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I don’t think everything has to be ‘innovative’ today in a smart phone. Technology has reached a point where it’s mature enough where not everything is being completely remapped or introducing some ‘major’ change in smart phones. The biggest change coming being the triple lens camera, but it’s not just Apple that’s reaching a maturity point, it’s smart phones in general.

There will be a new design. Which means I'll be paying through the nose for a new 11 Pro MAX and everyone on the subway will know I have the latest iPhone. How's that for innovation?
 
transparent iPhone?
The return of the aqua interface?
Scott Forestall elected as CEO?
Ground breaking iPhone?

None of the above

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Oh those comments again. I knew that tagline would make for some popcorn time.

Even with all that's rumored, why would anyone expect a "small refresh" or an "S year"? I mean, just based on the rumors, how many times has iPhone actually had a bigger refresh than the upcoming one?
 
Don't need Apple including a controller since they added Xbox and PS controller support.

While this is true, I think Apple including a controller would show that they are more serious about gaming and the Apple Arcade.

Also, I don't have any Xbox or PS controllers.
 
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Oh I get it. It's 'innovation'. he he he.

The Apple is getting chopped up. Considering the anti......well you know. Maybe not the best image:D
 
Won’t look nearly as bad with a case on, which is the vaaaast majority of people.

Not me, I go caseless. Plus, I’m skipping this year anyway, nothing will excite me, and possibly next years too - who wants a first gen 5G phone? Eek!
it will be second gen 5G chip next year...so yes...you can also disable 5G and go 4G
 
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If these prototypes and leaked images are accurate, I'd say this is the laziest and most disappointing iPhone release to date. In 2 years they couldn't find an acceptable way to reduce/eliminate the "notch"?? And rather than figure out a sleek and elegant way to implement a 3 lens camera they just group 3 lenses in a square and slap it on the back of the phone? It looks bulky and tacky. I don't expect a brand new and completely refreshed design every year, but this year is exceptionally disappointing, especially considering some of the competitors current phone designs.
 
I just can't see the back ending up like what they look like in these leaks.. I. mean.. That just looks crazy... but then again.. maybe that's how people know you have an iphone now? between the notch and the cameras. Hopefully theirs some iOS 13 features thats exclusive to the new model. They used to that but they didn't on iOS 12 except for the ability to adjust the portrait mode effect.

And of course apple is going to release a new phone color.. Thats what they always do on S year upgrades

Picture this... The space between the camera lenses will be the same color as the back of the phone.

Apple will not do an ugly black patch on the back.

And if they do... Oh helllllll no. I’m still buying though.
 
Let's see what people are going to figure out from this logo! It's really best time of the year ahah!

For me most surprising thing would be glowing or colored Apple logo choice for the phones, I mean all of them. I'd love to have that.
 
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If these prototypes and leaked images are accurate, I'd say this is the laziest and most disappointing iPhone release to date. In 2 years they couldn't find an acceptable way to reduce/eliminate the "notch"?? And rather than figure out a sleek and elegant way to implement a 3 lens camera they just group 3 lenses in a square and slap it on the back of the phone? It looks bulky and tacky. I don't expect a brand new and completely refreshed design every year, but this year is exceptionally disappointing, especially considering some of the competitors current phone designs.
It's fine. It still has the Apple logo on the back. It's going to sell like hot cakes.
 
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