Apple is gearing up to release its new iPhone in a few weeks’ time. The upcoming iPhone 8 is anticipated to mark a radical change for the company as it seeks to wow users with a 10th anniversary device.<\/p>\n
The iPhone 8, if indeed it is called that, has been rumoured to include wireless charging, a SmartCam, an edge-to-edge display and – for the first time – no home button. Here’s what we’re expecting from the iPhone 8 release.<\/p>\n
Apple has developed a pretty regular release pattern. A new iPhone is usually unveiled in early September, either on a Tuesday or Wednesday.<\/p>\n
Perhaps by coincidence, it normally comes the week after IFA, a major technology conference in Germany, which this year starts on September 1. That means the best guess is Tuesday September 5 or Wednesday September 6 for the iPhone 8 release. Because the Monday is a US holiday, Wednesday might be more likely.<\/p>\n
iPhone release dates<\/p>\n
The phone then tends to go on sale a week or two later on a Friday, so September 15 or 22 are the best bets. Pre-orders tend to open a week before they go on sale.<\/p>\n
There have been repeated rumours of production delays around the new launch. Apple has dismissed these fears, predicting strong sales in the coming months – above expectations and presumably driven by an iPhone launch.<\/p>\n
Apple chief executive Tim Cook said a current “pause” in sales “probably bodes well for the future”. <\/p>\n
Several websites had claimed the iPhone will not be sent to consumers until October to November of 2017.<\/p>\n