Mike Wuerthele
Two videos published on Chinese social media depict workers polishing the enclosure of what appears to be the "iPhone 8," as well as a a rack to allow air circulation around the parts without human contact, or stacking.
The videos were spotted on Benjamin Geskin's Twitter feed. The authenticity of the production line cannot be determined — there are no clear Foxconn logos on the uniforms, or any other distinguishing markings known to be the iPhone manufacturer's livery.
Foxconn Plant Videos Shows Alleged #iPhone8 Rear Shells (1)
— Benjamin Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) August 14, 2017
(via https://t.co/HQGvdy3hy4) pic.twitter.com/oRKJhKlgaK
The videos show devices prior to application of the Apple logo, and other details on the back of the phone. At present, other than knockoff devices, there are no smartphones with a dual-lens vertical opening shipping, but that does not preclude what's being shown in the videos from being a future product from another vendor, or as mentioned, a faked enclosure.
The videos appear to have been first posted on Weibo — but by different users.
Foxconn Plant Videos Shows Alleged #iPhone8 Rear Shells (2)
— Benjamin Geskin (@VenyaGeskin1) August 14, 2017
(via https://t.co/oihosp0i78) pic.twitter.com/zUUBfuUXVb
The "iPhone 8" is predicted to have edge-to-edge OLED display with 5.15 inches of user space and a higher resolution than the iPhone 7 Plus at 2,436 by 1,125 pixels. Facial recognition technology rumored to be in the device may replace Touch ID — but the rumor mill has conflicting information on that.
Predictions have ranged between Apple could charge a starting price of around $1000 and as much as $1200 for the starting cost of the iPhone 8.
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I have mixed feelings about seeing this. It's one thing to have rumours. It's another to see actual evidence of individuals spitting in the face of their employer. The person who captured this does not deserve his or her job and should be released immediately.
No cutout on the back for touch ID
If this is Foxconn I would think that they would have security cameras could be used to identify the videographer.
Damn -- this would be a CIA-level elaborate hoax, but I'm amazed someone was able to take such a blatant video
It could be approved by Apple to give slight glimpse of iphone 8 on assembly line(for september launch) to shut-off delaying rumors.