14 DAY TRIAL // New factory CAD drawings claim to show the design of the upcoming iPhone 7, but for those who have been keeping an eye on news regarding the new model, they reveal almost nothing new.
Most of the features that these schematics claim to show have already been leaked in previous photos that reached the web through unofficial channels, and although they might not be considered huge news, they actually serve as a confirmation that these changes are indeed being planned behind the closed doors at Apple. So let’s take one at a time and see what this is all about.
Same camera bump, no headphone jack
These iPhone 7 drawings show a camera bump that’s similar to the one on the iPhone 6s, so it appears that rumors pointing to a flush sensor weren’t accurate. Still, Apple is indeed planning to move the camera closer to the corner of the phone, so although the iPhone 7 will have the same dimensions as the iPhone 6s, you won’t be able to use an old case with it.
But as far as the camera goes, only the standard 4.7-inch model will be similar to the existing design. The CADs reveal that the iPhone 7 Plus will come with a dual camera setup which is definitely the biggest upgrade planned for the entire generation. As we’ve told you earlier today, Apple is believed to be planning a hardware upgrade to 3GB of RAM and a dual camera that would only be offered on the iPhone 7 Plus.
What’s more, there’s evidence that the removal of the audio jack is indeed happening, so the iPhone 7 is expected to come with all-purpose Lightning connector. Using headphones with the iPhone 7 will require either a Bluetooth connection or a Lightning port, so Apple is also expected to make changes in this regard too – previous reports have hinted that Apple might be offering Bluetooth headphones or a new model using a Lightning connector right in the box with the iPhone 7.
And last but not least, it might seem like the iPhone 7 Plus could come with a Smart Connector that’s currently available exclusively on the iPad Pro. This could allow for external accessories to be connected to the iPhone, such as keyboards or batteries. Without any doubt, these are just rumors for the time being, so don’t take anything for granted right now. More information will likely be provided at WWDC in June.