Apple is still a few weeks away from announcing its next iteration of iPhones, but that doesn't stop the world rampantly speculating on what it will do, what it will look like and how much it will cost.
The iPhone X was the last big update to the franchise, with last year's iPhone XR and XS/XS Max building on the design. However, it disappointed some fans who were looking for something a bit more impressive.
And while we shouldn't expect Apple to totally revolutionize the iPhone in 2019, we can expect some big upgrades.
2020 is shaping up to be the really exciting time for smartphones, with 5G data connections properly coming into play and a bigger consumer demand for longer batteries, better cameras and higher-quality displays.
Can Apple deliver again in time for such a big change and bring iPhones back on top? Read on to find out.
Apple iPhone 11 release date – When is it coming out?
At this point, the release date is the only thing we can realistically predict, because it is at the same time every year.
Apple has its own announcement event every year in mid-September where it showcases the year's brand new iPhones, and there is no reason to suggest it won't do the same thing again this year.
It's tricky to work out a specific day, but a number of tech-industry analysts reckon it will be on September 10, or at least that week.
There appears to be a leak floating round the internet that suggests September 10 is all but confirmed as the announcement day.
The iOS 13 beta 7 has landed for the public, and those digging through have found some intriguing info. iHelpBR has seen an image within the platform code that has a placeholder called 'HoldForRelease' showing Tuesday, September 10 as the release date.
If this is the case, it might also be that we see three iPhones released at the same time, similar to how we saw the iPhone XR, XS and XS Max back in 2018.
Apple iPhone 11 name – What will it be called?
We would be extremely surprised if Apple was so unimaginative as to call its new flagship phone the iPhone 11, but that is the next numerical possibility in the series.
The X, and its subsequent upgrades the XS, took the world by surprise when they weren't called the iPhone 10 (although you do say X as 10), so maybe Apple will surprise us again and give us something new.
Some fans suggest the new Apple handsets will be called the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Plus, which makes sense, but its all getting a bit of a mouthful now, isn't it.
Also, this update to the series doesn't seem like it will be enough to warrant the work 'Pro' being attached to it. Most are expecting this handset to be a bit of a disappointing upgrade to the series but, with much larger battery and the triple-camera set up will be enough to tempt consumers into buying.
Apple iPhone 11 design – What will it look like?
It is way too early to start predicting design and features at this point, but we can make some educated guesses.
It will almost certainly keep the same shape and look as previous iPhones, with a glass screen and a glass back.
The notch is almost definitely going to stay (sorry if you hate that), and the home button is unlikely to return.
However, rumours have circled that the camera will now be centred on the top-middle of the phone instead of to the side, which would be a significant yet also weirdly meaningless change.
The camera has caused problems for iPhone users as it has stopped the phone from being able to lie flat on a surface, so we are hoping that they keep it in the same place, but just put the lens inside the phone.
It is likely to have the same sized screen as the XS (5.7-ish inches), but we certainly expect it to have the latest screen tech to make stuff look good.
You could be forgiven if you predict the new iPhone to have an even bigger screen as before, as it appears customers want more space to watch content.
Now that phones are getting into the Ultra HD space, bigger displays lend themselves perfectly to that.
Apple iPhone 11 5G connection – Will it have have 5G?
At this point it would be shocking if it didn't, but we have seen conflicting rumours online that suggest otherwise.
Most other companies, including Samsung, OnePlus and Huawei, have all announced 2019 models to have 5G capabilities, so for Apple – the biggest company of them all – not to have a 5G handset would be huge.
We predict that 5G won't be a big part of everyday life until at least late 2020, but that is exactly when the next iPhone should be selling well.
It is almost impossible to imagine Apple would limit its users to anything other than the latest internet speeds when all its competitors offer it, so we suggest not listening to online rumours and have faith that Apple is planning for next-gen connections.
Apple iPhone 11 price – will the new iPhone be foldable?
Again, you could be forgiven for thinking Apple will be releasing a foldable phone, given that both Huawei and Samsung are dipping their toes into experimentation with the tech.
However, we don't think the new iPhone will be a foldable one, simply because the tech isn't really there yet.
Android is typically ahead of the curve when it comes to bringing new innovation to the market – they were the first to have longer batteries, wireless charging and edge-to-edge displays – and we think they will continue this trend this year.
Apple don't seem to want to tussle in the tech war just yet, which might prove to be a wise move considering how much Samsung is struggling with their Galaxy Fold.
Apple iPhone 11 price – How much will it cost?
We don't expect the iPhone 11 to be extortionately expensive, but you should still expect to pay quite a bit for the latest handset.
General consensus seems to suggest it will be roughly the same price as the XS when that released last year, which was around £899. Best start saving those pennies, then.
We will be updating this article with all the latest news, rumours and leaks, so keep it bookmarked to keep up to date with all things iPhone 11.