iPhone 7 is the most anticipated smartphone of the year, and Apple fans across the world are counting down to when the smartphone and its variants will be launched. Alongside, the rumour mills just keep churning out fresh details about the smartphone. The iPhone 7 is anticipated to launch at its now traditional September event, and as we approach the date, more pieces of the iPhone puzzle are being fleshed out. The iPhone 7 is not expected to see any major design tweaks, except for a minor few. However, there are some significant changes that are worth a mention. We compile all the rumours and leaks that have surfaced online so far, and give you a comprehensive list of all that is expected to come with the iPhone 7 this year.Three variantsIn 2013, Apple released two iPhones for the first time - the iPhone 5s and 5c. The following year saw a major design overhaul with Apple ditching its 4-inch smartphone size entirely, and releasing two smartphones in different sizes, the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. Last year, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus were released with software upgrades. However this year, Apple is reportedly taking it a notch further and is tipped to launch three variants namely iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and the iPhone 7 Pro/ Plus/ Premium. And as we head towards the actual launch, yet another report is tipping the presence of three variants - the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 7 Pro. Two variants only, in factWhile there have been plenty of rumours surrounding a 'Pro' or Premium variant of the larger iPhone 7, prolific tipster Evan Blass (aka @evleaks) claims Apple will only launch two variants of the iPhone this year - following the tradition it had set in the last two generations. This would imply there is no third Pro or Premium variant, and only the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be launched. ADVERTISEMENT32GB base storage variantApple is rumoured to finally be doing away with the 16GB base storage variant, and replacing it with a 32GB option. The company first introduced the 16GB variant in 2008, and it has remained as the base model ever since the iPhone 5 in 2012. With the rise of the app culture, alongside 4K recording capabilities, this shift to a 32GB base model makes sense in more ways than one. A July report once again reiterates the death of the 16GB variant, getting a 'confirmation' from people familiar with the matter.256GB top storage variantAlongside the 32GB base storage variant, Apple is reportedly also planning to bump up the storage on the top model - taking it up to 256GB. With the iPhone series legendarily eschewing support for a microSD card, this bump up should help power users get the most out of their iOS powered mobile. However, for now, it is uncertain whether the top variant would only be available on the iPhone 7 Plus or iPhone 7 Pro, or whether it would extend to the smaller screened iPhone 7. A new report tips that the iPhone 7 will be available in 32GB, 64GB, and 256GB variants, while the iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 Pro will be available in 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB variants.
Antenna bands
The antenna bands at the back are expected to disappear, giving the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus a sleek simple mono-coloured back design. Leaks suggest that the bands will be shifted to the top and bottom edges instead. A more recent rear panel leak once again points to this. A recent leaked video also confirmed the antenna redesign.
Smart Connector
There are conflicting rumours on this one. Some reports suggest that the iPhone 7 will come with the Smart Connector first introduced with the iPad Pro for connecting the Smart Keyboard Cover and other accessories like charging docks, while other leaks have shown no presence of the Smart Connector. It remains to be seen if the Smart Connector will make its way on to the iPhone 7, even if it's just the top end variant.
3.5mm headphone jack
This has been rumoured for a while now. Apple is reportedly considering giving the 3.5mm headphone jack a miss to make the next iPhone much slimmer than its predecessors. Other reasons may include providing a better quality audio experience to users via the Lightning port. If introduced, the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack it may be the single biggest difference for consumers. Rumours of a Bluetooth or Lightning-powered set of EarPods have accompanied these leaks. Another report indicates Apple will ship a Lightning-to-3.5mm adapter alongside regular 3.5mm EarPods to buyers this generation, whilst removing the 3.5mm jack. A recent leak also showed Lightning-powered EarPods in a leaked image, while another leak showed it in even more images. A more recent, separate leaked video that purportedly compares the iPhone 7 to the iPhone 6s also points to the redesigned antenna bands, apart from the larger camera lens, and lack of 3.5mm audio jack.
Dual SIM iPhone?
A recent report tips that Apple will for the first time include a dual-SIM iPhone in its lineup,
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