Apple is said to be facing issues with placement of Touch ID in iPhone 8, and several leaks in the past have suggested that the sensor will be present at the back of its upcoming flagship smartphone.
Now a report in Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN), via MacRumors, claims Apple has overcome this hurdle, and found a solution to successfully embed the Touch ID into the display of iPhone 8.
EDN quoted sources from Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), who confirmed the development at a technology convention held in Taipei.
Absence of a home button coupled with a redesigned bezel less edge-to-edge OLED display will further boost the screen size of iPhone 8, something a lot of fans might like.
“If true, news of Apple’s on-screen fingerprint recognition solution will come as a relief to watchers tracking the development of Apple’s “tenth anniversary” edition iPhone,” read the MacRumors’ report.
Further, iPhone 8 could come with an adjustable screen ratio of of 18:5:9 instead of previously rumoured 16:9.
“In addition to the fingerprint recognition, the sources claimed the new iPhones will also come with “invisible infrared image sensors to enhance the functionality of the high-pixel camera” and to enable augmented reality functions,” the report added.
Now according to the latest report, “iris/facial recognition could be used to augment Touch ID via a high pixel-density front-facing camera”.
Apple iPhone 8 will sport an edge-to-edge display with a 5.1-inch screen. It is said to be a complete redesign, with a curved glass back, wireless charging support and some reports claim the “tenth anniversary” iPhone to cost upwards of $1000 (or approx Rs. 64,296).
Apple is expected to announce iPhone 8, along with iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus in the fall. Both the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus will be upgraded versions of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
Apple is expected to continue its ritual of launching its flagship Iphone in September. The company is rumoured to announce the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus at its annual event. An alleged official note sent to Apple staff reveals that the keynote could be held on September 17.
The staff note mentions blackout dates from September 17 to November 4, when the AppleCare staff will be most busy. September 17 is on a Sunday, but it’s highly unlikely that the event will actually be held then, since the previous event have been held on a Wednesday.
The memo posted by Benjamin Geskin reads, "As you know, there are new product announcements and launches in September." Geskin has previously shared many rumours about the iPhone 8, however he said he wasn’t sure of some information he shared.
Apple fanatics will have to wait for the company to make the launch date official. Until then we request our readers to take this piece of information with a pinch of salt. Some reports also claim that the iPhone 8 can also be delayed due to production issues.
There are rumours about the iPhone 8 featuring an optical Touch ID built upon its OLED display. The optical fingerprint sensor will enable users to unlock the device by placing their finger anywhere on the screen.
Besides, the smartphone is also expected to come with wireless charging feature. It will also come with 3D facial recognition and augmented reality features.
It will definitely be an epic battle between Samsung and Apple for the top spot in the smartphone market, after the later releases its next-generation iPhone 8 towards the end of this year. Although it's too early to gauge the winner of this ultimate showdown, the placement of a particular feature on the new iPhone could give it a competitive edge over the Samsung Galaxy S8 as it failed to execute the same.
Yes, we are talking about the fingerprint sensor, which is now rumoured to be integrated into the display of the upcoming iPhone 8. According to a new report, Apple has finally found a solution to use a new optical fingerprint recognition technology, which will allow users to get their fingerprint scanned directly through the new iPhone's OLED screen.
In addition to the display-mounted Touch ID, the screen ratio on the iPhone 8 is also said to change from 16:9 on iPhone 7 to 18.5:9. The new flagship handset will also apparently have "invisible" Infrared sensors to unlock enhanced camera and augmented reality features, Economic Daily News reported, citing sources from Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
If the report turns out to be true, the iPhone 8 will come without a physical home button like the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S8. However, the fingerprint sensor to enable authentication directly on the screen will surely be counted as an added advantage for the iPhone 8 over the Galaxy S8.
Many reviewers of the Galaxy S8 were disappointed with the placement of the fingerprint scanner, with some even saying that it was a big design flaw by Samsung. According to reports, the Galaxy S8's front bezels are so thin that Samsung had to shift the fingerprint sensor to the back.
The Cupertino-based tech giant was also reportedly struggling with the production of its in-house fingerprint sensor, leading many to speculate that the company would have to either remove Touch ID entirely from the iPhone 8 or place it on the back of the device like the Galaxy S8 does. There were also reports of Apple delaying production of the iPhone 8.
Therefore, a successful integration of the on-screen fingerprint recognition solution will bring relief to Apple fans waiting eagerly for the company's tenth anniversary edition iPhone.
Rumours are rife that the iPhone 8 will sport a redesigned steel and glass chassis and an edge-to-edge OLED display. The phone is also likely to carry a "premium" price, compared to the existing models.
Source: Google News
The staff note mentions blackout dates from September 17 to November 4, when the AppleCare staff will be most busy. September 17 is on a Sunday, but it’s highly unlikely that the event will actually be held then, since the previous event have been held on a Wednesday.
The memo posted by Benjamin Geskin reads, "As you know, there are new product announcements and launches in September." Geskin has previously shared many rumours about the iPhone 8, however he said he wasn’t sure of some information he shared.
Apple fanatics will have to wait for the company to make the launch date official. Until then we request our readers to take this piece of information with a pinch of salt. Some reports also claim that the iPhone 8 can also be delayed due to production issues.
There are rumours about the iPhone 8 featuring an optical Touch ID built upon its OLED display. The optical fingerprint sensor will enable users to unlock the device by placing their finger anywhere on the screen.
Besides, the smartphone is also expected to come with wireless charging feature. It will also come with 3D facial recognition and augmented reality features.
It will definitely be an epic battle between Samsung and Apple for the top spot in the smartphone market, after the later releases its next-generation iPhone 8 towards the end of this year. Although it's too early to gauge the winner of this ultimate showdown, the placement of a particular feature on the new iPhone could give it a competitive edge over the Samsung Galaxy S8 as it failed to execute the same.
Yes, we are talking about the fingerprint sensor, which is now rumoured to be integrated into the display of the upcoming iPhone 8. According to a new report, Apple has finally found a solution to use a new optical fingerprint recognition technology, which will allow users to get their fingerprint scanned directly through the new iPhone's OLED screen.
In addition to the display-mounted Touch ID, the screen ratio on the iPhone 8 is also said to change from 16:9 on iPhone 7 to 18.5:9. The new flagship handset will also apparently have "invisible" Infrared sensors to unlock enhanced camera and augmented reality features, Economic Daily News reported, citing sources from Apple supplier Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
If the report turns out to be true, the iPhone 8 will come without a physical home button like the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S8. However, the fingerprint sensor to enable authentication directly on the screen will surely be counted as an added advantage for the iPhone 8 over the Galaxy S8.
Samsung
The Cupertino-based tech giant was also reportedly struggling with the production of its in-house fingerprint sensor, leading many to speculate that the company would have to either remove Touch ID entirely from the iPhone 8 or place it on the back of the device like the Galaxy S8 does. There were also reports of Apple delaying production of the iPhone 8.
Therefore, a successful integration of the on-screen fingerprint recognition solution will bring relief to Apple fans waiting eagerly for the company's tenth anniversary edition iPhone.
Rumours are rife that the iPhone 8 will sport a redesigned steel and glass chassis and an edge-to-edge OLED display. The phone is also likely to carry a "premium" price, compared to the existing models.
Source: Google News
