Smartphones have become an important aspect of our lives as they provide us with many different tools which both assist and distract us in our everyday lives. There is no doubt that when Apple announced the iPhone in 2007, that they fundamentally changed the mobile phone into what it is seen as today. Ten years later, Apple is still one of the most popular smartphone providers, who are now gearing up for the biggest change to the iPhone ever for their upcoming release in September of the ‘iPhone 8’.
Design
The design is one of the biggest changes to be coming to the next iPhone. Previous iPhones have retained an aluminium body through the different generations, and now Apple intends to now more to an entire glass back and front with stainless steel edges. The smartphone will keep the well-known Lightning connector to charge and connect the phone and will continue be without a headphone jack which was one of the biggest changes with Apple’s iPhone 7. The iconic home button is expected to be removed to accommodate for a new edge to edge display. Apple plans to replace this by creating new gestures for users to switch or multitask between applications. The gold, black and silver colours are expected to return from previous models.
Comparison between iPhone 8 (middle) with iPhone 7 (left) and iPhone 7 Plus (right). Image by Benjamin Geskin via Twitter.
Screen
The screen size of the iPhone has mostly stayed the same throughout the years, taking up the same space on the smartphone through the iterations. However, for the tenth anniversary iPhone, Apple plans to change this by increasing the screen size to 5.8 inches and will take up the entire front space of the device. This change makes the screen the largest on any iPhone while keeping the smartphone smaller than Apple’s larger smartphone predecessor, the iPhone 7 Plus. The display will also feature an OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) screen instead of the usual LCD screen used by Apple. This change allows the phone to be thinner, use less power and much brighter.
New iPhone icon showcasing the larger screen size discovered within upcoming Apple firmware. Image by Guilherme Rambo via Twitter.
Features
Apple plans to release big features for the release of their highly anticipated eleventh generation of iPhone. One of the major changes is going to be wireless charging. Wireless charging is currently available on the Apple Watch; however, Apple is now ready to bring it over to the iPhone. This feature would work by placing the smartphone on a charging pad that creates an electromagnetic field to allow a current to pass between the surface and device. Apple is also expected to remove the Touch ID sensor to incorporate facial recognition as the new form of biometric security. The facial recognition would be used to unlock the smartphone and authenticate purchases. This feature will be a quicker and more secure than Touch ID and will offer sensors to avoid being tricked by a photograph.
Wireless charging currently available on Apple Watch. Image from Pixabay.
Specifications
Just like with every iPhone release, Apple intends to increase the iPhone’s power for better battery life and speed enhancements. The new A11 processor will be faster and more battery efficient to the previous A10 chip. The iPhone will be available in 64GB and 256GB options. All these models with feature 3GB of RAM for faster speeds when multitasking and running multiple applications in the background.
Software
The new iPhone will run Apple’s latest operating system, iOS 11. The eleventh iteration of one of the most popular mobile operating systems brings new features such as a redesigned notification and control centre, Siri upgrades and support for augmented reality applications. This update will also be available for previous iPhones, iPads and the iPod touch.
iOS 11’s redesigned Control Centre. Image from Apple.
It is evident that Apple is preparing for one of their biggest releases yet of iPhone that is expected to change many of the fundamental aspects of iPhone. With all these features set to come, it is no doubt Apple will continue to dominate the market with their simplistic, yet advanced approach to the smartphone.
(Featured Image from Pixabay)
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