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iPhone 8 release date, specs rumors: Device to carry wireless charging feature; expected release in September 2017

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The highly anticipated iPhone 8 has been surrounded by rumors and speculations. There have been several reports that suggest what people must expect once the device comes out in 2017. According to the latest report, the device is said to arrive with a wireless charging feature. If rumors prove to be true, the iPhone 8 will be the first Apple device to carry such feature.

The new report came from an analyst at ESM-China, Sun Changxu, who claims that the Cupertino-based company revealed the new feature. The analyst also said that the wireless charging feature is not going to be available on the iPhone 7, which is expected to come out in September 2016.

Aside from the wireless charging feature, a lot has already been reported with regard to the specs and upgrades of the upcoming iPhone 8. Although these reports have yet to be confirmed by Apple itself, many fans and tech observers believe that these predictions are most likely to be true. According to reports, the significant upgrades that are expected to be carried out by iPhone 8 would not be part of this year's iPhone iteration. It has long been reported that the iPhone 7 will not possess significant changes from the current iPhone model. Apparently, the Apple iPhone 7 will only mirror the exterior design of the current iPhone 6s.

The iPhone 8 is rumored to be launched in September 2017. Many online tech publications claimed that the eighth model of Apple's flagship device will carry new specifications that will change the whole smartphone market.

Meanwhile, Apple is said to make sure that the iPhone 8 will present a big impact in the industry to mark the 10th year anniversary of their flagship smartphone series.

As of the moment, Apple has yet to provide concrete details with regard to the upcoming device. However, fans are hoping that the company will announce the iPhone 8 as soon as they release the iPhone 7 this year.