Despite a raging rumor over its next move with its iPhone and what it might call the handset, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has remained silent throughout the week. However, this does not mean that the tech giant has nothing to show. The rampant rumor indicates that alongside iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus Apple will also be releasing a 2017 iPhone 8 in September.
The Japanese website Mac Otakara discloses that the device will adopt a new name given that it will be more of a premium model. Instead of iPhone 8, reports say it will be referred to as the iPhone Edition, which fits well with the premium Apple Watch Edition.
Apple is at present testing several prototypes together with the iPhone 8
The Cupertino giant has more often than not been referred to a guarded legend. A lot of its activities get to the public the last minute. Otakara report has it that the company is running prototype experiments of the materials that will feature on the new device. It is still not clear whether it will adopt an LCD display or AMOLED. A careful consideration must be made especially if Apple intends to embrace mass production.
Nonetheless, there is some certainty that the device will feature a 5-inch display, wireless charging, and dual cameras. The Japanese site also mentions the removal of the home button but the prototypes are running tests of with and without home buttons. At this point, the decision of the technology Apple will implore is still hanging in the balance.
But the future looks bright for the company’s critical handset division
It is worth nothing that Mac Otakara has always had it right when it comes to Apple’s secretive moves. The site may not be indicating exactly when Apple would be launching the new iPhone device but by all means, it has been a reliable source for most speculations.
Meanwhile, there is a lot to hang on to as Apple’s future looks promising. This is expected to fuel more competition given the increasing number of iPhones. In the meantime, Apple’s stock closed at $139.14 witnessing an increase of $0.46 or 0.33%.