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Apple has stated that there are “multiple companies” now developing Smart Connector accessories. As for when their accessories will enter the market, however, remains to be seen.

New Smart Connector accessories on the way

When asked why accessory makers have not adopted the Smart Connector — they have cited wait times and high prices for components.

14 Aug 2017 8:09 PM

If they don’t find a practical way to implement the TouchID on the bezel-less iPhone 8, then Apple could resort to the placing the TouchID on the back of the phone, which could be a first for an iPhone. (Photo: iPhone 7))

iPhone 8 to be delayed again, expect iPhone 7s/7s Plus in September

The company could be in a fix to decide on the placement of the TouchID fingerprint sensor on the iPhone 8.

12 Aug 2017 8:24 PM

Apple iPhone 8 to support facial recognition on rear, front cameras

The information provided by developer Guilherme Rambo, reveals key features expected to arrive in the upcoming Apple flagship device.

11 Aug 2017 8:53 AM

Facial recognition is already present on some flagship smartphones but none of them has the ability to do what this leak claims for the iPhone 8.(Representational image)

You could possibly look at the iPhone 8 for switching it to silent mode

The HomePod firmware has revealed the presence of ‘FaceID’ making the phone go silent.

10 Aug 2017 6:18 PM

The leak confirms the iPhone 8 to feature the vertically-stacked dual rear camera, which was claimed by several leaks from the past few months.

Leak confirms iPhone 8 to feature Wireless Charging

The leak also shows an ‘L-shaped’ battery as well as a vertically-stacked dual rear camera.

09 Aug 2017 8:11 PM

iPhone 8 won't get the Rose Gold variant

Apple won’t be releasing the Rose Gold variant of the iPhone 8. Instead, the smartphone will ship in Black, Gold and Silver colour options.

09 Aug 2017 4:39 PM

Ming-Chi Kuo further claimed that Apple will also be releasing its iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus models next month too. (Representational image)

Apple's iPhone 8 on track; may sport a fitness detector

Apple hasn’t provided any official details regarding this, therefore; it still remains unclear as to what they plan on doing with the same.

09 Aug 2017 10:37 AM

The firmware code also reveals that this technology could actually work with third-party apps, just like the TouchID. (Photo: iDrop News)

iPhone 8's facial recognition to work even while lying on table

HomePod firmware reveals Apple’s ‘Pearl’ facial recognition’s with the ability to scan faces while lying flat on the desk.

07 Aug 2017 2:16 PM

Apple has been hard to convince to bring new color versions to the iPhone lineup. The iPhone 7 series.

Apple leak reveals iPhone 8 colors

The leaked photo what seem to be three different iPhone 8 models coming in colors called copper, shiny black, and pearl.

06 Aug 2017 9:37 PM

Apple is probably planning to build the iPhone 8 in copper, black and pale white colours.

Leak shows new colours for iPhone 8

The leak claims the iPhone 8 to come in three colours — Rose Gold, Jet Black and Space Grey.

05 Aug 2017 9:08 PM

That will be a major boost to the front camera quality as the current iPhones only record videos from the front camera at 1080p resolution.(Photo: iDROP NEWS)

Leaks suggest iPhone 8 to have 60 fps 4k selfie camera

HomePod firmware leaks indicate the 2017 iPhone to record 4K videos at 60 fps from the both the front and rear cameras.

04 Aug 2017 11:52 AM

If the future is included in the iPhone 8, the device will be able to recognise the scenes as soon as it starts focusing, recommending specific settings to the user and also allow a default configuration should the detected scene not be correct.

iPhone 8 camera to feature 'SmartCam' scene recognition mode

The ‘SmartCam’ feature will enable the device to detect a specific scene and optimise the setting for better pictures.

03 Aug 2017 1:35 PM

However, Apple states that it is very pleased with how its units performed, especially because sales increased year-over-year from $42.4 billion revenue and $7.8 billion profit.

Apple announces declining revenue for FY17 Q3, only 41 million iPhones sold

This means from the previous quarter Apple’s financial results actually declined, though they increased year-over-year by 7 per cent.

02 Aug 2017 3:54 PM

With the most probably launch in September alongside the new iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus, the iPhone 8 is however slated to hit the shelves at a later time.

Apple iPhone 8 sales will be strong, says CEO

Tim Cook did not, however, mention it in specifics about the iPhone 8 which will help the company recover in the next quarter.

02 Aug 2017 2:04 PM

The five men were arrested on Saturday, and many of the stolen iPhones were found at their homes, though it’s not yet clear if any units were sold in the meantime or not.

Fast and Furious: Team of five pull off half million iPhone heist

The five Romanians stole some $590,000 worth of iPhones.

01 Aug 2017 9:36 PM

He also says there is no evidence concerning “ultra-sound” under display Touch ID, which is the tech that earlier patents had suggested.

More Apple iPhone 8 insights, no presence of in-screen Touch ID

Smith has stated that the code does not indicate the presence of in-screen Touch ID.

01 Aug 2017 9:33 PM

The face recognition hints were discovered in BiometricKit, the framework that enables Touch ID.

3D face recognition could be a reality, says developer

There is a chance that Apple would use more than just a sensor, most likely to enable 3D recognition.

31 Jul 2017 10:00 PM

Over the past few months, reports have been claiming the iPhone 8 to be made of exotic materials and components, which could be difficult to manufacture on a large scale.

Reports claim 2018 launch for iPhone 8

Another report speculates major delay in launch due to supply issues.

27 Jul 2017 6:42 PM

The website also reveals that the device will not be available in white version even when Apple was considering it.

Apple facing issues with the iPhone 8, suggests reports

The report has also claimed that initial sales will be very limited, which means Apple is experiencing supply issues.

27 Jul 2017 3:23 PM

However, as of now, very little is know about the new Snapdragon 845, though it is believed that the next generation Samsung S series will embrace it, with the Galaxy S9 very likely to use it when it is launched early next year.

Snapdragon 845 confirmed as Qualcomm races to get iPhone banned

Now court documents have surfaced mentioning the patented chipsets which reveals a new name.

25 Jul 2017 4:30 PM

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