Apple’s next iPhone is being referred to as the iPhone 8, but according to CNET, it could be called the iPhone 7s instead. CNET sites a blog that is printed in Japanese.
The article adds that Apple could certainly release an iPhone 7s as well as an iPhone 8 next year. They note that Apple is expected to introduce three models — one with a 4.7-inch LCD display, one with a 5.5-inch LCD display, and a higher-end model with an OLED display.
Forbes talks about a new patent Apple has filed that could give us more hints about Apple’s next smartphone.
“This patent describes a technique where touch sensors can be placed around any side of a device allowing for new input sources. The patent also notes that physical buttons (such as the volume controls) could be replaced by these embedded touch sensors,” says Forbes contributor Ewan Spence, who summarizes that Apple could drop the current buttons to turn towards touch-enabled areas on the device for the existing UI.
According to Tech Times, the iPhone 8 may have what Samsung devices have provided for years — wireless charging. The article adds that the wireless chargers are rumored to be manufactured by Pagatron, a Taiwanese tech company. It is not known whether or not Apple will ship the phone with a wireless charger. However, given Apple’s past, many think it will be something that Apple sells separately.
Tech Times also says that Apple may include a 3D dual-lens camera with the new iPhone, or at least the Plus version. They cite reports that Apple has been working with LG to develop a smartphone camera module capable of 3D photography. However, people should take this particular rumor with a grain of salt. The failed 3D era is pretty much over — this might have been something Apple would have considered in 2011.
Twitter continues to go crazy for the iPhone 8, even though it’s likely not going to be released for several months.
DECEMBER 17, 2016
By Daryl Deino
