Alleged iPhone 7 Prototype Case Leak Shows Four Separate Speakers

[AppleBottles]

Blurring out the case makes it seem like these were quick shots taken by a leaker, but the photos are.... artfully arranged. Like, they took their time setting up each shot for maximum aesthetic appeal. Why would they work so hard to intentionally include the case if they were just going to pixelate it?

Suspicious. Seems fake to me.

 

[admob71]

I'm not a fan of that vertical camera and LED flash arrangement. Looks very . . . googley or androidy.

How can a bit of hardware look like an OS?

 

[blairh]

Yawn. who really listens to music out of phone speakers anyway?

I do. Daily. Podcasts, not music.

 

[0970373]

Purple iPhone 7 confirmed!

I hadn't planned on upgrading this year - because I like the smaller SE form factor and I just got one. But if there is a purple one...dammit, Apple!

 

[rp2011]

That looks pretty nice actually. The antenna bands kinda match the body.

And here I've been dogging the poor thing.
Still might wait until next year when it gets a smaller footprint.

 

[Dave245]

I'm wondering if Apple are doing this on purpose. Create confusion by "leaking" the early prototypes all of which are not the real device.

 

[Frosties]

Hello SE!

 

[Dr.Chroma]

A lot of conflicting reports with the removal of the headphone jack. I personally feel it will be deleted. I know a week ago Macrumors posted the jack would be still intact according to a French website.

If it's not deleted by the iPhone 7, then it it will most likely be obsolete by the "iPhone 8." As much as I Would miss the jack, it would make sense for it to be deleted, as it is becoming antiquated with Bluetooth and wireless.

 

[armytexasdude27]

wait what ? so how the kids going to listen to music or they expect us to go bluetooth and throw our old crap out

It will be lighting headphones instead of 3.5 mm and there will probably be a lightning to 3.5 mm adapter for people who want to keep there old headphones

 

[Howyalikdemapls]

In a curious twist on recent rumors about the upcoming iPhone 7, French language blog Nowhereelse.fr today posted a series of images purporting to show a prototype rear case for the next-gen iPhone featuring four separate speakers.

According to previous rumors, Apple could drop the headphone jack in the iPhone 7 and replace it with a second speaker that would potentially allow for the use of an additional audio amp provided by Cirrus Logic, which would also supply the noise-cancellation smart codec in an also-rumored Lightning-equipped headphone accessory.

Other more recent rumors based on alleged leaked iPhone 7 blueprints have cast doubt on that claim, showing no second speaker in place of the missing headphone jack and suggesting Apple's evolving iPhone design will continue to have a single speaker setup.

Today's post by serial leaker Steven Hemmerstoffer has therefore thrown a curveball into the rumor mill, with some images apparently taken from a promotional video made by an Italian casemaker, which allegedly received a prototype iPhone 7 case in anticipation of the coming refresh in September.

While the wider lens and lack of horizontal antenna lines are consistent with previous leaks, the appearance of four separate speaker grilles - two at the top and two along the bottom - is a new, albeit sketchy contender.

As Hemmerstoffer himself notes, it doesn't seem viable for a speaker to sit so close to the camera module, unless the reorientation of the camera and LED flash holes from a horizontal alignment across the rear of the handset, to a vertical arrangement running down it, somehow allows for the possibility.

In addition, it's unclear what benefit four speakers would have in such a small profile over one or even two of them. Still, the alleged leak remains an unexpected and therefore interesting development in the continuing iPhone 7 rumor story.

Other, more consistent industry mutterings and leaks suggest Apple's new iPhones will look similar to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s series, featuring only minor tweaks to the design such as the horizontal antenna band removal, flush camera, and a thinner Lightning port, while the larger 5.5-inch iPhone 7 Plus model is thought to get exclusivity to a dual-lens camera system and Smart Connector.

Article Link: Alleged iPhone 7 Prototype Case Leak Shows Four Separate Speakers

Undeniably fake. Absolutely nothing about this case looks legit.

 

[pmau]

It will be lighting headphones instead of 3.5 mm and there will probably be a lightning to 3.5 mm adapter for people who want to keep there old headphones

Using an adapter would imply it contains a DAC and an amplifier. which I think is unlikely.

 

[mpavilion]

Blurring out the case makes it seem like these were quick shots taken by a leaker, but the photos are.... artfully arranged. Like, they took their time setting up each shot for maximum aesthetic appeal. Why would they work so hard to intentionally include the case if they were just going to pixelate it?

Suspicious. Seems fake to me.

The article says the images are (allegedly) from a "promotional video" made by the case maker -- if that's true, it makes sense the shots would be artfully arranged. It would have been the leaker who blurred out the case, after the fact.

 

[Serban]

the speakers will be a nice income for hearing your iphone rings into a very loud environment

 

[shansoft]

What a ugly casing. What in the world make them think taking out partial plastic antenna line makes it look better?

The whole thing still ugly a before, and especially with that volcanic camera design. This is seriously awful.

If this is something they continue, I am still holding back with iPhone SE. Unacceptable when other Android company already surpass what Apple come up with these days.

 

[mpavilion]

I hadn't planned on upgrading this year - because I like the smaller SE form factor and I just got one. But if there is a purple one...dammit, Apple!

It's (allegedly) a prototype -- the actual phone wouldn't be purple.

 

[Rogifan]

I'm not a fan of that vertical camera and LED flash arrangement. Looks very . . . googley or androidy.

Looks completely different than every other case leak we've seen.

 

[big-ted]

If they ditch the 3.5mm jack then I will expect a free adapter (not £25.00) for my upgrade to iPhone 7 in September.
To be used with my 10 year old lifetime guarantee 3.5mm Koss Porta Pro's
I will also seriously worry about the hundreds of millions (billions?) of 3.5mm headphones in circulation that apple will be alienating their owners from buying an iPhone 7.

This is Apple the adapter won't be free

 

[MarkusL]

wait what ? so how the kids going to listen to music or they expect us to go bluetooth and throw our old crap out

They are supposed to listen through the built-in speakers, for the enjoyment of everyone else on the train.

 

[libmanj]

Ugh. I'm just waiting on a third party manufacturer to make a battery case for the iPhone 7 that also includes a headphone jack. Otherwise, I plan on holding on to my 6s for a while.

 

[rp2011]

I do. Daily. Podcasts, not music.

When it's quiet and there is a clip on Facebook or a news item I think most people just hit play rather than go and get the headphones.
For music of course headphones.

 

[Rogifan]

Purple iPhone 7 confirmed!

iPhone Prince Edition™.

 

[Serban]

you can listen with the upcoming lightning headphones that are coming in the box with the iphone

 

[rp2011]

They are supposed to listen through the built-in speakers, for the enjoyment of everyone else on the train.

If you're in a noisy environment like a train, you'll need headphones anyhow.

 

[deany]

This is Apple the adapter won't be free

Well I certainly hope it's cost price i.e. 00.50p (UK) not £25.00
I wont be buying into Phil's sales pitch and fancy videos either about how much better the sound is.
Okay Phil?
innovation my a*se

 

[webperfex]

Looks trippy haha, speakers at the top..

I hope they do drop the headphone jack, that is the future, so might as well be first.