Bloomberg: 2019 iPhones Will Have Centered Apple Logo on Back

[MacRumors]

2019 iPhones will feature a centered Apple logo on the back of the devices, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

The centered logo will help users know where to place their Apple Watch or AirPods case to charge on the back of the upcoming iPhones, which are widely expected to have a new Qi-based device-to-device charging feature, similar to Wireless PowerShare on Samsung's latest Galaxy smartphones.

Wireless PowerShare on Samsung's Galaxy S10​

In late July, an alleged Foxconn worker claimed that there will be no "iPhone" branding on the back of the iPhone 11 models, and this certainly seems more likely in light of this centered Apple logo rumor.

Taking both rumors into account, concept designer Ben Geskin has mocked up how the iPhone 11 models should look:

6 days! #iPhonePro pic.twitter.com/gFklIUWjIe - Ben Geskin (@BenGeskin) September 4, 2019

Gurman also reiterated that iPhone 11 models will have more shatter-resistant glass and improved water resistance, the iPhone XR will come in a new green color, and that this year's Apple Watch refresh will be relatively minor, with a focus on new ceramic and titanium casing finishes and watchOS 6.

We're just three days away from Apple's event at Steve Jobs Theater, which kicks off Tuesday at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple will be live streaming the event via its website, the Apple Events app on Apple TV, and YouTube. MacRumors will have full coverage of the announcements as they unfold -- stay tuned!

Article Link: Bloomberg: 2019 iPhones Will Have Centered Apple Logo on Back

 

[scottlitch]

… because they will be called Apple Phone.

 

[shieldcy]

“iPhone” brand is so strong. Why change it? I don’t get it.

 

[I7guy]

2019 sounds as big an upgrade from the max as the max was to the x. Looking forward to the keynote.

 

[NufSaid]

My credit card is at the ready take my money

 

[nfl46]

Nice! I can't wait to see the new iPhone next week.

 

[Expos of 1969]

For phone owners who can't quite figure out where the middle of the phone is, please place the Apple on the charging device.

 

[penajmz]

Gotta go for the black iPhone this year.

 

[Icaras]

“iPhone” brand is so strong. Why change it? I don’t get it.

Same thing was said about iTunes and now...

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

“iPhone” brand is so strong. Why change it? I don’t get it.

It's not a growing brand anymore, but a declining one, that's why. And in any event, everyone can recognize an iPhone by the Apple logo.

 

[alpi123]

Thanks for the obvious info, Bloomberg. As always.

 

[Jimmy Bubbles]

why though?

 

[unchecked]

Does the cross-charging work over the case? Most of us don’t go commando.

 

[EugW]

Thanks for the obvious info, Bloomberg. As always.

It’s so obvious, that not a single person here predicted it.

 

[Pakaku]

It might just be me, but the idea of placing a phone down on its screen makes me feel kind of uncomfortable

 

[realtuner]

It's not a growing brand anymore, but a declining one, that's why. And in any event, everyone can recognize an iPhone by the Apple logo.

iPhone subscriber base went up. How can you claim it’s declining?

 

[TsMkLg068426]

Why has it been difficult for me to get excited for the new iPhones lately since iPhone X the last iPhone I got and upgraded none of this new iPhones are anything to get me to purchase. When looking at Samsung Phones which also foldable ones coming looks more exciting.

 

[Bandaman]

Why has it been difficult for me to get excited for the new iPhones lately since iPhone X the last iPhone I got and upgraded none of this new iPhones are anything to get me to purchase. When looking at Samsung Phones which also foldable ones coming looks more exciting.

What new features would you like to have?

 

[EugW]

What new features would you like to have?

5G or bust!

 

[Mr. Dee]

2021 is my upgrade cycle.

 

[Bandaman]

5G or bust!

5G would be nice.

 

[EugW]

5G would be nice.

Yes. Unfortunately, that means I’m buying in 2020, not 2019. That will be 4 years with my current phone.

Fortunately, it has a newish battery, and 3 GB RAM.

 

[NikRib]

“iPhone” brand is so strong. Why change it? I don’t get it.

Just like everything else, they’re dropping the iThis and iThat going with Apple-this. Never called it the iTV or the iWatch.
Removing everything related to Steve Jobs, iGuess.

 

[Tick410]

Device to Device charging eh? Apple iPhones stealing from Samsung again!

 

[NikRib]

What new features would you like to have?

You’re hearing in here first,
it’s going to be called the “ApplePhone”
No more reference to “i”anything.
It’s been happening with all new device releases, AppleTV, AppleWATCH, etc.
I expect this will be it for that Jobs naming convention.