Does this video give away the iPhone 8's secrets? Firm shares hands-on look of a screen protector and case for the unannounced handset

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Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 8 is still months away, but the smartphone’s screen protector and case have surfaced.

The UK website MobileFun has shared a video online that provides users with a hands-on look of the accessories and design details of what to expect at the fall launch.

The two Olixar products highlight a vertical dual camera setup, a near bezeless design and the most talked about feature of the smartphone - the edge-to-edge display.

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The UK website MobileFun has shared a video online that provides users with a hands-on look of the accessories and design details of what to expect at the fall launch

The video was shared with DailyMail.com by Mike Hart with MobileFun, who excitedly noted that the screen protector ‘gives a lot of information regarding what the latest phone will look like’.

The protector has suggested that Apple is going for a near bezeless design and unlike its predecessors, the iPhone 8 could have a slimmer border at the top and the bottom, which points to an edge-to-edge display.

This design means the firm has replaced the physical home button with a sensor that ‘may well end up being located underneath the screen,’ Hart said.

There are also more visible cutouts towards the top, which has suggested the firm has found a new home for the front-facing camera, a speaker and a proximity sensor – and it could be equip with facial recognition technology.

The screen protector itself measures 2.5 by 5.4 inches leaving us to believe that the iPhone 8 will feature a screen size of around 5.8 inches.

Hart then brought out the Olixar case, which still boasts the iconic iPhone shape, but with a few noticeable changes.

Placing the case on an iPhone 7, users can instantly see that the camera cutout is different – it was made for a vertical dual camera setup.

The other altered feature is the power button on the side of the case, as it appears to be much larger than that of the previous iPhone.

And the case is much larger than the iPhone 7.

It is 2.8 inches wide by 5.7 inches tall and less than an inch thick, ‘putting it much bigger than the iPhone 7, but not as large as the 7 plus,’ explained Hart.

Video courtesy of MobileFun 

The protector has suggested that Apple is going for a near bezeless design and unlike its predecessors, the iPhone 8 could have a slimmer border at the top and the bottom, which points to an edge-to-edge display

There are also more visible cutouts towards the top, which has suggested the firm has found a new home for the front-facing camera, a speaker and a proximity sensor – and it could be equip with facial recognition technology

‘The other ports also appear to be as usual, so users should next expect Apple to bring back the small auxiliary port,’ he continued.

‘Overall the iPhone 8 looks to greatly improve on the ground work set out by the iPhone 7 and is sure to be an extremely popular model with what will be undoubtedly a very stunning display.’

Although MobileFun’s video shares the details of the smartphones design, it still leaves one question left unanswered – where is Apple going to put the home button?

The protector has suggested that Apple is going for a near bezeless design and unlike its predecessors, the iPhone 8 could have a slimmer border at the top and the bottom, which points to an edge-to-edge display

The other altered feature is the power button on the side of the case, as it appears to be much larger than that of the previous iPhone. And the case is much larger than the iPhone 7

Samsung and Apple have been battling it out to develop the first invisible and unobtrusive fingerprint scanner for the past year.

However, a new report has found that it was an unlikely competitor that has perfected the technology. 

The Chinese mobile phone maker Vivo, in collaboration with Qualcomm, has unveiled a prototype handset that boasts an ultrasonic fingerprint solution under its OLED screen.

The two Olixar products, the screen protector and case, highlight a vertical dual camera setup, a near bezeless design and the most talked about feature of the smartphone - the edge-to-edge display

The technology works by sending ultrasonic sound waves through the finger's skin, allowing it to capture a 3D image of the user's fingerprint and unlock the device without the need for an obvious sensor or button. 

'We are excited to announce Qualcomm Fingerprint Sensors because they can be designed to support sleeker, cutting-edge form factors, unique mobile authentication experiences, and enhanced security authentication,' said Seshu Madhavapeddy, vice president, product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

'This provides OEMs and operators with the ability to offer truly distinct, differentiated devices with added value on truly groundbreaking new devices.'

The ultrasonic sensor was developed by Qualcomm, which has been used in other devices in the past - just not under the display,  Mashable reported. 

The new system consist of sensors for display, glass and metal, detection of directional gestures, and underwater fingerprint match and device wake-up.

And it works by sending ultrasonic sound waves through the finger's skin, allowing it to capture a 3D image of the user's fingerprint. 

The technology was developed with the ability to scan through OLED displays stacks of up to 1.2mm thick, up to 0.8mm of cover glass, or up to 0.65mm of aluminum - but it cannot work properly with an LCD screen.

Other than recognizing the user's fingerprint, it is also designed to detect heart beat and blood flow for improved mobile authentication experiences.

Although MobileFun’s video shares the details of the smartphones design, it still leaves one question left unanswered – where is Apple going to put the home button? But Vivo has designed a prototype (pictured) that places it underneath the display 

Although the sensor's capabilities have already surpassed Apple's physical Touch ID, as it is underneath the display, it is also designed to be more accurate.

The technology is not affected by ambient light and will still read your print if your finger is wet – one of the major flaws with Apple's sensor.

Qualcomm has noted the sensor will be available as an integrated solution for its own Snapdragon and non-Snapdragon hardware.

And consumers should expect smartphones with the new technology to ship in the first half of 2018.

Apple and Samsung have been battling it out to design the perfect fingerprint sensor and although Samsung was the first to relocate it, it is not in an ideal place for consumers.

Because the Galaxy S8 family is designed with the fingerprint scanner on the back to make room for the edge-to-edge screen, some users have found that the rear-camera is being constantly smudged, as you have to 'poke around to locate it'.

 And according to the many rumors surrounding Apple's highly-anticipating iPhone 8, the firm has not even offered the sensor under the display – the options include on the back or embedded into the screen.