iPhone 8 Dummy Hands-On and Rumors, New Betas, Apple Watch 3 With LTE - MacRumors

Hands-On With an iPhone 8 Dummy Model iPhone 8 rumors are flying fast and furious as we've reached roughly one month to go until its expected introduction, and we just got our hands on an iPhone 8 dummy model that gives a great idea of what the device might look like. Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says he now believes all three iPhones (OLED iPhone 8 and more traditional iPhone 7s and 7s Plus models) will launch simultaneously in September. He had previously believed the iPhone 8 launch would be delayed until October or November, but he and others are now seeing improving signs of mass production starting on all three models. Kuo also believes that all three iPhones will only be available in three colors: black, silver, and gold. Meanwhile, Apple's prematurely released HomePod firmware continues to reveal details on the iPhone 8, including evidence of face-scanning capabilities working even when the device is laying flat on a table, signs that notifications will be muted when you're already looking at your device, details on facial recognition extending to payments and third-party apps, and specifics on how the virtual home button will behave. In image leaks this week, we've seen a claimed photo showing the internals of the iPhone 8, a widely shared case maker's concept image based on other leaks, and photos of a "copper" colored dummy model that we're unsure if there's any accuracy to.   Read Full Article Popular Stories Aug 10, 2017 What's New in iOS 11 Beta 5: iCloud Messages Delayed, New Icons, Control Center Music Changes and More Apple this week released the fifth developer betas of iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, tvOS 11, and watchOS 4, as well as equivalent fourth public betas of iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Check out our overview video highlighting some of the changes in iOS 11 beta 5, including tweaks to the Settings and Camera icons, changes to the Control Center widget for Music, and more. Notably, Apple removed the iCloud Messages feature in this beta, and the release notes suggest it may not be included in the final iOS 11 version and instead held for a future update.   Read Full Article Apple Watch Series 3 May Feature 'All-New Form Factor' Late last week, Bloomberg reported that the Apple Watch Series 3, likely set to debut as soon as next month alongside new iPhone models, will include LTE cellular connectivity, allowing users to stream music, send messages, download apps, and perhaps even make phone calls without needing to be within range of a paired iPhone. Daring Fireball's John Gruber followed up with his own claims that the new Apple Watch will include an "all-new form factor," which would be a departure from previous rumors that the next update would again focus on internal changes rather than external ones. Gruber later clarified that he "wouldn't bet the house" on the information he heard from "a little birdie," so it'll be very interesting to see what happens with the Apple Watch. For a visual look at these rumors and their context, head over to our YouTube channel.   Read Full Article New Dummy Video Compares iPhone 7s Plus to iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Plus We've heard a ton of rumors about the OLED "iPhone 8," but much less about the more traditional iPhone 7s and 7s Plus models Apple is also expected to introduce next month. We're expecting them to look similar to the current iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models in most regards, with the most significant change said to be a shift to glass backs in order to support wireless inductive charging. YouTuber Danny Winget has gotten his hands on a dummy model of the iPhone 7s Plus and put together a nice video comparing it to both the iPhone 7 Plus and an iPhone 8 dummy. In the video, he takes a look at how the shift to a glass back changes the look of the device and helps better hide the antenna bands on the casing.   Read Full Article Updated iPhone SE Rumored for Early 2018 Launch While we're expecting three new large-screened iPhone models next month, Apple may also be planning an early 2018 update for its smaller iPhone SE model. Rumors on the iPhone SE have been few and far between, so it's hard to get a handle on what's in store for it, but the latest reports suggest it could have similar internal specs to the iPhone 7 such as an A10 chip and 12-megapixel rear camera. Rumors suggest it may be manufactured by Apple's partner Wistron, which recently launched iPhone production in India.   Read Full Article Some Apple Park Employees Said to Be Dissatisfied With Open Office Design Apple is still putting the finishing touches on its massive new Apple Park campus and just starting to move employees into it, although some employees are expressing concern over the new open office design. It's designed to encourage collaboration, but it may not be ideal for coders and others who may need quieter, more private environments to focus on their work. One rumor claims Apple's chip chief Johny Srouji was so opposed to the layout that he demanded Apple build a separate building with a more private layout for his team.   Read Full Article

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