{
  "id": 500544,
  "title": "Here’s What CNET Readers Want to Change About the iPhone – and Why It Probably Won’t Happen Soon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/07/30/heres-what-cnet-readers-want-to-change-about-the-iphone-and-why-it",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-07-30T14:30:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/tech/heres-what-cnet-readers-want-to-change-about-the-iphone-and-why-it-probably-wont-happen-soon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CNET readers have suggested several potential changes to the iPhone that could be implemented under new CEO John Ternus' leadership. The top request is a lower price, with 16% of readers hoping for a reduced price tag on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, which currently starts at $1,199. However, this seems unlikely given recent price increases across Apple's product lineup. Another common request is for a larger battery or faster charging, with 14% of readers expressing this desire. Despite many leaks suggesting Apple may debut its first foldable phone as early as September, 77% of readers doubt this will happen this year. Instead, 77% believe Apple will unveil a foldable phone sometime next year, possibly at its September event. As for the iPhone's color options, 72% of readers hope to see black return in the Pro and Pro Max models. However, there is no confirmation yet that this will occur. Similarly, while 51% think Apple may debut its first smart glasses in September, half believe this is unlikely to happen this year, with experts predicting a late 2027 release at the earliest.",
  "summary": "CNET readers expect to see a new foldable iPhone this year, but that’s not what’s at the top of their wish list.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}