This Week: Counting Down to Apple WWDC 2017 With One Week to Go

It’s becoming increasingly likely this year’s “iPhone 8” will feature Touch ID embedded into it’s all-new edge-to-edge 5.8-inch OLED display. The optical fingerprint sensor will enable authentication directly on the screen.

For months, it looked like Apple’s next flagship device would include Touch ID embedded into the display. Reported production issues, however, put that placement in doubt. Just weeks ago, it appeared possible Apple would be forced to move Touch ID to the back of the device. A later rumor said Touch ID might be headed to the device’s power button.

The 2017 iPhones are likely to be announced in September.

For more rumors, see:

• An Apparent ‘iPhone 8’ Case is Compared to the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus
• iPhone 8 Aspect Ratio Set to Change From 16:9 to 18:9

The Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) begins on Monday, June 5 with the annual keynote address at 10 a.m. PDT. At that event, we’ll be seeing the unveiling of “iOS 11” and next-generation versions of tvOS, watchOS, and macOS. We could also see the arrival of an all-new 10.5-inch iPad Pro and second-generation iPad Pro. A Siri-powered speaker is also a possibility.

See also:

• Apple Will Offer a Live Stream of the WWDC 2017 Keynote on June 5
• New iOS 11 Concept Focuses on Improving the iPad Experience

Here are five other tech headlines from the past week:

• Apple’s New App Development Curriculum Designed for High Schools, Community Colleges
• Belkin Finally Commits to Apple HomeKit, New Wemo Bridge Coming
• Apple Applies to Test 5G Millimeter Wave Technology
• T-Mobile’s DIGITS Service Exits Beta Testing, Will Launch Next Week
• Apple’s Testing MicroLED Technology for Future iPhones – Report

Each week, AppAdvice now offers best-of lists for apps and games. You can find this week’s lists here:

• Best apps (including Natural Atlas, MusiCloud Pro, Fidget Spinner Game Toy, and more)
• Best games (titles include Reckless Getaway 2, Skullgirls, and Zombie Gunship Survival)

In the past week, Christine Chan has added three new reviews to our App Review library, including:

• Protect and Defend Humanity in Zombie Gunship Survival
• Skullgirls, the Fighting Game for Everyone, is Now on iOS
• No Stick Shooter is Packed With Explosive Retro Fun

The Code Conference begins on May 30 in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

COMPUTEX runs May 30 through June 3 in Taipei.