iPhone 7 rumors and updates: Apple to release next gen phone on Sept. 9
Following the leaks from last week's iPhone 7 round-up, online rumor mills suggest a Sept. 9 launch for Apple's highly anticipated next-generation smartphone. Moreover, the upcoming iPhone flagship will be reportedly put on sale this fall.
If previous Apple releases are of any indication, there is a good chance that Apple will unveil iPhone 7 in September. So far, the Cupertino-based Silicon Valley giant remains tight-lipped on the device's release date. However, Forbes reported that iPhone 7 pre-orders will kick off on Sept. 9 and will hit the market a week later, Sept. 16.
Popular tech leakster Evan Blass confirmed the information via Twitter. With a reputable record for accurate leaks to back him up, the aforementioned dates may be credible, although nothing is certain until Apple issues an official reveal statement.
Wireless Earphones?
A number of online media outfits have reported on iPhone 7's rumored features and specs. If these reports prove accurate, the smartphone maker may introduce wireless earphones that come with the latest addition to the iPhone lineup. A Bluetooth-based accessory is highly expected, some tech observers say. After all, Samsung has earlier unveiled its wireless earbuds. Other smartphone makers are expected to follow suit. As reported by Fortune, the American tech firm has been working on the said accessory using a custom-designed Bluetooth chip for wireless transmission of sound.
Previous rumors indicate that Apple mulls on getting rid of the headphone jack as it tries to insert dual speakers on the bottom. This significant departure from iPhone's traditional design would need another type of wired headphone or wireless earphones powered by Bluetooth.
Meanwhile, some tech pundits believe that Apple is set to face supply shortages for the device's 5.5-inch variant known as iPhone 7 Plus once the company officially unveils its upcoming phablet flagship this September. As reported by Apple Insider, the demand for iPhone 7's larger sibling is predicted to increase with consumers' growing preference for bigger displays.
Moreover, the predicted supply constraints may also be caused by iPhone 7 Plus' dual-lens camera feature with a DSLR-like capability. This isn't the first time Apple struggled to match the strong market demand for products at the time of launch. For example, Apple Watch was in limited supply following its 2015 release in spring. Similarly, the company also failed to anticipate the huge demand for its entry-level handset called the iPhone SE.
