Actually, there is something new about Apple's upcoming iPhone 7

Despite a flurry of incessant news reports maintaining that Apple is poised to bore its customers to death with a completely snooze-worthy iPhone 7 this fall, there's actually excessive evidence providing reason to believe that the portended death of iPhone 7 has been greatly exaggerated—for reasons that should be obvious.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 143

Renderings of Space Black 'iPhone 7' has hints of rumored dark Space Gray option

Ahead of an expected next-generation iPhone release this fall, graphic designer Martin Hajek ran with the latest rumor and speculation to create a detailed rendering sans headphone jack, with "Force Touch ID" and clad in a Space Black finish.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 18

TSMC expected to net big revenue boost on Apple 'A10' chips for 'iPhone 7'

Apple processor maker TSMC is reportedly forecast to grow revenues almost 20 percent sequentially in its third quarter, owing primarily to shipments of "A10" processors for Apple's "iPhone 7."

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Cirrus Logic unveils Apple-authorized Lightning headphone development kit

With rumors strongly suggesting Apple's next-generation iPhone will lack a traditional headphone jack, supplier Cirrus Logic this week announced the release of a new development kit that will enable companies to make Made for iPhone-certified Lightning headphones.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

Apple supplier Flexium expects sales rebound in July, likely tied to 'iPhone 7'

An Apple flexible circuit board supplier, Flexium, is anticipating a sales rebound in July, supporting the notion that "iPhone 7" manufacturing is underway and that Apple is at least doing a significant ramp-up for launch.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

On its 9th birthday, Apple's iPhone finds itself at a crossroads

No, the sky is not falling — Apple will be fine. But as the company's cash cow comes off of its first-ever declining sales, the multi-billion-dollar question for the iPhone is: What can (or should) Apple do to return the iconic product to growth?

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 41

Apple's 'iPhone 7' again rumored to feature 'Force Touch ID' home button

Rumors surrounding Apple's "iPhone 7" are flying in fast and furious as September quickly approaches, with a report on Tuesday claiming the next-generation handset will replace the mechanical home button with a capacitive Force Touch version.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 16

Alleged 'iPhone 7' chassis shows symmetrical speakers, lacks 3.5mm headphone jack

Yet another leaked "iPhone 7" part suggests that Apple will use the space previously occupied by the 3.5-millimeter headphone jack to feature a symmetrical speaker design at the bottom of the device.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 59

Apple's iPhone install base features growing 'powder keg' ripe for upgrades, Cowen says

As Apple's iPhone install base continues to grow, so too do the number of customers who are likely to upgrade to a new handset, representing what one investment firm has dubbed a "powder keg" that could propel shares of AAPL higher.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 41

Rumor: Apple's space gray 'iPhone 7' will be a 'much darker color'

Apple's space gray color option for iPhones could return to a darker shade, closer to black with the upcoming "iPhone 7," according to a new report.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 26

New leaks show bigger lens opening on 'iPhone 7,' dual-lens camera on '7 Plus'

Photos published on Saturday depict what are claimed to be rear shells for Apple's "iPhone 7" and "7 Plus" — and particularly, evidence of the new camera technology the devices are using.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 51

Sketchy 'iPhone 7' pricing rumor points to 'Pro' models, 32 & 256GB capacities

A questionable rumor on Thursday reiterated the claim that Apple will sell 256-gigabyte versions of its upcoming "iPhone 7" and "iPhone 7 Plus," while further suggesting there could be an even more expensive "Pro" lineup.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 11

Apple shows interest in expanding True Tone color accuracy beyond the 9.7" iPad Pro

While True Tone technology is currently exclusive to Apple's latest flagship iPad, a new patent application signals it has interest in expanding the color management capabilities to other devices, potentially ranging from as small as an Apple Watch to as large as an iMac.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 6

Updated ambient light, proximity sensors in 'iPhone 7' prohibit use of legacy cases

Unlike past tick-tock iPhone refresh cycles, Apple's upcoming "iPhone 7" is expected to feature a design largely similar to the current iPhone 6 series, but internal component changes like a "dual specification" ambient light sensor could render existing cases and protective films incompatible.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 25

This year's 'iPhone 7' will lack major design changes as Apple awaits improved technology - report

Though Apple has historically introduced a major redesign of its iPhone every two years, this year's upgrade will look largely the same, with the largest change being the elimination of the 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, a new report claims.

Neil Hughes 9 years ago 86

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