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DESIGN

What will Apple do with the iPhone design in 2019? If these renders are an accurate depiction, it may be one of the most visually challenging iPhone models we’ve ever seen. The renders show a large camera bump in the top corner, containing three camera lenses and a flash unit. Aside from the unusual arrangement of the lenses, what stands out is the rear panel may be made of a single piece of glass. The front of the iPhone shows the screen retains the same wide notch introduced on the iPhone X.2019 iphone news camera render

A render based on an engineering prototype shows a different design Apple may be experimented with for the 2019 iPhone. It has a horizontal camera module at the top center on the back, with three camera lenses, and a flash unit around the middle lens. The leak, from OnLeaks and CompareRaja.in, is not official and is not final evidence of what this year’s iPhone will look like. However, the site claims it’s one of the designs being examined by Apple.

There are many rumors surrounding the introduction of USB Type-C; but despite early rumors suggesting this year’s iPhone could use the universal connection, along with reports of tests, the indication is the Lightning connector will remain. All the 2019 iPhone models will have a Lightning connector, says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, as does Macotakara.

Rumors about Apple flirting with USB-C for iPhone are fairly common. Apple adopted the USB-C port for 2018’s iPad Pro, as it allows for much the same functionality as the Lightning port, but has a much wider repository of accessories to draw from, and this has fueled rumors that Apple is setting up for a more universal iPhone. Plus, the European Union started pushing for a universal phone charging standard again in 2018, which may eventually force Apple’s hand.

HOW MANY MODELS?

In 2019, sequels to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR are highly likely, and so far, most leaked specifications and details seem to relate to these models. However, Apple may be planning an iPhone X-style surprise, in that it may also launch two other completely new phones this year. The unnamed iPhone devices may feature triple-lens cameras, while the other three iPhone devices will only receive internal updates. If accurate, this may mean Apple will announce five new iPhone models this year.

A 6.1-inch version and a 6.5-inch version are rumored, each with a slightly thicker body to accommodate the larger camera sensors — although this may only be a half-a-millimeter difference. Additionally, the two phones are being linked with USB Type-C charging, and a reverse charge feature to power up the Apple Watch, or Airpods, with wireless charging. These two new phones seem to combine many of the features already rumored for the standard 2019 iPhone, and therefore the rumor may not be accurate. The rumor comes from the supply chain in China, as reported by the often reliable Macotakara, though, so it should not instantly be dismissed.

SPECIFICATION

What do we know about the technical specification for the 2019 iPhone? One interesting rumor that continues to spread is the introduction of what’s being called “bilateral wireless charging,” or two-way charging, which will let the iPhone wirelessly charge other devices. Huawei introduced a similar system with the Mate 20 Pro, and Samsung did the same for the Galaxy S10.

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in an investors report that he expects the 2019 iPhone models to support the feature, indicating it may be available across the range, rather than limited to a single model. Apple’s version may only charge other Apple devices such as the Apple Watch, or the new Airpods with a wireless charging case. The battery capacity inside the phones may also increase — by up to 15% in the XS Max sequel, and by up to 25% in the XS sequel.

Additionally, it’s possible the phones will have improved connectivity for indoor navigation and positioning, and improved Face ID. In 2018 more than one rumorsaid Apple may drop 3D Touch in 2019, a feature which doesn’t appear on the current iPhone XR.

DISPLAY

Currently, the iPhone XS and XS Max sport OLED screens while the iPhone XR sports Apple’s proprietary Liquid Retina LCD. So should we expect more of the same for 2019? For 2019, Apple is likely to retain the same 5.8-inch, 6.1-inch, and 6.5-inch screen sizes, says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who previously stated the LCD model will continue this year, and may also outsell the OLED iPhone models.

The Wall Street Journal is also claiming 2019’s iPhone range will include an iPhone XR-style model with an LCD display, while two, more expensive models will include OLED panels. This goes against earlier rumors from South Korean news source ETNews, who claimed the company had chosen OLED screens for “all three models.”

There are rumors Apple may introduce a hole-punch display, as used on the Honor View 20 and the Samsung Galaxy A8s. While a patent filed in June 2018 suggested Apple would be chasing that same trend in 2019’s iPhone, noted leaker Ice Universe claims 2019’s iPhone will still rock a notch — and the earliest we can expect to see an iPhone with a holed display is 2020.

CAMERA

The camera has always been one of the iPhone’s top features. How will Apple upgrade it in 2019? There are several reports linking this year’s iPhone models to a three-camera setup, and possibly a 3D sensor as well. Each camera may have 12 megapixels and be produced by Sony, with a telephoto, wide-angle, and super wide-angle configurations, according to research analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The selfie camera may also have 12 megapixels, up from 7 megapixels in the current range.

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