iPhone 7: The Rumours So Far

Every year, Apple fans gather online to speculate the details of upcoming releases, most prominently the latest iPhone.

Although it’s only been a few months since the release of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, information is amassing about the upgrades and features of the rumoured iPhone 6s and 7 models.

It’s been predicted that the iPhone 6s and iPhone 7 will both hit stores in 2015. The 6s will likely be released alongside the much-discussed Apple Watch in the first half of the year, with the iPhone 7 following in the Fall launch.

But what’s different about these upcoming devices? Here’s what we know…

The new A9 Chipset

While the Samsung-built A8 chipset in the iPhone 6s was great, Apple and Samsung are teaming up to bring even more improved power and functionality to the next-generation A9, which will be included in the iPhone 7.

Samsung have been reliable so far in providing quality components to Apple, so fans can be assured the new device will run with the quality they’re used to.

Updates to Touch ID

Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities has predicted a higher number of shipments of Touch ID modules, reaching a total of 262 million. This updated module will offer a better, safer experience for users of Apple Pay, reducing reading errors in the process for smooth, stress-free transactions.

Improved Stability in iOS 9

Apple iOS has always been known for its stability, however iOS 7 and 8 included a number of new, innovative features that resulted in a higher rate of patching requirements to fix compatibility issues.

iOS 9 (which has been codenamed Monarch by Apple), will offer subtle improvements to improve stability, fix bugs and boost performance, with Apple placing as much importance on this as they are on new features.

RAM Upgrades

The iPhone 7 will be the first iPhone to include 2GB or memory, just like Apple have done with the iPad Air 2. Increased RAM will allow smoother multi-tasking and quicker speeds throughout the device.

Similarly, Apple also plan on doubling the RAM on tablets, meaning iPads may ship with 4GB of ram.

Styling

Although unique in their own ways and the fact they’re visibly different devices, all generations of iPhone have a similar ‘look’ about them. We’ve all come to recognise Apple products instantly, and it’s unlikely the iPhone 6s and 7 models will be any exception. However, they may be thicker in width, according to Mac World, who have revealed Apple have patented ‘sidewall displays’ – displays which extend on to the sides of the phone.

It’s probable Apple will stick with their ‘big is better’ approach and offer large sizes reminiscent of the current 6 and 6 Plus.

Camera Overhaul

John Gruber of ‘Daring Fireball’ has claimed to have heard insider knowledge suggesting the next iPhones will include a dual-lens camera setup, resulting in quality that could rival a DSLR.

While still simply a rumour, it’s very likely this could be true. The HTC One M8 already features a dual-lens camera, not to mention the fact the iPhone 7 has probably been in development for some time, giving Apple the time to perfect such a system.

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