumors suggest that the new iPhone will be sporting a bigger screen sizes, with a 4.7-inch model to be released first and a 5.5-inch model being unveiled at the same time. However, Apple may be shipping a bit later or in limited supply.

Apart from the screen size, Apple was also reported repeatedly that they’ll be using a new material, which offers more durability to the display. If the reports are correct, the iPhone 6 will be having a sapphire glass panel, a material that can withstand considerable amount of scratching and smashing without shattering, cracking, or showing any scratch marks.

This feature would give Apple a mighty advantage over the rest of the market, where everyone else are mostly using Gorilla Glass. Most remembered this material introduced with its original iPhone but which it now looks ready to leap beyond.

Apple’s work on both of these features, display size and display durability, is one response to some of the most sought-after requests of both existing and would-be iPhone buyers. Additionally, the company will also likely improve the cameras on its devices, and might finally add NFC into the mix, opening the door for a lot more possibilities when it comes to mobile payments.

The iPhone 6 is now showing a late-cycle strength that it seldom has before, and anyone who believess that “just” putting a bigger screen on its flagship device won’t do much to improve its fortunes, they have to pay more attention as, Apple being Apple, they’ll do a lot more besides.