iPhone 8 design could be throwback to iPhone 4: report

MANILA - The 10th anniversary edition of Apple’s iPhone, which will be unveiled later this year, could be reminiscent of 2010’s iPhone 4, according to a report on Tuesday.

A stainless steel band will frame phone’s giant screen and glass black, according to Japanese fan blog Macotakara, which had accurately predicted last March’s red iPhone, the demise of the clickable home button, and the “jet black” color option for last year’s iPhone 7 line.

Apple used a glass-on-glass design for the iPhone for two years, 2010’s iPhone 4 and 2011’s iPhone 4s. It has used an aluminum shell for its most profitable product since 2012.

The dual lenses on the back camera of this year's iPhone will be arranged vertically, instead of horizontally, as on last year’s iPhone 7 Plus, according to the report.

Cupertino, California-based Apple is rumored to launch this year a 10th anniversary “iPhone 8” or “iPhone Edition,” which will feature a screen that occupies almost the entire front face of the device.

Rivals Samsung and LG unveiled “all screen” phones earlier this year. Both the Samsung Galaxy S8 and the LG G6 feature glass on glass designs.


Alongside the “iPhone 8,” Apple will reportedly launch the iPhone 7s and 7s Plus, indicating a largely similar design from the previous year but with upgraded internals.

The Macotakara report said the 7s and 7s Plus would be slightly thicker, meaning some cases for last year’s model might not fit.

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Red iPhone 7 set for March unveiling: report

MANILA – Apple Inc. may introduce a red version of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus at an event in March, according to Japanese blog Macotakara.

While introducing a new iPhone color in the middle of the current model’s one-year cycle is uncommon for Apple, the company has released a steady stream of red iPods and various accessories to help raise funds for HIV/AIDS awareness.

The report said Apple could also announce during the same event in March, a 128GB storage option for the iPhone SE, which is essentially 2013's iPhone 5s with upgraded internals.

 Macotakara has a reputation for accurate Apple product leaks, with sources in the supply chain. It accurately predicted the non-clickable home button and the "jet black" option for last year's iPhone 7 range.

Red will bring the current iPhone line’s color options to six. Apple currently offers its most profitable product in rose gold, gold, silver and black, one with a matte finish and another with a glossy coat.

Mobile phone manufacturers recently started offering their products in aluminum and glass shells other than the traditional black, gold and silver hues.

Google is offering its HTC-built Pixel and Pixel XL phones with a bright “very blue” paint job.

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