It seems as if a day won’t pass without an Apple rumour popping up. This time, reports have predicted that the iPhone 8’s wireless charging station could be sold as a separate accessory, according to leaked images on Chinese social media platform Weibo.
Apple expert John Gruber appears to confirm this theory, explaining in a tweet that in addition to the charger being sold separately, it may require a software update to iOS 11.1 for it to become operational; like what went down with the iPhone 7’s portrait mode last year.
I’ve heard that inductive charging will (a) be sold separately, and (b) might be late, waiting for iOS 11.1 (a la Portrait mode last year). https://t.co/N65dHMNQIJ
— John Gruber (@gruber) July 8, 2017
That said; wireless charging is still not a confirmed feature for the iPhone 8.
Although Robert Hwang, chief executive of Apple supply chain company Wistron, mentioned earlier this year that “new features like waterproof and wireless charging now require some different testing, and waterproof function will alter the assembly process a bit.”
This statement suggests that the iPhone 8 will have wireless charging. Coupled with the leaked images from Weibo, it’s safe to assume that Apple will be incorporating the technology into its latest flagship gadget.
Leaked images of the charger on Weibo:
Nevertheless, question marks still remain.
There’s no way to verify the authenticity of the Weibo images, while it’s unclear whether Apple will be introducing inductive charging technology or Wi-fi based charging, if wireless charging is indeed introduced in the first place.
Whatever the case may be; the iPhone 8 is projected to be the most radically different iPhone to date, with brand new features like an all-glass display, facial recognition, and the removal of the TouchID.
However, it’s important to take these rumours with a pinch of salt, as they are just rumours at the end of the day, and the only way to find out if they’re true is to wait for the phone’s release; which could happen as early as this September.
Till then, stick with us for more updates.
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Images: Benjamin Geskin, Weibo.
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