14 DAY TRIAL // Information about the upcoming iPhone 8 keeps pilling up, as the smartphone will mark a step forward for Apple and introduce lots of new features that will be later incorporated in Apple’s offerings in the years to come.
Alleged schematic of Apple’s iPhone 8 recently surfaced thanks to @OnLeaks, but take it with a grain of salt, as the reputable leakster mentioned that he “can’t confirm if [it’s] legit or not.” That being said, the schematics show a dual-lens camera on the back in a vertical position, compared to the horizontal setup on the rear panel of the iPhone 7 Plus. In addition, the dual-lens setup appears to have a LED flash in the middle, as observed in other previous leaks.
Some details in the schematic do seem to match previous reports, as several alleged design renderings and schematics surfaced, while Apple is also known to be testing various versions of its upcoming iPhone 8.
Touch ID isn't mounted on the back
Moreover, a rear-mounted Touch ID isn't visible in the schematics. While some analysts say that Apple won't place the Touch ID on the back of the iPhone 8, there are also reports suggesting that the company has run into some issues while integrating the sensor into the phone’s edge-to-edge OLED display.
This could be one of the reasons why Apple’s release could be pushed back to November, aside from some problems regarding the wireless charging technology. Apparently, the wireless charging feature that Apple has been testing causes the phone to overheat, but a solution to the problem that Apple faces with Qi technology should be found until the phone is announced later this year.
The new iPhone is expected to come with an improved A11 processor inside, AR features, and perhaps a 3D sensing camera. The phone’s body could be made out of aluminum with an OLED display similar in size to the 5.5-inch iPhone.
Aside from the iPhone 8, Apple is also expected to introduce the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus, successors to last year’s offerings.