In the universe
Apple, one of the most renowned and reliable analysts is undoubtedly Ming-Chi
Kuo of the firm KGI Securities, and the latter has just published a new
report in which he delivers his10 predictions about the next ones
iPhone models.
Many of his predictions supportTHE
latest rumorsconcerning the iPhone 8, as well as the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus,
However, he puts forward some disturbing details such asthe absence of
Touch ID on facade.
Here are his 10 predictions on the iPhone 7s and 8:
Apple reportedly plans to launch three new models, two iPhone 7s and 7s Plus
with a 4.7 and 5.5 inch LCD screen with the same design as the generation
current, and5.8 inches for iPhone 8, however on this
latest model the usable surface in touch would be5,2
thumbs.
The iPhone 8 would have a large OLED screen on the front with theplus
important screen/chassis ratio of the smartphone market. The screen
integrateda virtual buttonat the bottom of the screen, but
no Touch IDfor fingerprint recognition
digital.
This new forecast from Ming-Chi Kuo goes against the latest
rumors that Apple would integrate a fingerprint sensor
under the screen.
The iPhone 8 would integrate anew 3D sensoron the front for
allow thefacial recognition, as well as taking
better quality selfies.
The iPhone 7s Plus and iPhone 8 would be equipped with3 GB of memory
vivefor the needs of the dual photo sensor, and2 Go pour
l’iPhone 7swith a single photo sensor.
All models would be offered with two storage capacities, one
version with64 Goand another with256 Go.
The 128 GB option is not mentioned in the report, however it is likely
that she is part of the lot.
These models would all incorporate amodified Lightning port
with a special chip that shouldallow charging
fastlike on smartphones with a USB-C port.
Speaker power on new iPhones would be more constant
to ensure abest stereo effect.Ming-Chi Kuo Avance
also that the iPhone 8 would be offered with alimited number of
colorscompared to the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus for a question of image
brand.
Finally the analyst suggests that the three new iPhones would be
revealed in September, however the iPhone 8 would be available
A littlelater, in limited quantities, and certainly with
stock issuesuntil 2018.
To read or reread, the latest rumorsiPhone 8:
- The
production of the new iPhones ready to start, for release in
october - Touch ID
on the back of the iPhone 8, this rumor that won't die! - JP Morgan: iPhone 7s with
glass back, iPhone 8 with AirPods… - The
diagram of the supposed iPhone 8 is enriched: charging with the Qi standard and others
details
Wireless charging for the next iPhones “officialized” by Apple…
According to an industry expert
Two new iPhones only this year... The rumor we don't like
too much !- Rumors
confirmed by Bloomberg: 12 facts to know everything about iPhones
2017
iPhone 8 price: a more reasonable increase than previously mentioned
?
The augmented reality of the iPhone 8: the start of a new era for
Apple according to a specialist analyst
Rumor: an iPhone 8 “Edition” close to the Galaxy S8, Touch ID on the back,
etc.- And
“True Tone” screen for the 3 new iPhones of 2017?
iPhone 8: the screen size of the high-end model seems
converge
In pictures: how a Touch Bar area could work on the iPhone
8/ Editing
iPhone 8: major new features, 3D sensors and AR/VR headset
Apple's specialist analyst persists: glass and steel for the iPhone 8,
but not on all models
iPhone 8 rumor: integrated wireless charging, optional charger
?
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