Apple iPhone 6 launch could get delayed in quest to find slimmer battery

Apple iPhone 6 launch may be delayed as the tech giant struggles to straighten out complications pertaining to the size of the next-generation phone's battery.

According to Mashable, Apple might be pushing back the debut of its 5.5-inch iPhone 6 to next year due to issues with finding a sufficient battery slim enough to fit into the device's "very thin" design.

The iPhone maker is reportedly searching for a 2 mm (0.08 inch) thick battery or less that would fit in the 5.5 inch iPhone Air model.

While the aim of the company is to make the device as slim as possible, rumour has it that the feature could raise the price of the model by up to $100.

Meanwhile, Apple's 4.7-inch model is still on track to launch this fall, which is in line with Apple's launch cycle for smartphones, the report added.