The latest flagship smartphones from Samsung may just be days away from its formal launching but rumors and speculations about the upcoming Apple iPhone 7 are giving the Korean tech giant’s latest offerings a good run for the money, promotions-wise.
There have been rumors that the iPhone 7 could possibly have a ceramic back or that it will feature wireless charging and a built-in Touch ID.
In addition, there have also been speculations that the latest iPhone from the American tech giant will ditch the 3.5-mm headphone jack and that it will also feature the USB Type-C port, which was featured first for the Apple MacBook.
Just like Apple’s iPhone launching trends in the past couple of years, the iPhone 7 shall also come with a companion phone possibly called the iPhone 7 Plus. While there are reports that a third but smaller iPhone could come out this year, most of the reports seem to indicate that the 4-inch iPhone could possibly launch next month and shall be called iPhone 5SE, contrary to rumors that it shall be called as the iPhone 7 mini.
A different wireless charging technology
While wireless charging is no longer new among the latest smartphones, it seems that the technology that Apple would be using for its iPhone 7 promises to be better than the rest.
Accordingly, Apple has forged an agreement with a small company called Energous to bring what is called as the WattUp technology to the iPhone.
Apple shall have exclusive rights to the technology, which would allow the iPhone 7 and other future devices from the American tech giant to charge wirelessly from distances as far away as 15 feet.
The Energous chip shall reportedly be added inside the device and is so small that it would not have an effect or impact on the size of the iPhone 7, details the Phone Arena.
The chip actually works with a transmitter that can be placed anywhere in a room. If the WattUp chip is placed inside the iPhone 7, it would be like putting a transmitter in one’s office and the phone will spend most of the day charging.
If the transmitter is put in the bedroom, it will charge the iPhone 7 wirelessly all night and even in the morning while the user gets dressed for work or school. It would be like having a wi-fi-based charger.
However, reports have it that Energous is looking at launching its product either this year or next year. If the technology does not make it this year, then the technology may not be featured on the iPhone 7. But if it does launch this year, then it is possible that it could be one of the highlight features of the iPhone 7.
Other rumored features and specifications
While Apple has yet to come out with an announcement to either confirm or deny the rumored features and specifications of the iPhone 7, what are consistent at this point is that the American tech giant would be launching, at least, two iPhone 7 variants in September this year. The rumors have been consistent that there would be a 4.7-inch model and a 5.5-inch variant, notes MacRumors.
The iPhone 7 is also expected to have a substantial physical redesign to make it distinct from the largely identical iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S. The phone’s battery life is also reported to be better than its predecessors.
It shall also have a higher screen resolution compared to its predecessor iPhones and it is likely that Apple will already do away with the 16GB lowest storage offering and internal storage of the devices will start at 32GB.
Reports also have it that the iPhone 7 shall have a USB Type-C port although some critics think it is very unlikely. Apple may also be rethinking its plan of ditching the 3.5-mm headphone jack considering that it is getting negative backlash from many iPhone users.
There have been a lot of speculations on the internet regarding the possible features and specifications of the next iPhone from Apple immediately after the release of the iPhone 6S and the iPhone 6S Plus in September last year.