This week on AppleInsider: 'iPhone 7' rumors, iPhone 6s production cuts, stock market troubles & more

News stepped to a fast pace at the beginning of 2016, with numerous rumors about the iPhone 7, and worries about Apple's stock price and the prospects for iPhone 6s sales.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

Rumor: Apple to debut Bluetooth earbuds alongside 'iPhone 7,' with truly wireless left & right earpieces

Apple is said to be working on a new pair of high-end Bluetooth headphones that will be completely wireless, meaning separate earpieces for the left and right side without a wire connecting them, according to a new rumor.

Sam Oliver 10 years ago 78

Another rumor claims 'iPhone 7' will drop headphone jack, gain waterproofing & wireless charging

Apple is indeed planning to remove the headphone jack from next-generation iPhones, but will "very likely" be adding features like wireless charging and a waterproof chassis, a new report claimed on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 58

Apple again rumored to drop 3.5mm headphone jack from 'iPhone 7' for Lightning, Bluetooth

Rumblings out of East Asia again suggest Apple will ditch the industry standard 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of a Bluetooth wireless/Lightning audio solution, potentially forcing customers invested in the stalwart format to purchase new gear.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 204

Rumor calls for 256GB option on iPhone 7 Plus, but some details sound implausible

The same Chinese website that detailed purported specifications for an upcoming iPhone 6c has now claimed that Apple's flagship iPhone 7 Plus will ship later this year with a 265GB storage option. However, the site's historical credibility is questionable.

Daniel Eran Dilger 10 years ago 29

What's next for Apple in 2016: New product rumor roundup

Even though Apple's first major hardware launches for 2016 are probably still months away, rumors of the company's roadmap are already widespread, including some potential shakeups for products like the iPhone.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 85

Apple's 'iPhone 7' lineup said to be waterproof, sport new antenna-concealing tech

Catcher Technologies will help supply chassis components for upcoming iPhones said to be both waterproof and use "new compound materials" to conceal their antennas, according to a new rumor.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 39

This week on AppleInsider: Apple's corporate shakeup, next-gen iPhones and iPads, Apple Pay in China & more

News somehow managed to keep up the pace right before the Christmas break, with major seat changes at Apple and hints at future products, including new iPads and the so-called iPhone 7.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

As 'iPhone 6c' rumors heat up, 20% of US consumers say they prefer 4-inch smartphones

A new survey of U.S. smartphone users has revealed that 20 percent of consumers prefer a smaller handset in the 4-inch range, potentially signaling the market size for a refreshed entry-level iPhone from Apple.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 59

TSMC may assume full control of 'A10' chip manufacturing for Apple's 'iPhone 7' in 2016

With next year's anticipated "A10" processor expected to power the next-generation iPhone, TSMC will likely gain complete control of Apple's processor manufacturing orders, according to a new report.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 0

Apple rumored to ditch headphone jack on 'iPhone 7' for Lightning connector audio

Apple's next-generation iPhone design is so thin that engineers are mulling the removal of the standard 3.5mm headphone jack, meaning users might have to invest in Lightning or Bluetooth-connected headphones, according to a rumor on Friday.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 191

Apple won't adopt AMOLED displays in iPhones until 2019 at the earliest, insider says

Apple won't embrace AMOLED display technology in the iPhone in the near future, instead opting to stick with its current LCD panels until at least 2018, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities said on Tuesday.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 73

This week on AppleInsider: Apple TV & 4K iMac reviews, iPhone 7 plans, Apple Car hires & more

AppleInsider this week took a crack at reviewing not one but two major new Apple products, while the rumor cycle again turned to the long-term with possible details of iOS and iPhone upgrades, the Apple Car, and live content plans.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

Apple considering earlier-than-usual launch for 'iPhone 7' in 2016, source says

Though Apple has used the month of September to introduce new iPhones for four straight years, that could change in 2016 with an earlier than expected debut for the "iPhone 7," a source has told AppleInsider.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 68

Apple's 'iPhone 7 Plus' expected to pack 3GB of RAM into 'A10' CPU in late 2016

Apple's next-generation plus-sized iPhone model will feature even more RAM, reaching 3 gigabytes in total embedded into a next-generation "A10" processor, according to well-connected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 81

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