The Apple rumor mill has churned out yet another alleged schematic for the upcoming iPhone 8, only this time the drawing doesn’t depict a Touch ID sensor in the back.

In the new iPhone 8 drawing that surfaced today, Apple appears to have made some big changes, including adding a big area in the back for wireless charging, which according to one leaker, one require owners to keep it on a charging pad to get juice.

Multiple well-regarded smartphone leakers shared the alleged iPhone 8 schematic. It’s hard to tell whether it’s the real deal, so that it with a lot of skepticism. KKSneakLeaks says it’s confident in its sources though who also claim the device “supports wireless charging within 5 meters.”

This is a tipped leak what means I can’t confirm if legit or not but there you have it… #iPhone8 pic.twitter.com/6OgASNUDNb

— OnLeaks (@OnLeaks) April 26, 2017

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Both EvLeaks and Benjamin Geskin also tweeted the iPhone 8 schematic, however they did not mention a true-wireless charging feature. Rumors have claimed for months that Apple is adding wireless charging to the next iPhone, however, this is one of the first rumors to claim it won’t need a charging pad, contrary to other analysts’ prediction.

The leaked iPhone 8 schematic also shows the dual-lenses going vertical with the flash in between the two sensors. Apple is supposedly changing the lens configuration to make it more suitable for augmented reality features.

A number of major design changes have been rumored for the 2017 iPhone. Because Apple wants to make the bezel’s thinner, the company is reportedly trying to embed its Touch ID sensor into the iPhone’s OLED display. Some supply chain sources have indicated that this is causing a bottleneck in pre-production though and that Apple may have to put the Touch ID sensor on the back of the iPhone.

Other new features for the iPhone 8 will supposedly include 3D sensors, facial recognition, better cameras, faster processor and a all-glass design. Apple isn’t expected to announce the next iPhone until this fall, so brace yourself for plenty more sketchy schematic leaks before the big unveiling.

Via: Macrumors

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