Apple may completely change the naming scheme for its next iPhones

Apple could be about to completely shake up the naming scheme for its upcoming iPhones. 

This is according to French outlet iPhoneSoft (via 9to5Mac), which cites a document from case maker ESR that contains the new names. 

If the document is accurate, the successor to the iPhone XR will be the iPhone 11. The new version of the iPhone XS will be called the iPhone 11 Pro, while the iPhone XS Max's successor will be called the iPhone 11 Pro Max. 

The new names make sense and are arguably less confusing than the current lineup, even though the "iPhone 11 Pro Max" sounds a little clunky. And, as 9to5Mac points out, one leaker recently hinted that Apple might be going with the "Pro" moniker for upcoming iPhones.  Read more...