14 DAY TRIAL // We’re only a few months away from the moment Apple is supposed to unveil its new-generation iPhones, and the closer we get to this highly-anticipated launch, the more leaks make it to the web.
Today, it’s the turn of an alleged logic board to make the rounds, according to a leak published on SlashLeaks.
While at first glance this leak might not say much, it actually suggests major changes happening under the hood of the next-generation iPhone.
The rectangular design of this logic board could replace the L-shaped predecessor used since the iPhone X launched nearly two years ago.
Such a design change was mostly required because Apple wants to fit the new iPhones with a larger square camera bump on the back, so the company needs more space inside the device. Furthermore, given the iPhone would be upgraded to three main cameras, the L-shaped design might no longer make sense from a hardware perspective.
Major battery upgrades on 2019 iPhones
Previous information on the next-generation iPhone indicated that substantial battery upgrades are likely on these models, and presumably this rectangular design makes improvements in this regard possible.
Apple will launch three iPhones this year, and the 2019 generation will be the last one to come with an LCD model. Beginning with the 2020 lineup, all iPhones will use OLED screens.
The September event will thus bring upgrades for all three 2018 models, namely the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR. The most affordable model, the XR, will be upgraded to a dual-camera configuration as well.
Battery improvements are expected on all three models, albeit at this point it’s not yet clear if Apple wants to use the rectangular logic board on the XR as well.
Further leaks should help set things straight on this in the coming weeks, as more information is expected to leak as we approach the launch date of the new iPhones.
