UPDATE: iPhone 7 to be Released Next Week, See Rumoured Specs, Features & Upgrades

 

Apple has announced that the release date for its next flagship smartphone, the iPhone 7, will be held in an event next week, September 7, 2016.
The tech giant sent out media invitations for the event where it is widely expected to unveil the next version of iPhone. The event is taking place at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Wednesday, September 7, at 10am local time, (6pm BST).

According to The Mirror, Apple has sent out media invitations for an event next week, where it is widely expected to unveil the series iPhone. The event will be taking place at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco on Wednesday, September 7, at 10am local time, (6pm BST). Apple often likes to include a hidden message in its invitations, but this one gives very little away.   It carries the tagline "See you on the 7th" - which may allude to the name "iPhone 7", as well as the date.

 

It also features a number of translucent coloured dots outlining the top portion of Apple's logo, which may relate to the rumour that Apple is planning to introduce new coloured handsets. However, these dots could also be water droplets, which would be relevant if Apple was planning to launch a
waterproof iPhone.

According to Forbes, you will be able to preorder the iPhone on September 9 after the official release.

So, here is what you can expect next week when Tim Cook presents the iPhone 7.

There will be two models – the iPhone 7 Plus and the 4.7-inch model. There are no reports of a radical design change, and the phone will look similar to the previous model.

The price range is likely to replicate the iPhone 6, with the Plus model being more expensive.

The headphone jack is going away, and this is considered the most radical reported change to the iPhone 7. Rather than the traditional headphones, you will likely have to use the iPhone’s Lightning charging port. As with other iPhones, the smartphone will likely come with the new Lighting port earbuds or maybe headphones, but it is unlikely. There are reports about Apple manufacturing wireless earbuds, which may accompany the iPhone 7. However, the decision to forgo the headphone jack is due to the thinness of the new iPhone.  

The iPhone 7 will have a bigger camera, and the Plus model will have the dual camera, which is considered the future of smartphones. So, why two cameras? It will produce much better low light images and optical zoom, which won’t become blurred like the previous models. The dual-camera technology will be the closest thing to a DSLR (Digital single-lens reflex camera).    

The home button is expected to be removed and replaced with pressure technology, according to Bloomberg Technology. “…a re-engineered home button that responds to pressure with a vibrating sensation rather than a true physical click. 

Some reports also suggest the iPhone 7 may have a name change. Some insiders expect Apple to drop the numbers as with the iPad. However, this is yet to be confirmed.   

iOS 10 is going to get a big update. You should expect 3D Touch notifications, with new lock and home screen features. Slide to unlock is expected to be replaced with an option to press home to open the home page. 

The leaked pictures suggest that Apple is going to get rid of the plastic lines that run across the back of the iPhone.  These lines currently allow radio signals to pass through the metal casing and reach the antennas. However, it looks like Apple may be planning to redesign the case to get around this restriction.

Siri technology will be open to third party developers to improve its function and learning capabilities. The control center will have a better layout and will be easier to navigate as Apple is working on removing the clutter. Apple Maps will be updated and will fix many issues.   Are you looking forward to the iPhone 7 or will you wait for the next edition?       

 Source: Mirror, Tech Gadgets.