iPhone 7 Leaks

[nordique]

Do we know this for a fact? Has it been measured?

.46 mm (s7) vs .67mm (6/6s)

someone can correct me if I'm wrong, small difference but it is "more flush" on the s7

I don't think it's a big deal either way (matter of personal preference)

Both phones are well designed imo, and I think it's fair for those who are a fan of the Galaxy design to champion it for its strong points. It is sort of a spiritual successor to the 4/4s design many people enjoy (glass front/back) and it curves very nicely into the hand. Don't forget it houses a large battery and also limited bezels which are arguably more attractive than the iPhone


I personally like the iPhone 6/6s design so I'm not too bothered by it. I never once picked it up wishing the bezels were smaller, to be honest.

But people should give Samsung credit where it's due; they designed some great hardware.

both phones are great, with people not giving either Apple nor Samsung enough credit for the positive aspects of their respective phones.

 

[iThingsGurl]

Edit: This leak is definitely not genuine, its an Android device as rightly pointed out by willmtaylor

I say, if this leak is genuine then I like the way they did the antenna bands. Not bad at all:

 

[JM]

I must have misread or misunderstood the original post. I took it as meaning there wouldn't be multiple cameras/lenses. If the camera sees vast improvements I am all ears.

As a side note, I was searching for a video example of 3x optical zoom and found out that apparently Asus has just launched a phone with this very feature. Neat!

You mean all eyes.

 

[lagwagon]

Correct.
Samsung on the edge used a totally useless curved display and no one said anything. People even praise them for the design !
At least on the S6 Edge the curved display had a little use for some apps:

Mostly a gimmick but at least a credible one.
Look at the S7 !!!!

They could have done the same on the "flat" S7. The curved display has no point there. It only distort images...

But it's ok because it's Samsung


It does protrude.
And the iPhone 6 / 6S bulge is just a little circle (the dual flash is even slightly recessed !):

but the Galaxy S7 is a rather big square (actually TWO because there is also the flash protruding):

But Samsung's is a good design right ? Because, you know, it's Samsung, and it's so cool here to downplay Apple on everything....

I agree. The way Samsung does the Edge is not ideal at all. It "looks" nice but you actually get less real usable screen because each side wraps around and distorts the image.

Apple is rumoured to copy a wrap around screen but possibly in a much smarter way IMO. 5.8" but having no effect on the actual 5.5" viewing area. The extra .3 could be used for the wrap around. (See image screenshot from a video) No distorting any image or anything on the screen because you retain the full 5.5" as a flat screen, then get the extras over the edge.

Then add in the fact Apple has 3D Touch. You wouldn't get any false taps on the "edge" screen from just holding the phone. (Also rumours of 2nd gen 3D Touch that enables Multi Touch 3D Touch.)

 

[Max(IT)]

No its not flush but my point was its not as protruding as the iPhone 6s or 6s+

.46 mm (s7) vs .67mm (6/6s)

someone can correct me if I'm wrong, small difference but it is "more flush" on the s7

it's not "more flush" since the footprint of the bulge is way bigger than the round camera lens of the iPhone. On the Galaxy even the flat leds have a bulge !!!

I agree. The way Samsung does the Edge is not ideal at all. It "looks" nice but you actually get less real usable screen because each side wraps around and distorts the image.

Apple is rumoured to copy a wrap around screen but possibly in a much smarter way IMO. 5.8" but having no effect on the actual 5.5" viewing area. The extra .3 could be used for the wrap around. (See image screenshot from a video) No distorting any image or anything on the screen because you retain the full 5.5" as a flat screen, then get the extras over the edge.

Then add in the fact Apple has 3D Touch. You wouldn't get any false taps on the "edge" screen from just holding the phone. (Also rumours of 2nd gen 3D Touch that enables Multi Touch 3D Touch.)

Agree.
On the Edge Samsung worked about the look.

 

[wolfedude88]

I say, if this leak is genuine then I like the way they did the antenna bands. Not bad at all:

So this isn't the iPhone, it's a Meizu, posted on Twitter. I wonder if the only ones are real now.

 

[willmtaylor]

Some further rumoured leaks, this time of the supposed iPhone Pro casing

http://www.nowhereelse.fr/iphone-7-photos-catcher-112935/

Edit: my mistake it's the casing for the iPhone 7 4.7" and NOT the iPhone Plus or Pro apparently.

I think the antenna lines are still there, although better-placed than the 6. This is how the 6 should've been in the first place.
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Picture courtesy: NoWhereElse.fr

An apparent photo of the iPhone 7 with a dual-lens camera was placed on the macrumors front place but I'll place it here as well:
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Some 3D renders of how the iPhone 7 might look:
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Another leaked image, showing the modified antenna line at the base of the phone.
[From http://bbs.feng.com/read-htm-tid-10361482.html]


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I say, if this leak is genuine then I like the way they did the antenna bands. Not bad at all:

Nope. Nowhereelse.fr has issued a redaction: http://www.nowhereelse.fr/photo-coque-iphone-7-112987/

So this isn't the iPhone, it's a Meizu, posted on Twitter. I wonder if the only ones are real now.

Yup.

 

[Dave245]

So now that some of these have been confirmed has fake, i wonder if the dual camera leaks that we have seen are also fake? is Apple even planning to release a dual camera, maybe they are still deciding which model to release for the 7.

 

[willmtaylor]

So now that some of these have been confirmed has fake, i wonder if the dual camera leaks that we have seen are also fake? is Apple even planning to release a dual camera, maybe they are still deciding which model to release for the 7.

No. At this point in the manufacturing cycle, the 7's design will have been decided months ago. It has to be for materials procurement, machining, packaging, promotions, etc.

The 7(S)'s design would most likely be pretty far along as well.

 

[BMcCoy]

Interesting - and indeed restores some hope and intrigue!

 

[Dave245]

No. At this point in the manufacturing cycle, the 7's design will have been decided months ago. The 7(S)'s design would most likely be pretty far along as well.

So we might actually start seeing real leaks soon, maybe everything we have heard so far is wrong and there will be a big redesign. I'm looking forward to September either way, i'm currently on the 6 Plus so i will be upgrading to the 7 Plus (or Pro if it's real).

 

[willmtaylor]

So we might actually start seeing real leaks soon, maybe everything we have heard so far is wrong and there will be a big redesign. I'm looking forward to September either way, i'm currently on the 6 Plus so i will be upgrading to the 7 Plus (or Pro if it's real).

'Tis the season. Time will tell.

 

[Blaze4G]

I agree. The way Samsung does the Edge is not ideal at all. It "looks" nice but you actually get less real usable screen because each side wraps around and distorts the image.

Apple is rumoured to copy a wrap around screen but possibly in a much smarter way IMO. 5.8" but having no effect on the actual 5.5" viewing area. The extra .3 could be used for the wrap around. (See image screenshot from a video) No distorting any image or anything on the screen because you retain the full 5.5" as a flat screen, then get the extras over the edge.

Then add in the fact Apple has 3D Touch. You wouldn't get any false taps on the "edge" screen from just holding the phone. (Also rumours of 2nd gen 3D Touch that enables Multi Touch 3D Touch.)

So Apple implementation would be smarter because they make the screen bigger (5.8) and have 5.5 inches of flat screen? How does this equate to smarter?

I could them say x company is smarter than Apple because they make the screen 6.1 inches, but have 5.8 inches of flat screen.

Get my point? Who says the screen has to be 5.5 of flat screen? Why does 5.5 inches of flat screen make it smarter/right?

 

[Elisha]

http://m.gsmarena.com/meuzi_says_ye...actually_of_the_upcoming_pro_6-news-17274.php

 

[willmtaylor]

http://m.gsmarena.com/meuzi_says_ye...actually_of_the_upcoming_pro_6-news-17274.php

Yeah, I mentioned that:
#159

 

[iThingsGurl]

Nope. Nowhereelse.fr has issued a redaction: http://www.nowhereelse.fr/photo-coque-iphone-7-112987/

Thank you for the info. (I appreciate the antenna lines nonetheless).
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So this isn't the iPhone, it's a Meizu, posted on Twitter. I wonder if the only ones are real now.

Yeah! This also means there's still a chance for iPhone 7's design to deviate from that of iPhone 6.

 

[HEK]

Never understood the fascination with antenna lines. Mostly look at screen when using my phone, never see the antenna lines. Have I been using my phone wrong all these years? With a case on I never even see the Apple logo.

 

[iThingsGurl]

Never understood the fascination with antenna lines. Mostly look at screen when using my phone, never see the antenna lines. Have I been using my phone wrong all these years? With a case on I never even see the Apple logo.

Antenna lines contribute to the overall design of the phone. Design is important, especially for Apple devices. It sets them apart, and is also the reason why they spend serious time and money on developing pioneering designs - a butterfly-effect of which can be witnessed on every device after a new iPhone is launched.

So yes, while you're perfectly normal as screen is where we all look at, without their distinct design iPhones would've been just like any other Android phone albeit with an iOS.

 

[TommyA6]

I agree. The way Samsung does the Edge is not ideal at all. It "looks" nice but you actually get less real usable screen because each side wraps around and distorts the image.

Apple is rumoured to copy a wrap around screen but possibly in a much smarter way IMO. 5.8" but having no effect on the actual 5.5" viewing area. The extra .3 could be used for the wrap around. (See image screenshot from a video) No distorting any image or anything on the screen because you retain the full 5.5" as a flat screen, then get the extras over the edge.

Then add in the fact Apple has 3D Touch. You wouldn't get any false taps on the "edge" screen from just holding the phone. (Also rumours of 2nd gen 3D Touch that enables Multi Touch 3D Touch.)

Again, accidental touch input is a non issue on S7 edge.

 

[HEK]

Antenna lines contribute to the overall design of the phone. Design is important, especially for Apple devices. It sets them apart, and is also the reason why they spend serious time and money on developing pioneering designs - a butterfly-effect of which can be witnessed on every device after a new iPhone is launched.

So yes, while you're perfectly normal as screen is where we all look at, without their distinct design iPhones would've been just like any other Android phone albeit with an iOS.

For me it's all about ease of use. If the phone just works due to design, hardware, chips, integrated systems, software, and tie in to my other devices I'm all in. Things like antenna lines are so far down my list of caring it has next to zero effect on if I purchase the phone or not. Since I normally use an apple case for minimal protection and enhanced grip. The back of phone is even less relivent to me.

What keeps me using the iPhone is the integration with my Mac, Apple TV, iPads, and that if I have any issues, which are very seldom, a quick trip to Apple Store resolves them.

If the antenna lines caused poor reception, that would be an issue for me. But how they look, not in the least.

 

[iThingsGurl]

For me it's all about ease of use. If the phone just works due to design, hardware, chips, integrated systems, software, and tie in to my other devices I'm all in. Things like antenna lines are so far down my list of caring it has next to zero effect on if I purchase the phone or not. Since I normally use an apple case for minimal protection and enhanced grip. The back of phone is even less relivent to me.

What keeps me using the iPhone is the integration with my Mac, Apple TV, iPads, and that if I have any issues, which are very seldom, a quick trip to Apple Store resolves them.

If the antenna lines caused poor reception, that would be an issue for me. But how they look, not in the least.

You are not wrong, and I do see your point. But you should also consider the fact that a humble fraction of this forum also includes fans who tend to analyse every decision at a microscopic level - and rightly so. Visit a car forum and you'll see an equally riveting discussion on front grill design (or any other such trail car enthusiasts like to talk more about)

 

[Anneks]

Unbox Therapy just did a video on cases for the upcoming iPhone SE and iPhone 7

Video:

Picture:

 

[HEK]

You are not wrong, and I do see your point. But you should also consider the fact that a humble fraction of this forum also includes fans who tend to analyse every decision at a microscopic level - and rightly so. Visit a car forum and you'll see an equally riveting discussion on front grill design (or any other such trail car enthusiasts like to talk more about)

Don't see this as a matter of right or wrong. I agree with you that some may have tremendous anxiety regarding something like the antenna lines. Just saying for me, such superficial and usually unseen items are not high on my list of concerns. If they are for you, that's perfectly ok.

 

[Truefan31]

Unbox Therapy just did a video on cases for the upcoming iPhone SE and iPhone 7

Video:

Picture:
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Curious. Is the camera lens gonna be that much bigger for that opening like that? Guess it's for the dual lens?

 

[lagwagon]

Curious. Is the camera lens gonna be that much bigger for that opening like that? Guess it's for the dual lens?

According to this leak https://www.macrumors.com/2016/03/14/leaked-iphone-7-images-reveal-new-design/

For the 7 (dual lens is said to only be on the Plus or perhaps Pro) the opening on the case lines up to the larger single lens in the leak.