自從10年前蘋果公司發布了首款iPhone手機以來，iPhone已經成了有史以來最為暢銷的手機之一，不僅掀起了一場移動計算領域的革命，也掀起了一場席卷世界的蘋果熱潮。正是由于iPhone取得了如此巨大的成功，加上十周年這樣一個特殊的時間點，才使人們特別關心下一部iPhone會是什么樣子。很多人也在好奇，蘋果對未來的發展又有何計劃？

今年以來，各種傳言塵囂直上，可以說已經到了狂熱的地步。據說蘋果今年有可能推出三款新iPhone。其中兩款產品據說被冠以iPhone 7s和iPhone 7s Plus之名，它們只是在iPhone 7的基礎上小幅升級。第三款新產品又被稱作iPhone 8或iPhone X（也有可能是另一個全新的名字），它很有可能是一款重大升級的產品。

據稱，iPhone 8采用了OLED曲面屏技術。這種顯示技術可以帶來更高的屏幕分辨率和顏色精準度。它也出現在目前三星的主打機型Galaxy S8上。

但iPhone 8并未止步于此。據報道，蘋果還計劃使用玻璃作為iPhone 8的主要機身材料。有最新報道顯示，蘋果已經開發出了一種屏幕下指紋識別技術，就連“黑科技專業戶”三星目前也是達不到這種技術的。這意味著蘋果可能將在機身正面取消iPhone 8的實體Home鍵，將其功能轉移到屏幕下方，從而使屏幕的面積變得更大。有些報道還表示，iPhone 8的整個正面都被屏幕所覆蓋。

這樣一來，iPhone 8的顯示屏面積就達了5.8寸，顯示區域要遠大于5.5寸的iPhone 7 Plus。

到目前為止，一向以保密嚴格著稱的蘋果公司尚未針對其新機計劃發表任何評論，所以所有的報道其實都只是推測。然而目前圍繞iPhone 8的傳言已經達到了驚人的地步。更重要的是，所有這些報道的消息來源都表示自己了解蘋果的新機計劃，而且他們對蘋果新機的功能描述也基本相同。這表明蘋果的新機設計或許已經敲定。

另有報道稱，蘋果正在考慮推出帶有無線充電功能的智能手機。目前，三星等競爭對手已經推出了手機的無線充電功能。據報道，蘋果公司也曾考慮過為iPhone 7添加無線充電功能。但等到這款手機去年發布時，該功能卻被“閹割”掉了。至于今年蘋果即將發布的三款新機是否都有無線充電功能，抑或只有iPhone 8能無線充電，目前仍有爭議。當然，蘋果依舊是絲毫不肯透露的。

在下半年即將發布的新機上，蘋果說不定還要圍繞攝像頭做些功夫。據媒體報道，標準版的iPhone 7s的背面只搭載了一個攝像頭，而蘋果計劃在iPhone 7s Plus和iPhone 8上采取雙攝像頭設計。不過iPhone 8的兩枚后置攝像頭將是垂直排列的，而不是像iPhone 7s Plus那樣水平排列。有些專家表示，垂直排列的雙攝要比水平排列在成像上稍好一些。

最后也是人們最關注的一個問題是：十周年版的iPhone什么時候才能問世呢？這不好說，但大多數報道都認為，蘋果應該會在九月初召開發布會。

iPhone的實際發布日期也并沒有定死。根據供應情況，消費者是有可能在九月份就用上新iPhone的。另有報道表示，蘋果的加工伙伴可能需要更多一些時間。因此，消費者可能無法在十月或十一月前拿到新iPhone。（財富中文網）

譯者：樸成奎

Apple released the first iPhone 10 years ago, and since then the handset has become one of the top-selling gadgets of all time, revolutionizing mobile computing while the company has taken the world by storm. All that success has translated into widespread speculation about the next iPhone and whatApple might have planned for the future.

This year rumors have hit a fever pitch, thanks to speculation that Apple may be planning to unveil three new iPhones. Two of them, believed to be known as the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus, will offer minor upgrades over last year's models, according to reports. But there's a third in the works, which could be known as the iPhone 8 or iPhone X (or something else entirely) that could deliver major updates.

This most advanced model is said to come with a curved screen featuring organic light-emitting diode (OLED) technology. This display technology promises better resolution and more accurate

color representation, and is available currently in Samsung's Galaxy S8 line of devices.

But Apple won't stop there. The company is also reportedly planning a completely new design using glass as its main material. The latest reports suggest Apple has found a way to do something that Samsung has not: placing the handset's fingerprint beneath into the screen. That would mean Apple could move the iPhone 8's home button under the display, eliminating the need for a physical button on the front of the device and allowing for a bigger screen. Some reports have even said that the iPhone 8's entire face will be covered by its screen.

Expanding the surface area for the iPhone could stretch the smartphone's display to 5.8 inches, making it notably larger than the 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus.

The notoriously secretive Apple hasn't commented on its iPhone plans for later this year, so all reports should be considered with skepticism. However, the sheer number of rumors stacking up about the iPhone 8 is staggering. And perhaps more importantly, those reports, which all cite sources who claim to have knowledge of the company's plans, are increasingly describing the same features. This suggests Apple might be finalizing its design.

Reports have also said Apple is considering deliver handsets with the wireless-charging option. Several competitors, including Samsung (ssnlf, +11.11%), already offer wireless charging in their devices. However, most reports now say that Apple is planning to catch up to its competitors. Apple did reportedly consider wireless charging for its iPhone 7, but the feature was missing when the phone was unveiled last year. There has been some debate whether all of the three alleged iPhone models coming this year would offer wireless charging, or whether it would just be the iPhone 8. Apple, of course, isn't saying.

Apple may also be planning some camera differences in this the forthcoming iPhone lineup. The standard iPhone 7s will only come with one lens on the back, according to reports, but Apple is planning a dual-lens array on both the iPhone 7s Plus and iPhone 8, the rumor mill claims. However, the iPhone 8's camera array will be vertical, rather than horizontally aligned like in the iPhone 7s Plus. Some experts say a vertical alignment offers a slightly better picture than a horizontal option.

So the last big question is when might Apple unveil its 10th anniversary iPhone? It's hard to say. But most reports peg the announcement at early September.

The iPhone's actual release date is also a moving target. Depending on supply, it's possible customers could get their hands on the smartphone in September. Other reports say Apple's manufacturing partners might need a little more time, and customers won't get the device until October or November.