iPhone 7 to Include Five Colors, IPX7 Water Resistance, Dual 12MP Cameras on Plus Model

[Tompkinson]

So those are the amazing new features that required dropping the most ubiquitous connector in consumer electronics?

For my needs: probably more useful than the headphone jack i have not used for years.

 

[deany]

Perhaps but i'll be surprised if Apple doesn't sell how high quality of audio you get with lightning. So if they're going to brag about how good that connection is...

My view is the bragging will only appeal to the audiophile market.
Maybe apple music HD and more lossless now with the 256GB available. There is a market for this.
Lightning though will never be world standard like 3.5mm
So wireless is the future for the masses.
But if you want HD audiophile standard we are the company to help - apple music HD and Lossless via our industry leading lightning port.

 

[bbbb4b]

Really wish wireless charging was included this go-around. Oh well.

Guess we'll have to wait until the 8.

NEVER!!! There is nothing that is a bigger waste.
It's an utter inconvenience. Especially when traveling.

 

[agill81]

There have been numerous articles posted over the past few months talking about the rumor of Apple removing the 3.5mm jack. If you look back at those articles, the numbers of responses are astounding and the vast majority of responses are from people furious about the potential (probably imminent) 3.5mm jack removal.

The 3.5mm jack is a universal standard across laptops, automobiles, desktops, music players, stereos, mobile phones, tablets, even in-seat audio jacks on most passenger airlines. Removing this standard is a complete slap in the face to millions of consumers who have spent a lot of money on high quality headphones, earbuds, speakers, etc. that all use the 3.5mm standard.

I know people love to compare removing the 3.5mm jack to eliminating the old floppy or CD, but those were upgrades to new standards embraced by the entire computer industry as a move forward in technology and convenience.

If removed, Apple will have taken away a reliable open standard, replacing it with their proprietary standard, and I'm confident virtually no other equipment manufacture will ever embrace Lightning (I'm not talking about headset/earbud manufactures, I'm talking about other desktop, laptop, tablet, stereo, phone, automobile, music player, and aircraft manufactures). You are never going to see widespread acceptance of Lightning on other devices.

With this potential bonehead decision Apple does not move us forward, they lock us into a standard they control/own and move us away from the mainstream into a segregated solution that is not even available on Apple’s own computer line ... which coincidently uses the 3.5mm audio jack.

So what might Apple give us in return, maybe they shave a faction of a millimeter (bid deal) from the phone's thickness, and/or maybe we get a second (or better) speaker because they want us to believe we need some kind of so-called “stereo sound”. It’s pathetic!

Give us back the 3.5mm jack and keep your second/improved speaker. We don’t need a so-called stereo in our pockets.

It was only a matter of time when the 3.5mm jack was discontinued. And since Apple is including an adapter I don't see the big deal here. Go wireless or use the adapter. Not all technology lasts forever.

 

[KYJurisDoctor]

KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a very solid track record when it comes to Apple product rumors, has released his most detailed research report yet ahead of Wednesday's iPhone 7 launch. The report recaps a number of claims previously shared by Kuo and others while also introducing several new tidbits about the device.

Kuo notes that there are many upgrades and other changes with the iPhone 7, but because the overall design is similar to the iPhone 6s, "general users may not feel the differences significantly." Details on the iPhone 7 include:

- New A10 chip from TSMC that could top out at 2.4-2.45 GHz, although Apple may clock it a bit lower due to heat and power consumption concerns.

- Storage capacities of 32 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB on both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 Plus will include 3 GB of DRAM to support the dual-lens camera, while the iPhone 7 will continue to include 2 GB.

- Five color options including the usual silver, gold, and rose gold, along with a "dark black" replacing the usual Space Gray. A new fifth color Kuo describes as glossy "piano black" will also be offered. A photo of SIM trays in those five colors surfaced earlier this week.

- Improved IPX7 water resistance matching that of the original Apple Watch and making the device suitable for splashes, showering, and even brief dips in water up to one meter deep.

- No headphone jack, with Apple providing both Lightning EarPods and a Lightning to 3.5 mm jack adapter in the box. Removal of the headphone jack will allow for an upgraded speaker and a new sensor for improved Force Touch.

- Earpiece receiver to become a speaker with the addition of a new audio amplifier. Rather than putting a second speaker at the bottom in place of the headphone jack, Apple is said to be upgrading the earpiece receiver at the top of the device to become a full speaker. The change would provide enough separation to allow for stereo sound when the device is held in landscape orientation.

- Pressure-sensitive click-less home button to benefit water resistance. New haptics to mimic a clicking sensation when the button is pressed will be included.

- Wide color displays in the same sizes and resolutions as the current iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. The wide color technology adopted from the 9.7-inch iPad Pro will offer better color quality.

- Dual-lens rear camera on the iPhone 7 Plus, which will increase Apple's costs by about $40 and could make the iPhone 7 Plus more expensive than the iPhone 6s Plus. Both lenses will be 12-megapixel, but one will be a wide-angle camera with larger pixel sizes, a 6P lens, and optical image stabilization, while the second will be a telephoto lens with smaller pixel sizes and a 5P lens.

- Upgraded rear camera flash with four LEDs (two cool and two warm) and a new ambient light sensor for better image quality.

- Possible upgraded proximity sensor shifting from LED to laser for faster response and greater recognition distance, as well as potential gesture recognition.

- FeliCa NFC support in models sold in Japan, as had been previously rumored for either the iPhone 7 or the 2017 iPhone.

Overall, Kuo believes iPhone 7 shipments will be below that of the iPhone 6s through the end of the year, coming in at 60-65 million compared to 82 million last year. Kuo reports that Apple's water resistance requirements resulted in low assembly yields that pushed back the start of mass production until the second half of August.

Make sure to check out our "What to Expect" post for a recap on other announcements expected at Wednesday's event and stay tuned to MacRumors for other last-minute news and rumors. On the event day, we'll have full live coverage here on MacRumors.com and through our MacRumorsLive Twitter account, starting at 10:00 AM Pacific Time.

Article Link: iPhone 7 to Include Five Colors, IPX7 Water Resistance, Dual 12MP Cameras on Plus Model

 

[Rob198612]

I just hope piano black won't look plastic. I wonder how will the aluminum look in a glossy finish.

 

[vertsix]

Dual camera is virtually certain. But only on the larger model.
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20-30% is huge. Have you seen the measly performance gains of Intel'S annual refreshes lately? (Closer to 5%)

To this date I haven't seen a difference in real world performance between an iPhone 5s and an iPhone 6, excluding graphics performance.

 

[lolkthxbai]

There have been numerous articles posted over the past few months talking about the rumor of Apple removing the 3.5mm jack. If you look back at those articles, the numbers of responses are astounding and the vast majority of responses are from people furious about the potential (probably imminent) 3.5mm jack removal.

The 3.5mm jack is a universal standard across laptops, automobiles, desktops, music players, stereos, mobile phones, tablets, even in-seat audio jacks on most passenger airlines. Removing this standard is a complete slap in the face to millions of consumers who have spent a lot of money on high quality headphones, earbuds, speakers, etc. that all use the 3.5mm standard.

I know people love to compare removing the 3.5mm jack to eliminating the old floppy or CD, but those were upgrades to new standards embraced by the entire computer industry as a move forward in technology and convenience.

If removed, Apple will have taken away a reliable open standard, replacing it with their proprietary standard, and I'm confident virtually no other equipment manufacture will ever embrace Lightning (I'm not talking about headset/earbud manufactures, I'm talking about other desktop, laptop, tablet, stereo, phone, automobile, music player, and aircraft manufactures). You are never going to see widespread acceptance of Lightning on other devices.

With this potential bonehead decision Apple does not move us forward, they lock us into a standard they control/own and move us away from the mainstream into a segregated solution that is not even available on Apple’s own computer line ... which coincidently uses the 3.5mm audio jack.

So what might Apple give us in return, maybe they shave a faction of a millimeter (bid deal) from the phone's thickness, and/or maybe we get a second (or better) speaker because they want us to believe we need some kind of so-called “stereo sound”. It’s pathetic!

Give us back the 3.5mm jack and keep your second/improved speaker. We don’t need a so-called stereo in our pockets.

Who is "we"? I actually like the idea of removing the 3.5mm jack. Mine got something stuck inside and I couldn't play any audio from my phone unless it was Bluetooth, which is also another standard for audio playback and more. So yeah, I find it justified. This will only propel the industry towards quicker adoption of Bluetooth.

 

[anomie]

Damn ****ing we need a new iPhone after two years and not a old recycled with some minor changes

go get a life.

 

[bbbb4b]

You serious? The Lightning port is the most durable port I've ever seen.

It is durable. But I'm (a bit) concerned about it's ability to "lock" jacks tightly in place. (at least as tight as the 3.5 port does). I guess we'll see.

 

[deany]

"- No headphone jack, with Apple providing both Lightning EarPods and a Lightning to 3.5 mm jack adapter in the box."


yeah, just like rMB came with an adapter in box for using regular USB... Oh wait.

No way in hell Apple will give you one for free when it can sell you one for 30 dollars.

As there is no way for me to link my phone to my car and charging too (I do that often as I drive a lot and like to listen to audiobook during), I'm out this Gen, might give Android a try finally

The adapter will be free in the box to keep folks happy and attract android adopters. That I promise you.

 

[newyorksole]

Not too shabby after all.

I knew this would happen. It's amazing that the majority of people say "they're just releasing the same phone. what's new with this one?!"

You people REALLY thought this iPhone wouldn't have worthwhile features?! And you realize not EVERY feature leaks. The design leaks, but we don't know everything it'll have.

Apple is going to sell a boatload of these phones and the phones next year...

 

[Tompkinson]

what sort of things do you expect to be put into a new phone? Lets mention Samsung for example. For how long have galaxy phones all looked about the same? Yet Apple makes a similar design and all of your heads explode.

Yes, it is odd. It seems many people are more focused on - and excited by - the possibility of being seen and admired for owning the newest device, rather than enjoying new and improved features.
Perhaps our world has become: 'showing off' versus 'actually using & enjoying the device'?

 

[Tuci]

Who is "we"? I actually like the idea of removing the 3.5mm jack. Mine got something stuck inside and I couldn't play any audio from my phone unless it was Bluetooth, which is also another standard for audio playback and more. So yeah, I find it justified. This will only propel the industry towards quicker adoption of Bluetooth.

Why attaching some plastic thingy to the jack on the headphones and then connecting them to the lightning port is such a big deal.

 

[igazza]

Free adapter ? Apple must be worried about backlash. #nojackgate

 

[Soccertess]

As long as it won't explode I think Apple have a winner here lol

I think that's the ONLY thing Apple has going for it at this point. Based on these specs, the samsung note 7 is one year more advanced.

It's funny how the the 2017 iphone has all the feature the note 7 already has: OLED screen, adopt some sort of edge tech, IRIS scanner, superior form factor without the cone head benzels, and wireless charging (except samsung uses Qi which isn't the greatest)

I think we have to be realistic and while it's funny those Notes got recalled, I give it to Samsung for pushing the boundaries of hardware. WTF is Apple doing, colour innovation?

 

[bommai]

But apple has always been proprietary. Lightening/30 pin instead of USB. MagSafe instead of whatever pcs use. DisplayPort/thunderbolt instead of vga/hdmi. You have always had to buy adaptors to link in to the real world with apple. They have always done their own thing and have never suffered because of it.

Display Port is a standard. All PCs and monitors we have at work have them.

 

[newyorksole]

I'm impressed, two minutes before the launch out come these leaks. Where were these in June?

Literally all of these leaks happened in the past few months... This is just a summary...

 

[jonnyb098]

I just hope piano black won't look plastic. I wonder how will the aluminum look in a glossy finish.

I direct you to the 5th generation nano. Had glossy aluminum finishes.

 

[tkukoc]

No space grey? Well I'm out, I'll just use the 6s plus apple gave me as a replacement for the one that stopped working.

 

[44267547]

I still believe that wireless AirPods will be in the box (or a costed extra, but the primary Apple option), not lightning-earphones.

If Tim has to sell the solution to the loss of the 3.5 port as a different wired option, and an adapter for legacy, then there is absolutely no benefit to the consumer, and there will be booing in the auditorium.

'Going wireless' tells a story.. it's forward-looking (even though I don't like it).
Lightning-earphones is backwards, proprietary, and just makes no sense.

In a sense, I hope your correct. But I don't see Apple including Bluetooth EarPods in the box, and like you said, for a high premium if they do. And at a higher premium, what does that do to the consumer if they are not interested in Bluetooth EarPods, versus the wired EarPods, which they have been including for years. Does the customer want to pay for an iPhone with Bluetooth EarPods for an extra &150.00-$200.000, added to the original iPhone cost?

I think with the adapter and the lightning EarPods, it's Apple's way of still providing a 'Work around' for the current inconvenience.

I do see the Bluetooth EarPods being demonstrated and Apple announcing them for a separate purchase in the Apple Store.

Rest assured of one thing, there will be no booing in the auditorium, no matter what the outcome is.

 

[doelcm82]

For the umpteenth time, stop referring to Ming-Chi Kuo as a male. She is a woman.

I think that will come as a surprise to him.

 

[Sandy Santra]

Once again with the extruding camera lens—really, Apple? Kill me now.

 

[Tamagotchi]

Not upgrading... I will stay with my 6 Plus. This will probably be longest period I've spent without buying a new iPhone.

 

[Pagemakers]

Wonder if the black models will scratch to hell like previous versions.

They look tatty after a couple of months.