In a new report obtained by9to5Mac, famed Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo has confirmed that Apple will overhaul the three biggest features of the iPhone 11 next year. And these are changes users will care about.
First, Kuo states that Apple will deliver an “all-new form factor design” in 2020. The term ‘form factor’ implies a completely different kind of iPhone and Apple has already gone public with its work ona folding iPhone. But even if Kuo is only referring to an overhaul of the current design, this will be a big selling point as the iPhone X notch will be four years old at that point.
Second, Kuo states 5G is coming to all 2020 iPhones. This doubles down on a similarclaim he made in Julyand with Apple one of the few company’s which won’t offer customers any 5G option this year, this catch-up is essential in 2020.
Third, camera upgrades. The biggest iPhone 11 upgrade is its triple-lens camera, but Apple also droppedradical 3D mapping technologyfrom it along with aTime Of Flight sensorwhich has become common on rival flagships. Kuo doesn’t spell out that these will be the changes in 2020, butBloomberg is convinced.
In addition to this, Kuo has already stated Apple will producenew iPhone screen sizesnext year while thereturn of Touch ID,120Hz ProMotion displaysand the long-awaitedmove to USB-Care hotly tipped.
So iPhone 11 buyers be warned: much like the iPhone 8, you’ll be buying into the final generation of an ageing iPhone design tied to connectivity Apple is alreadyteasing as outdated. And theasking price remains high.
The decision is yours but, come 2020, I suspect upgraders will regret it.
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Apple’s newiPhone 11 rangelaunches next week andthe headline upgradesare likely to win as many fans as theirpolarising designs lose. But be warned, we now know Apple has something far more radical lined-up.
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In a new report obtained by9to5Mac, famed Apple insider Ming-Chi Kuo has confirmed that Apple will overhaul the three biggest features of the iPhone 11 next year. And these are changes users will care about.
First, Kuo states that Apple will deliver an “all-new form factor design” in 2020. The term ‘form factor’ implies a completely different kind of iPhone and Apple has already gone public with its work ona folding iPhone. But even if Kuo is only referring to an overhaul of the current design, this will be a big selling point as the iPhone X notch will be four years old at that point.
Second, Kuo states 5G is coming to all 2020 iPhones. This doubles down on a similarclaim he made in Julyand with Apple one of the few company’s which won’t offer customers any 5G option this year, this catch-up is essential in 2020.
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Third, camera upgrades. The biggest iPhone 11 upgrade is its triple-lens camera, but Apple also droppedradical 3D mapping technologyfrom it along with aTime Of Flight sensorwhich has become common on rival flagships. Kuo doesn’t spell out that these will be the changes in 2020, butBloomberg is convinced.
In addition to this, Kuo has already stated Apple will producenew iPhone screen sizesnext year while thereturn of Touch ID,120Hz ProMotion displaysand the long-awaitedmove to USB-Care hotly tipped.
So iPhone 11 buyers be warned: much like the iPhone 8, you’ll be buying into the final generation of an ageing iPhone design tied to connectivity Apple is alreadyteasing as outdated. And theasking price remains high.
The decision is yours but, come 2020, I suspect upgraders will regret it.
___
Follow Gordon onTwitterandFacebook
More On Forbes
2020 iPhone Has In-Display Touch ID, Says Bloomberg
Leaked Apple iPhone 11 Benchmarks Reveal Disappointing Upgrade
Massive iOS Hack Raises Questions About Apple’s iPhone, iPad Security
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