Apple decided to use a flexible display in one version of the next-generation iPhone, which is preparing to release this year, and have already ordered the necessary components for mass production. This was reported edition of the Wall Street Journal, citing “knowledgeable” sources.
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The statement confirms earlier leaks, predicting that the older version of the iPhone 8 with a curved OLED display from Samsung. Interestingly, the WSJ did not stop shared further details with reference to anonymous sources. The publication constitutes a waiver of the traditional home button in favor of a dedicated touch strip below the display. In addition, Apple supposedly will get rid of the proprietary Lightning connector in favor of a standard USB Type-C in all future iPhone models.
Concept iPhone 8
Recall that in 2017, most analysts expected big redesign since Apple will be celebrating 10 years since the release of the first iPhone. As one of the upcoming innovations most commonly mentioned OLED display. Rumor has it that the iPhone 8 will be touch screen in the entire front panel, the hardware Home button will turn into a virtual, in fact, its functions including fingerprint recognition Touch ID will be to perform a portion of the screen. Also report advanced biometric capabilities, improved the mechanism of tactile feedback Taptic engine and wireless charging.
Concept iPhone 8
However, there is a version on minor changes in next iPhone. According to sources from Taiwan suppliers, the new Apple smartphones will be the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone 7s iPhone 7s Plus. They will be updated versions of the current generation the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, without significant design changes. The main innovation will be the processor A11, and the rumors about the glass case and wireless charging is not justified. Furthermore, it is reported the appearance of additional colour options red. Also, assume the output medium 5-inch iPhone with dual camera, mounted vertically, not horizontally like the iPhone 7 Plus.
Concept iPhone 8
Recent leaks, however, predict the emergence of three versions — the Deluxe iPhone 8 or iPhone c X 5.8-inch OLED screen is more expensive than $ 1000, as well as 4.7-inch model with LCD-display under likely called the iPhone 7s and 5.5-inch iPhone 7s Plus LCD, which will receive less differences from current-generation Apple smartphones.
Concept iPhone 8
Since the release of the original iPhone in 2007, Apple released the next generation once a year. With the release of the iPhone 3GS in 2009, the company established tradition in even-numbered years to release major update with the following number in the model name and a new case design, and the odd model with suffix “s” in the title and changes, mostly concerning the “under the hood” hardware and software components.
Concept iPhone 8
Based on this tradition, the appearance in 2017 models and iPhone 7s iPhone 7s Plus seems logical. However, given the anniversary and the release of analyst reports of low sales of the iPhone 7, the experts tend to expect a much improved iPhone 8 already for next year, not in 2018.
Concept iPhone 8
The current generation of smartphones, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, the company introduced to the public on 7 September 2016. Major innovations steel design with an offset to the edges of the plastic inserts for the antennas, protection against water according to IP67 standard, touch a mechanical button “Home” and a powerful Quad-core processor Apple A10. In addition to everything else, a great modification 7 Plus is a dual camera with optical zoom and blur the background images in the style of SLR cameras. In addition, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus lost a 3.5 mm audio Jack minijack, but in the box with the phone comes an adapter cable to connect headphones to the Lightning port. At the time of the release of the iPhone 7 was the most powerful smartphone in the world.