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"We\u2019re just one day away from the event that some tech enthusiasts think of as an early Christmas: the unveiling of the next iteration of Apple\u2019s iPhone. Loosely referred to as the iPhone 5S in rumors, the expected smartphone has been subjected to such intense scrutiny and speculation over the past year. (Even some of the rumors have spawned rumors.)\nAmong the most likely features to be unveiled in the new iPhone, according to those with well-placed sources, are a fingerprint sensor designed to offer improved security, metallic finishes including a gold version, a faster processor and a much higher-quality camera.\nSEE ALSO: Apple iPhone Event: What to Expect\nThis may be only the tip of the iPhone iceberg, as other reports claim that Apple will also reveal a device known as the iPhone 5C, a low-cost handset offered in a variety of colors and priced to appeal to a wider audience.\nAs for the software, we already know about iOS 7, the radically different operating system that will power Apple\u2019s new line of mobile devices. While the beta version of iOS 7 debuted at WWDC has undergone some changes, we essentially already know what the software face of the next iPhones will look like. Thus, it appears that most of the surprises in store concern the hardware. \nIf history is any guide, Apple probably has several surprises in store for Tuesday \u2014 ones unknown even to well-connected analysts, secret sources in China factories and your favorite tech pundits. \nWhether you're hanging onto an older iPhone, patiently waiting for a groundbreaking new update or opting out of iPhone-mania until Apple offers more features in line with your tastes, we\u2019re curious to know the features you\u2019d like to see in the new iPhone.\nIn the comments, please share your thoughts, suggestions, crazy ideas and far-out proposals for the next iPhone. We\u2019ll post some of the best and most interesting ideas for everyone to see in a follow-up post.\nImage: Flickr, wicker_man"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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