Analysts at the investment bank JPMorgan, based on data received from supply companies
In particular, the “improvements” will affect the headphone,located at the top of the smartphone iPhone 8, which will sound louder and play sounds "more distinctly." Starting with the iPhone 7, launched last year, the headphone located on top of the device was also used as a speaker to increase volume and enhance the stereo effect when using the device in hands-free mode.
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Given that the iPhone 8 with an OLED screen will getaround the perimeter of the display with very small frames, then Apple designers will need all their skills and abilities to further improve the acoustic properties of the device. The fact that Apple’s designers managed to keep the stereo sound system on a device with an almost frameless display is already a significant achievement and breakthrough in technology.
In addition, JPMorgan analysts believe thatApple will increase the waterproof class of the iPhone 8 smartphone. Currently, the iPhone 7 is certified to IP67 waterproof class and ranks second in water protection among the devices of this class on the market. Samsung’s devices, such as the flagship Galaxy S8 and last year’s Galaxy S7, are IP68-certified, allowing them to stay in the water for longer.
The report also states that the anniversarythe iPhone 8 will be equipped with AirPods wireless headphones, although, in our opinion, this is hardly possible due to the very high price of these Bluetooth headphones. Analysts also suggest that the iPhone 8 will receive a frameless 5.85-inch OLED screen “edge to edge”, which is consistent with previous leaks from other sources of information. The use of many new components manufactured with the latest technology will also lead to an increase in the cost of the iPhone 8 in production by $ 75-80 dollars. Given all the leaks and rumors, to compensate for the increased production costs, Apple will have to set the price tag on the iPhone 8 more than $ 1,000 dollars.