Doubtful two OLED iPhones will debut. I see Apple wanting to introduce OLED to the biggest model, which is likely the 5.8. They want all the focus on one model this year, before the transition is made for all the models in 2018. Especially being how limited It was reported with Apple purchasing OLED panels from Samsung. But if two models/sizes did have OLED, it could create a lot of opportunity for others to have options. Because there are many who have no interest in a 5.8 display. (I prefer a lager display.)
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Alleged iPhone 8 Schematic Depicts Dual-Lens Vertical Rear Camera, Hints at Wireless Charging
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Doubtful two OLED iPhones will debut. I see Apple wanting to introduce OLED to the biggest model, which is likely the 5.8. They want all the focus on one model this year, before the transition is made for all the models in 2018. Especially being how limited It was reported with Apple purchasing OLED panels from Samsung. But if two models/sizes did have OLED, it could create a lot of opportunity for others to have options. Because there are many who have no interest in a 5.8 display. (I prefer a lager display.)
Multiple leaks of this consistent design = this is the iPhone 8, everyone.
I didn't believe the rumor back in 2014 before iPhone 6 was released, but the leaks turned out to be dead on.
I didn't believe the rumor back in 2014 before iPhone 6 was released, but the leaks turned out to be dead on.
agreed.
this device is the ideal device to just go ahead and eliminate the physical SIM card/slot.
especially if there will be actually other new devices released around the same time.
so that if your carrier or roaming carrier of choice has not joined the virtual SIM program that apple offers, you would still have the option of purchasing the new model(s) that still have the physical SIM.
carriers do not want to join a virtual SIM scheme since it is perceived that will tie customers less to a particular carrier.
but if the flagship iPhone model only has virtual SIM tech, then they will need to leap to it after forward carriers such as T-Mobile create marketing programs around it.
[doublepost=1493252236][/doublepost]disappointing that the schematic is still showing a Lightning port.
i was hoping that for a Flagship model they would make a completely closed box.
no physical ports whatsoever.
going with a compromise of contact charging instead of over-the-air charging, means that a completely closed device could have been accomplished successfully.
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It's funny, I was actually just saying the other day that if they had to put the Touch ID on the back, it would be better to put a big sensor like that so you didn't have to put your finger in a specific spot. It would just land naturally somewhere in that area and scan. Would be much better for usability but a nightmare for case makers though I suppose.
Am I the only one who finds it hard to believe Apple will be releasing a FOURTH iteration of the iPhone 6 design this year? It seems ridiculous to me that they would put so much effort into overhauling the design for this model, and still release a "7S" in two different sizes with what would certainly be seen as dreadfully boring updates.
Considering the likely hardware for the 7S, what would its purpose even be? With the 4.7" and 5.5" screen, it won't please the people with the SE. People with 6/6s won't be happy since they'll be getting the same design AGAIN. And those with a 7 will be getting essentially nothing, since the aluminum unibody precludes wireless charging and all rumors point to LCD screens for these models. Will Apple drop the price on these and market them as the entry model? Why wouldn't they just do that with the 7 like they always do? It simply makes no sense, and if Apple does release them I'll probably be saying the same thing.
Considering the likely hardware for the 7S, what would its purpose even be? With the 4.7" and 5.5" screen, it won't please the people with the SE. People with 6/6s won't be happy since they'll be getting the same design AGAIN. And those with a 7 will be getting essentially nothing, since the aluminum unibody precludes wireless charging and all rumors point to LCD screens for these models. Will Apple drop the price on these and market them as the entry model? Why wouldn't they just do that with the 7 like they always do? It simply makes no sense, and if Apple does release them I'll probably be saying the same thing.
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the verge did an interesting camera test. Compared Pixel, LG, Samsung and iPhone 7 http://www.theverge.com/tech/2017/4...sung-galaxy-s8-vs-iphone-7-google-pixel-lg-g6
Another day, another 'leak'. We should have had wireless charging years ago anyway, it's hard to get excited about now.
This is not a schematic, this is a mechanical drawing. A schematic is an electrical diagram.
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You'll get used to it in no time, besides, how often do you turn your phone over to look at the back?
Everything from the 6 onwards has been lopsided. Place it on a desk and type on it and see how it wobbles.
Or an FM radio? But, no... Apple ecosystem users sacrifice nothing, have everything & Android is always a couple years behind to add features. Of course not.
And shows a giant smiling emoji in that giant touched-display combo when unlocking successfully.
Apple's engineers are reaching the breaking point of the internal chipset layout = a flawed design currently.
First:
we need the kind of chipset miniaturization/consolidation the like of what Apple did to the 2016 MacBook redesigned motherboard!! That in itself was truly innovative: a complete motherboard for a full laptop on Core M the size of a regular 1600Mhz PC3 RAM chip!
Secondly:
The current layout being in an "L-Shape" uses far too much size internally affecting battery capacity.
Could the Rear Single & Dual Camera's be in-line with contact placement on the mobo on 1 side while the front camera on the other? Hmmm.
- HTC was quite good at internal mobo designs with the HTC M series even to the point of layering/stacking to reduce overal length/width volume although increasing thickness slightly which a larger battery made forgivable in some models (models escape me but Verizon models in the last 14mths)
Third: this is a BIG one.
Apple has been making big strides yet small ... implementation with imbedded-SIM for their iPad lineup. Would be great if carriers - major one's across the globe could participate in this along with having competitive roaming agreements to allow for roaming: N.American, European (UK, Germany, China, Italy, France, USSR - sorry not up on my political geographical knowledge but still Russia if not smaller yet still comradish(!), etc), African continent (Mauritania, Nigeria, Egypt, S.Africa), S.America (Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Panama, Columbia, Costa Rica, Guyana, etc).
This could be costly initially but in future generations of iPhones be VERY cost effective. Also for carriers ... huge costs as no need to produce so many NanoSIM cards - many give these free to customers when switching to iPhone or competitor devices currently when it used to cost $15-25CAN/US. Somehow, carriers are eating a large cost here (at least for corporate accounts).
First:
we need the kind of chipset miniaturization/consolidation the like of what Apple did to the 2016 MacBook redesigned motherboard!! That in itself was truly innovative: a complete motherboard for a full laptop on Core M the size of a regular 1600Mhz PC3 RAM chip!
Secondly:
The current layout being in an "L-Shape" uses far too much size internally affecting battery capacity.
Could the Rear Single & Dual Camera's be in-line with contact placement on the mobo on 1 side while the front camera on the other? Hmmm.
- HTC was quite good at internal mobo designs with the HTC M series even to the point of layering/stacking to reduce overal length/width volume although increasing thickness slightly which a larger battery made forgivable in some models (models escape me but Verizon models in the last 14mths)
Third: this is a BIG one.
Apple has been making big strides yet small ... implementation with imbedded-SIM for their iPad lineup. Would be great if carriers - major one's across the globe could participate in this along with having competitive roaming agreements to allow for roaming: N.American, European (UK, Germany, China, Italy, France, USSR - sorry not up on my political geographical knowledge but still Russia if not smaller yet still comradish(!), etc), African continent (Mauritania, Nigeria, Egypt, S.Africa), S.America (Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Panama, Columbia, Costa Rica, Guyana, etc).
This could be costly initially but in future generations of iPhones be VERY cost effective. Also for carriers ... huge costs as no need to produce so many NanoSIM cards - many give these free to customers when switching to iPhone or competitor devices currently when it used to cost $15-25CAN/US. Somehow, carriers are eating a large cost here (at least for corporate accounts).
A completely sealed all glass phone will be amazing. Maybe in two years? Probably Samsung will do it first. Or Sony... wait did they quit the phone business?
Somehow, I doubt TouchId will end up on the back though..... but you're right, there is that possibility.