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Original speculation thread:
My current assumptions based on rumors and leaks:
Since leaked parts seem to confirm it will have the style of the iPad mini, and iPad Air, it makes me wonder about the possibility of embedded magnets. The iPad uses them for the Smart Cover, but would be awesome if the phone would have them for mounting on special car docks and such. I have the magnetic Mountek kit with my current phone and it's absolutely excellent.
Rumors say there could be a revised Lightning cable with a reversible USB A connector. There are some Apple patents confirming they have such a prototype, but I think there could be problems and it wouldn't surprise me if this never materializes from Apple (there are some non-Apple versions you can buy right now).
To keep accessory partners happy, Apple will probably wait until the next product cycle to release cases for the new phone.
I'm sure some of this will not come to pass, but I still wonder if there will be any actual surprises at the official announcement...
Water resistance would be a pleasant surprise. Galaxy S5 is pushing that pretty hard. I haven't heard any rumors about iPhone getting that.
My current assumptions based on rumors and leaks:
- Two models; both with bigger screens.
- One would be closer to the size of the Galaxy S series.
- The other would be closer in size to the Galaxy Note series.
- Maybe staggered release due to rumored production problems.
- Tightly integrated iTime (iWatch) support with HomeKit and some new-gen Apple TV. (Current rumors say iTime will be delayed, but who knows?)
- Exact same thickness and build style as iPod touch 5th gen - which would mean the camera protrudes a little bit, as it does with the iPod. To make the camera any thinner would compromise image quality.
- Sapphire displays are a big ??? right now because of rumored production issues. Apple might have to go with traditional glass and use sapphire for next year's devices. I'm pretty sure the watch will have sapphire, though.
Since leaked parts seem to confirm it will have the style of the iPad mini, and iPad Air, it makes me wonder about the possibility of embedded magnets. The iPad uses them for the Smart Cover, but would be awesome if the phone would have them for mounting on special car docks and such. I have the magnetic Mountek kit with my current phone and it's absolutely excellent.
Rumors say there could be a revised Lightning cable with a reversible USB A connector. There are some Apple patents confirming they have such a prototype, but I think there could be problems and it wouldn't surprise me if this never materializes from Apple (there are some non-Apple versions you can buy right now).
To keep accessory partners happy, Apple will probably wait until the next product cycle to release cases for the new phone.
I'm sure some of this will not come to pass, but I still wonder if there will be any actual surprises at the official announcement...
Water resistance would be a pleasant surprise. Galaxy S5 is pushing that pretty hard. I haven't heard any rumors about iPhone getting that.
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