The iPhone 6 is for release this year, and everyone is wondering what it will look like, when it will arrive and what it can do. But before that, let's lay down the features that the iPhone 6 needs for Apple to regain its mojos back. HTC, Samsung and LG have all been grabbing the headlines and showing off innovative technology, stealing the limelight from the iPhone.

The iPhone 5S may be the best-performing phone, but based on its reported sales, people just weren't that mesmerised. Based on online discussions, here are five things people want to see on the iPhone 6 to win above the competition and regain its mobile throne once again:

Bigger Screen

According to all rumours, the iPhone 6 almost certainly will be bigger in size after the trend and success of larger mobiles. All of its big rivals now offer bigger displays than Apple's 4-inch screen: Nexus 5 has about 5 inches, Samsung Galaxy S4 has 5 inches, LG Flex has 6 inches and the HTC One Max has 5.9 inches. Rumours also suggest that the iPhone 6 may be a phablet and that it could also have a flexible display. The iPhone 6 may also upgrade its screen quality with the Retina+ display.

Lasting Battery Life and Wireless Charging

The need to recharge the iPhone every night is one thing owners want to be eliminated with the next iPhone. Apple has also filed for a wireless charging technology patent for magnetic chargers.

Camera

Apple's rivals rock with more megapixels and better shooting features, while Samsung even has Zoom that comes with physical lens. Apple recently acquired SnappyCam, an Australian camera app that could mean the iPhone 6 would have DSLR-like speed shooting of 20 to 30 frames. It could also come with Lytro that refocuses a picture anywhere in the image even after a user have taken it.

Gesture Control

Apple has recently acquired the company responsible for Xbox's motion sensing technology on its Kinect controller. Using gestures to control the iPhone would be an added feature that Apple fans and iPhone users would enjoy. A touch free interface that lets a user control music, flick between apps or browse the Web by just a movement of the eyes or a wave of the hand could win over fans.

Toughness

Apple devices are strong, but Apple has been looking into liquid metal for construction to give the iPhone's surface extra resilience to scratches. Apple is also rumoured to use sapphire glass for its screen, a material that is even stronger than the current Gorilla Glass.

NFC

Near Field Communications technology lets a user swipe their bank card on a payWave machine when buying something or tap their Opal travel card. Google is now doing this with Google Wallet and some LG, Samsung and HTC phones can also be tapped to pay. It's rumoured to be included in the next iPhone.