iPhone 8 will get a glass case for wireless charging – 3DNews

Previously voiced rumors that the iPhone 8 will support wireless charging. According to forecasts of KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (Ming-Chi Kuo), for the sake of the next smartphone Apple will change the case on all glass instead of modern metal. Supplying wireless communication module, contrary to previous reports, will not deal with Foxconn, and Pegatron.

According to the analyst, is deliverance from the metal housing — a key requirement for the integration of high-quality wireless charging in the iPhone 2017. Though there is a patented solution for wireless charging devices in metal housings, the interaction of radio waves with metallic alloys can lead to slow charging. In addition, it is believed, lead designer of Apple and johnny Ive (Jony Ive) has plans to introduce the iPhone, which would look like a single piece of glass.

the Analyst is not sure that all versions of the iPhone will get support for wireless charging, but some models will support it in 2017, and in 2018 — all. Recently Ming-Chi Kuo reported that in 2017 Apple will launch three iPhone models, two of them will continue to be powered by a 4.7- and a 5.5-inch LCD screens, and the third will receive AMOLED-display with a diagonal of 5.1–5.2 inches, frameless design and a dual rear camera. To produce it will supposedly Foxconn.

Despite the fact that Apple has expressed doubts about the usefulness of wireless charging technology in 2012, more and more rumors says that the iPhone 8 will be integrated with this feature. Perhaps, over the years, the technology has been sufficiently developed to become more relevant? There were reports that Apple is testing wireless charging technology at a distance that allow you to charge your smartphone at some distance from the source and not make it close to the charging surface. It is much more convenient usual solutions.

next year — 10-year anniversary of the iPhone on the market. It is believed that Apple will significantly revise the design uses glass case, an OLED display with minimal framework that is integrated with a fingerprint sensor and a front camera and probably wireless charging. The launch should take place as usual in September.

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