Apple to Completely Revamp iPhone Lineup in 2017 With Glass Body, AMOLED Display, Wireless Charging?
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Posted March 26, 2016 at 5:32pm by iClarified
Apple is planning a complete revamp of its iPhone lineup in 2017 to a glass design similar to the iPhone 4 with an AMOLED display, reports KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple is said to be deciding between glass, plastic and ceramic casing material for its 2017 iPhone; however, Kuo believes Apple will ultimately settle on glass like the iPhone, "as plastic doesn’t offer thin and light form factor designs, and it would be not easy to precisely control the tolerance of ceramic."
The 2017 iPhone is said to have a curved display and a curved glass body. Building on the iPhone 4 design, both the front and back will be glass and the sides will be metal, says Kuo. Additionally, it will reportedly feature a “completely new form factor design” with more narrow bezels and a “more comfortably grip.”
Notably, Kuo also says that Apple will introduce a larger 5.8-inch iPhone in 2017 with an AMOLED. Although the display will be larger, the form factor of the device is said to be smaller than the current 5.5-inch iPhone. If the supply level of the AMOLED displays is sufficient, Apple will replace the 5.5-inch model.
Furthermore, the new iPhone is said to include wireless charging capabilities. We've heard rumors that Apple's implementation of wireless charging will work long-range; however, Kuo doesn't go into any specifics.
Lastly, the 2017 iPhone is expected to bring further biometric recognitions, possibly facial recognition or eye recognition.
If Apple follows along its typical release cycle, the iPhone 7 would have been the device to get a major update; however, several rumors have suggested that this year's iPhone update may only bring a thinner device with no headphone port.
Can the iPhone 6 design survive another year? Let us know what you think in the comments...
Can the iPhone 6 design survive another year? Odd choice of words. Until 2017, iPhone competition will introduce plenty of new features with Apple playing catch-up... again. India already has over 100 Super AMOLED screened phones to choose from NOW.
Apple has proven they aren't ready to stay present or lead the competition. Since June 29, 2007, Apple hasn't released a revelutionary device such as the first iPhone on that day. Subsequent releases of the iPhone have basically been evolutionary, and many to catch-up on the features of competitors. Distant wireless charging in 2017 may be nice, but losing the earphone jack to "planned" obsolence is an obscene challenge. In fact, it's not really planned obsolecense. If earphones went to transmitting differently, thats one thing, but incorporating sound from the lightening port means future iPhone owners will need to buy an adapter or different earphones. How does that help the consumer or solve anything as inventions should? If some add-on parts are to be proprietary, that's about the last one I'd choose. How about adding the iPhone version of the existing Apple Pencil?
Those that are partial to Apple and its integration to Apple products may wait for the 2017 iPhone. Gaining market percentage from the upcoming iPhone? I'd like to see any resemblance of a plan. Then there is AAPL stock price that of course includes many factors. Google/Alphabet (I'm still not used to the name) is now a wireless service provider too. Now look at GOOG stock performance over the last year too. AAPL is down over the last 12 months while GOOG is up 50%.
So the question was: "Can the iPhone 6 design survive another year?" Still oddly worded, but to answer that question, it depends on your perspective and Ive tried to include different viewpoints when I think about the question at hand... or at phone. Thanks for reading my post.
What if it's not Apple to blame here? Maybe they knew about it but haven't yet got a way to get involved with it like trying to find suppliers or intergeate it with the iPhone, if it's able to work properly with it, etc.! Say what you want about Apple playing catch up even if it is again, but this is just parts in general compared to features which still doesn't change how most of the competition continues to play cat and mouse where they continue to wait for Apple to make something in order to copy something they just made even if it is better. Now about the iPhone and revolutionary it continues to be, after the first launch day from the company that shows itself the potential it still has, to this day they're still continuing to make great ideas blossom and by that, look at what people are saying about the recent features they tried, look at the iPhone sales that continue to incline year after year when it all started from the very first iPhone, but to bring Apple's stocks into this? Let me just say that this has happened before and they can prevent that again all thanks to the iPhone SE, but Google is going up because of YouTube, having android run on countless phones from other companies, self driving cars, etc.. Back to iPhone to talk about the 7, I don't know about you but would it be too much trouble to just not buy that phone if you don't want less ports? If you do buy the adapter, at least maybe some sound for current headphones will be sounding more crisp and clear, but hey maybe there will be one where it won't be too bulky or stick out too much that can allow a headphone jack and lightning port next to eachother.
I predict the iphone 10. Will be the size of coin. But when you drop a drop of water on it grows to 28x28". The problem is you have to carry a dropper and bottle of water around. Hopefully they come up with a new solution by the iphone 11
I was amazed at how well iPhone did compared to android and still see that to this day since the first iPhone. Can't believe how satisfied and relieved I am even with jailbreak!
1. the Nokia failed because of how self centered is was thanks to budget on 'advertising'. 2. are you kidding with apple not having their act together? iPhone is still growing strong and Apple continues to listen to customers to give us what we want. 3. If the iPhone wasn't trying, it would be just as the same as its predecessor which rarely any difference, but that's not the case.
Apple is still trying something new. Tim Cook was hired by Steve and rightfully so and Tim has been at this for over 5 years. If he wanted just the money, he wouldn't introduces all these NEW features that have been in the recent iPhones, iPads, and Macs, but the company isn't failing, but even if you argue that they catch up, that doesn't change how rivals continue to mimic what they made as well, plus even the tweaks that you think they copied are integrated differently in most features. Apple is more developed than stagnant. The only reason Samsung is ahead is because they always try to make something better than what Apple only because it has an sd card slot and removable battery. An Apple patent did mention an iPhone being waterproof with gaskets being built around buttons and it may come to the iPhone 7, and from new features that are increasing more with the newer iPhones get since the 5s, I think the 7 will do great.
Don't get me wrong here. I like how polite you are in your counter-points, & I'm doing the same.
Actually, the S7 does not have a removable battery, & if you look at the timeline, with let's say tweaks, look at when the Cydia tweak came out & when it was integrated into iOS. iOS was later, so it's obvious there, especially since the functionality was identical & Apple didn't sue them (which seems to be happening a lot).
2nd, when Tim Cook was hired, he wasn't hired as the CEO, he just go promoted when Steve Jobs passed due to being so close to Jobs. Look at what came out when Steve Jobs was around & when Tim Cook took over. Tell me one product that was 'new' & 'innovative' under Cook's regime. The answer is 'none'. The iPad Pro tanked because of how heavy it is (more than an MacBook Air), & the Apple Pencil, one of the largest selling points of the iPad Pro was on freaking back order...during the holidays! As in, when they were trying to sell it.
Honestly, I've been with Apple for a long, long time. It just seems they've run out of steam. And the iPhone 7 is going to be just like the 6, but with some minor improvements. They are not the company they were several years ago; fresh & exciting. Trust me...it's sad & I wish they'd blow my mind with something new. But my mind remains in tact. We will see what's down the road, but I'm not too hopeful at this moment.
Apple is trying to catch up - March 27, 2016 at 11:16am
I've been with Apple since the first iPhone, but I have abandoned them now for the Galaxy S7 Edge. To me, they are stale; nothing new, just slightly revamped. That is not worth spending the money on a product that within a year I can only get 50% back.
Samsung has been making strides with their phones, & the S7 Edge is superior to the iPhone 6S in every regard (as per my testing). Always on display, edge apps & night clock, 12MP camera with fantastic modes & editing, water proofing... Tim Cook just wants the money, Steve Jobs wanted bigger & better.
Also, if you think about it, their new iOS 'innovations' are just tweaks they stole from jailbreak developers & added to their system. One big one: Auxo, & now with the auto brightness (can't remember the tweak's name).
Apple is stagnant. There's nothing 'new'.
There was a time when everyone looked up to apple for innovation now that is mostly done by Samsung and slowly Apple catches up. But it never used to be like this. I don't understand why such Apple cannot think ahead of Samsung like before. It's high time to do it otherwise Apple devices will loose the exclusivity that it enjoys. I personally don't want to carry an iPhone which is copying stuff from Samsung. Come out with something smart and exclusive. I won't spend more money on basic improvements from the 6s or 6s plus.
Since steve jobs died iPhone and ipad had been doing catch up to android devices. From the bigger screen phones, 7inch tablet, watches, now use of amoled & curved displays.. android devices had been 2years ahead of these innovations. Apple engineers and designers need to work on better innovations because that is what apple is known for..trendsetting technologies and not just an improved android device working on an ios.
That wasn't the case with most of the stuff Apple has been doing. The Apple pencil and iPad Pro are a game changer with what people say from how close to drawing like a real pencil is depicted, Apple Pay made the next step in mobile wallet, tru tone flash was introduced which eventually spawned on all android phones, multitasking on iPads offer a bit more on iOS because of how picture-in-picture works, and from what 6s has given us, most of it is unlike anything before. Steve Jobs or not, Apple and other companies copy each other.
When steve jobs was the ceo apple never copied anything from samsung or other android devices. Iphone was always the pioneer in technological advances. I bet he wouldn't be contented on "just improving" android developments. And also about the apple pencil.. it may be way better that any android stylus pen but still samsung released this more than 3 years earlier than apple.
First off, the Apple pencil is a step up from what others have done. The pencil and display work together to make drawing unlike anything before, and if you still don't believe me, look at what people have said about it based in their experience. 2. Steve Jobs has copied before, android or not. I don't want to bring a list because all I can say is the quote he mentioned: "good artists copy" meaning that everyone even the best man in the world isn't perfect. Nobody is. I'm not saying Jobs is an average man or than everyone is the same. No matter how good a person is, even those kind if people have their cons in some ways.
I still think that apple wont be heading this direction if steve jobs was the ceo. They havent offered anything substantial with regards to innovation.. this article shows what apple is offering for future iphone.. wireless charging, amoled display, glass-metal-glass design, curved display.. this are all in galaxy s7..So when do they plan to have a vr headset, waterproof phone, a 360 cam..on 2018? Come on apple. Give us more than what the competition provides. Dont be too lazy and stubborn doing improvements on an old android technology. You are way better that this.
This is the year we get a new design. In 2017 we get an S version. This post does not make sense at all. We will see a design change this year then again in 2018.
This makes no sense to me. I agree if Apple drop the ball on this new iphone7 this fall I'm questioning my purchase. After noticing so many improvements on the Galaxy S front I think Samsung is more focused on what the people want. I still feel after Steve Jobs died Apple has begun losing ground as far as creativity.
Apple pointed out a few times they do listen to customers,mur the reason Samsung does better is because they only release phones about every 2 years which means they have more time to improve anything and try anything out themselves compared to Apple or they try to emulate what Apple makes and try to make it better than what they come out with. Apple hasn't lose ground, and despite the s7 being claimed the best phone, the galaxy phones always come out after iPhone and combined with everything I mentioned, that's their way to steal Apples thunder, but just you wait when the 7 does come out. Apple released the 6 that introduced what people wanted most- a bigger display, the 7 will probably introduce something better than what competition does.
They need a non metallic casing to support wireless charging. As for screen burn, blue ages/burns the fastest. Nightshirt could actually be useful in mitigating the effects. My only question is when Apple Music will be improved?
I think it would be a very bad decision on Apple to wait I another year to bring the changes costumes have been waiting for long enough. If they decide to take that path I see a big decline on the iPhone sales at the same time Samsung smart phones will replace the iPhone like is already doing it as the most popular smartphone.
That begs the question, will what they introduce be better than what rivals have done? There was google wallet and eventually Apple Pay, which revamped the mobile wallet and the fingerprint scanner based on how much it can work with. I bet wireless charging will actually make it wireless rather than sit on a pad (which I see as no difference compared to using a cable).
Glass will shatter, they better make it super tough like way stronger than galaxy gorilla glass. Plastic? Idk, it might look cheap if it's plastic. The aluminum casing they have on 6s is 3X stronger than #BendGate so I won't mind a strong material for 2017.
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