2 ‘Split-Screen’ and Tap-to-Wake
Based on his examination of the HomePod’s code, Troughton-Smith also suggested that the iPhone 8 will likely feature a ‘split-screen’ design. Information such as battery life, cellular and other connectivity info that’s typically displayed in the top status bar, will be split into two distinct views (as shown above) — with one portion of the indicators occupying the area on either side of the iPhone 8’s front-facing earpiece and 3D facial recognition sensors.
He goes on to say that the new status bar appears “a lot more complex and powerful in design” than previously thought, and that it could even be user-interactive allowing the indicators to launch their respective Settings. Additionally, the developer discovered information hinting that the iPhone 8 may feature a “tap-to-wake” functionality, which could potentially allow users to double-tap the display as an alternative method of waking the device without pressing the Home button.