Apple reportedly won’t launch a smaller version of its iPhone this year, contrary to reports which had previously said this was on the cards.

Following Apple’s shift to a 4.7-inch screen for the standard iPhone 6 (and to 5.5-inches for the even bigger iPhone 6 Plus), it was suggested that a smaller version would be added for those who prefer a more pocketable device. It would also provide a new entry-level for the iPhone line, akin the earlier iPhone 5c.

But reports citing KGI Securities said that this is not now the case.

Apple traditionally keeps its iPhone portfolio fairly small, making last year’s introduction of two devices notable – and meaning that moving to a three product line would be unlikely. (And, of course, with multiple colour, memory and network versions of each, inventory management would become more of a challenge.)

Reports citing the same source also noted a number of other changes on the cards for what is likely to be the iPhone 6S release.

Force Touch, Apple’s new haptic input technology as supported by the Apple Watch, will make its way to the smartphone, as will a more accurate version of Apple’s Touch ID technology designed to improve Apple Pay transactions.

Devices will be powered by an updated processor and have 2GB of RAM. The rear camera will also see a bump in resolution to 12MP. And again the use of sapphire crystal displays was mooted, although it was also suggested this will be for a single, premium device.

And a new colour choice has also been reported, “rose gold”, echoing a colour found in the Apple Watch line.