Leaked images of what are supposedly the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
Welcome to our live blog of Apple's September 2016 product launch, one of the biggest events on the technology calendar.
This evening we're expecting Apple to unveil two new iPhones, the 7 and the 7 Plus, as well as the Apple Watch 2. iPhone 7 that has a 4.7-inch screen with no headphone jack, a better camera and a pressure-sensitive home button iPhone 7 Plus that has a 5.5-inch screen with a dual-lens camera, no headphone jack and a pressure-sensitive home button Apple Watch 2 with GPS connectivity, a faster processor and a better battery We're expecting Tim Cook will take to the stage of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium this evening to reveal:
This evening we're expecting Apple to unveil two new iPhones, the 7 and the 7 Plus, as well as the Apple Watch 2. iPhone 7 that has a 4.7-inch screen with no headphone jack, a better camera and a pressure-sensitive home button iPhone 7 Plus that has a 5.5-inch screen with a dual-lens camera, no headphone jack and a pressure-sensitive home button Apple Watch 2 with GPS connectivity, a faster processor and a better battery We're expecting Tim Cook will take to the stage of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium this evening to reveal:
At a glance | iPhone 7 rumours
No headphone jack
Apple is expected to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from the bottom of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus meaning users will have to switch to wireless or Lightning port headphones
The new iPhone is said to have a pressure-sensitive home button that will sit flush to the face of the device with the TouchID sensor under the screen
Dual-lens camera for iPhone 7 Plus
Apple is upgrading its cameras in both phones, with the iPhone 7 Plus getting an all-new dual-lens camera that could have the ability to film 4K video
Two black models, one glossy
The phones will probably come in five colours with “space black” replacing “space grey” and the introduction of a new glossy black colour
Faster processor
A new, faster chip called the A10 will power the 7 and 7 Plus. According to reports it could be twice as fast as the current A9 chip.
Ahead of the event, which starts at 6pm GMT, we will be bringing you the latest updates, as well as full coverage as it happens this evening. James Titcomb is on the ground in San Francisco and will be sending across news through the day.
Apple has just sent a rare tweet about tonight's "special event". The tantalising message is accompanied with an abstract video that fans have speculated looks a bit like lens flare, the slightly blurred bright spots that sometimes appear on pictures taken in low light. It could be a clue that some exciting iPhone photography developments are coming.
The company updated its long-neglected Twitter account on Friday with the branding for tonight's "special event" before sending its first ever tweet. Strangely, when you visit Apple's Twitter profile there is no record of its tweets to be seen.
The best features of the iPhone
The most exciting rumoured features we're anticipating the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus to have include:
- Much better camera - the iPhone 7 will have a larger camera that will probably 12MP and perform better in low light, while the iPhone 7 Plus will have a dual-lens camera. They could both have an upgraded flash and ability to shoot 4K video
- A faster processor - the phones are expected to run on a new A10 chip that could be 50 per cent faster than the current A9, with 3GB RAM and a 2.37GHZ processor
- Pressure-sensitive home button - Apple could replace the physical switch with a button that uses "3D Touch" technology, which will make the home screen one continuous smooth surface
What could the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus look like?
We're anticipating the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus to look fairly similar to their predecessors, the 6s and 6s Plus, if the consistent leaks from Apple experts and the supply chain are anything to go by.
The only change to the front of the handsets will be to the home button, which is expected to be pressure-sensitive and sit flush to the screen.
This rendering of the iPhone 7 in "space black" also shows the handset with a pressure-sensitive home button and no headphone jack CREDIT: MARTIN HAJEK
On the back of the phones, Apple is said to have moved the antenna bands to the edge of the device, giving the handsets a cleaner look than the 6s and 6s Plus, while the larger cameras on the devices will sit closer to the top right hand corner of the phones, according to leaks.
An alleged leaked image of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus in black and silver CREDIT:MACOTAKARA
For a full round-up of what the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus could look like visit our gallery here:
What time will it start?
The event starts at 6pm GMT (10am Pacific Time) on Wednesday, September 7. That means there are less than nine hours to go, and counting.
Apple likes to maintain an aura of secrecy around its events, but thanks to a complex supply chain and a huge amount of interest, there are inevitably some leaks.
In a nutshell, we're expecting Tim Cook to take to the stage of the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco to unveil the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus smartphones, and a new Apple Watch 2.
For a comprehensive look at what we think Apple will reveal today, check out our guide here.
Apple prepares to launch its new iPhone
Good morning from Cara McGoogan and welcome to our live blog of one of the biggest events on the technology calendar, Apple's 2016 September product launch. This evening we're expecting Apple to unveil a series of new products, including the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, as well as the long-awaited Apple Watch 2.
We'll be following all the action as it happens today, bringing you the latest updates ahead of and during tonight's event, which starts at 6pm GMT. Over in California with have James Titcomb who will be sending across news throughout the day
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