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iPhone 7 Display Features Dual Sensor Cutouts and Longer, Wider Earpiece

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With the launch of the iPhone 7 fast approaching, images of device components are leaking out at a rapid pace. This morning, we saw what appeared to be a functional iPhone 7 model running Apple's SwitchBoard prototyping software, and now an image depicting what's said to be the front panel of the iPhone 7 has surfaced on Weibo.

The panel looks distinctly different than the front panel of the iPhone 6s, with a longer and wider earpiece that's closer in proximity to the camera cutout and two sensor cutouts towards the top of the device. Also included is a home button cutout at the bottom of the panel.

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Curiously, the alleged front panel does not look like the front panel that was seen in the photos and video of the fully assembled and functional iPhone 7 that was leaked this morning, but it is in line with past rumors about the iPhone 7.

Back in June, Japanese site Mac Otakara said the iPhone 7 would feature a redesigned front panel with a longer earpiece cutout and dual proximity sensors. That rumor and the front panel image both conflict with the full device images, so either the front panel is fake or the full device images are fake.

Conflicting rumors have been surfacing about the iPhone 7 for months, making it difficult to suss out concrete details about the device. On top of that, many leaked dummy models said to be based on iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus specifications have been floating around, and not all of them are the same.

As we get closer to the launch of the iPhone 7, we'll undoubtedly see additional parts that will allow us to get a clearer picture of what to expect, but right now, there are a few features that are up in the air.

While some details are still murky, there are rumors that have surfaced time and time again, allowing us to reliably predict some iPhone 7 changes. The device is expected to include a slightly redesigned body with relocated antenna bands, no headphone jack, camera changes (larger camera in the iPhone 7 and dual cameras in the iPhone 7 Plus), and an improved A10 processor.

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Perhaps the cutout needs to be bigger because the waterproofing lowers the volume output of the earpiece? That could also explain why there are two speakers on the bottom. I know my Apple Watch doesn't have the highest volume output, so maybe more or larger speakers helps to cut through the waterproofing better?
 
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"That rumor and the front panel image both conflict with the full device images, so either the front panel is fake or the full device images are fake."

Or...

Both are fake.
 
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No...that's the 2017 iPhone. See, it's all glass and the epitome of thin! Jony must be so stoked! ;)
 
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This is the least pumped I've been about an iPhone launch ever. It will be the first iPhone I don't bother upgrading to. I'm not doom and gloom but seriously, more ram and a wider ear piece is supposed to get me excited.
 
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rdlink said:
"That rumor and the front panel image both conflict with the full device images, so either the front panel is fake or the full device images are fake."

Or...

Both are fake.
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Or...

Neither is fake. They could be just two different prototype designs.

One of these may be the production version or neither could.
 
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macduke said:
Perhaps the cutout needs to be bigger because the waterproofing lowers the volume output of the earpiece? That could also explain why there are two speakers on the bottom. I know my Apple Watch doesn't have the highest volume output, so maybe more or larger speakers helps to cut through the waterproofing better?
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I was thinking the exact same thing.
 
macduke said:
Perhaps the cutout needs to be bigger because the waterproofing lowers the volume output of the earpiece? That could also explain why there are two speakers on the bottom. I know my Apple Watch doesn't have the highest volume output, so maybe more or larger speakers helps to cut through the waterproofing better?
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I'm actually impressed with the Apple Watch Speaker. It's decently loud, but more so how clear it is. I typically don't use the Watch for calls, but I can here the other person loud and clear.
 
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The assembled iPhone 7 video was hardly the finished model so it's not unreasonable to expect the front to change. Certain changes may not have been necessary for a prototype or may have been decided later. They could both be real or fake, we won't know until further leaks.
 
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You guys remember when Apple was actually good at not leaking things? Was it the 4 that was a complete surprise? Outside of the bar thing, if that's the phone I'm remembering. No one believed the bar phone would be what Apple actually released.
 
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