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iPhone 8 Screen Component Leaks Online [Image]
Benjamin Geskin has shared an image showing the screen bracket frame for the upcoming iPhone 8. In general, the component is different from the one that is used in the iPhone 7, but it carries some similar traits as well, which proves it can be a legitimate part. The leaked image allegedly comes from Foxconn.
The screen bracket frame does not have a cutout for the Home button, which goes in line with all previous rumors concerning the handset.
As you can see below, today’s leaked component is different from the iPhone 7 screen frame. This indicates that the iPhone 8 will be a major redesign.
Apple is expected to unvei the iPhone 8 along with the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus at a media event this September. The device will get a new design and a bunch of innovative features.
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Top 10 Stories of the Week
It is Sunday today, which means it is high time I told you about the most popular posts of the last couple of days. Let’s not waste time and take a look at the articles worth your attention right now.
Check Out This New iPhone 8 Concept by Martin Hajek [Images]
A well-known concept designer Martin Hajek has posted a bunch of images showing the iPhone 8 concept. The designer imagined that the next-generation flagship device will get a glass back panel and a stainless steel frame. Even though this is not the actual iPhone 8 and not even a leaked prototype, it looks gorgeous.
Here’s How New iPhone 8 May Look Like [Video]
New video showing something very similar to the upcoming iPhone 8 has appeared on YouTube earlier this week. The dummy model featured in the short clip was shared by a well-known leaker OnLeaks and Tiger Mobiles.
Apple Releases First iOS 11 Beta to Public Testers
Apple has released the first iOS 11 beta to public testers. The developers have been testing the firmware since June 5, but this is the first version that is available for all those who sign up for the Apple Beta Software Program. It should be more stable than the first developer beta.
Check Out This New iPhone 8 Leak
A well-known leaker Benjamin Geskin has shared several new images and a video showing the iPhone 8 design. This time he used the smartphone dummy along with an alleged screen protector and a printed wallpaper to reveal how the next-generation Apple flagship will look in the hand.
Roof of New Apple Store in Chicago Looks Like MacBook Lid [Video]
Apple is currently building a new Apple Store in Chicago. This new retail location features glass walls and a thin carbon fiber roof. What is even more interesting is that there is a large Apple logo on the roof making it look like a massive MacBook lid. You can check out a short video below.
New Versions of macOS Won’t Support 32-bit Apps
According to the latest report from MacRumors, Apple will stop supporting 32-bit applications on Mac computers starting 2018. As it was mentioned yesterday at the WWDC conference, all new apps submitted to the Mac App Store have to be 64-bit in January 2018. Moreover, all existing apps and updates have to be made 64-bit by June 2018.
Apple Announces Siri-Based Smart Speaker – HomePod
As it turns out, we can often believe the rumors that appear on the Internet. During the WWDC keynote, Apple has unveiled a Siri-based smart speaker capable of handling voice commands and managing HomeKit devices. The new device is called HomePod . Looks like Amazon Echo and Google Home have finally met their Apple rival.
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Top 10 Stories of the Week
It is Sunday today, so let’s take a look at the posts worth your attention.
Most of the articles this week deal with the iPhone 8, its alleged specs, and release date. There are also some posts that are connected with the upcoming WWDC conference that is set for June 5. At the conference, Apple is expected to unveil new iOS 11, macOS 10.13, watchOS 4, and tvOS 11. What’s even more interesting, we can see a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro, new MacBooks, and something called the Siri Speaker.
Check Out New iPhone 8 Images with Touch ID on the Back
Several new images showing what appears to be an iPhone 8 prototype with the Touch ID fingerprint scanner on the back panel have appeared on the Chinese site iPhoneros. The leaked images allegedly come from a reliable source that was correct in the past.
Apple Starts Decorating McEnery Convention Center Ahead of WWDC [Images]
Apple has started decorating the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose for the WWDC conference. The event kicks off Monday, June 5.
During the WWDC keynote, Apple is expected to unveil iOS 11, macOS 10.13, watchOS 4, and tvOS 11. Moreover, rumors suggest that the company will announce new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro units, the 12-inch MacBook, and possibly the 13-inch MacBook Air. Also, we expect to see the 10.5-inch iPad Pro with thinner display bezels and the Siri Speaker. Chances are, the company will also tease the upcoming Mac Pro and iMac.
You can check out the images showing the decoration process below.
iPhone 8 Concept Compared with Galaxy S8 and iPhone 7 [Images]
iDropNews has posted several new images showing the iPhone 8 concept near the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus. According to the website, the handset is a bit smaller than the Galaxy S8 and larger than the iPhone 7. Still, both Galaxy S8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus are larger than the latest iPhone 8 concept. The dimensions of the device are 143.59 x 70.94 x 7.57 mm.
You can check out the images showing the upcoming iPhone 8 concept below. Keep in mind this in not a final design. It’s a mockup created using the latest leaks and rumors about the device.
Bloomberg: Siri Speaker Enters Production
Apple has already started the production of the Siri-based smart speaker and plans to unveil the device at the upcoming WWDC conference, reports Bloomberg. Still, people familiar with the matter say that the device will hit the stores only later in the year. Apple suppliers aren’t ready to produce enough Siri Speakers to catch up with the demand before in June.
Apple Has Registered Several New Mac and iPad Models
Apple has registered five new Mac models in the Eurasian Economic Commission database, hinting at the announcement of these computers at the upcoming WWDC conference. Along with these devices, the company has also registered several gadgets running iOS 10, most likely, new 10.5-inch iPad Pro versions, as well as a new wireless keyboard.
