‘IPhone 8’ Release, Features And News: A New ‘Touch Sensor’, Concept Could Be Seen In The Phone, Know All About It
A recent news break-out about the "iPhone 8" has suggested that the upcoming smartphone would have a new type of "Touch Sensor" enabled in the device. The Touch Sensors are expected to replace the existing Home button and any other physical buttons including volume adjustment. Interestingly, the new feature concept could even be seen in the rear of the iPhone 8 upon release.
The release of the patent information by United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) showed the new feature including a curved screen feature and was found to have been submitted by Apple. It can be confirmed that Apple is working on the inclusion of the Curved Screen and Touch Sensor. The new feature concept in iPhone 8, where there are already rumors about the bezel-less screen, can effectively replace the Home button.
The reported #iPhone8 with a curved screen and no home button could be released next year.https://t.co/0oMOqKDsuG pic.twitter.com/lYaaaSuh7p
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Interestingly, the Touch Sensor can be placed anywhere on the device including the rear of the iPhone 8 per the patent submission. The new feature concept in the rear of the phone especially the areas where users hold it could be a great idea if it is properly implemented. Considering the fact that to adjust the volume, users have to hold the device with both the hands and control it, whereas Touch Sensor feature concept might help the users not to move away from the screen.
It is found that most of the smartphone manufacturers were not making any innovation in the rear of the device. But, recent developments suggests that they started using the back of the phone effectively to add new options including finger print sensor, Home button etc. The recent development of Touch Sensor feature concept could be the latest addition by Apple and is highly expected in the iPhone 8 considering it has almost a year to release.
There are no confirmed reports suggesting the Touch Sensor feature concept would be implemented in iPhone 8 on release. But, since it is known to the public and competitors what is being prepared, Apple might try to introduce it at the earliest in iPhone 8. Also, if all the buttons are removed from the device and wireless charging is added, it also becomes fully water proof and hence Apple could be looking to introduce Touch Sensor feature concept in iPhone 8.
