Leaked image of iPhone 5S home button hints at a fingerprint scanner

One of the consistent rumours that we’ve been hearing about the iPhone 5S is the possibility of its home button integrated with a fingerprint scanner. Further adding fuel is a new leaked image of the alleged iPhone 5S home button. The image revealed by Sonny Dickson gives a clearer view of the button than ever seen before.

Leaked button hardware of the iPhone 5S (Image credit: Sonny Dickson)

There is a lot of talk about the existence of a fingerprint scanner on the upcoming iPhone, but so far there's yet no confirmation of such a feature coming to the 5S. We've seen earlier reports suggesting a slightly bulging-out convex, sapphire home button for the iPhone 5S. Reportedly, this raised design for the home button instead of the existing concave style is to make some space for the sensor to fit in.

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Well, to know if the new iPhone 5S will get a fingerprint scanner or not, we have to wait until September 10. The Cupertino-based company has begun sending out invites to the media in the US. In fact, this time around we will also see Apple host a separate iPhone event especially for the Chinese media on September 11.