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Kuo Shares 2019 iPhone Expectations: 18W USB-C Charger for Higher-End Models, Bilateral Wireless Charging Might Not Happen

I'm going to play "Super Bingo" ...... Where every time someone says "Super" to exaggerate something, such as "Super Excited", "Super Cool", I'm gonna drink a shot.

I don't expect to see any more than 15 min of the keynote......
 
PickUrPoison said:
Well here’s my list, I see @0989382 already made a pretty good dent in it. Maybe I’ve forgotten something, not sure:

4GB RAM (increased from 3GB), better camera with a new sensor, new image signal processor, various improved picture and video modes, better display, improved sound, IP68 water resistance (vs. IP67), dual SIM capability, faster FaceID, faster wireless charging, up to 15% faster CPU, up to 50% faster GPU and the machine learning neural engine co-processor goes from 2-core/600 billion operations per second to an amazing 8-core/5 trillion ops/sec—over 7x faster.

Also: stronger glass, better battery life, stereo video recording via four microphones, more frequency bands, including T-Mobile's 600 MHz LTE Band 71, and a faster “gigabit class” cellular radio. (In tests on US cellular carriers, the average download speeds more than doubled and upload speeds increased by 50%.)

Some will upgrade just for the gold color lol, and a 512GB SKU is now available as well, for those who need half a terabyte of storage on their phone. For those who miss the Plus size, for only an extra $100(!) they can get the XS Max.

Almost no aspect of the X feature set was left untouched; it’s really quite amazing. It was the best iPhone Apple ever built, until the iPhone 11 is introduced tomorrow.
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Thank you for the list.

First, some independent testing actually has the iPhone X beat the XS on battery life. So at best, we can say it is only the same.

I have highlighted the changes from green to red as to what is important for me and what is not, this is wholly subjective and everyone will have different opinions/needs, but I can't be alone in terms of this. I mean who really cares about a machine learning neural engine and to date I seldom see anyone who can take advantage of more RAM or CPU or GPU power from what they use their phone for. Many of the changes improve the use for a very small niche of the market in my opinion.

I did like the faster FaceID however and who can say no to a better camera (although I don't think it was a huge improvement and a lot of the software processing was underwhelming with many complaints post launch). IP68 can't hurt either.

To be honest, on the XS launch, I was more impressed by the iOS updates (which weren't amazing but still better than the XS imo).

What would have impressed me then for XS?

- Maybe a notch-less design (like some of the Android competitors) or something similar to punch hole or I don't know, anything than the current.
- An actual battery life improvement, maybe one of my most favored one to be honest
- A faster charger out the box, Android are killing it on this front
- USB-C
- Touch ID under screen option
- Two way charging (to charge wireless earphone cases)
- Probably forgetting some obvious stuff that Android competitors have managed

Today, I am not expecting the iPhone 11 to really improve much upon the XS in the list I've conjured which is a shame. So really all I have to look forward to today is how the new iOS is shaping up. Going forward, I think I would like iOS to become more feature rich

Maybe 2020 is the year I upgrade, if I am still with iOS that is...
 
So, one phone is left out of all of the new stuff. I guess you can't have it all. You'd think Apple would have reduce the camera housing as it would otherwise just leave a space there for noting in the 6.1 inch

That's itself looks kinda off-putting. I was thinking perhaps affix some chewing cum to cover up the space or something..
 
Man this phone is going to be ugly with that bump if it's real. Hoping it's a clever ruse.

I know USB-C is the way to go for the phones. Going to be a suckfest to spend money to update my accessories etc.
 
noobinator said:
Sad about the two way charging. I was planning on buying two new iPhones and placing them back to back for a free unlimited power source.
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Only the top one charges, so you need to mount them on a frictionless axel spinning at 60 Hz to get the free unlimited power
 
coolfactor said:
We've come a LONG way in a very short time! I think people forgot that just 12 years ago, the iPhone was first introduced and set a whole new bar for mobile technology.

Two-way charging doesn't seem to be a very efficient use of a mobile's battery. I remain skeptical of that feature, and I agree that Apple should lean towards the conservative with that feature, rather than shipping it "just because" the competition, namely Samsung, offers it.
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Hah, that's a good way to spin being behind the competition. No one forces you to use the reverse charging but not having it in 2019 is a glaring omission, period.
 
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I7guy said:
Which upgrades were weak let’s take a look:
- 5s, 6,6s,7, 8,x,Xs all strong updates

Three to five years is a good amount of time for an upgrade. Maybe more so for android.
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Weak list:
6 and 6s (both had lots of issues)
8 (just an iPhone 7 more or less)

"OK" list:
Xs

Great list:
5s
7
X

11, probably on OK upgrade, just like the Xs.
 
Wintrmte said:
If this is true, I'll be curious to see what Apple announces to entice people to upgrade from the current XS line.. For me, it would have been something as simple as moving from the Lightning port to USB-C, since it is currently a huge hassle when I take my 2019 IPad Pro with me and have to have to different chargers, cables, etc.
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If Apple is pushing USB-C, then make all your devices USB-C on both ends please, so I can just grab a cable and block and charge any of my devices. My jump bag is so littered with extra cables and adapters and it drives my OCD crazy.

Now if we could just get monitor manufacturers, printer manufacturers, and external HD makers on board with USB-C on both ends, life would be a hell of a lot better. It's the best standard to come out in the last 20 years, why don't we just all use it?

Apple for once is adopting a port that everyone can use, and it seems like the manufacturers are resisting it because it's Apple, even though its the best solution.
 
Looks like I'm going to hang on to my 6S for another year.

Besides, from a productivity standpoint my money will be much better spent upgrading my 2013 MacPro and 2009 30" ACD when their replacements come out later this year.
 
My guess they are going to introduce some new animoji's just to get longer keynote.. you know because courage.
 
apolloa said:
Because the new phones for this year are incredibly mild updates, an extra camera lens, pointless speed improvements you won’t notice. Buy last years models and save money! Kuo states the designs will be unchanged even.
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What makes you think the old models will be sold alongside the new models? XS/XS Max/XR will be discontinued, not reduced by $100 and still be available for purchase.

I’d rather have the better camera and new SoC. Much better resale value next year at this time, too.
 
There HAS to be something else to this release or it's going to be a dud. I don't think they can get away with a spec bump and another camera this year. We will see.
 
Michael73 said:
Looks like I'm going to hang on to my 6S for another year.

Besides, from a productivity standpoint my money will be much better spent upgrading my 2013 MacPro and 2009 30" ACD when their replacements come out later this year.
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That's a good way to look at it, productivity.

Everyone should just ask themselves, what the new "phone" does what saves them time and money and decreases their need to work around issues in daily tasks. If you cannot answer that, you just should not upgrade. Some do it just for the elite status, some just since they want something new, some for the camera. All good, but productivity is was what matters for most I would argue.

Also have a 7 and still not sure, since I really like my 7 so much that it's hard to justify upgrades. It's just a winner.

All the X phones (same with the iPhone 11) just feel like a stop-gap to me for some reason, since the notch does not add anything good, it's just there since Apple got a bit slow and their tech limits what they really want to do.

One more reason to wait for 2020 upgrades.

And Apple, can you please finally include USB-C and be done with it? Lightning had it's time, but it's slowly getting annoying how you slow down innovation and compatibility.
 
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Lightning connector is garbage...hey should have been forced to recall 100% of lightning devices years ago.

#1 improvement they can make is getting rid of it.

I HOPE USB C is as reliable as other USB connectors, but don’t have the experience with it myself to know firsthand.
 
Sounds like the phone I already have... iPhone X.

If they want us to buy new phones every year they are going to have to better then that. I know this is a rumor but I hope there is more to it than that, otherwise, I am skipping an upgrade.
 
AnonMac50 said:
Yeah I noticed that too. Maybe it's older?
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Maybe... the pricing indicates some wishful thinking, with 128GB base and $100/100 storage tier upgrades. But flash memory has dropped a lot, so you never know :)

But I’d love for AirPower to be released, I’ve always thought they’d continue working on it. It would fulfill the innovation promise from the invitation though, that’s for sure.
 
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