Apple overhauls 2019 iPhone and iOS ------------------------------------ Apple’s annual iPhone redesign will coincide with one of the biggest updates to its operating system in years, iOS 13, which includes the launch of a new bespoke iPadOS ------------------------------------ 2019 IPHONE Three designs look almost identical to 2018 devices, with exception of large camera bump on rear 5.8in model shown Display: Likely OLED panel in 5.8in and 6.5in models, with LCD screen in 6.1in. All do away with 3D Touch (introduced in 2015) Telephoto lens, wide-angle lens, and super wide-angle lens (all 12-megapixels) ensure larger field of view and wider zoom range 5.8in 6.1in 6.5in (147.3mm) (154.9mm) (165.1mm) Cheapest handset will ship with dual-lens camera Additional improvements: Upgraded, more efficient A13 chip, larger battery, faster WiFi, ability to charge other devices such as AirPods Fri, Sep 20, 2019: Expected launch date 2020 iPhones rumoured to be 5G, with 3D cameras ------------------------------------ IOS 13 HIGHLIGHTS Raft of system-wide improvements will load apps twice as quickly and require up to 50% less storage space (RAM) Dark Mode: Changes look of operating system from light to dark to make apps easier on eyes at night (here showing new Animoji characters). Can be turned on/off in Control Center or directed to switch automatically at sunset Photos app: Nearly every tool and effect available can now be used on videos, including rotate, crop and and auto- enhance Quickpath Keyboard: Swipe finger from one letter to next without removing it from display Maps app: Look Around mode lets you move down streets – think smoother version of Google Maps Street View * Additional features: App or website log-ins can be scrambled to keep your email address private, improved Reminders app, new Apple Arcade, refreshed Siri voice ------------------------------------ HIGHLIGHTS Pin favourite Today View widgets on Home screen to see them instantly Apple Pencil: Latency down from 20 milliseconds to 9ms for more natural feel New, more intuitive Multi-Touch gestures for editing text – copy, paste, undo etc Connect external hard drive, SD card reader or USB drive ------------------------------------ Sources: Apple, MacRumors *Initially only available in select U.S. cities Pictures: Apple, MacRumors © GRAPHIC NEWS