Apple took a dramatic step backwards - in the right direction - when designing the new iPad pro.
Apple made a mistake while designing the iPhone 6, a failed design, that kept going up to the iPhone 8, a device, that made no distinction between an Apple device and a korean or chinese phone.
There were concepts at that time, preserving the distinguished Apple look, like
https://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/02/10/iphone-6-concept-video-leaves-us-stunned/
My guess is, that Ive already has a device like this already on the table >
I think, the only questions that Apple is looking to find an answer for is:
1. What will be the screen size. 4 inch or 4.6 to 4.7ish ?
2. Will it be a premium product or a budget phone ?
Since the new iPad pro came out with that design, I strongly believe that this will be the next "new" iPhone hitting the market in Summer 2019, September 30th being the lastest day...
Apple made a mistake while designing the iPhone 6, a failed design, that kept going up to the iPhone 8, a device, that made no distinction between an Apple device and a korean or chinese phone.
There were concepts at that time, preserving the distinguished Apple look, like

https://www.technobuffalo.com/2014/02/10/iphone-6-concept-video-leaves-us-stunned/
My guess is, that Ive already has a device like this already on the table >

I think, the only questions that Apple is looking to find an answer for is:
1. What will be the screen size. 4 inch or 4.6 to 4.7ish ?
2. Will it be a premium product or a budget phone ?
Since the new iPad pro came out with that design, I strongly believe that this will be the next "new" iPhone hitting the market in Summer 2019, September 30th being the lastest day...