After months of speculation and rumours, Apple has finally spilled the tea on the iPhone 8 along with two extra devices: the iPhone plus and the iPhone X.
Here’s everything we know about the epic new iPhones coming your way this year…
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
So these are basically more advanced versions of the iPhone 7 and 7 plus. They are available in an increased 64GB and 256GB capacity models starting at A$1079 for iPhone 8 and A$1229 inc. for iPhone 8 Plus.
You can order them on Friday, 22 September via the Apple website.
FEATURES:
- Colours include space grey, silver and an all-new gold finish.
- Both devices will have an upgraded camera. The iPhone 8 Plus will come with dual 12-megapixel cameras, and a new camera mode, “Portrait Lighting” which will recreate studio lighting effects while taking selfies.
- Durable new glass and aluminium designs that allow for wireless charging.
- New stereo speakers, which will be 25% louder than the iPhone 7 speakers.
- A more powerful processor that’ll make the phones 70% faster.
iPhone X
A limited edition device to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the very first iPhone. The iPhone X will be available in 64GB and 256GB models starting at A$1579 for the 64GB model and for the 256GB model A$1829.
You can order them on Friday, 3 November via the Apple website.
FEATURES:
- Colours include space grey and silver.
- All-screen display (meaning NO home button) with a curved look and rounded corners.
- A seven-layer colour process, allowing for precise colour hues and a reflective optical layer that enhances the colours and makes the device more durable including water and dust resistance.
- The 5.8-inch Super Retina display is the first OLED panel.
- The HDR display supports Dolby Vision and HDR10, making photo and video content look even more ~incredible~.
- The new camera also delivers the highest quality video capture ever in a smartphone, with better video stabilisation.
- Facial recognition scanner that allows you to unlock your phone using your face.
- New stereo speakers, which will be 25% louder than the iPhone 7 speakers.
- A more powerful processor that’ll make the phones 70% faster.
- Wireless charging.
- Two times the extra compression and storage for twice the photos and videos.
iOS 11
The new and improved iOS 11 will feature a simplified control center, an improved Siri and new camera features.
You’ll now be able to record what you’re doing on your iPhone, kinda like screenshotting but in video format.
It also features advances in augmented reality, a more powerful Notes app, and the ability to send money to friends over the Message app.
Start saving those dollar, dollar bills!