Many tech websites are running with a rumour that the new iPhone will have an increased battery to 1810mAh.

I really hope this is not true or there are some software surprises.

With all the social networking and background services that iOS 8 brings to the table, surely a larger size battery is needed. I sold my 5S due to battery life being dreadful.

We can only hope that iOS 8 is frugal on the battery, but in my mind, if you are playing a game you need juice and for a decent amount of time. Of course, Apple may reinvent the charge process and the new screen acts as a solar panel as well. Now that would be slick.