- Waterproof and Dustproof
- Bundled noise cancelling Lightning EarPods
- Because lightning connector supplies power, the EarPods would have the advantage of not needing a large battery like Bose noise cancelling earbuds do
- Audio processing could be done in the phone in order to reduce bulk compared to other noise cancelling earbuds
- Apple branded virtual mobile network which combines service from several other operators in order to provide better coverage and a one stop "no nonsense" sales method
- The usual improvements to processor and camera