You know they're will be a backlash as when the new MacBook Pros came out. This time, they'll be proactive and likely include a Lightning-to-USB-C adapter and/or give a temporary discount on accessories.
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iPhone 8 Will Have Curved OLED Screen and USB-C Connector
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It's really not a difficult situation to resolve. Yes, there will be an awkward transition period, but it will be better afterwards.
That's just how it's always been and always will be when shifting standards.
I really hope they kill off the lightning cable. First off, it's no faster than the previous connector so USB-C would be faster. Second, it would add a beautiful consistency to all their new products. Lastly, I've had very bad luck with 3rd party lightning cables; always seems like they last a week or so and then poop out. 
Correct me if I'm wrong, but as far as Android is concerned, the curved display is simply display, that can be touched normally. It doesn't know you're touch the edge, or the front-facing display? Apple, with control over iOS, can make sure when you grip the phone, nothing acts like you've tapped the display.
My guess is you want the Galaxy S7 Edge to have a bigger display than the non-Edge. This strikes me as the logical thing Apple would do.
And when wasn't that the case?Well I was just wondering why they don't rename it the Apple/Samsung Android/iPhone 8?
Android now lead and Apple follows.
Haven't read anything past this comment, but how will Apple compete with Samsung without a slick ass looking phone? Have you seen the Samsung ad about how the S8 is changing what a phone's silhouette is supposed to look like
Not saying iPhone is doomed, but I don't think Apple can sit here while Samsung changes the game
The S8 and S8 Edge leaked photos are absolutely stunning
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They don't need that because USB-C can supply up to 100 Watt. So _any_ USB-C cable needs to not burn with 100 Watt going through it. If it cannot do 20A then it isn't USB-C, nothing to do with Made For iPhone program.
the "8" would more likely be called just, "iPhone".
no number or other identifier.
apple repeatedly has done this when it re-invents or re-positions a line.
I hope it's true about USB C to be honest. OK, so I have a lot of lightening cables around, but it makes no sense having their proprietary connector when there's a standard one that's just as good (and is used on their other products).
I was thinking more along the lines of Apple iPhone S8 Edge.Well I was just wondering why they don't rename it the Apple/Samsung Android/iPhone 8?
Android now lead and Apple follows.
Ad others have said it's probably likely that the new phones will be Lightning and USB-C. Makes sense so you can plug into new Macs.
If Apple really was ditching Lightning why did they release AirPods with Lightning? And what about all the headphone companies now making Lightning headphones to support Apple's removal of the headphone jack. This rumor makes no sense.
If Apple really was ditching Lightning why did they release AirPods with Lightning? And what about all the headphone companies now making Lightning headphones to support Apple's removal of the headphone jack. This rumor makes no sense.
I don't know if this is true. I have seen too many USB-C parts that have a wattage restriction (or also a speed restriction).
While a lot of rumours hit the mark, many don't:
The iPhone SE didn't have a curved display like the iPhone 6: https://www.macrumors.com/2016/03/02/what-the-iphone-se-might-look-like/
The iPhone 7 Plus *did* get a dual-camera system, but no smart connector: https://www.macrumors.com/2016/03/15/iphone-7-plus-photo-dual-lens-smart-connector/
iPhone 7 didn't have a flush rear camera: https://www.macrumors.com/2016/02/02/iphone-7-flush-camera-no-bands/
That last one is a perfect example of how you can remember "they predicted there would be no antenna bands - the rumours are right!" despite the prediction being 50% wrong.
- Faster (with USB 3.1)
- More efficient (with USB 3.1)
- Universal standard
- Compatibility with new Macs
- Fits the idea of a one port/wireless future.
Even if you think Samsung/Android lead now (a crazy idea considering the chain of events that are: Siri > S Voice > Touch ID > Galaxy S Fingerprint Scanner > 64-bit A7 chip > Samsung's "We're working on 64-bit, too!" statement > Apple Pay > Samsung Pay) then look back in your history books.
Apple announces iPhone - Google re-thought Android so it wasn't Blackberry-like, but iOS-like. Look at the early Android phones.
That is when iPhone led the industry, even if you don't think they're leading now. Funny thing was at the time, Nokia and Blackberry were still viable players, and no one thought Apple was leading. When we look back, people say "Apple lead then, but not now."
Lastly, I've had very bad luck with 3rd party lightning cables; always seems like they last a week or so and then poop out.
Buy better quality (1st Party?) cables.
Other than with the retina MacBook being - in the long run - a replacement to the MacBook Air, when has Apple ever done this? Not trying to have an argument, I just can't think of any off the top of my head.
