Speculations on Apple's upcoming flagship smartphone, the iPhone 7 has started though it is a year to go before being launched. Its release date is expected to fall in the third quarter of 2016 with the Cupertino giant likely to unveil the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus later this year.
It was earlier reported that the iPhone 7 might see the light of day in the third quarter of this year by the time the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus completes a year cycle. However, Apple Insider reported citing a source that Apple is releasing the iPhone 6s and perhaps the iPhone 6S Plus with Apple SIM (universal SIM card) pre-installed this year, throwing up the possibility that the next-generation smartphone might come only next year.
The phone is also reported to include the faster A9 processor -- an upgrade from the ARM processor, a higher RAM
space, and iOS 9 software. It will be sporting a 4.7-inch screen, with the iPhone 7 Plus variant carrying a 5.5-inch display.
It was earlier reported that the iPhone 7 might see the light of day in the third quarter of this year by the time the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus completes a year cycle. However, Apple Insider reported citing a source that Apple is releasing the iPhone 6s and perhaps the iPhone 6S Plus with Apple SIM (universal SIM card) pre-installed this year, throwing up the possibility that the next-generation smartphone might come only next year.
The phone is also reported to include the faster A9 processor -- an upgrade from the ARM processor, a higher RAM
The smartphone's camera will also be receiving a substantial overhaul with image stabilization and a dual-lens camera that will capture DSLR-like photos. The latter speculation is due in part to Apple's recent acquisition of LinX, a company that manufactures high-tech camera sensors for smartphones.
With a new Apple patent on voice unlocking granted just last month, the new iPhone may also come with a voice unlocking feature that will bypass the traditional unlock slide and TouchID.
The iPhone 7 is also rumored to be built with Series 7000 aluminum alloy used in the Apple Watch Sport, a material 60 percent stronger than what was reportedly going to be used for the iPhone 6, but weighing a third less than stainless steel.
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