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IPHONE 7S THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

IPHONE 7S RELEASE DATE, NEWS AND RUMORS


Looking for all the latest iPhone 7S news? Here’s where you’ll find it. We’ve rounded up information on the iPhone 7S release date, specs, price, and all the news and rumours you could hope for.
(Update: June 26, 2017): Leaker and journalist Shai Mizrachi has posted a video depicting what is said to be an iPhone 8 dummy unit, in conjunction with 9to5Mac.Scroll down to the bottom of this page to check it out.
When the iPhone 7 landed in the Trusted Reviews office last year, we weren’t that impressed. Previous Apple flagships had never failed to wow us, but the iPhone 7 didn’t have the magic we’d seen before. Nevertheless, we still have high hopes for the iPhone 7S or, alternatively, the iPhone 8 as it may be called.
We’re still many months away from launch, with the iPhone 7S reveal likely set for September. But there’s plenty to chew over in the way of leaks, rumours and speculation, and it sounds like the iPhone 7S is shaping up to be a real winner. Mooted improvements include an OLED display, a new 10nm processor, and possibly even a 3D camera built in conjunction with LG.

LATEST IPHONE 7S NEWS:

When does the iPhone 7S come out? September-November 2017
What’s new about the iPhone 7S? Rumoured glass design, A11 chip
How much will the iPhone 7S cost? Possibly £599+

IPHONE 7S RELEASE DATE UK & US – WHEN WILL THE IPHONE 7S COME OUT?

We won’t know the exact iPhone 7S release date for a while, but it isn't hard to guess at a potential launch window. Apple is a creature of habit, as is evident by this brief history of iPhone launches:
  • iPhone 7: Wednesday, September 7 (reveal) | Friday, September 16 (release)
  • iPhone 6S: Wednesday, September 9 (reveal) | Saturday, September 19 (release)
  • iPhone 6: Tuesday, September 9 (reveal) | Friday, September 19 (release)
  • iPhone 5S: Tuesday, September 10 (reveal) | Friday, September 20 (release)
  • iPhone 5: Wednesday, September 12 (reveal), Friday, September 21 (release)
With those dates in mind, the following seems likely:
  • iPhone 7S reveal date: Tuesday, September 12 or Wednesday September 13
  • iPhone 7S release date: Friday, September 22 or Saturday, September 23
Unfortunately, until Apple invites press to its keynote, we’ll be in the dark.
The only proper clue we've had so far is a report from respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via 9to5Mac) that details how hardware upgrades will see the iPhone 7S launch pushed back. Apparently, mass production of the phone won't begin until October or November, which means that although the iPhone 7S may still be announced in September, it might not launch for several weeks.
However, China's Economic Daily News is reporting that all iPhone component suppliers are on schedule for the usual September/October launch. That's in contrast to rumours that suggested some handset variants might be pushed back as far as 2018.
Realistically, we won't know the truth until the official launch.

iPhone 7S screen

There are a number of iPhone 7S screen rumors, but one we keep hearing is that it could have an OLED display, rather than an LCD one.
In fact, the president of Sharp has even said the iPhone 7S will have an OLED screen, and as Sharp makes some iPhone screens he should know, though we’re a long way out from launch, so plans could change.
OLED displays are used by Samsung and on the Apple Watch, and tend to sport superior contrast to LCD. They’re also better suited to being curved, which we’ve also heard the iPhone 7S might be, though that seems less likely.
Another change we might see is the resolution, as Apple is lagging behind rivals there and sharper screens are apparently being prototyped, including one that’s more than 1440 x 2560, though that sounds like too much of a jump.
Finally, the size might change, or an extra size option might be added, with both 5-inch and 5.8-inch sizes rumored. 5 inches would slot between the existing 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch sizes, while 5.8 inches would dwarf them, but even larger phones have been launched by other companies.
And beyond the visual differences, there's a chance Apple will also improve 3D Touch, making it more sensitive and accurate than it is currently, according to one source.
The iPhone 7S might also feature True Tone technology, allowing the screen to adjust its colors based on the ambient light around you. The iPad Pro 9.7 already has this feature, so it's a very believable addition.
Latest leaks:
  • A sharper, OLED display
  • A new size
  • Improved 3D Touch

iPhone 7S design

The iPhone is due a design change and it could get a big one for the iPhone 7S, with rumors pointing to a curved glass back, in place of the metal body the iPhone 7 has.
However, if that change happens at all, it might not happen to all iPhone 7S models, so you might still be able to buy a new iPhone with a recognizable design too.
Recent rumors state there will be an iPhone 7S, 7S Plus and a 7S Pro - although we'd expect that last one to be an iPhone 8.

The new phones will apparently have edge-to-edge displays, potentially making them smaller with the same sized screens or the same dimensions but with a massive screen, a bit like Samsung has done with the Galaxy S8. You can see how this might look in the images above.
And like the Galaxy S8, one rumor suggests Apple will move the fingerprint scanner from the front to the back.
 A glass body is believable, though may be reserved for the iPhone 8. Whatever happens, we’d expect significant changes though, especially as the iPhone 7S’s launch will mark the tenth anniversary of the iPhone.

iPhone 7S Battery and Camera

We’re not expecting a huge change to the camera on the iPhone 7S, with just a single-lens rumored for the 7S, and a dual-lens for the iPhone 7S Plus and iPhone 8.
In all cases there are sure to be some improvements though. The iPhone 7S Plus for example is said to have optical image stabilization for both lenses, rather than just one as is the case on the iPhone 7 Plus. 
That’s according to a research note from respected analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, obtained by MacRumors.
Everything else is speculation, but a change in megapixel count is possible, at least on the rear cameras (which currently sit at 12MP). It’s less likely that the front-facing camera’s count will change, as Apple only recently upped it to 7MP.
There's also the possibility of 3D cameras, which could add augmented reality functions to the phone. Though these likely would require a dual-lens snapper, and might be reserved for a more premium model. You can see rough sketches supposedly showing a 3D camera below.
As for the battery, there’s evidence that Apple might finally include wireless charging. 
That stems from a rumor that Foxconn (which is involved in manufacturing iPhones) is experimenting with the tech, and from a research note obtained by 9to5Mac, which states that all iPhone 7S models will have wireless charging.
That rumor has been repeated since, more than once, and bolstered by the fact that Apple has now joined the Wireless Power Consortium (an industry group focused on the adoption of a wireless charging standard).
There's even evidence for it in the iOS 11 beta, with a hidden sound file possibly designed to play when you charge your phone wirelessly.
Expect a similar camera, but with improvements to the software and some new features. Wireless charging is likely too.
Latest leaks:
  • A single-lens camera
  • Wireless charging
  • 3D cameras

iPhone 7S OS and power


There aren’t many OS or power rumors yet, but this aspect is easy to take a guess at. For one thing, the iPhone 7S is likely to run iOS 11, given that we’re on iOS 10 now.
It’s also likely to have an A11 or A11 Fusion chip (up from the A10 Fusion chip in the iPhone 7). We’d guess this will be quad-core, since Apple’s only just made the jump to quad-core smartphone chips and probably won’t go beyond that for a while.
We’d also expect either 3GB or 4GB of RAM, given that the iPhone 7 Plus already has 3GB.
It may have a powerful graphics chip that would allow for improved augmented reality and virtual reality gaming. Why? Because a company that often makes parts of the A-series chipset has created just such a chip.
This isn't the only hint that augmented reality will be improved on the iPhone 7S either, as Apple is also rumored to have up to 1,000 engineers working on augmented reality tech, and is including augmented reality tech in iOS 11.
Hottest leaks:
  • Improved AR and VR performance

iPhone 7S other features

The iPhone 7S might get a Smart Connector, just like the iPad Pro range, which uses it to connect accessories such as keyboards, though this is a rumor that's gone quiet recently, so may not happen.
Another possible feature is an iris scanner, which has been rumored, and is already a feature of some phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. Or Apple might go one further and add facial recognition, as several rumors now point in that direction - another feature the new Samsung handsets also boast.
In fact, Apple has even bought a startup company that works on the tech - though that doesn't mean it will be imminently adding it to an iPhone.
 Apple is likely to add new features to the iPhone 7S, but a Smart Connector, facial recognition and iris scanner will probably only be included if it can make them genuinely useful and slick.
Latest leaks:
  • An iris scanner
  • Facial recognition

iPhone 7S price

For now, all we can go on is the iPhone 7’s price, which is $649/£599/AU$1,079 for the smallest size. 


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