Update: Fresh reports say the iPhone 7 will have a new color option, a larger camera lens, ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack and be thinner, but otherwise look the same, and it might also cost the same.
iPhone 7 rumors are all over the place, and the good news is Apple's supposed to deliver a significant upgrade to its smartphone for 2016. "Supposed to" because it changes the design every two years.
Without a doubt, iPhone 6S is the company's best phone yet. But it's underwhelming because it doesn't bring anything amazing aside from fancy new 3D Touch technology. It's just too similar to the iPhone 6.
So there's a understandable yearning for sweeping iPhone 7 changes for its launch date in a few weeks: think a whole new design, piles of power and a bunch of new features.
The leaks, rumors and reports are already ramping up, and we've got all the information that you could possibly need about the September-bound iPhone 7 release date.
We've collected all the latest from around the web, sifted through the likelihood of each rumor and given you our expert take on what to expect from Apple's launch - so read on to find the authoritative take on your possible next phone.
Cut to the chase
- What is it? A rebooted iPhone, with new powers, features and design
- When is it out? Almost nailed on for September 2016
- What will it cost? Very likely the same as the iPhone 6S
iPhone 7 release date
If we were betting folk, we'd bet the house on the fact the iPhone 7 will launch in September 2016. Apple sticks to a schedule and the last few iPhones have all been launched in the month of September.
Oh, there's a possibility it could be earlier, as according to a 'reliable source' Apple might actually bring it to market earlier. Sadly, how much earlier is unclear and we hear this rumor every year. It never happens.
It will take a while to finish development and manufacturer of the phone, so we wouldn't expect to see it before September. Autumn is exactly when iOS 10 is due. It just makes sense for September.
iPhone 7 design
Hottest leaks:
- Water resistance
- Bezel-less metal body
- Redesigned antennas
The iPhone 6S looked a lot like the iPhone 6 and while we were expecting big design changes for the iPhone 7, we've got bad news for Apple fans: it might be very similar outside of a few tweaks here and there.
We could get a new color option though, with rumors suggesting Apple will add a 'Space Black' shade to the mix, likely similar to the black Apple Watch option. That's not been seen on an iPhone since 2012's iPhone 5.
It's also said to be slimmer than the 7.1mm-thick iPhone 6S; Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities reckons it'll drop to between 6mm and 6.5mm. That sounds unnecessarily slim to us, especially as it could cause the battery life to take a hit, but the Samsung Galaxy S6 is only marginally thicker at 6.8mm, so it's possible.
If TSMC makes the chips, as has been rumored, then some space could be saved, which might help Apple slim it down without making sacrifices in other areas. Another report claims Apple will use fan-out technology to save space and reduce the thickness of the iPhone 7.
Yet another rumor suggests the iPhone 7will have an all-metal design with a bezel-less display. It would be a big change for the iPhone design, but bringing in a new kind of screen technology would be a sensible move for Apple. However, more recent reports claim an iPhone overhaul is being saved for 2017.'d hope and the audio quality is a cut above.
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