Dec 22, 2024 | Updated: 11:35 AM EDT
Feb 24, 2017 09:02 AM EST
One of the highly anticipated features most flagship smartphones are now developing is the wireless charging technology. And as one of the leading smartphone manufacturers in the world now, Apple Inc is no stranger to this feat that will probably equip every upcoming iteration slated to be released in the coming months. One of these devices is iPhone 8.
"Wireless Charging Technology" is still in the works for iPhone 8
As cited by MacDailyNews, Reuters reporter Stephen Nellis has shared, via a person that has the knowledge of the matter, that there are still at least five different groups that are working on iPhone 8's wireless charging technology. The information came after a string of speculations indicating that the upcoming feature is currently embroiled with delays and issues that could slow down the debut of the said feature. Nellis has added that apart from this technology, iPhone 8 is also expected to come with a high-resolution display along with 3D sensors.
Apple joining Wireless Power Consortium
Apple has recently joined the Wireless Power Consortium, entailing that iPhone 8 won't just be featuring a Qi-type of wireless charging. For the uninitiated, Qi is what tech enthusiasts are calling now as the "so-called wireless charging" which would require wires to function. As Apple is now part of the consortium, it is expected that its next wireless charging feature would offer a legitimate, groundbreaking functionality for wireless charging
iPhone 8's other rumored features and specifications
iPhone 8 is expected to feature an all-glass design, akin to what iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S had offered, as reported by 9To5Mac. It also noted that the next iPhone will be sporting a bezel-less structure. Other potential features include a facial recognition type of security, a beefed-up battery, and a better Siri.
iPhone 8 is slated to be unveiled on Sept. 2017. It will coincide with Apple's 10th year anniversary of manufacturing the iconic device.
