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[In addition], Apple will clearly need to upgrade the processor speed to at least a dual-core 1.2GHz to match the Samsung Galaxy S II, while upgrading to a 8 mega pixel 1080p camera that is now also on the Galaxy S II.

This is why we don't trust analysts. They're just brain-dead drones. Apple certainly doesn't need a 1.2GHz processor. The A5 @ 1GHz is more than enough, because iOS is very efficient in resource utilisation. iOS 5 will run way smoother than Android on the SG2
 
If in fact there is a redesigned iPhone 5 tomorrow and it turns out that "4s" was a clever codename to throw everyone off, the rumor landscape will be forever changed. From that point forward any rumors will be immediately second-guessed as misdirection from Apple.

That is to say, it would work out quite nicely for Apple's secrecy going forward.
 
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