Apple to hold iPhone 8 launch in Steve Jobs Theater on Sept. 12
We finally know when
Apple will announce the iPhone 8.
Apple sent out invites
to lucky members of the media and analysts on Thursday afternoon, officially
marking September 12, 10 AM PT, as the event date and setting the stage with
what should be Apple's biggest product launch in years.
Yes, I got an invite
and yes, I will be there giving you all the details on the iPhone 8, and, we
think, a few other devices including an iPhone 7s and 7S plus.
The
other big news is that this will be the first Apple product event held in the
all new Steve Jobs Theater on the new Apple Park Campus.
This will be a big
test for the modern, 1,000-seat theater, which was named for Apple's iconic
founder and CEO who
died in 2011, which has yet to
host an event. In fact, few have seen the interior besides a
handful of reporters and, of
course, Apple employees.
The
smaller venue size (last year, Apple launched the iPhone 7 in the
7,000 seat Bill Graham Civic Auditorium), speaks to the importance and
exclusivity of this event. The company's Town Hall, the scene of many historic
product launches, held just 300.
As for what Apple CEO
Tim Cook will unveil on September 12, Apple isn't saying. The invite is just a
colorful Apple logo and a call to "Meet at our place."
There's
nothing that visually hints at a new iPhone, so, sure, we're assuming it's
the iPhone 8, the 10-year anniversary edition of the handset that's changed 100
million lives.
The
latest rumors predict a larger and longer OLED display, one that, at
the top, wraps around the iSight camera and, maybe, infrared camera for facial
recognition. Wireless charging is also on the menu.
More notably, most
experts predict the physical Home/Touch ID button will disappear. We may see a
new gesture
method for unlocking
the next-generation iPhone.
This may also be
Apple's most expensive iPhone at a starting price of $1,000. Which is one reason
why most experts believe Apple will also unveil the iPhone
7S and 7S Plus, two upgrades to
their current iPhone models that will look virtually the same, offer some
component and performance upgrades, and be considerably cheaper than the new
flagship smartphone.
We
might also see some other products on September 12. One school of
thought predicts the new Apple Watch with
built-in LTE getting
a little stage time. Apple may also, finally, set a launch date for the
Siri-infused HomePod.
We'll
also learn the launch dates for iOS 11, and Mac OS High Sierra. Timing for the next tvOS will also be set, which
may lead to another reveal: the New Apple TV...maybe.
Apple will soon become Nokia. They have no improvement since iPhone5 its just screen and processing power. No invention and innovative developement. VR or AR and then hololense. Apple is faced to maintain its pace in tech race. Only Apple lovers will go for iPhone but tech lovers are not interested because apple has failed to bring exciting innovation in its techs.
ReplyDeleteWhy would they launch a 7, 7s, and 8 at the same time?
ReplyDeleteIt took your blog several days to publish this? Several other sites have already published apple's confirmation of the date.
ReplyDeleteHahaha his is a huge announcement well done your blog for being so quick to release these dates
ReplyDeleteEveryone...September 12th....or just mark the 2nd Tuesday of every September in your calendars and every year you have the next release date ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
ReplyDeleteI currently have the 6s. The iPhone 5 was my first smartphone and I'm happy with my current one. The 8 is gonna have to be amazing for me to get a new phone
ReplyDeleteThis is so yesterday. Tell me about the iPhone 9 already!
ReplyDeleteOMG - breaking news! And I thought they had given up on that one... ��
ReplyDeleteI'll wait for the iPhone 9 so I can buy the 8 at a reasonable price
ReplyDeleteapple lags its developments aftr steve jobs died. it could have been the best if steve Job is still alive.
ReplyDeleteSave me a click people!
ReplyDeleteSept. 12, people.
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ReplyDeleteApple 8? I don't even have Apple 1...LOL!
ReplyDeleteUnviel? Hahaha....please
ReplyDeleteI just got the 7 plus dang it
ReplyDeleteGet ready to get robbed!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat day?
ReplyDeleteapple will present iPhone 7S this year
ReplyDeleteCant wait for that
ReplyDeleteSigh.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo!!!
ReplyDelete7S
ReplyDeleteYaaaaay!
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