2019 iPhones again predicted to have three-lens camera, 2020 to have full screen Touch ID
Apple could bring back Touch ID along with 5G support in the 2020 iPhone, Barclays analysts predict, with a recent fact-finding trip to meet supply chain firms resulting in expectations about the 2019 iPhones that doesn't seem to suggest anything majorly different from other speculation attempts.
An early render of the triple camera setup of the 2019 iPhones, via OnLeaks and CashKaro
Analysts are keen to offer their take on what the next generation of iPhones will look like, including the kind of features to expect, activity that is likely to increase as time draws closer to Apple's annual September iPhone event. Those working for Barclays are no exception, and have offered their expectations after discussions with Apple supply chain firms on a recent visit to Asia.
In their expectations, the three 2019 iPhones will be quite similar in terms of design to the 2018 models, with the only real major change being the additional rear camera and the altered camera bump. Production for the models is also expected to begin soon, with manufacturing increasing to capacity between July and August ahead of the official unveiling.
While not an external change, the models will apparently continue a trend seen in the iPhone XR, in removing 3D Touch in favor of Haptic Touch, in a research note provided to MacRumors. The updated equivalent of the iPhone XR will also see an increase in memory from 3GB to 4GB, though it is unclear if this will bring it to the same level as the other two models, or if they will gain more RAM.
Barclays also expressed an interest in what could arrive in 2020, speculating the addition of 5G support and 3D depth sensing capabilities using the rear camera. It is also suggested Apple could bring back Touch ID by taking advantage of acoustic fingerprinting to turn the entire display into a fingerprint reader, something that has been featured in a few patent applications by the company.
There is also some discussion of a second-generation iPhone SE that has the same internals as the iPhone 8. While "a few suppliers" pointed to an early 2020 launch, others reportedly did not have knowledge about the supposed smartphone.
An early render of the triple camera setup of the 2019 iPhones, via OnLeaks and CashKaro
Analysts are keen to offer their take on what the next generation of iPhones will look like, including the kind of features to expect, activity that is likely to increase as time draws closer to Apple's annual September iPhone event. Those working for Barclays are no exception, and have offered their expectations after discussions with Apple supply chain firms on a recent visit to Asia.
In their expectations, the three 2019 iPhones will be quite similar in terms of design to the 2018 models, with the only real major change being the additional rear camera and the altered camera bump. Production for the models is also expected to begin soon, with manufacturing increasing to capacity between July and August ahead of the official unveiling.
While not an external change, the models will apparently continue a trend seen in the iPhone XR, in removing 3D Touch in favor of Haptic Touch, in a research note provided to MacRumors. The updated equivalent of the iPhone XR will also see an increase in memory from 3GB to 4GB, though it is unclear if this will bring it to the same level as the other two models, or if they will gain more RAM.
Barclays also expressed an interest in what could arrive in 2020, speculating the addition of 5G support and 3D depth sensing capabilities using the rear camera. It is also suggested Apple could bring back Touch ID by taking advantage of acoustic fingerprinting to turn the entire display into a fingerprint reader, something that has been featured in a few patent applications by the company.
There is also some discussion of a second-generation iPhone SE that has the same internals as the iPhone 8. While "a few suppliers" pointed to an early 2020 launch, others reportedly did not have knowledge about the supposed smartphone.
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That camera bump assembly on the back is hideous! Probably the main reason I won’t upgrade this year. The iPhone takes incredible pictures already. Why are you are so obsessed with photography when there’s so many other things that can be improved like making augmented reality more useful than just putting a dinosaur on the table. See you in 2020.
How’s the glass on the XS models?
I have a theory that Jony is preemptively making space of future 3D stuff thats not ready yet and getting people used to the shape
Full screen Touch ID? Never going to happen. Would add way too much volume for almost no payback.
Appearance of a patent doesn’t mean it will ever make it to a product. If anything, the only interest in this would be getting rid of the “chin”
Face ID is superior in every way. The notch is a branding feature now. It may get narrower, but it’s probably going to stay for a while.
Disagree, Apple Pay is no different with FaceID vs TouchID -- you can still prime the pump by double-clicking the side button as you remove the iPhone from your pocket and move it toward the NFC POS terminal. By the time it is there it's scanning for your face and completes the transaction. No time penalty.
TouchID:
- touch sensor
- place on POS
FaceID:
- double-click side button
- place on POS
...same number of steps in either use case. Sometimes people think they have to wait for it to ask for your face or whatever, but you don't.
And video is considered better on the iPhone. Especially low-light video. These are both primary use cases of a camera.
My iPad Pro 10.5” is also pristine too. All these devices feel great with cases. The thinness matters. Hopefully to find a good bumper for the 2019 iPhone models. Protects the edges, but you can feel the thinness of the device.
Why do you guys take rumors as fact?
Never understood this.