The iPhone 8: everything we know so far

The iPhone 8: everything we know so far including launch date and prices

Wireless charging and no more home screen... rumours about the iPhone 8 are getting wild and here's what we know so far.

As usual, still no word on whether the phone will be able to make calls.

While there is no confirmed information about the new iPhone (the iPhone 8), the rumour mill is in overdrive with leaks from programmers and official hot tips from Apple, all surrounding the 10th-anniversary update of the most popular mobile device around.

Here’s what we know so far including possible new iPhone features, launch dates and the price.

The big iPhone 8 leak

Late last month, Apple mistakenly released a firmware update for a HomePod Smart Speaker and iOS developers Steve Troughton-Smith and Guilherme Rambo combed through the code and found some very exciting developments for the iPhone 8.

Note: This information has not been confirmed by Apple and they are not responding to requests for comment.

1. An edge-to-edge screen and no home button. Repeat, all screen and no keys.
1. Pearl ID otherwise known as facial recognition. The removal of the home key could be replaced by a face-recognizing camera, which while exciting is also the stuff nightmares are made of.

@stroughtonsmith And the death of the home button is confirmed. RIP. pic.twitter.com/w638s4Tgzn
— Guilherme Rambo (@_inside) August 1, 2017

1. No more TouchID fingerprint censor. The developers could not find any evidence that the new iPhone will have a fingerprint sensor. This could also mean the end of tap-to-pay
1. Possible wireless charging. It’s an Apple rumour as old as time and the developers have found some evidence that the iPhone 8 could finally bring that dream to life.

The battery widget will use a different icon for the new iPhone, this suggests a different charging mechanism pic.twitter.com/rERb98b10W
— Guilherme Rambo (@_inside) August 1, 2017

What else do we know?

The new flagship iPhone is predicted to run on iOS 11 with improved processor speeds.

There are rumors the phone will also include a super fast charging USB-C connection, vertical dual cameras, and improved/enhanced waterproofing.

When will the new iPhone be out?

The release date is still unconfirmed, though most are leaning towards a September/October unveiling. It’s also assumed that the phone may not be available until early 2018.