A new video imagines a whole host of changes coming with Apple’s next big phone launch.
The iPhone 7 Plus may come in a shade of blue, at least according to a mockup of the device displayed in an online video.
The mockup isn’t a real iPhone but rather a body, designed by a developer of wireless headphones named Besound, that’s supposedly based on the specs for the real thing. YouTube account Unbox Therapy received the mockup and took us on a video tour to highlight what are anticipated to be key changes from last year’s iPhone 6S.
Reports have suggested that this year’s iPhone lineup would sport only modest enhancements and that next year’s model would be the one to introduce some killer new features. But in the face of shrinking iPhone sales the past two quarters, Apple still needs to jazz up the iPhone 7 with enough enticements to convince consumers to give it a shot.
The most striking feature is the blue tone for the iPhone 7 Plus mockup, a color choice that would be a first for Apple. We then get a peek at other potential changes that have been mentioned in previous reports.
The video shows dual-camera lenses, which reportedly would pop up in the iPhone 7 Plus but not the iPhone 7. From there we shift to the antenna lines, which have been moved from the back of the body to the sides where they would be much less obtrusive. Next on the tour are the three dots on the back that make up the Smart Connector, which can transfer data and power between the phone and such accessories as a Smart Keyboard.
The video then segues into a change that has been seen as both good and bad.
The mockup reveals a dual speaker, which would be a first for the iPhone. But the extra speaker would come at the expense of the standard 3.5mm audio port, which here is missing in action. If true, that means Apple would pump sound through the Lightning jack, requiring adapters for all the earphones, external speakers and other audio accessories that use the standard audio jack. Bluetooth earphones and speakers would still work.
As always, iPhone 7 mockups and other rumors should be taken with a grain of salt. The real thing should make an appearance next month when Apple is expected to hold its annual iPhone launch event.
Apple did not immediately respond to CNET’s request for comment.
Source: cnet.com
And dam, i thought nipple pink was the color of the year……
OMG, a blue phone! It’s not like I can get a case in that color or anything. . .
@evilpinklolita Good lord, even you are jumping off the ledge for a so-called Apple rumor. Relax.
If they’re going to ditch the audio jack, they need to at least start including aptX support for Bluetooth.
Good to see the standard Apple haters coming out of their slumber to consume the red meat on a reported “new color” that has not been substantiated by anyone at Apple. Makes me yearn for the days of Scott Wilson.
The cast of characters does not change much, and of the four comments posted so far three are from the Apple Hater Hall of Fame.
Nice effort by @boswd, @bakdahelup aka LoserIsBored and @RannXeroxx………congrats for going yard boys. Your genius takes are better than ever.
You said it best boswd……..3,2,1….commence feeding.
OMG Apple just invented blue and look Samsung has already copied the unreleased/unannounced iPhone 7+ with it’s coral blue recently announced Note 7 . Apple sues Samsung for time traveling and stealing in 3…2…1… followed by tech bloggers accusing every phone manufacturer that used blue or using blue in the future of copying apple in 3…2…1…
@boswd Apple filed a patent for ‘blue’ almost 5 years ago. This could be a half billion dollar judgement in Apple’s favor. Samsung is yesterdays news.
I’m flying to the east coast and camping out a week in advance to get my hands on one. That blue color is revolutionary. I might have to dial it up to 10 days. Samsung has nothing on this.
@bakdahelup. See my comment above…….getting pretty predictable #LoserIsBored.
Wow, a new color…. Apple is constantly innovating. I am by no means a Samsung fan but the Edge and now Note 7 just blows the iPhone away in so many categories. Currently its the most beautiful phone on the market, just stunning piece of tech.
Who knows, Apple might surprise us with their new lineup but does anyone really believe that?
@RannXeroxx and the note 7 even comes in wait for it…. blue surely Samsung has copied that.
@boswd @RannXeroxx Actually think all those colors are hideous outside of silver, white, and black. No, I mean the screen tech, the stylus, etc. And Samsung has been using AOMLED for a while now and now their second year with the edge screens.
@RannXeroxx “… its the most beautiful phone….” I’ve been hearing that phrase for about 8 years now and I’ve never seen it listed on any spec sheet. I’ll say the same thing I said back then. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and fashion is fleeting.
@rannxeroxx @seaspray0. “… its the most beautiful phone….”.
What does that quote have to do with anything written in this article? Is that your quote or someone else’s that’s not part of this post?
Just curious.
@Bob-Marley-Is-Alive You copied my quote!
@Seaspray0 @RannXeroxx Frankly before Samsung started using the edge screen tech and the AOMLED screens, I thought the iPhone looked nicer (the 5 I think is nicer looking then the 6). I don’t even like Samsung phones, don’t like what they do with Android. But those edge phones look very nice, IMHO.
Last I checked, there’s plenty of room for an audio jack at the top of my iPhone…
And dam, i thought nipple pink was the color of the year……
OMG, a blue phone! It’s not like I can get a case in that color or anything. . .
@evilpinklolita Good lord, even you are jumping off the ledge for a so-called Apple rumor. Relax.
If they’re going to ditch the audio jack, they need to at least start including aptX support for Bluetooth.
Good to see the standard Apple haters coming out of their slumber to consume the red meat on a reported “new color” that has not been substantiated by anyone at Apple. Makes me yearn for the days of Scott Wilson.
The cast of characters does not change much, and of the four comments posted so far three are from the Apple Hater Hall of Fame.
Nice effort by @boswd, @bakdahelup aka LoserIsBored and @RannXeroxx………congrats for going yard boys. Your genius takes are better than ever.
You said it best boswd……..3,2,1….commence feeding.
OMG Apple just invented blue and look Samsung has already copied the unreleased/unannounced iPhone 7+ with it’s coral blue recently announced Note 7 . Apple sues Samsung for time traveling and stealing in 3…2…1… followed by tech bloggers accusing every phone manufacturer that used blue or using blue in the future of copying apple in 3…2…1…
@boswd Apple filed a patent for ‘blue’ almost 5 years ago. This could be a half billion dollar judgement in Apple’s favor. Samsung is yesterdays news.
Nobody cares about that crap anymore. You can buy a Chinese iPhone knockoff running Android now.
I’m flying to the east coast and camping out a week in advance to get my hands on one. That blue color is revolutionary. I might have to dial it up to 10 days. Samsung has nothing on this.
@bakdahelup. See my comment above…….getting pretty predictable #LoserIsBored.
@Bob-Marley-Is-Alive Get a job!
I’ve got one, thanks.
And BTW the fries need salt. I’ll take a super sized #3 please.
@Bob-Marley-Is-Alive With your mouth running in all the comments and replies…it shows!
Hey, you forgot the ketchup.
Now get back to those fries and don’t let them over cook.
Wow, a new color…. Apple is constantly innovating. I am by no means a Samsung fan but the Edge and now Note 7 just blows the iPhone away in so many categories. Currently its the most beautiful phone on the market, just stunning piece of tech.
Who knows, Apple might surprise us with their new lineup but does anyone really believe that?
@RannXeroxx and the note 7 even comes in wait for it…. blue surely Samsung has copied that.
@boswd @RannXeroxx Actually think all those colors are hideous outside of silver, white, and black. No, I mean the screen tech, the stylus, etc. And Samsung has been using AOMLED for a while now and now their second year with the edge screens.
@RannXeroxx “… its the most beautiful phone….” I’ve been hearing that phrase for about 8 years now and I’ve never seen it listed on any spec sheet. I’ll say the same thing I said back then. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and fashion is fleeting.
@rannxeroxx @seaspray0. “… its the most beautiful phone….”.
What does that quote have to do with anything written in this article? Is that your quote or someone else’s that’s not part of this post?
Just curious.
@Bob-Marley-Is-Alive You copied my quote!
@Seaspray0 @RannXeroxx Frankly before Samsung started using the edge screen tech and the AOMLED screens, I thought the iPhone looked nicer (the 5 I think is nicer looking then the 6). I don’t even like Samsung phones, don’t like what they do with Android. But those edge phones look very nice, IMHO.
Last I checked, there’s plenty of room for an audio jack at the top of my iPhone…