2017 is the 10th anniversary of the original iPhone’s release and according to the rumors, Apple has big plans for the launch of “iPhone8” (or iPhone 7S). People claim that Apple plans major changes for the iPhone, especially in terms of design. This changes might include a glass body and a screen that covers all of the front of the phone that makes it transparent. Apple might also introduce wireless charging into its phones and I am very curious how the customers going to react to that, since the launch of the wireless headphones was not a success. The idea of wireless charging means that the phone just need to be set down on a surface to be charged. This technology has already been released by Samsung, but the phones are often charged slowly, which means that this technology has to be improved.
Although, the rumors are saying that Apple is working on another and more advanced technology, that might allow your iPhone to be charged from across the room, without needing to place the phone on a surface. It would be a “game changer” if Apple succeeded with that technology.
Finally, I am really looking forward to the release of “iPhone 8” (or iPhone7S), because I really think they are saving the goodies for the anniversary and that is why the iPhone7 was such a disappointment to many people, including me. It seems like Apple are aiming for a completely wireless future and I am really looking forward to seeing what the response from the customers is going to be like.
Links:
http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/news/iphone-8-new-wireless-charging-rumours-leaks-design-features-nikkei-a7390661.html
https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-8-wireless-charging-possibilities/
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