Apple iPhone 8 release date and specs rumors: 8th generation Apple smartphone expected to arrive with advanced features

Ivan Menchavez Friday, August 05, 2016

There have been many reports suggesting that the eighth generation handset from the Cupertino-based company will be released during the 10 anniversary of the popular smartphone series. | Reuters/Beck Diefenbach

It's quite surprising that most people are more excited about the Apple iPhone 8 than the upcoming iPhone 7. There have been many reports suggesting that the eighth generation handset from the Cupertino-based company will be released during the 10 anniversary of the popular smartphone series.

Although most reports about the iPhone 8 are merely just rumors and speculations, fans and critics could not stop from sharing their own predictions about the forthcoming device. According to the latest report from PC-Tablet, the iPhone 8 will come with an OvRcharge Wireless Charger, which is said to have been designed by a team from Canada. The feature will allow users to charge their iPhone without any physical contact.

Although it is quite impossible to charge any device while being suspended in the air, the idea is quite fascinating. Nonetheless, the rumors that are coming out certainly mean that the iPhone 8 will come with amazing features and specifications.

There are also speculations suggesting that the new iPhone 8 will arrive with an iris scanner and facial recognition. According to DigiTimes, Apple will soon include the iris scanner feature on their future releases starting with the iPhone 8. However, this has yet to be confirmed by the company.

Meanwhile, previous reports suggested that iPhone 8 will carry a 6.5-inch screen with an amazing display technology. There are also reports saying that the device may come with a 14 MP primary camera along with its 4 MP front-facing snapper.

It has yet to be reported if Apple will decide to use the latest Qualcomm mobile processing unit but there are already speculations saying that iPhone 8 will carry 8 GB of RAM. If rumors prove to be true, other manufacturers may have to up their game as Apple will certainly dominate the smartphone market.

As of the moment, all consumers have now with regard to the development and release of the upcoming iPhone 8 are just rumors and speculations.