Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is expected to launch a redesigned iPhone this year to mark the 10th-anniversary of the iPhone.
Possibly dubbed the iPhone 8, the premium smartphone is said to come with revolutionary features including long-distance wireless charging, an edge-to-edge OLED display, and a front-facing 3D camera.
Rumors suggest that Apple will launch a 5.8-inch flagship handset with edge-to-edge OLED display in September. It is said to feature a long-distance wireless charging, an edge-to-edge OLED display, and a “revolutionary” front-facing 3D camera.
Here is everything we so far know about the iPhone 8.
Wireless Charging
Apple is bringing wireless charging technology to its upcoming iPhones.
According to rumors, the iPhone 8 will come a long-distance wireless charging ability. Reports suggested that the tech giant might be working its own technology to enable the phone’s recharging from a long distance. Apple reportedly hired a team of wireless charging experts to build the wireless charging technology for the iPhone 8.
Analysts covering Apple believes that wireless charging will be a selling point for the premium iPhone model.
Curved OLED Display
The iPhone 8 line is rumored to come with an edge-to-edge OLED display with glass on the back.
The OLEDs display’s size is expected to be 5.15 inches.
OLEDs are better than traditional LCDs in contrast ratio, colors, and viewing angles. OLEDs consume less power compared to LCDs as well as do not require the backlighting just like LCDs.
Camera
We are expecting an improved camera technology in the iPhone 8.
According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the premium iPhone model would have the dual-lens camera that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) originally introduced in the iPhone 7 Plus. The analyst predicted that the iPhone 8 will come with optical image stabilization for both the wide-angle and telephoto lenses.
A report by Korea Economic Daily claimed that Apple is adding a 3D camera to the iPhone 8. According to the report, the tech giant partnered with LG to get 3D cameras for the 10th anniversary iPhone.
iPhone 8 Price and Release Date
The iPhone 8 is likely to be an expensive handset. According to reports from multiple sources including JP Morgen, the iPhone 8 will carry a hefty price tag of $1,000.
As far as the launch date is concerned, we expect that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) will unveil the iPhone 8 in September alongside the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus. However, some new reports suggest that the iPhone 8’s release could be delayed because of some production issues. Apple remains silent about the iPhone 8 but the company could announce some details about the phone next month.