All of the latest iPhone 7S rumors, from the release date to the price, make us suspect that this phone is within a few days.
Update: Apple has sent out invites to its annual fall event, and it’s happening on September 12 at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. It’s then we expect to meet the iPhone 7S, 7S Plus and the iPhone 8. Join us as we bring you live coverage from the iPhone launch, which begins at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST / 3am Wednesday September 13 AEST.
Apple’s iPhone 7S release date is right around the corner, and it’s ready to give you new features and fresh specs at a normal iPhone price, according to latest rumors.
That’s going to make it the right choice for a lot of people who want to upgrade their iPhone and shy away from a potential expensive, experimental iPhone 8.
Yes, if true, Apple would be embracing choice with its smartphones, releasing an iPhone 7S, and iPhone 7S Plus, and then a super-premium new iPhone.
But what will make the iPhone 7S better than the iPhone 7? It won’t be size, but it may pack plenty of speed, wireless charging and maybe a new screen.
Cut to the chase
What is it? The next iPhone from Apple
The next iPhone from Apple When is it out? Probably September
Probably September What will it cost? At least as much as the iPhone 7
Apple just gave us a big clue on the iPhone 7S launch: it’s sent out press invites to an event that’s taking place on September 12 in Cupertino, California.
Significantly, the event is being held in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple’s « spaceship » campus. This will be the first-ever event in the theater and at the new Apple campus.
While the invite contains no clues new hardware is on the way, we fully expect Apple to unveil its next-generation devices at the event, including the 7S, 7S Plus and iPhone 8.
As per usual, expect the actual in-store release date and the delivery date to be on a Friday. That just leaves three days in September when it could release:
Friday, September 15,2017
Friday, September 22,2017
Friday, September 29,2017
We’re leaning on the latter half of the month of September for the iPhone 7S launch this year due to rumors of production delays.
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iPhone 7S screen
Hottest leaks:
A sharper, OLED display
A new size
Improved 3D Touch
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.
TechRadar’s take: A change to OLED is looking likely, if Apple can source enough panels in time. A new size and resolution is possible too, but we wouldn’ t count on curves.
iPhone 7S design
Hottest leaks:
A curved glass back
A fingerprint scanner on the back
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.
However, leaked images supposedly show the iPhone 7S Plus with a glass back, and if that gets one then the iPhone 7S probably will as well.
Image 1 of 3 iPhone 7S Plus pictured here with a glass back. Image credit: Sonny Dickson Image 2 of 3 The design of the 7S Plus otherwise seems similar to the 7 Plus. Image credit: Sonny Dickson Image 3 of 3 The iPhone 7S Plus looks to have the same ports as the 7 Plus. Image credit: Sonny Dickson
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.
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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.
Credit: Baidu
That’s been echoed more recently by the leaked image above. It’s not clear whether this is accurate though, and which upcoming iPhone model (s) it would actually apply to.
We’ve also heard that Apple might be preparing a new mirror-like finish for the next iPhone, though again, it’s not clear whether that would just be for the premium anniversary iPhone or for all new iPhone models.
TechRadar’s take: 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 camera and battery
Hottest leaks:
A single-lens camera
Wireless charging
3D cameras
We’ re not expecting a huge change to the camera on the iPhone 7S, with just a single-lens rumored for the entry-level new iPhone.
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.
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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.
