iPhone 7 Case Molds Lack Rumored ‘Dark Space Gray’ Option in New Photo

[MacRumors]

Alleged photographs of the upcoming iPhone 7 have been popping up online for a few months now, and today Apple news and reviews site Macitynet [Google Translate] has shared one, showing off what the handset will look like in Rose Gold, Space Gray, Gold, and Silver. Following in the footsteps of previous images, the new photo doesn't contribute anything new to the iPhone 7 rumor mill, but it does fall in line with a few design expectations of previous reports.

The picture is said to be of a mold for the iPhone 7, used by case manufacturers ahead of the smartphone's launch to prepare exact measurements for third-party accessories, so it's hard to use today's image as definitive proof of color options for Apple's new iPhone line.

Still, the rumored Dark Space Gray version of the iPhone -- which many believed would help drum up interest in an otherwise fairly slight update year -- isn't included in the new picture, suggesting Apple could keep on with the traditional four colorways, similar to the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. However, it is also possible that Dark Space Gray could be exclusive to the iPhone 7 Plus or "Pro" (presumably not shown in today's images).

Hardware wise, the iPhone 7's larger camera is again included in the new design molds, appearing nearly identical to a clear shot of the new iPhone posted by French site Nowhereelse.fr earlier in the week. The more substantial, sloping camera is expected to be a major selling point of the iPhone 7, while its 5.5-inch alternative is expected to get an even more beefed-up dual-lens camera with a pill-shaped enclosure, which could put it on the level of some DSLR cameras.

The iPhone 7's antenna bands are also moved in the image, yet again adding confirmation to one of the new iPhone line's longest-running rumors that Apple will redesign the bands so they no longer cut across the top and bottom of the device's backside. As in most other renderings and image leaks, the bands are now lying along the edges of the rear of the iPhone 7.

No Smart Connector is visible on the rear of the top-most Rose Gold iPhone 7 mold, but the image doesn't provide a bottom edge view to corroborate the most popular rumor surrounding the iPhone 7: its potential lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack. Apple is expected to finally divulge information about the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus during a keynote in September, the traditional iPhone announcement month, so it won't be too long before we know even more about the handsets leading up to their launch.

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[Sirious]

I just wanted a drastic new design without waiting until 2017... is that too much to ask for?

 

[Aussi3]

Why would dark space grey be exclusive to the plus/pro that is just ridiculous sorry lol

 

[cocky jeremy]

Why would dark space grey be exclusive to the plus/pro that is just ridiculous sorry lol

To make people spend more money if they like that color?

 

[ibri]

"Apple is expected to finally divulge information about the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus during a keynote in September"

Finally.

 

[Dilster3k]

I need matte black in my life.

 

[coldsweat]

I just wanted a drastic new design without waiting until 2017... is that too much to ask for?

Me too - I'll skip this one & stick with my 6 for yet another year!

Anyway more to the point, why are we discussing iPhones on Pokemonrumors.com

 

[Pelea]

at this point they might as well just take the spare iphone 6s that they have, remove the bands from them and brand them as iphone 7, no one would notice.

 

[940272]

Ew. That camera hump tho.

 

[Sunny1990]

BOOOORING!!! where is the deep blue color??

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

I find it really funny that the design is leaking all over the place, yet we still don't know if there's an audio jack. I think Cook is having an awesome time laughing with Ivy, during their meetings where they decide what should be leaked and what shouldn't.

 

[Abazigal]

I just wanted a drastic new design without waiting until 2017... is that too much to ask for?

From a company who had been using the same MacBook Air form factor since 2010? Yeah, perhaps.

 

[Sunny1990]

Antenna lines and protruding camera looks even awaful than the current iPhone 6

 

[LizKat]

Bigger and bigger cam, gee. Pretty soon photos of faraway planets?!

Well I will like seeing the final specs but mostly to see if they continue having a 4" model in the lineup. Loving my SE.

And (putting on heat-resistant suit) I was a fan of the 5C not least because i was sick of the metal. I always end up getting at least a silicon jacket or some case w/ jazzy design to banish the silver or gold from my portable devices. I don't mind metal for laptops.

I guess this remark will boost the case industry. I hope so, if Apple wants to sell me a 7.

 

[Fried_Gold]

Will buy the real iPhone 7 next year.

 

[BlankSlate]

That really sucks. I was hoping for a darker blue or almost black phone, the iPhone 5 in Slate color was my favorite.

 

[twochoicestom]

I mean, it's a pretty underwhelming redesign on the surface. But there's not much wrong with the current design, that camera looks MUCH bigger too, so I'd be expecting great things from it.

People seem to get their knickers in a twist about the lack of a wow factor. But when you look around, many other manufacturers offer the same iterative updates and don't get hammered for it.

I honestly think the reason Apple gets such flack is that people feel so compelled to buy the latest iThing. For me, I'm sure this will be a fantastic phone.

 

[ghostface147]

Stick with my 6s plus.

 

[newdeal]

yeah my iPhone 6 is fine, hopefully they can blow some minds with an apple watch 2 soon. That is the product that I am looking forward to

 

[TurboPGT!]

I just wanted a drastic new design without waiting until 2017... is that too much to ask for?

Why do you need a drastic new design at all? Dopamine getting low?

 

[Sunny1990]

Going for the next year model

 

[Hexiii]

To be honest, it doesn't really look like the 3.5 mm jack is present. Usually it is visible from this angle.

compared to this:

 

[kacper1703]

Another leaked photo, yet still no photo of the bottom of the case (infamous headphone jack theory). I suppose it's because they're all fake and even the photo authors don't know whether the jack port will be there.

 

[Cole Slaw]

Sorry, but the Mark III iPhone 6 is just plain ugly.
What a terrible "designer" Ives is; he's grown lazy, unimaginative and is overall just truly past it.
Penny-pinching Tim is no better.
The best hope for Apple would be for the 2 of them to be strapped to the outside of Elon Musk's next rocket and blasted into space.

 

[B.K.]

Why would dark space grey be exclusive to the plus/pro that is just ridiculous sorry lol

So Apple can make an extra $100 bucks off you, silly.