Apple only just launched its iPhone 7 a few months ago, but many eyes are already turning to next year's model, the iPhone 8, which is expected to be Apple's biggest launch in years
Yes, we know, the iPhone 7 was only released in September. But with this year's model featuring only iterative upgrades, many Apple fans are already looking ahead to the iPhone 8.
2017 marks the tenth anniversary of the iPhone, which was first announced by Steve Jobs on 9 January 2007, and released later that year on June 29.
Given the momentous occasion, rumour has it that Apple has been holding back some of its most groundbreaking features for next year's model - which many expect to be called the iPhone 8.
We've rounded up all the latest rumours and leaks, so if you're unimpressed by the iPhone 7's features, you'll know what next year's update has in store.
Latest news
According to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal , Apple is currently testing more than 10 different prototypes for its next smartphone - which many expect to be called the iPhone 8 .
At least one of these prototypes is said to feature a curved OLED display with practically no bezels - similar to that used on Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge.
Although there is no functional reason to have a curved screen, Samsung has been seeing significantly higher sales of the curved versions of its Galaxy smartphones.
LED has become the new gold standard of display technology, offering deeper blacks and lower power consumption than traditional LED panels.
Apple has supposedly asked its suppliers to increase OLED output, and it has also requested prototypes of OLED screens that feature "better resolution than ones from Samsung".
Apple's iPhone 8 will have a glass back and come in THREE different sizes
Samsung's current displays are 2K resolution, suggesting Apple's iPhone 8 may have a 4K display - which would make it more suitable for virtual reality applications.
Release date
Apple traditionally releases its latest iPhone in the first two weeks of September, in good time for the start of the Christmas shopping season.
So far, there's nothing to suggest the company will break with tradition. That means we can expect Apple to unveil its new handset either the week of September 4 or September 11.
Then again, with it being a special anniversary, Apple may choose to pick a different date for the launch. If Apple is feeling particularly nostalgic, it may opt for June 29 - the same day the first iPhone was released.
Name
Based on Apple's well-established "tick-tock" cycle, the 2017 model would be called the iPhone 7s.
All-glass design
Apple is allegedly planning a major design overhaul for the iPhone 8. The company is said to be working on an all-glass version of its iconic iPhone , for release in 2017.
KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a track record of leaking accurate information on Apple products, published a report in May claiming the American tech firm will completely redesign the iPhone in 2017.
Instead of the aluminium casing used in the iPhone 7, Apple will move to an all-glass enclosure. This will be complemented by a new cutting-edge curved OLED display, supplied by Samsung.
End of the Home button
Rumours have been swirling for some time that Apple is planning to get rid of the traditional physical Home button and replace it with a touch-sensitive digital button.
This was originally rumoured for the iPhone 7, but it's now looking more likely that it will be one of the major changes coming with the iPhone 8.
iPhone Pro model
The iPhone 7 Plus is currently Apple's most powerful model, but rumour has it the company is working on an even higher tier, known as the iPhone Pro.
Originally rumoured for release in 2016, it now looks like the iPhone Pro will make its debut in 2017, featuring a massive 5.8-inch screen and 'Pro' features such as a Smart Connector, dual-lens camera and premium software.
Waterproof iPhone
Apple's iPhone 7 is water-resistant to a depth of one metre for up to 30 minutes - a rating known as IP67, which is the same as the Apple Watch .
It therefore makes sense that Apple would carry this through to the iPhone 8.
IP67 means it will survive a dip in the sink or down the loo, and it won't break if you pour a drink over it, but you probably don't want to take it swimming.
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