As the release date of Samsung Galaxy S8 draws near, its biggest rival, Apple iPhone, has also leaked some very promising specs as well. However, it seems that some promised iPhone 8 features may be delayed until next year!

Some iPhone 8 features might be delayed!

The anticipation for the new iPhone from Apple, the iPhone 8 (supposedly), is very high. It is because this year marks the 10-year anniversary of the famed Apple smartphone. For this occasion, people are expecting Apple to release something special. From what has been reported, everything will surely be a blast. However, it seems that one of the most awaited iPhone 8 features will not be presented: 3D sensing, which would mean no Augmented Reality (AR) or eye scanning.

Analyst Rajvindra Gill recently shared that the iPhone 8, while some shortage of supplies may occur, will be released on time in October/November. Stock will not likely be an issue with Apple. However, one of the most anticipated features, 3D sensing, may not be presented in this year’s iPhone yet. Instead, it will be pushed back by a year, until 2018. It is expected to be on the new smartphone in 2018, maybe on the iPhone 8s variant.

The 3D sensing technology of Apple is among the most anticipated iPhone 8 features. It basically allow scanning your eyes, or the whole face to unlock the phone, besides using the fingerprint scanner. There are also hints of AR application for this technology as well. If iPhone this year does not have this feature, Apple will have to face huge pressure from Chinese manufacturers next year, as Gill said that they plan to introduce their equivalent technology much sooner.

No 3D sensing: Still worth waiting for iPhone 8

With all that said, this year’s iPhone can still be very special, as Apple knows how to surprise people. There will be other much awaited iPhone 8 features as well, such as wireless charging and (maybe) curved screen. Are you excited for this year’s iPhone?