Apple is Allegedly Testing Five iPhone 7 Prototypes

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Posted December 1, 2015 at 2:02am by Shalom Levytam

A new rumors out of China claims that Apple is testing five different iPhone 7 prototypes, each with unique hardware characteristics, reports GforGames.

Reportedly, some of the technologies that can be found in these prototypes include a USB Type-C connector compatible with headsets, wireless charging technology, multi-Force Touch, dual camera configurations, and fingerprint recognition technology embedded within the display. The source claims that Apple is also fiddling with AMOLED display technology, but we should point out that, based on recent reports, the first iPhone to use an AMOLED screen will not be released before 2018.

Apple's testing of various hardware versions for the upcoming iPhone is normal. We've seen leaked prototypes and even case production start on for design that was never released.

One such prototype could be the source of a rumor that Apple will drop the headphone jack on its next generation device.

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firefish - December 1, 2015 at 5:45pm

Not surprising. It would be more shocking if they weren't yet running Field Tests on the 7 hardware by now.

nasogoreng - December 1, 2015 at 8:56am

Hmmm removing the jack would make some sense if 1. There's a split adapter to allow charging and using wired headphones at the same. or 2. Have Wireless charging so c port dedicated to headphones.

Guest - December 1, 2015 at 6:37am

Removing the headphone jack is problematic for some users. Many older cars have headphone jacks to allow the device to connect. Why not relocate it, just like the power switch?

gamerscul9870 - December 1, 2015 at 12:57pm

When the device gets thin to remove something, there's no room for it elsewhere.

hamood_d10 - December 1, 2015 at 4:07am

What if i want to listen to music and charge at the same time?

Axwell - December 1, 2015 at 4:16am

I assume they would want you to use Bluetooth headphones. Same as the 12" MB

gamerscul9870 - December 1, 2015 at 5:27am

there is a headphone jack on the right rather than normally being on the left of all macs.

gamerscul9870 - December 1, 2015 at 5:28am

ha mood, it has been mentioned that Apple would make an adapter to use old headphones but will all work on lightning port.