Apple iPhone 8 Release Date And Price: New Patents; New Designs; New Expectations

By Mohender - 12 Dec '16 08:08AM

Apple is testing ten different prototypes for its next Smartphone which might be termed as iPhone 8. One among these prototypes may feature an OLED Display without bezels. The iPhone 8 is expected to have a curved screen while hiding the Touch Screen sensor under the screen.

The USPTO's Patents Allow A Peep Into What Apple And Other Manufacturers Are Working On

Reports on Forbes suggest that the Cupertino is currently working on display and touch sensor structures of electronic devices. The patent explains how touch sensors can be placed on any side of the device. Hence this technique will allow for new input sources. Apple is also planning to replace the physical buttons through these touch sensors. New areas may open for UI while using the back of the Smartphone for page turning or quick scrolling.

Apple May Work On the Rear of iPhone 8

The upcoming Smartphones in 2017 and 2018 will be a sheet of glass having curved edges and no buttons on the front. In fact using the rear of the portable device is not a new concept. Sony has already incorporated a touch panel to the rear of the screen in PS Vita a handheld gaming console. Hence rear of the handset may become a valuable area for differentiation and innovation.

Customers Are Now Expecting The Release Of iPhone 8

Mirror reports that Apple is holding back few groundbreaking features for the next year's model. The iPhone 7 was released in September and the Apple fans are now expecting an awesome iPhone 8. The year 2017 will be the tenth anniversary of iPhone and users may receive the best ever iPhone 8 from Apple.

The addition of touch panel will definitely make apple stand out of the crowd as happened while introducing the 3D Touch on existing iPhones and iPads but Apple may take a slow evolutionary approach while implementing this technology. The iPhone 8 may be priced at the US $1200.