Rumors are surfacing about the next iPhone, presumably dubbed the iPhone X Plus. While there’s nothing official yet, here’s everything we think we know about the next-generation device:
There appears to be more than one iPhone X that will launch….most likely 3 phones. At least one of the iPhone X models will feature a metal body according to reports. The 6.1-inch LCD iPhone will likely feature an aluminum body in several different colors including blue, pink and yellow. There’s also possibly a 5.8-inch iPhone, but both will feature a glass body that is reminiscent of the current iPhone X.
Apple removed the headphone jack from the iPhone a few years ago, but now it looks like the company could be getting rid of it all together, including by not shipping the iPhone with a Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter. Additionally, the 2018 lineup of iPhones will ship with an 18W USB-C adapter, as well as a USB-C to Lightning cable. With an 18W USB-C power adapter, you could expect to see your phone charge from 0 to 30 percent in about 30 minutes.
All three 2018 iPhone models will feature more powerful batteries. Both the 5.8- and 6.5-inch iPhones will take advantage of the new L-shaped battery design used in the iPhone X. Apple’s budget model, the 6.1-inch LCD iPhone, will likely have a rectangular battery in order to keep costs down.
In 2017, Apple finally included wireless charging on its iPhones. This is a welcome addition that has been on many Android phones for the last several years. In 2018, Apple may be mixing things up a bit more, and while we assume that at least two models of the next iPhone will come with a glass back, another report suggest that the 6.1-inch LCD iPhone will include a more traditional iPhone 7-esque metal casing on the phone, which would lock out wireless charging. It would also sidestep some of those horrendously huge repair costs that result from accidents with glass backs.
Apple has also been rumored to be working with a company called Energous since 2015. Energous created a charging method that would allow you to charge your iPhone X Plus up to 15 feet away from one of its transmitters. While there were rumors that last year’s crop of iPhones would include Energous wireless charging, the company was unable to ship its transmitters in time.
At least two of the next iPhones will likely have OLED displays, and one could have an LCD display. Reports suggest that iPhone will produce a 6.1-inch budget iPhone with an LCD screen in 2018. This iPhone will have a lower-resolution screen but will still have Face ID.
Several reports also claim that Apple will release an update of the iPhone SE, called iPhone SE 2, in May or June. The low-cost iPhone is reported to have an improved processor and camera sensor.
While it’s not known exactly what the next iPhone will be called, we’re assuming it’s not going to be labeled as the iPhone 9. Originally, we assumed Apple would call it the iPhone 11, but as more rumors begin to circulate, it seems there could be other options. A majority of recent reports have been referring to this year’s flagship as the iPhone X Plus.
The next iPhone may offer 5G technology, dramatically increasing data speeds. Apple applied with the Federal Communications Commission to begin testing a new wireless technology called millimeter wave. This technology allows devices to access more bandwidth than is currently possible on existing cellular networks.
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