It's still a while before we even get a small glimpse of the iPhone 8, considering the world just got the iPhone 7 recently. Everyone is also still getting over the 2016 MacBook Pro and its innovations -- or lack thereof -- so it's understandable that there's no new buzz surrounding the next generation of Apple's famous smartphone.
BGR has begun its early speculation on what the iPhone 8 could possibly bring us. After experiencing the first-ever decline in sales this year after over a decade of good business, it's definitely the time to introduce some major innovations to the phone.
The biggest rumor surrounding the iPhone 8 is its main design. The new phone could change up its front by switching to a fresh look with metal surrounding the display glass, which Business Insider supports in its own speculation.
It's also rumored to do away with the home button at the bottom of the screen, allowing the OLED display to take up more vertical real estate. Another buzzworthy rumor surrounding the iPhone 8 is a possible enhancement on its wireless charging technology.
Apple has reportedly been working with hardware company Energous to develop a charging chip that allows the iPhone 8 to power up remotely from as far as 15 feet away from its base station. That would definitely be an astounding feat, and getting rid of the necessity of staying close to a plugged wall charger would be a true game-changer.
However, all eyes are on smartphones' charging and battery technology right now, due to high-profile cases of the Samsung Note 7 and as well as some iPhone 7s catching fire. Take note, however, that these are still very early rumors, and none of them are even close to being confirmed about iPhone 8.
The best innovation the iPhone 8 could bring to Apple fans is definitely the long-distance wireless charging. They can probably build the entire marketing campaign around that and run away with it. Stay tuned for more info surrounding the iPhone 8 here at GamenGuide!
