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iPhone 7 and 7 Plus to Feature Pressure-Sensitive Home Button With Haptic Feedback
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will feature a flush pressure-sensitive home button in place of the physical switch button found on previous iPhones, according to a Bloomberg report filed this morning.
Citing people familiar with the matter, the news outlet said that the new models will have a pressure-sensitive button "similar to trackpads in the latest MacBook line" that will provide feedback to the user via a vibrating haptic sensation instead of a true physical click.
Last month, Mac Otakara cited unspecified supply chain sources that it claimed confirmed the veracity of an April Stormmedia report suggesting the same thing. MacRumors has also heard the same rumor from DigiTimes and analysts at Cowen and Company, but Bloomberg's report today substantially increases the likelihood that the rumor is indeed accurate.
In addition, the article claims that the dual cameras now widely expected on the larger iPhone 7 will produce brighter photos with more detail, "according to a person who has used a prototype version of the upcoming device".
Other rumored features for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus not included in the article include a faster TSMC-made A10 processor, faster LTE and Wi-Fi, a slightly larger battery, and a minimum 32 GB of base storage.
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus next month. Pre-orders could begin Friday, September 9, ahead of retail availability on Friday, September 16, according to noted leaker Evan Blass.
Citing people familiar with the matter, the news outlet said that the new models will have a pressure-sensitive button "similar to trackpads in the latest MacBook line" that will provide feedback to the user via a vibrating haptic sensation instead of a true physical click.
Last month, Mac Otakara cited unspecified supply chain sources that it claimed confirmed the veracity of an April Stormmedia report suggesting the same thing. MacRumors has also heard the same rumor from DigiTimes and analysts at Cowen and Company, but Bloomberg's report today substantially increases the likelihood that the rumor is indeed accurate.
In addition, the article claims that the dual cameras now widely expected on the larger iPhone 7 will produce brighter photos with more detail, "according to a person who has used a prototype version of the upcoming device".
Both sensors, which each capture color differently, simultaneously take a picture, and the device produces a single, merged photograph, said the person.Elsewhere, Bloomberg noted that the new iPhones will have no antenna bands running across the back of the handsets, and Apple will remove the headphone jack in favor of connectivity via Bluetooth and the Lightning port. That will make room for a second speaker, said the paper's source, who preferred to remain anonymous.
The dual system sharpens photos taken in low-light environments, the person said. The combination of the merged photos from the two camera sensors also allows users to zoom while retaining more clarity, the person added.
Other rumored features for the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus not included in the article include a faster TSMC-made A10 processor, faster LTE and Wi-Fi, a slightly larger battery, and a minimum 32 GB of base storage.
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus next month. Pre-orders could begin Friday, September 9, ahead of retail availability on Friday, September 16, according to noted leaker Evan Blass.
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40 months ago
They need to find a way to make the top and bottom bezel smaller so the footprint is a little smaller, I think that with be a great improvement.
40 months ago
Didn't think about the 2nd speaker taking the place of the jack.
Given I've used the 3.5" port exactly zero times on my 6S+, and that I use the speaker daily, the switch is a very welcome one.
Given I've used the 3.5" port exactly zero times on my 6S+, and that I use the speaker daily, the switch is a very welcome one.
40 months ago
"said the paper's source, who preferred to remain anonymous"
As if we don't know it's Phill himself leaking all this ...
As if we don't know it's Phill himself leaking all this ...
40 months ago
To me when Apple implements a technology into their product, expect to see it spread across their product line. For example:
Multi touch iPhone > multi touch trackpads
Night shift > iPad Pro true tone display
Force touch (apple watch) > Force touch trackpads > 3D touch
Haptic feedback (watch) > trackpads > iPhone
Raise to wake (watch) > raise to wake (iOS 10)
Well I guess this might not apply for everything but yeah
Multi touch iPhone > multi touch trackpads
Night shift > iPad Pro true tone display
Force touch (apple watch) > Force touch trackpads > 3D touch
Haptic feedback (watch) > trackpads > iPhone
Raise to wake (watch) > raise to wake (iOS 10)
Well I guess this might not apply for everything but yeah
40 months ago
This is starting to look good.
Was a little worried, but then again I always am with new iPhone rumours, and have always loved my iPhone each time I buy a new one.
I still see the the removal of the headphone jack as slightly consumer hostile, but I guess in a couple of years it will seem trivial. Just like the 30 pin to lightning, like the refusal for dual sim / expandable storage / non replaceable battery etc.
Very keen to see this dual camera setup. Was very tempted by the Huawei implementation of it but each time I've used an android I realise how much appreciate iOS as a daily driver mobile OS.
While dongles / adapters will be annoying short term, I think it is a short term transition rather than Apple being stubborn.
Roll on September! As a have a 6 , I will also be looking forward to faster Touch ID, 3D Touch, "retina HD" etc
Was a little worried, but then again I always am with new iPhone rumours, and have always loved my iPhone each time I buy a new one.
I still see the the removal of the headphone jack as slightly consumer hostile, but I guess in a couple of years it will seem trivial. Just like the 30 pin to lightning, like the refusal for dual sim / expandable storage / non replaceable battery etc.
Very keen to see this dual camera setup. Was very tempted by the Huawei implementation of it but each time I've used an android I realise how much appreciate iOS as a daily driver mobile OS.
While dongles / adapters will be annoying short term, I think it is a short term transition rather than Apple being stubborn.
Roll on September! As a have a 6 , I will also be looking forward to faster Touch ID, 3D Touch, "retina HD" etc
40 months ago
I'm sure this will be a great update for some users.
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People are "hoping" that next years Apple phone will be awesome and Apple has been saving a new design for an anniversary they have never celebrated .
While Apple has actually moved to three year cycles on its iPhone launches to squeeze extra profit out .
The disappointment and realisation will not kick in till 2019 when we get the iPhone 7SS....
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Who even came up with that? There wasnt an anniversary iPod or MacBook, was there?
I mean iOS 10 had its anniversary this year and its nothing revolutionary either
People are "hoping" that next years Apple phone will be awesome and Apple has been saving a new design for an anniversary they have never celebrated .
While Apple has actually moved to three year cycles on its iPhone launches to squeeze extra profit out .
The disappointment and realisation will not kick in till 2019 when we get the iPhone 7SS....
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