The new Apple iPhone 7 Rumors

New case leaks once again suggest that Apple will be letting go of the 3.5 mm headphone jack in iPhone 7. Leaker Steve Hemmerstoffer also known as @onleaks, posted some pictures of an alleged iPhone 7 case with an iPhone 6s in it.
Now, for the most part, the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 7 will be very close in design. However, one significant change will be the lack of a headphone jack. And as shown in the leaked photos of the iPhone 7 case, it seems to be true.

The camera hole in the case seems to be bigger; we think it’s for the dual camera, but it isn’t that big either. The case is for the iPhone 7, not the iPhone 7 Plus, which is supposed to have the dual camera setup.
In the second picture below, you can see that a larger speaker cutout has replaced the cutout for the headphone jack.


Update – March 5, 2016 – The Apple iPhone 7 could feature new LTE modems made by Intel, according to an analyst at CLSA Securities. Almost 30 to 40 percent of modems for the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will be supplied by Intel, say sources who’re familiar with the supply chain.
Apple normally uses LTE modems manufactured by Qualcomm, but this year’s iPhone could see faster speeds with  450Mbps downloads and 100Mbps uploads. The Intel XMM 7360 chip will support LTE 10, giving the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus an immense boost. The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus currently use Qualcomm MDM9635 modem, which offers 300Mbps downloads and 50Mbps uploads.
Update – March 3, 2016 – Apple will release the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus in September this year and the Plus model will feature some advanced camera tech. We’ve already heard several reports suggesting that the iPhone 7 Plus will be available in two variants, one with a dual camera system, the other with a single camera.
Now, the latest report states that Apple may call this model with dual cameras as ‘iPhone 7 Pro‘. Makes sense, don’t you think? Take this report with a grain of salt though.

iPhone 7 Plus Dual Camera Rumor

Update – February 29, 2016 – There have been reports that the new iPhone 7 Plus will have a dual camera system that should help improve zoom, low light photography and overall quality. Apple is said to use the setup from Linx, a company they purchased for their advancement in dual-camera technology.
Now, how would a dual-camera system work? Well, a competitor showed off a dual camera system at MWC 2016, which made optical zoom possible without any moving lenses. Also, the overall quality of the picture was better.
Corephotonics, the company behind the dual-camera tech, stated that the technology was available in 2014, but there were problems with manufacturing and supply.
In a video by Cnet, a working example of the dual-camera setup was compared to the current iPhone 6s camera. Watch the video below;

The reports suggest that only the top end iPhone 7 Plus will get the dual camera setup and by the looks of the results, the tech is going to be a real step up.

Dual-Cam Feature?

Apparently, Apple will use technology from the Israeli firm Linx Camera Inc, which they acquired last year. The Linx technology uses two cameras to capture two separate images and then uses imaging software to stitch them together.

iPhone 7 Rumors: Dual Camera Feature

Apple is expected to announce the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in September this year. Will we see a special edition iPhone 7 Plus with the dual camera? Or will they reserve this for an S version next year?
Updated on February 7, 2016: A new iPhone 7 rumor suggests that the next gen iPhone will include a ceramic back, a Super AMOLED display and will be waterproof. Yes, we thought it was sketchy as well when we read the rumored features.
The iPhone 7 is said to have a similar design to the iPhone 6 and 6s, expect that the rear Antenna bands will be gone. Also, it is said to include the Apple A10 processor, more RAM, better TouchID integration and improved camera.
This new rumor, coming from Chinese website Sina.com, has also released a render for the iPhone 7, with the ceramic back and all. Business Korea published the report.

iPhone 7 Render, Ceramic Back?

The only thing that we think will be true in this render, is the lack of a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the A10 processor, 12 MP camera, faster TouchID and improved 3D Touch. Apart from that, all the other features will probably not become reality.
Report from Jan 28, 2016 – Apple is said to unveil the next generation of iPhones in September, later this year. There will be two models as has been since that last two years, the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus. We’ve heard plenty of rumors and reports regarding the next gen iPhone. Here’s another one that adds to the list of iPhone 7 Plus features.
The iPhone 7 Plus will be the larger, more powerful version of the iPhone 7. It is said to include more RAM, a better camera, bigger battery and obviously, a larger 5.5-inch display. The latest report comes from KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has had a superb track record with Apple predictions. We’ve heard stories about Apple using a dual camera setup on a future iPhone from some time now.
According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 7 Plus will have a special version that would use a dual-camera setup. It could also feature Sony will manufacture 2x optical zoom and both the lenses used. The structure would include two 12 megapixel cameras, one with optical image stabilization and wide angle view, whereas the other would be a telephoto lens with 2-3x optical zoom.
He also states that only about 30 percent of all iPhone 7 shipments would include the new dual camera setup. This structure will be reserved for a premium version of the iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 7 will only include one sensor.
We’re not so sure if Apple will start selling other versions of the iPhone 7 Plus. The company has stuck to introducing only two models every year around September, and we don’t think it’s about to change anytime soon.
Report from Jan 23, 2016 – According to a new rumor, Apple will be including wireless Earpods with the upcoming iPhone 7 and other iPhone 7 features.
In another report last year, Japanese blog Macotakara stated that Apple will get rid of the 3.5 mm headphone port in the new iPhone 7.

iPhone 7 Specs, Features and Design

Apart from having no 3.5 mm headphone port, the next gen iPhone is supposed to feature the latest A10 processor and 3GB of RAM. It should also have an even improved camera, better screen, and bigger battery. Reports suggest that Apple could make the new iPhones waterproof, allowing for underwater photography. A Touch ID that’s fused with the display has also been rumored, but all that is only predictions.

iPhone 7 Could Feature a Second Speaker

According to a research memo by the Barclays group, Apple may be planning to replace the 3.5mm headphone jack with a second speaker.
We’ve heard plenty of rumors about how Apple is all set to get rid of the 3.5mm headphone jack in the iPhone 7 to make it slimmer. You would have to use a Lightning compatible earphone or a wireless Bluetooth headset to listen to music or make calls.
A second speaker instead of the 3.5mm jack would be a good move, and help improve audio on new iPhones. The new speaker will be powered by a second amplifier provide by Cirrus Logic, according to the firm. The analysts also stated that Apple would most definitely include Lightning equipped earphones with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

Dual-Lens

The rumored dual-lens hardware could be based on LinX technology, in return, it can lead to brighter and clearer DSLR-quality photos along with other advantages.
LinX’s multi-aperture cameras pack impressive image quality in a smaller size than single-aperture cameras, meaning the iPhone 7 Plus could also lack a protruding camera lens.

iPhone 7 Design Update: No Rear Camera Bump and No Antenna Bands

The upcoming iPhone 7 design will be slightly different and better than the current iPhone 6 and 6s models, says a new report.
For the most part, the iPhone 7 will look similar to the iPhone 6 and 6s. It is said to feature the same aluminum unibody design, same display sizes and the rounded edges that we’re so used to now. A recent patent by Apple showed that the company could be working on a new camera tech that would help lose the camera bump on the new iPhones.
The iPhone 6 and 6s have an ugly camera bump at the back, which is a problem when you’re laying the phone flat on its back. Now, another report from MacRumors coincides with the patent filing and states that Apple will indeed lose the camera bulge in iPhone 7.

iPhone 7 Design Update No Camera Bump and Antenna

The website has received word from a reliable source that the rear camera on the iPhone 7 will sit flush with the back. This is for the iPhone 7, says the report, and that the iPhone 7 Plus could feature a dual-camera setup. There were rumors that Apple might include a new dual-camera setup on the larger iPhone 7 Plus.
Also, the source has revealed that the iPhone 7 will not feature the ugly antenna lines found in the current iPhone 6/6s/6 and 6s Plus. The back of the iPhone will have no antenna lines, giving it a neat all metal look. Apple will, however, retain the antenna bands present on the top and sides of the device.
Apple is said to unveil the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus in September this year, so there’s plenty of time. There will be more rumors, leaks and reports, but so far, here’s what we know. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will have Apple A10 processors, more RAM, improved cameras, possibly a dual camera setup on the 7 Plus model, bigger batteries and will lack the headphone jack.

Camera Bump to be removed

Report from Jan 31, 2016 – The Apple iPhone 6 and all the models after have had a hideous camera bulge at the back. This is because the phone is slimmer than the camera module.
For many, this is a problem as the phone won’t lay flat on its back and the lens cover could be damaged. Both the iPhone 6 and the 6s have the camera bulge. That may change with future iPhones, and Apple may finally get rid of the bulge.
Thanks to the new patent application filed by Apple, a spherical lens will reduce the thickness of the camera module. This would make it possible for a slim smartphone to have a non-protruding camera lens.
The patent is titled “Small form factor high-resolution camera” and states that the distance between the CMOS sensor and the lens can be reduced by using a curved sensor. It’s a very cool idea and is already being used in astronomical telescopes. To use this on a small smartphone specific camera would be difficult, but is still possible.

iPhone 7: Apple Patent to remove camera bump from future smartphones…

Despite being thinner than a traditional setup, the camera will produce higher quality and sharper images. The curved would also be able to capture more light and provide better images at night.
This lens system could have an aperture of f/1.8 or less. The total axial length of the setup is proposed to be less than 2 mm. Such a structure is said to cause distorted images due to chromatic aberration, but Apple claims it can fix that by adding another lens.
Apple could end up using this new camera module in a future iPhone, but don’t expect to see it in the iPhone 7. The iPhone 7 will most likely feature an improved camera, but nothing of this sort and we believe the bulge will still be there.
A patent application doesn’t always mean that it’ll become a reality. Apple files thousands of patents, but only a few make it to the actual products. You can read more about this patent via the source link.

iPhone 7 No headphone jack, Wireless EarPods?

Without the 3.5 mm headphone port, Apple would be able to reduce further the thickness of their next device. The Lightning port will be used as a headphone port for Lightning-compatible headphones. It would also be used for charging the device, as it has been used since the iPhone 5. But what if you wanted to listen to music while charging your device?

iPhone 7 Rumors: No headphone jack

Well, the latest rumor suggests that Apple will make the EarPods wireless, probably use Bluetooth to connect them to the iPhone 7. That and lightning supported headphones will be required if you want to listen to music on the new iPhones. This information comes from Apple suppliers who’re familiar with the company’s plans for the next iPhone.

Apple could also, who knows, pack one of Beats wireless earphones with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. That would be easier than designing an all new wireless ear pods. Then again, wireless EarPods would be much better, don’t you think?
An adapter for converting regular headphones to Lightning-enabled ones will also be available from Apple.

iPhone 7 Release Date

When will iPhone 7 be released? Apple will not be announcing the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus till September 2016. So, there’s a lot of time for more leaks that should reveal more new iPhone 7 features.
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