Next iPhones: what’s new in the rumor mill?

Is there a cheaper iPhone X refresh in our midst?

Yes you read that right! Read on to learn more!

Digitimes reports that Apple managed to lower the production cost of a 5.8-inch OLED phone which will be the upgrade to the iPhone X. Because of the price reduction and evidently lower specs, this version might be positioned as the cheapest version in the batch instead of the 6.1-in LCD one. A key player for the lower production is that Samsung Display was left with a lot of OLED displays at their disposal due to less demand of the iPhone X. Apple then reached an understanding with the Korean giant so the price won’t rise on the panels.

For now this can mean one of 2 scenarios: Apple could keep the $999 price tag as the lowest or lower the price by around $100 to continue a price scheme similar to previous years. Originally, the cheapest rumored model in the batch, the 6.1-in was estimated to be around $800. Hopefully we get a lower price tag (fingers crossed!)

For those not a fan of the usual black and silver color options, we might also get a new color! The Cupertino-tech giant is rumored to be manufacturing a Bush Gold color for the device.

Leaked design for the iPhone X SE or iPhone SE 2?

There have been talks that the two are different devices…but there are also talks that they’re the same device (potato-potato pronunciation kind of matter). But as of now, it’s still a quite debate. A user from Weibo is rumored to have leaked the video of the iPhone SE 2. Looking from the video, it looks nearer to the 4-in display of the iPhone SE than the 6.1-in LCD display of the said iPhone X SE but with a refreshed design similar to the iPhone X (hello notch, goodbye Touch ID). BGR also got exclusive sketches that is pretty similar to the video. Macworld goes on to say that if there is to be and iPhone SE 2, it would mostly be available for lower-end markets. While there’s still the running theory that the iPhone X SE is the 6.1-in LCD. 

Although these rumors have been swirling around for months, we might get something new on March 27 when Apple goes to Chicago for a “field trip” . The topic up for discussion here will likely center on cheaper models of the MacBook and iPad, but we’re hoping for a little iPhone teaser too!

That’s about it for this rumor roundup! Tune in for the next one after Apple’s announcement.

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Sources:

https://www.digitimes.com/news/a20180321VL204.html

https://www.macrumors.com/2018/03/21/next-gen-iphone-x-could-be-cheaper-to-build/

https://appleinsider.com/articles/18/03/21/58-inch-oled-iphone-model-could-be-10-percent-cheaper-to-produce-than-iphone-x

http://bgr.com/2018/03/21/iphone-x-2018-release-date-cheaper-price/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ewanspence/2018/03/21/apple-iphonex-new-leak-rumor-price-cut-revenue-income-share/#1299356e2eb2

https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/21/5-8-inch-iphone-x-successor-cheaper-to-manufacture/

https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/news/story/apple-is-apparently-working-on-a-blush-gold-iphone-x-1194136-2018-03-21

http://www.macotakara.jp/blog/rumor/entry-34592.html

http://bgr.com/2018/03/16/iphone-se-2-2018-video-leak-maybe-real-exclusive/

https://www.macworld.co.uk/news/iphone/iphone-se-2-2018-3500611/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2018/03/18/apple-iphone-x-se-new-iphone-upgrade-iphone-se2-iphone-x2/#21a71f80414d

https://www.forbes.com/sites/gordonkelly/2018/03/20/apple-iphone-x-se-release-date-iphone-se2-launch-price-specs-iphone-x/#75772dcc4d88

https://www.cnet.com/news/apples-march-27-ipad-education-school-event-in-chicago-live-blog/

https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-se-2-launch-date-specs-price-release-date-rumors/

https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/2018-iphones/

https://www.pexels.com/photo/person-holding-iphone-x-892760/

Apple Event 2017: 3 iPhones launched and more… Hello, iPhone X!

Apple lovers were in for a treat!

After months of speculation and rumor, the new iPhones are now launched! And we were in for a twist with the official names! Plus even more!

For months we’ve been circulating rumors and imagery about the new front face of the iPhone 8? Well, it’s officially called the iPhone X! What about the phones rumored to be called iPhone 7S and 7S Plus? That’s tofficially he iPhone 8 and 8 Plus!

Read on as we give you the rundown of the Apple Event!

First up are the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus.

The iPhone 8 has a 4.7” widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display with a 1334-by-750 pixel resolution at 326 ppi, while the iPhone 8 Plus sports a 5.5” widescreen LCD Multi-Touch display and a 1920-by-1080 resolution at 401 ppi.

Both phone displays have the Retina HD Display with True Tone Technology, they’re powered by the ultra powerful A11 Bionic Chip and they are calibrated for Augmented Reality. The iPhone 8 Plus has dual cameras, Portrait mode and Portrait Lighting (although still in beta)

And folks, these 2 phones still have Touch ID.

Both will be available at 64GB and 256GB capacities. Price for the iPhone 8 starts at $699. While the iPhone 8 Plus at $799. Preorder starts September 15 and will be available by September 22.

And now for the phone that has been widely rumored: the iPhone X (or called as the iPhone Ten)!

The phone boasts of a 5.8 inch all-screen OLED Multi-Touch Display and a 2436-by-1125-pixel resolution at 458 ppi. Apple has coined this as the first to have the Super Retina Display. The device is powered by the A11 Bionic chip too.

Here we have to say goodbye to the Touch ID. The iPhone X now has a remarkable Face ID that is enabled by a sensor array called the TruDepth Camera for facial recognition. Other than unlocking your phone, this will be used for Apple Pay and stunning selfies! Like the iPhone 8 Plus, this also has the Portrait Mode and Portrait Lighting.

Augmented Reality is also pushed for this phone. One notable new feature is the Animoji! Check the Apple website for the most detailed account of all specifications.

The iPhone X will be available at 64GB and 256GB capacities, while pricing starts at $999. Unfortunately, you’ll have to wait awhile… preorder for the phone starts on October 27 and will be available by November 3.

So we have this current iPhone line:

And there’s more than JUST phones!

Apple Watch

What’s new for the Apple Watch is the capability of cellular built right in. You can connect your iPhone number to the watch and don’t have to bring your phone! Although the case for Series 3 is the same for Series 2, the new features are crazy! You can stream 40 million songs directly to your watch, monitor your health stats and elevate your workouts with a host of new fitness apps. Price starts at $329 for GPS enabled only and $399 for the one with both GPS and cellular built-in. Preorder starts Sept 15 while it’ll be available by September 22.

Apple TV

This has also been upgraded with combination of 4K and High Dynamic Range for a more lifelike view. Live sports, live news will now also be streamed in the TV App. It’ll be available at 32GB and 64GB capacities. Price starts at $179.

Ok, as rumored, these phones are seriously expensive!

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Sources:
https://www.apple.com/apple-events/september-2017/
https://www.apple.com/iphone-8/specs/
https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-iphone/iphone-8
https://www.apple.com/iphone-x/specs/
https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-watch/apple-watch
https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-series-3/