iPhone 8 – All You Need To Know!

September 13, 2017
Career Advice

Apple has launched two new smartphones, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, at a major event in California, which also saw the release of the premium iPhone X handset.

The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are upgrades to Apple’s current iPhone 7 and 7 Plus range, updating some of the main features found on Apple’s current products and Apps.

Initially, most pundits thought the iPhone 8 would be Apple’s main new phone – however it instead released three smartphones as part of the 10th anniversary of the original iPhone.

“Our intention has always to create something so magical, powerful, that the hardware virtually disappears,” said Tim Cook at the launch.

He added it was a “new step forward for iPhone” that will “set the path for technology for the next decade”.

Introducing the iPhone 8, Apple executive Phil Schiller said the device “improves on everything we love about the iPhone”.

With no charging cable required, iPhone 8 is truly designed for the future of wireless.

Here are all the details, specs and, importantly, prices that you need to know

Key features | iPhone 8 and 8 Plus

The new gold finish APPLE

Silver, space grey, new gold finish
Apple claims it’s the most durable glass ever in a smartphone
water and dust resistant
4.7″ display in the 8 and 5.5″ display in the Plus
Stereo speakers. 25% louder than the speakers in the 7
A11 bionic chip
12MP camera
4K 60fps video
Cameras calibrated for augmented reality
New Portrait Lighting feature: machine learning creates facial landmarks and enhances light effects on the face (8Plus)
Wireless charging
Pre order on September 15, available on September 22
iOS 11 available on September 19
64GB and 256GB
iPhone 8: £649 for 64GB, £849 for 256GB
iPhone 8 Plus: £749 for 64GB, £949 for 256GB

Design and appearance

Credit: Apple.com

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are similar in appearance to the current iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

The smaller version has a 4.7-inch screen, while the larger phone has a 5.5-inch screen and a dual camera lens on the back.

The processor is the A11 Bionic, “the most powerful and smartest chip ever in a smartphone,” Apple says.

Credit: Apple.com

There will be glass on the front and the back of the device, “reinforced by a laser welded steel and copper”. It will be water and dust resistant sealed.

“The new iPhone will have the most durable glass ever in a smartphone,” says Schiller.

Both models will have a HD retina display and feature a 12MP camera.

There will be glass on the front and the back of the device, “reinforced by a laser welded steel and copper”. It will be water and dust resistant sealed.

“The new iPhone will have the most durable glass ever in a smartphone,” says Schiller.

Both models will have a HD retina display and feature a 12MP camera.

What colours will it come in?

The iPhone 8 will be available in silver, space grey and a new blush gold colour.

Apple.com

When will the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus go on sale?

The iPhone 8 will go on sale on September 22. You will be able to pre-order the new device from 15 September. iOS 11 will be available to download from 19 September.

The iPhone 8 will cost £699 for the 64GB version, while the iPhone 8 Plus will start from £799 (64GB). 256GB versions will also be available.

iPhone 8 and 8 Plus best features

Wireless charging

Like the iPhone X, the two new iPhone 8 and 8 Plus phones will come with wireless charging capabilities.

This means the phone can be charged by simply placing it on a power pad. It is the first time the technology has come to the iPhone range.

“This is a simple thing. We do it everyday. We use them every day and charge every night,” said Schiller.

“Words can’t describe how much nicer it is to never plug in a cable again.”

iOS 11

The new iPhones will come with Apple’s new operating system iOS 11. iOS 11 includes hundreds of new features like a redesigned control centre, better multitasking, improvements to the camera, peer-to-peer Apple Pay and new safety features.

Dual camera

The iPhone 8 Plus will have a 12MP dual-lens camera, similar to the one featured on the iPhone 7 Plus released last year.

It features a larger and faster sensor, a new colour filter and deeper pixels.

Video

Apple claims the new camera delivers “the highest quality video capture ever in a smartphone” with better video stabilisation and 4K video up to 60fps.

If you are interested in Mobile and App Development please visit our range of feature jobs that are available throughout the UK. If you are lucky enough to upgrade or purchase the new Iphone we would love you to send us your comments, thoughts and reviews on the product.

Telegraph

Back to the blog