Unsurprisingly, the 2019 iPhones are expected to be as waterproof as the iPhone XR

More details have started to emerge about Apple's 2019 iPhone releases, with an early report from Ming-Chi Kuo saying that the new devices will retain the existing level of waterproofing as the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR.

Ming-Chi Kuo has declared that the 2019 iPhone lineup will retain the IP68 waterproofing, with no increase in intrusion protection — but no decrease either. The note was provided to Taiwan-based publication Economic Daily News on Monday morning, and no other information about the 2019 line was given.

Apple made a big deal during the iPhone XS reveal that the company had put a lot of work into the waterproofing. IP68 waterproofing allows for water resistance of up to two meters for 30 minutes.

Other data previously predicted includes the continuation of Face ID in the line, as well as the company not looking to include a rear-facing 3D sensor or new rangefinder in the rear of the unit. TSMC is expected to be the sole supplier of the "A13" processor for the unit.

Also expected in 2019 are a new HomePod model, "AirPods 2", and the complete death of 3D Touch across the iPhone product line.

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10 Comments

greenmeenie

said about 5 years ago

I don’t care about improving the iPhone water resistance further. I think it’s fine right now. What I would like to see is for Apple to apply the same water resistance on their iPads. I travel & backpack a lot. The iPad is my go to device for editing photos & videos while on the road. I do protect my iPad when traveling abroad, but it would be nice to have the extra peace of mind a water resistant iPad would bring while backpacking thru a downpour.

mike1

said about 5 years ago

It's a moot point. There is no higher standard than IP68 for dust ingress and water immersion.

Per Wikipedia, IP69K is "Protected against close-range, high pressure, high temperature spray downs." Nothing to do with immersion.

caladanian

said about 5 years ago

I am surprised about the predicted death of 3D touch ...which I use every day - especially the keyboard curser is one of the best inventions ever.

What could possibly replace it?!

That sounds like Apple would drop the right click on macOS.

LordeHawk

said about 5 years ago

The death of 3D Touch is questionable, touch based inputs have few options for advanced uses. Other than gesture, touch location and time are the only metrics, outside of hardware options like a stylus. There’s a reason that the mouse has evolved into a device with multiple buttons, wheels and macros. As our mobile devices do more with greater complexity, It’s hard to believe Apple would throw away tech that is useful and expansive. I personally like 3D Touch, but I feel Apple missed out on an opportunity to advance their GUI. Would it be so hard to pioneer a new interface, as a dual option? As a millennial (just barely) I find the standard grid of apps to be archaic and at times counterproductive. These devices are capable of more than just a polite nod to 90’s interfaces.