This year might not see such a change, instead going for a modified version of last year’s model instead of a major change.
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The much-heralded device comes just as rival Samsung has recalled its flagship Note 7 over battery issues.
Some of Apple’s rivals are also moving away from the headphone jack.
While rumors have been circulating that the iPhone 7 will lose its headphone jack, receive and improved camera, and maybe even get an update to its home button, nothing has been confirmed nor denied prior to today’s event. A thinner, jack-free iPhone would force users to invest in wireless headphones with a bluetooth connection or buy a separate adapter to make their existing headphones functional.
Pre-orders for both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are expected to open on Friday September 9. People need something to upgrade to, so Apple doles out incremental features and design improvements annually.
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If more iPhone owners use wireless headsets, they may also be likely to try streaming music or other services wirelessly from the Apple Watch, said Carolina Milanesi, a mobile tech analyst at the research firm Creative Strategies.
This year’s biggest rumor is already angering potential customers.
Where’s the headphone jack: According to The Verge website, the headphone jack on the phone is likely removed – making the headphone wireless.
Below we’ve put together the most feasible rumours about Apple’s next wearable, so you should have a better idea of that to expect come its 2016 release date. The dual lens camera is said to produce better color image quality and shoot well in low-light situations. The iPhone 7 is likely to go on sale on September 16, a week earlier than the new iPhone was made available previous year, which should help September quarter sales.
The first Apple Watch launched last April. The screen sizes of the two smartphones too are likely to be same as the current-generation iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, 4.7 inch and 5.5 inch respectively. Heavily rumoured to premier alongside a new smartphone is a follow up to the Apple Watch – dubbed the Apple Watch 2.
In the spring, Apple previewed the next versions of all four of its operating systems at its annual World Wide Developer Conference. Typically, they roll out a week or two after the event.
As for the software, iOS 10 will be included as standard while other iPhone and iPad models will receive it later this month.
Apple’s Mac lines are all due for an upgrade, but it’s unlikely we’ll see new MacBook or iMacs debut this week. The launch event is also expected to showcase the new specs and features of the iPhones for 2016.
Apple CEO Tim Cook will unveil the new iPhones at the event.
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The California-based company’s online stores for iBooks and movies was also closed in China after Beijing imposed strict curbs in March on online publishing, and Apple has been on the losing side of intellectual property battles here. At Apple’s developer conference in June, he asked for a moment of silence for victims of the Orlando shooting.
