14 DAY TRIAL // Apple will take the wraps off new iPhones on September 12, and until now, most people have been referring to these models as iPhone 8, iPhone 7s, and iPhone 7s Plus.
But according to a report from 9to5Mac, Apple might be planning to skip the 7s generation and go directly for the iPhone 8 designation for the upgraded iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models, in addition to the anniversary device that could be called simply iPhone Edition.
Basically, instead of having an iPhone 8, an iPhone 7s, and an iPhone 7s Plus, we could end up with three new models that are part of the iPhone 8 generation entirely, namely the iPhone 8, the iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone Edition (the anniversary model).
This isn’t the first time we hear that Apple’s 10th anniversary iPhone could be called “Edition,” and this does make sense because otherwise, the company could create a gap between this particular model and the upgraded iPhone configurations reaching the market with the typical names.
Anniversary iPhone to cost more than $1,000
The cited source claims the information on the iPhone 8 generation comes from reputable case makers, who have already printed packaging for a number of accessories that could hit the market after the Cupertino-based company unveils the new models. One of the case makers builds accessories that are up for grabs from the Apple Store, and this indicates that it could indeed be familiar with Apple’s plans.
Apple will introduce its new iPhone models on September 12 during a press event at the company’s new Apple Park headquarters. The anniversary iPhone is expected to be the most dramatic overhaul of the iPhone in history, coming with a glass body allowing for wireless charging, facial recognition cameras, no fingerprint sensor, an improved dual-camera system, and fast charging.
Analysts believe that despite the high price, which is estimated to exceed the $1,000 milestone, this could be the most successful iPhone launched so far, especially because it’s likely to generate a substantial upgrade cycle in the Apple ecosystem.