IPhone 8 Will Feature Fingerprint Scanner In Display - Says Report

According to a new report from the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the next generation iPhone will feature an optical fingerprint sensor to enable authentication directly by touching the screen.

TSMC reportedly broke the news at a technology symposium held in Taipei yesterday. If true, this will be a huge win for Apple, considering Samsung was unable to succeed with the same technology with their Galaxy S8, instead being forced to awkwardly place the fingerprint scanner on the back of the device.
Analysts previous reported that Apple's biggest hurdle would be integrating a fingerprint sensor into the display. They went as far as stating that the device wouldn't be available until October due to manufacturing restraints.

Apple's iPhone 8 is expected to be announced in September alongside an iPhone 7s and 7s Plus.

Report Claims iPhone 8 Will Be Named iPhone Edition And Possible Delay.

Leaked Images of Dummy iPhone 8 Reveal Prototype Design.

New Leak Reveals Molds For Three New iPhones Including iPhone 8

It's been reported that Apple is expected to launch three new iPhones later this year. The first two are anticipated to be the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus with a familiar design language. Meanwhile, the third one is expected to be the radical new design change many have been waiting for, the iPhone 8.

Some new photos have surfaced potentially revealing the molds for all three of these new phones. These molds are likely meant to create iPhone cases or dummy iPhone units, but it’s interesting to see the sizes comparatively.

Notice how the iPhone 8 in the middle is much closer in size of the 4.7" model than the 5.5" Plus model. This is due to the dramatically smaller bezels the iPhone 8 is expected have, featuring a 5.8" display. As previously reported, it will also feature a new vertical dual-camera system.

The company is expected to unveil these new iPhones at an event in September. It's possible that the iPhone 8 won't be available until October and could have a price tag starting at $1,000.

Report Claims iPhone 8 Will Be Named iPhone Edition And Possible Delay.

Leaked Images of Dummy iPhone 8 Reveal Prototype Design.

Analyst Confirms $1,000 iPhone 8 Due In September

Not too long ago, an inside source claimed to have knowledge about Apple's next iPhone, stating that the phone would have the largest price tag yet.

According to the insider, Apple will price the iPhone 8 starting at $1,000. Now Simona Jankowski, a Goldman Sachs analyst has informed clients in a new report that this will indeed be the price. "We expect the iPhone 8 to have 128GB and 256GB models priced at $999 and $1,099, respectively." The analyst also expects two accompanying models to debut along with the iPhone 8: the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus. Pricing for the base models of those devices are expected to carry over from the current ones.

Currently, this is how the analyst expects Apple to price its new handsets:

Apple iPhone 8 - $999 and up
Apple iPhone 7s Plus - $769 and up
Apple iPhone 7s - $649 and up

Lastly, the Goldman Sachs analyst expects the Apple iPhone 8 to include:

5.8-inch OLED screen.
No bezel, all screen.
3D sensing.
Better, faster memory.
Capacity starting at 128 GB.
A11 processor.
No home button.
Bio-metric authentication.

"With only four months left until launch, we believe Apple has now locked down the design.” the analyst said. So it looks like we'll have to wait until September to see what the tech giant has in-store for us.

Report Claims iPhone 8 Will Be Named iPhone Edition And Possible Delay.

Leaked Images of Dummy iPhone 8 Reveal Prototype Design.

Apple Surpasses Samsung As The World's Top Smartphone Vendor

via Instagram According to analysts, Apple capitalized on Samsung's recent missteps and overtook Samsung as the world's top smartphone vendor during the final three months of 2016. Apple reported that the company sold 78.3 million iPhones in the fourth quarter, snapping a streak of declining sales. Fueled by iPhone 7 and 7 Plus sales, Apple captured 18 percent of the global market earning its highest revenue quarter ever. Overall global smartphone shipments grew 3% during 2016, hitting 1.5 billion due to stronger demand in developing markets like China and Africa.
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THE BEST SMARTPHONES OF 2016

Choosing a smartphone can be a tough decision because it's one of the most personal pieces of tech we own. 2016 was particularly difficult, because we had many incredible contenders to choose from. However after much analysis, we've compiled a list of this year's best of the best. In no particular order, these are the best smartphones of 2016.

OnePlus has really hit the mark with the OnePlus 3t. This budget friendly device checks nearly every box you're looking for, with it's high-end specs, solid camera, smooth software and long battery life. Best of all, it'll only set you back $429 unlocked. Though it may not have some mainstream features like water resistance or SD card expansion, the OnePlus 3t certainly offers the best value in a high-end phone today.

Samsung really knocked it out of the park with the Samsung S7 and S7 Edge. With a beautiful design and some of the most desirable features on any phone this year. It's compact, powerful, easy to use with an excellent camera, has water resistance and SD card support. It really is one of the most complete packages in the smartphone market.

The Google Pixel almost gets everything right. Regardless of 5" or 5.5", you're getting top-notch specs, great build quality, incredible performance and the best camera in the market. Combine that with Google's always-first Android updates, securing the Pixel as one the best options for most people right now. It may cost more than some other options but even the best manufacturers can't achieve what Google has with its first smartphone.

The iPhone 7 Plus wasn't the first phone to have two cameras but adding more capability to an already impressive shooter made the phone that much better. Add water resistance, stereo speakers and power internals making it one of the top performers in the market. With the removal of the headphone jack, the iPhone 7 is the most interesting and opinionated phone the company has ever released but it's still one of your best options from 2016.

Unfortunately, one of the best smartphones of 2016 can no longer be purchased. The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was undoubtedly one of the most capable devices of the year. It showcased everything we wanted in our smartphone with superior design, battery life and speed. The 64GB base model could support a SD card and withstand water. It had a built in stylus and even an iris scanner. The Note 7 recall was definitely Samsung's biggest blunder of the year, it's a shame it happened to their best phone.

Aside from the Note 7, you can't go wrong with any of these smartphones. Each of these options will provide a great user experience and will lead you into 2017 with your head held high.