1. iPhone 6
Apple managed to shift nine million iPhone 5S and 5C devices in the first three days of availability. But the firm still faced questions over its lack of innovation. By the time the iPhone 5S went on sale – basically a lighter and thinner version of the previous iPhone 5, but with a faster chip and fingerprint scanner – rival smartphone manufacturers had launched an array of competing handsets offering super-sized screens, bargain price points and fancy software features.
For that reason, we think the iPhone 6 – or 5SS, or whatever Apple ends up calling it – will be the handset to wait for this year. Rumours are that Apple will unveil a larger device with a 5.5in screen, which could help it compete with successful Android handsets such as the S4. While not much else is known about the next premium iPhone, based on Apple's normal release schedule, this handset is likely to feature a more major overhaul than seen between the iPhone 5 and 5S. Whether that's a phablet or mini version, or the addition of tech such as NFC or wireless charging, Apple will need to do something pretty drastic if it's going to overtake Samsung as the top mobile device vendor.
2. Nexus 6 little is known about Google's next flagship smartphone, which is commonly referred to as the Nexus 6.
But given the success it has had with its last two LG-made Nexus devices, it's a safe bet it'll be cheap. Both the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 offered buyers great value for money. With prices starting at a modest £300, the two flagship smartphones offered performance and specifications usually only seen on handsets that cost twice the price.This tactic has proven a solid hit with buyers and helped both the Nexus 4 and Nexus 5 sell out on the official Google Play Store hours after being made available. Given the success of the two devices, we can't see Google straying too far from its established pattern for the Nexus 6, which is no bad thing.
