Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is expected to unveil the fifth generation iPhone in October (exactly a year after the iPhone 4S) or earlier in June (like prior iPhone models).  The iPhone 5 is expected to ba a cult classic amid reports that an iPhone with a bigger screen is the last revolutionary device by the late Apple founder, Steve Jobs.

Here are the top 10 most wanted features of the iPhone 5:

10. Quad-core processors. The iPhone 4 has a single core A4 processor, while the iPhone 4S has a dual core A5 processor. The new iPad released early this month doesn't have a quad-core processor -- it just has a dual-core CPU and quad-core GRAPHICS processor.  It is not years or decades too early for a quad-core CPU in a mobile device.  Asustek has released a tablet computer with a quad-core processor -- the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, which has a 1.3 GHz Quad-Core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor.  Samsung, according to reports, is set to release months a way the Samsung Galaxy S III, which would have a 2 GHz quad-core processor.

9. iOS 6.  The new iPad has received acclaim for its high-resolution "retina" display but it didn't have new software.  The new tablet had iOS 5.1, an incremental update updates to iOS 5.  iOS 5.1 features include support for Siri in Japanese, a camera shortcut now visible in the Lock Screen and a fix to the battery life issues affecting the iPhone.  iOS 6 is expected to have major updates and flagship new features. 

8. Better Battery Life.  No matter the bug fixes by the iOS 5, the iPhone 4S still has less than impressive battery life.  Apple claims that the new iPad has a bigger battery to address the device's higher pixel count.  But Eric Franklin at CNET claims that the new iPad's battery life is nearly the same as the old iPad, according to tests.

7. 4G LTE Connectivity. The Motorola Droid RAZR, the Galaxy S2 and other Android phones are already 4G LTE-capable.  Apple finally bought in to 4G LTE technology with the new iPad.  Previous reports have said that prior generation LTE chipsets made Apple devices bulkier.  But with the new iPad having 4G LTE, it is inevitable that the iPhone 5 will come with the next generation 4G LTE mobile broadband.

6. NCF Chips.  Google, developer of the Android, has just announced that it has signed deals with Visa, Mastercard and others for NCF readers at stores.  More people will flock to Android devices for Google Wallet if the iPhone 5 can't be a virtual wallet.

5. Thinner, more ergonomic design.  The iPhone 4S literally recycled the design of the iPhone 4, a model unveiled two years ago.  The iPhone 5 should have have the external design changes fans have been looking for in year's new iPhone.  Samsung's Galaxy Nexus has 4.65-inch of screen with curved glass.  An iPhone with a curved glass design makes sense for ergonomics purposes.  And the iPhone 4 and 4S's design is far from flawless -- they are not as ergonomic as the prior models because of their lack of curved edges.

4. Bigger screen.  South Korean media reported last week that iPhone 5 has ordered production of an iPhone with a 4.6-inch display.  Tech sites also reported last year that Apple was preparing to release an iPhone with a bigger screen but the Cupertino, California released in October an iPhone that retained the 3.5-inch screen.  Samsung Electronics, Motorola Mobility, and other Android device makers have released eons ago mobile devices that have bigger 4-inch-plus screens.  Change is for the better.  It's time for Apple to release a bigger iPhone.

3. Dual-LED flash camera.  People have been looking for an iPhone that would have an advanced dual-LED flash camera. Apple only launched iPhone 4S and it came with an 8-megapixel LED flash camera and a secondary VGA one for video chat. The iPhone 5 should have an upgraded camera, possibly at least a 12-megapixel. The iPhone 5 is expected to have a dual-LED flash and the flash unit will be separated from the camera sensor.  The front-facing camera should at least have 2-megapixels rather than the archaic VGA.

2. SD Card Support.  Apple claims that 16 GB, 32 GB or 64 GB for the iPhone 4S or new iPad is enough given that users can store additional data at iCloud.  But it's not surprising that fanboys are still clamoring for an expandable mini-SD card support notwithstanding the free storage provided by iCloud.  Would anybody access iCloud when Wi-Fi is not available?  Aside from a bigger screen, Android devices' clear edge over the iPhone is that their expandable mini-SD card slots.  It's time for Apple to join the bandwagon.

1. More durable iPhone.  An entry-level iPhone 4S costs $649 contract-free and $199 on a two-year contract.  The iPhone 5 will likely keep the pricing.  The iPhone is currently scratch resistant.  Everybody drops a phone.  The iPhone 5 should be made more durable and should have a shatterproof glass.