[dangonay]

Since the iPhone 5 hasn't been announced there are only rumors, although some of the rumors seem quite obvious (especially for those of us with iOS 5 Beta's and the SDK). Of course, iOS 5 was announced and testers are finding out what all those 200 changes are.

iPhone 5:

- A5 processor. This seems a given since it's also in the iPad 2.
- Better camera. Also seems a given since leaks indicate Apple switching camera suppliers.
- Screen Size? This is completely up in the air. Suggestions are keeping the same screen (would kinda suck), going slightly bigger to 3.7" or even larger.
- Front LED (like Blackberry). There's an option in iOS 5 right now to enable the LED to flash for alerts. On iPhone 4 it uses the front LED Flash, which is not exactly the greatest, so adding a front LED seems obvious.
- Case/design? Also completely up in the air.


iOS 5.

The "Big" Ones.

- iMessage. Encrypted messaging with photos, video, contacts, locations. Uses WiFi or 3G.
- iCloud (almost needs a separate thread).
- Twitter Integration into iOS.
- WiFi syncing/PC Free/OTA Updates (no more need to own a PC to update or backup your phone).
- Notification Centre.

The "Other" Ones.

- Vibration patterns. Tap user-defined vibration alerts for each contact.
- LED flash for alerts (as mentioned).
- Completely customizable sounds for every type of alert (finally).
- Phone can be used while syncing (no more waiting).
- Tabbed browsing in Safari.
- Keyboard shortcuts (finally).

Just some off the top of my head, feel free to add yours.