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I would like to see this year iPhones use a different finish on the stainless steel frame, like perhaps brushed stainless steel instead of polish just like the iPhone 4/4S.

That would require a different machining process for Apple to use a brushed finish on the stainless bands. And I don’t forsee them traditionally doing anything with that specific look, given they have usually been about high polished stainless steels, gloss black, and now gold.
 

ChineseBots

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Mar 13, 2019
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1. further integration of Shortcuts, I image it to be more "automatic" like IFTTT;
2. matte glass back to prevent fingerprints;
 

Shanghaichica

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Apr 8, 2013
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Triple lens camera (wide angle), reverse wireless charging, Apple Pencil support, higher resolution display and an in display fingerprint sensor.

Software wise (iOS 13):

Split screen apps
Dark mode
 

ChineseBots

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Mar 13, 2019
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After seeing the trainwreck that is the new iPhone leak, I really wish they could somehow insert a modular camera system (something just like the Essential phone or moto Z).
 

Natya Sadella

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Jun 20, 2016
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120hz display
Same edgy frame like iphone 5
No protruding camera
Smaller bezels and slightly smaller notch
Better battery
In addition to that I would like to see:

- No sim tray, eSIM only
- Put down the sidebutton (the button should be in the area between where it is now and the sim tray)
- Touch-sensible volumebuttons (just a „+“ and a „-„ on the side of the body)
- vertical mute switch
- no visible antennastrips
- back is matte glass, like pixel 3
 
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AppleFan91

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Sep 11, 2012
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USB-C or at least USB-C to lightning in the box
Fast charger in the box
Maintain feature parity between the regular and Max
ProMotion
Always on Display (probably iOS 13 and not hardware)


(Honestly, my big wants are all iOS 13 related this year)
 

Jimmy James

macrumors 603
Oct 26, 2008
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-Remove wireless charging. Less weight.
-Smaller chassis option.
-Call it the XI for continuity. Even though I think the Roman numeral naming convention is stupid.
 

mnsportsgeek

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Feb 24, 2009
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I will not be upgrading, but I would love to see the following:

  1. PowerShare functionality - I actually think this is really cool and can think of many instances in my life where this would have been useful and not just a gimmick.
  2. 120hz display
  3. Smaller notch
  4. Triple camera
  5. Notification light
  6. Face ID 2.0
  7. Intel 5G modem (either 2019 or 2020 whenever it's ready really)
  8. Fast charger in the box
On the software side, please let me leave hotspot on indefinitely if my phone is plugged into power.
 
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DougFNJ

macrumors 65816
Jan 22, 2008
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I’d be ok with a slightly thicker phone with bigger battery. Outside of that, I think I’m happier than I’ve ever been with a phone with Xs Max.
 

eoblaed

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Apr 21, 2010
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Though I don't think we're going to get it until 2020, and it'll cause a lot of grousing when it comes, I'd like USB-C as our connector.
 

44267547

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-Remove wireless charging. Less weight..

The wireless charging copper coil that is installed in the back of the iPhone is actually relatively small and lightweight, you probably wouldn’t even notice the weight difference with the wireless coil even if it wasn’t included, it’s literally that insignificant in weight.

If you wanted to opt for less weight with the iPhone, then I would choose something like not using stainless steel bands, which is far more significant in weight over the wireless copper charging coil.
 

mnsportsgeek

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Feb 24, 2009
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We have 2.0 that was introduced with the iPhone XS. It's speed is the same to me. imho.

I wouldn’t call that 2.0. It doesn’t even work in landscape mode. A good upgrade would be to have it work in any orientation. Even diagonally.
 

JohnApples

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Mar 7, 2014
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What I want?

  • Improved OLED in terms of color and brightness
  • Reduced or eliminated notch
  • Better lowlight camera performance that can match or surpass the Galaxy
  • Pro-Motion
  • FaceID that works quicker, closer to my face, and at any angle
  • A new body design
What I think we’ll get?
  • Marginal processor spec bump
  • Marginal camera spec bump
  • Improved audio
  • Some software feature that could definitely be added to other iPhones but remains exclusive to the 11 to pad it’s feature list
I hope I’m wrong- I’ll be due for my 2 year upgrade this fall. But if there’s nothing compelling then I’ll stick with my X for another.
 
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Applefan4

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May 6, 2013
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8k display
16gb of RAM
4TB of storage
80MP camera
A13 self aware processor
Ability to run to the liquor store to get me a dozen beers on a Friday night
 
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