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iPhone 7 rumors: Smart Connector for Pro-level accessories but no stereo speakers

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We still have months of iPhone 7 rumors to deal with until Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the stage to show off the newest and greatest smartphone, probably sometime in September. Yes, that is a long time. But there are so many rumors swirling about what Apple is working on that we decided to put them all in one place and assess whether they seem legit or absurd.</p><p>
What would you want to see in the iPhone 7? (Yes, longer battery life is on our wishlist, too.)</p><h2>What’s the latest?</h2>
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<strong>The rumor: </strong>New images and renderings have surfaced allegedly depicting the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus models. Quoting the Japanese site Mac Otakara (http://www.macotakara.jp/blog/rumor/entry-29700.html), MacRumors (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/13/iphone-7-smart-connector-no-stereo-speaker/) reported that these images could be the “real thing.” The leaked image of the iPhone 7 Plus shows a Smart Connector, hinting at the possibility of a Smart Keyboard. While the Mac Otakara report seems to confirm previous rumors the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will have a similar design to the current generation 6s and 6s Plus, the website also contests previous reports. Most notably, Mac Otakara refutes the rumor that these new iPhones will have a second speaker to create stereo sound.</p><p class="jumpTag"><a href="/article/3029451/hardware/iphone-7-rumors-its-all-about-the-camera.html#jump">To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here[/url]</p></section></article>

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