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Apple iPhone 8 Specs & Release Date: Wireless Charger, OLED Display Features Revealed

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Apple iPhone 7 has just been released but everyone is already looking up to iPhone 8. The 2017 model will reportedly have features not yet present in other smartphones making consumers really excited.

It has become a tradition for Apple to upgrade its iPhone line every year. Every version is always better than its predecessor. iPhone 8 might not be just a better version but a whole new version. Recent reports reveal that the tech giant will use a different material for the casing of the upcoming device instead of metal.

Glass iPhone 8

Apple’s iPhone 8 will reportedly have a glass casing. The tech company will use wireless charging technology for the 2017 smartphone which will work better if the casing is made of glass. Wireless frequency issues will be avoided if glass is used making the speed of charging faster.

The wireless charger feature and all-glass casing have been predicted by KGI Securities analyst KGI Securities, according to Macrumors. If the said prediction happens, iPhone users be carrying glass sheets in the future.

Meanwhile, Apple is planning to use OLED display for iPhone 8 to reduce power consumption but the suppliers are not yet ready, as per Bloomberg. Other leading smartphone makers are already using the same kind of screen so the manufacturers might not be able to meet the demands.

iPhone 8 Specs

Apple is said to release three different models of iPhone 8. There will be a 4.7-inch, 5.5-inch and 5.8-inch model. The first two will have LCD screens while the third one will sport an OLED display. Additional features include dual optical image stabilisation (OIS) and 3D dual-lens camera.

Apple’s iPhone 8 will most likely be unveiled in September 2017. Stay tuned for more updates!

Microsoft Surface Phone Specs & Release Date: Windows Phone To Feature Snapdragon 835?

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Microsoft is aiming to release the ultimate mobile device. The tech giant desires to remain in the phone market and is reportedly preparing to launch Surface Phone under the Surface brand.

Microsoft Surface devices have been receiving positive feedbacks which ignited speculations about the release of Surface Phone. Chief Executive Satya Nadella earlier talked about the company’s plan to develop mobile devices that are unique and useful.

Nadella stated that Microsoft will not just copy what other smartphone makers are doing. The tech company will create mobile devices with capabilities that many people need, as per Australian Financial Review. Though he did not directly talk about Surface Phone, many believe that the chief executive is referring to the rumoured devices.

Microsoft Surface Phone Features

Microsoft Surface Phone is expected to have Windows 10 as its operating system. Since it is under the Surface brand, the features and functionalities will most likely be similar to that of Microsoft Surface devices. Recent reports reveal that it will have an OLED display and will be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor.

Surface Phone reportedly has two versions with different memory space. One will have 4 GB of RAM while the other will have 6 GB memory. A fingerprint security is said to be included. In terms of camera quality, the front lens will be at 8 MP for quality selfies while the rear camera will be at 21 MP.

Microsoft Surface Phone Release Date

The tech company has remained silent about the Surface Phone speculations. There are claims that Microsoft has codenamed it Panos Phone to keep it a secret until it is ready to be revealed to the public. The upcoming smartphone which might have a consumer and a business version is estimated to be released late in 2017.

Stay tuned for more updates about Microsoft Surface Phone!

Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs, Price & Release Date: Snapdragon 835 For Quick Charging

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Samsung Galaxy S8 will most likely be the most powerful smartphone next year. The 2017 flagship phone of the South Korean smartphone maker is expected to feature the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor.

Qualcomm and Samsung recently revealed the newest Snapdragon premium processor which is the product of their collaboration. Recent reports reveal that Galaxy S8 will be the first smartphone to sport the said processor.

Samsung announced that Snapdragon 835 will be in commercial devices early in 2017. There is a great chance that Galaxy S8 will be powered by the processor since the upcoming model is expected to be revealed at the Mobile World Congress which will be held in February to March 2017.

What can Snapdragon 835 do?

Samsung Galaxy S8 will have better performance with Snapdragon 835. The processor has Quick Charge 4.0 technology which makes charging faster. Also, the processor for mobile devices reduces the power consumption by 40 percent. This means additional time for users to enjoy their smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs

In addition to the powerful processor, Samsung’s 2017 flagship phone will reportedly have 6 GB RAM which is better than that of Galaxy S7. Many are predicting for an optical fingerprint scanner in Galaxy S8. There are also rumours that an iris scanner is one of the new features.

A virtual assistant like Apple’s Siri might be present in the upcoming smartphone. Like the iPhone maker, Samsung is reportedly planning to remove the physical home button of Galaxy S8 also. According to reports, it will be embedded under the tempered glass.

Camera and Price

In terms of camera quality, Galaxy S8 is said to feature 18 and 24 megapixels lens in the front and rear. Experts have estimated an $850 cost for the 2017 smartphone.

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