According to the latest analyst report by JP Morgan, Apple might bundle a free pair of Airpods with the upcoming iPhone 8.
Last year, the Cupertino tech giant ditched the headphone jack with the launch of iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus and introduced the new wireless headphones – the AirPods. The headphones came with a connector which fitted directly into the Lightning port.
Compatible with iPhones, iPads, Macs and Apple's Watch, the AirPods were to be available separately at a whopping cost of $159. The Bluetooth-enabled innovative headphones came with a built-in microphone and were to be charged via a pocketable carry case.
If Apple adds these revolutionary headphones in-the-box, then it will be a major bonus to the Apple fanboys.
iPhone 8: specs and release date
If reports are to be believed, the next generation successor will come as a tough rival to Samsung Galaxy S8 series with the new edge-to-edge display technology. Moreover, the all-screen front is the new trend emerging in the smartphone space. At the same time, the Steve Jobs company is expected to introduce OLED display in iPhone 8 this year, which means the latest flagship will have a gamut of display colors, improved screen dynamic range and power saving feature.
If rumors turn out to be true, Apple will reportedly launch three display sizes for the iPhone 8: 4.7-inches, 5.5-inches, and 5.8-inches.
It is believed that only the latter of the three will get the OLED upgrade.
Seeing the pattern, Apple always introduces a new chip with the launch of the latest flagship every year. While the iPhone 7 came powered by the latest A10 Fusion chip, rumors are in that the iPhone 8 will come with a newer SoC – the unannounced A11 processor.
On the camera front, iPhone 8 is expected to sport a revolutionary' front-facing camera with upgraded dual lens and 3D sensing capabilities. At the same time, optical image stabilization is another feature which Apple is said to include in the upcoming smartphone.
Speculations are also rife that Apple might introduce the wireless charging feature with the new iPhone 8 and also a better battery life, as compared to the predecessor.
Meanwhile, one can also expect improved front-facing speakers and enhanced. Meanwhile, one can also expect improved front-facing speakers and enhanced waterproofing features. Reportedly, the Touch ID fingerprint sensor is also said to be shifted to the rear of the phone.
Apple tipsters in the industry have also claimed that the new iPhone 8 will to come alongside the upgraded versions of iPhone 7 – the rumored iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus around September 2017. As far as the price is concerned, the Apple fanboys can expect the entry level model of iPhone 8 priced around $600 and the top-end model could be priced up to $1000.
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