Top 12 rumors about the new iPhone by Apple

Even die-hard iPhone fans have to admit that the AMOLED displays on other phones, particularly those from Samsung, look better than the LCD screens on iPhones.

But if the rumors are true, iPhone fans may no longer need to make that admission, as Apple is reportedly looking to use a form of OLED display on the next iPhone. Just prepare your wallet, because OLED isn't cheap.

Here are the top 12 rumors about Apple's next iPhone:

1. There WILL be a “S” model of iPhone 7

A Barclay's report obtained by MacRumors said Apple would skip the S model this year, which has historically followed each new phone version. The report claimed Apple would instead jump directly from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 8 — possibly called the iPhone 10 — in 2017.

Now, however, it appears we could expect S models of the iPhone 7 next year with updates to the processor and a new red color option, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and the Japanese Apple blog MacOtakara, which are both highly reliable sources.

2. iPhone 7 “S” models will have bigger screens

Another Barclays report from November claimed that Apple is cooking up two iPhones with bigger screens than the usual 4.7- and 5.5-inch screens on the current iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Specifically, the analysts say the new screens will measure 5 inches and 5.8 inches. That said, the report doesn't specify that the new screen sizes are for S models of the iPhone 7 line.

3. In addition to the new S models, Apple will sell a third "high-end" iPhone with a medium-sized screen and a wraparound design.

A report from Kuo predicted that Apple would release a "high-end" iPhone with a larger 5.8-inch screen compared with the iPhone 7 Plus's 5.5-inch screen.

Yet more recent reports and rumors claim the premium iPhone 8 will have a smaller 5.1- or 5.2-inch screen that will wrap around the edges of the device. It sounds like a similar design concept as the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

4. The front surface of the ultra-premium iPhone will be all display, with no borders or bezels.

Rumors that the iPhone 8 would have an all-display front surface emerged from John Gruber, the plugged-in Apple blogger and podcaster from Daring Fireball.

Gruber says he has heard insider scuttlebutt that the iPhone 8's front won't have any bezels or borders, and that it'll be one large display.

5. iPhone 8 will be made of glass surrounded by aluminium frame

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims the iPhone 8's body will be made of glass. If so, it could have a similar aesthetic as the iPhone 4 and 4S, both of which had a glass back.

6. “Home” button will be invisible

In January 2017, the KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed Apple would use optical sensors for the Touch ID home button. According to Kuo, optical sensors will allow the Touch ID button to be hidden, as they can read fingerprints through thicker OLED panels than the current iPhone's capacitive Touch ID sensor, which needs to be exposed.

7. iPhone 8 will have an incredible screen

This could be one of the most popular rumors about the "special 10th anniversary edition" of the iPhone.
In February, GSMArena reported that Apple struck a huge deal to buy 60 million OLED displays from Samsung. One month prior, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claimed Apple would reportedly use a different technology for its Touch ID fingerprint reader, which is linked to the rumors that Apple's next iPhone will have an OLED display.

OLED displays are superior to LCD displays, which are currently used on the iPhone 7, in almost every way. They're more power efficient, produce better colors, better contrast, and better brightness.

8. iPhone 8 will support wireless charging

A Barclay's report summarized by MacRumors said the iPhone 8 will have wireless charging. In general, we know that Apple is looking into the technology because of a patent filed on September 9.

9. Won't have headphone's jack

This one is easy. Since the iPhone 7 doesn't have a headphone jack, we can expect future iPhones won't feature a headphone jack either.

10. The premium iPhone 8 will likely costs over $1000

Fast Company's Mark Sullivan expects the upcoming "special 10th-anniversary edition" of the iPhone to cost more than $1,000, which lines up with many of the rumors coming out of Apple's Asian supply chain.

11. The smaller iPhone models will not get the dual-lens camera from the iPhone 7 Plus.

Kuo believes the dual-lens camera will remain an exclusive feature for the larger iPhone models from 2017 onward.

12. The iPhone 8 could have facial recognition powered by "new laser sensors."

Apple's next iPhone could include "some form of facial/gesture recognition" powered a "new laser sensor" and infrared sensor on the front surface of the phone, according to a research note distributed to clients by Cowen and Company. We're not sure about the validity of this rumor, but it would make sense to see some new technologies if the iPhone 8 really does cost over $1,000.

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