Apple iPhone 7 screen features-Rumour

One recent report suggests that there are as many as five prototype iPhone 7 handsets currently in testing, and that each sports a different combination of components. If so, it would suggest that even Apple hasn't decided upon a final feature set of the iPhone 7 just yet.

Apparently, this prototype roster includes a USB Type-C connector (as found on the MacBook), wireless charging, a dual-camera configuration, and a Touch ID system that's embedded in the display.

The latter configuration could suggest that Apple is pondering dropping its iconic home button, we we can't quite see that happening just yet. Not when there exist Apple patents that run through a number of extended usage situations for the physical button.

These include holding your finger on the Home button (without pressing it) to launch a Spotlight search. It also mentions moving your thumb on the pad to aim in games, eliminating the longstanding issue of obscuring the display with your fingers.

On the wireless charging front, more hope is given in the shape of the Apple Watch. The charging system for the company's first smartwatch is based on the open Qi wireless charging standard, so Apple is already experienced in this area.

Speculation is rife on the end of the physical SIM card, and Apple is right at the forefront of that effort.

After fitting its latest iPads with e-SIM technology – a virtual SIM card that operates exclusively in software – the Financial Times speculates that next year’s iPhone 7 could be the first smartphone to go SIM-free.

This follows news that both Apple and Samsung are working with the GSMA to agree upon a universally accepted e-SIM standard.

With this standard said to be about a year away from realisation, the timing would be perfect for the iPhone 7 to become the first big smartphone to drop the SIM card.

This might sound a little dull, but the knock-on effects could be a slimmer, lighter smartphone design.

Source: trustedreviews.com