As we near the launch of three new iPhones this month, we¡¯ve already had enough rumours to reveal pretty much everything about the upcoming devices. Now, iPhone users speak out, talking about the features they¡¯d most like the iPhone to keep or drop.
The survey was conducted by USA Today and SurveyMonkey, and polled 1,665 adults in the US for their opinions on best and worst iPhone features. The results are fairly obvious to say the least.
When the notch debuted on the iPhone X¡¯s display last year, it was a controversial feature to say the least. Though most people hated it at the time, critics have come around to see its usefulness, as have many Android phone makers who¡¯ve copied the design. When asked about whether they wanted Apple to remove the notch from the new iPhone, only 10 percent of respondents picked the option, making it the lowest scorer. Clearly even users have warmed to the idea.
Eighteen percent of respondents wanted a faster refresh rate for apps, while 19 percent asked for more accurate FaceID. Instead of the Lightning port, 29 percent of people want Apple to use USB-C instead.
And while 39 percent of people want to be able to charge their iPhone and listen to music on their headphones at the same time, 37 percent specifically want to go back to the old headphone jack.
It should be obvious here which change people begged for the most. Yeah, a staggering 75 percent of the people surveyed said they want the new iPhones to have better battery life. After all, while the rest of the technology in the iPhone has drastically changed over the years, battery tech has largely been stagnant. Because of that it¡¯s hard to get an iPhone, and indeed others as well, through even a single work day on normal usage.
In fact, multiple surveys have indicated people might actually be more willing to settle for a thicker, heavier iPhone, if they could just get more juice out of it. It¡¯s not likely there¡¯ll be a sea change with the new iPhones this year, however there should be at least a small improvement. After all, the incoming 6.5-inch iPhone XS Max should offer more space for a battery, even as Apple touts improved battery life with the new A12 chip.
There were two other very sensible asks rounding out the top three. In second place with 66 percent was the request for a shatter-proof screen. Understandable given how expensive iPhones are in the first place. And in third place was 44 percent of people asking for something that plenty of other rivals offer; expandable storage.