It’s that time again. The time where the new features of the latest Apple device are speculated and debated. Unfortunately, it isn’t the first time Apple has seemingly copied the technology of their rivals. From small instances like the “Hey Siri” handless activation vs. the “Ok Google” activation to Samsung making ads claiming that Apple stole their idea, it seems like the iPhone 8 will be no exception.
We went through various sources online to find a list of these most notable rumored features for the iPhone 8, set to be introduced to the public in the fall.
The Screen
A curved OLED screen, removing the home button, and replacing the Lightning Port with a USB-C port.
First, the iPhone 8 used a curved OLED screen. An OLED (organic light-emitting diode) screen is a flexible display that many companies are now implementing on many of their products such as television screens, computer monitors, and phones, much like the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
The design of a curved screen is to give a larger screen surface that will also fit comfortably in your hand.
The Home Button
There are multiple reports the that the iconic home button is to be removed. Sources indicate that the removal of the home button to optimize space on the phone for more display while incorporating those features into the display itself. Where the fingerprint scanner will go is anyone`s guess.
The (Only) Port
Now as many Apple enthusiasts may know, during the release of the iPhone 7, there was a lot of controversy around the lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack. It forced consumers to buy an additional attachment for their headphones, which also posed the dilemma of how to charge the damn thing while listening to music. There’s no word as to the return of the headphone jack; however, the Lightning connection is rumored to be replaced by the USB-C. USB-C is becoming more the standard for phone chargers and cables, as is seen in the Google Pixel as well as in Apple’s laptops.
Image courtesy gadgetzz.com
So what does this mean? Well, it means that once again, Apple consumers will have to buy yet another accessory for their phones, whether it be Apple-only adaptors or new Apple-only cables altogether to charge their phones. It also means that new accessories such as charging docks and speakers will have to be built and purchased to accommodate for the new phones.
The Price
Oh, and it will be $1k in cost. No, that’s not a typo. This is a thousand dollar iPhone. Yeah, it isn`t a feature but we`d be remiss if we didn`t tell you about it.
There are rumors that Apple will also implement a wireless charging feature to the iPhone 8. However, this is still in the speculation phase at this time.
So what do you think of the new iPhone? Is it worth the price of admission with these few rumors and leaks or do you need more information before you buy this expensive piece of hardware?
Samantha Limberger
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Are we getting more speed out of this one? I want a fast, quad core style fast, smartphone from Apple and one that does not mysteriously bog down right around the time of an update.
Putting the HOME button on the screen where it belongs is a smooth move. Albeit not a new one, but one that Apple should have done a long time ago. I will be happy to mess around with one, but I am not going to be switching to Apple anytime soon.
Buy yourself an Apple phone for a grand and then all of the cables and accessories for your peripherals so they will connect and you are almost looking to have more than $1200 into a smartphone that does not do ANYTHING more than one from another company.
A $1000 iPhone is too much for a few “new” things. Apple has not been innovating crap when it comes to the mobile marketplace. The Apple Tax, however, have been on the rise.