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Apple iPhone 7s,7s Plus & 8.

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Apple will introduce three new phones -- the flagship iPhone 8 and the iPhone 7S and 7S Plus -- on September 12, 2017.

iPhone 8 specs we might see:

  • Three new models including two minor "S" upgrades and an all-new iPhone 8
  • Curved, edge-to-edge OLED display with True Tone technology and/or Ion-X glass
  • Virtual home button 
  • Facial recognition alternative to Touch ID
  • "Wireless" charging (i.e. inductive charging) and/or faster USB-C charging
  • Dual-lens camera, possibly in a vertical configuration
  • AR capabilities featuring rear-facing 3D laser for enhanced depth perception 
  • Support for the Apple Pencil
  • Stainless steel and glass body
  • Multiple color including a reflective, mirror-like finish
  • Upgraded storage and memory, possibly starting at 64GB and 3GB of RAM
  • Intel or Qualcomm modem
  • iOS 11 (preview)
  • Enhanced water resistance or waterproofing
  • Higher quality earpiece for louder, clearer audio
  • Apple's next-generation processor (the A10X or A11)
  • Priced between $999 and $1,200 in the US, available in limited quantities to start

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