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Apple Supplier Confirms New Waterproof and Wireless Features for iPhone 8
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Winstron, a Taiwanese assembler of iPhones, confirmed today that the new iPhone 8, to be released by Apple (AAPL - Free Report) in 2017, will be waterproof and feature wireless charging.
“Assembly process for the previous generations of [iPhones] have not changed much, though new features like waterproof and wireless charging now require some different testing, and waterproof function will alter the assembly process a bit,” said Robert Hwang, the CEO of Winstron, at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting on Wednesday.
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are already water resistant, but not water proof. They can handle splashes, dunks, and floods, and some customers report using them in the shower without problems.
By producing waterproof iPhones, Apple will successfully challenge Samsung Galaxy phones. At the moment, Samsung’s Galaxy S7 is the only smartphone with an IP68 rating, the highest level of water protection. The iPhone 7 is certified with an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, which means they can last in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes instead of 1.5 meters.
Wireless charging will also allow Apple to strongly compete with Samsung. Until recently, wireless charging, or inductive charging, could not work with a phone that had a metal back. And starting with the iPhone 5, Apple switched from producing iPhones with glass to aluminum backings, preventing wireless charging from being possible. Samsung Galaxy phones, on the other hand, have had a wireless charging option for years.
Newly available technology can allow Apple to produce iPhones with aluminum backings that can charge wirelessly. This will increase the cost of production, however, especially with the new 3D touch sensors the iPhone 8 phones will also have.
Rumors also state that Apple is working on allowing devices to charge even at a distance.
There is also speculation as to how the new iPhone 8 will look. While some claim they already have seen “dummy” models, the exact look of the new model will not be known until Apple debuts the phone. The iPhone 8 will be released sometime later this year, marking the 10-year anniversary of Apple’s first smartphone.
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Apple Supplier Confirms New Waterproof and Wireless Features for iPhone 8
Winstron, a Taiwanese assembler of iPhones, confirmed today that the new iPhone 8, to be released by Apple (AAPL - Free Report) in 2017, will be waterproof and feature wireless charging.
“Assembly process for the previous generations of [iPhones] have not changed much, though new features like waterproof and wireless charging now require some different testing, and waterproof function will alter the assembly process a bit,” said Robert Hwang, the CEO of Winstron, at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting on Wednesday.
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are already water resistant, but not water proof. They can handle splashes, dunks, and floods, and some customers report using them in the shower without problems.
By producing waterproof iPhones, Apple will successfully challenge Samsung Galaxy phones. At the moment, Samsung’s Galaxy S7 is the only smartphone with an IP68 rating, the highest level of water protection. The iPhone 7 is certified with an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, which means they can last in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes instead of 1.5 meters.
Wireless charging will also allow Apple to strongly compete with Samsung. Until recently, wireless charging, or inductive charging, could not work with a phone that had a metal back. And starting with the iPhone 5, Apple switched from producing iPhones with glass to aluminum backings, preventing wireless charging from being possible. Samsung Galaxy phones, on the other hand, have had a wireless charging option for years.
Newly available technology can allow Apple to produce iPhones with aluminum backings that can charge wirelessly. This will increase the cost of production, however, especially with the new 3D touch sensors the iPhone 8 phones will also have.
Rumors also state that Apple is working on allowing devices to charge even at a distance.
There is also speculation as to how the new iPhone 8 will look. While some claim they already have seen “dummy” models, the exact look of the new model will not be known until Apple debuts the phone. The iPhone 8 will be released sometime later this year, marking the 10-year anniversary of Apple’s first smartphone.
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