The long-running saga surrounding the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus “Loop Disease” issue is finally coming to an end with compensation to the users. Former owners of these devices are now receiving settlement payment of up to $350, which, of course, is part of the $35 million class action lawsuit.

The issue and the settlement

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were widely praised when they launched in 2016 and 2017. However, some users experienced a problem dubbed “Loop Disease.” This issue, allegedly caused by applying pressure on a specific part of the phone, led to degraded audio quality. Not to mention, it affected the calling experience of the smartphone as well.

A class action lawsuit was filed years ago. After being approved last year, the compensation is finally reaching the users who participated in the class action lawsuit. Most claimants are receiving around $200. Although users who paid for repairs related to that issue could get up to $350.

Apple agreed to the $35 million settlement without admitting any wrongdoing or liability. The deadline to join the lawsuit passed last summer. So only those who filed claims by then are eligible for the compensation.

While the settlement provides some relief for affected customers, the bulk of the $35 million fund, as reported by 9to5Mac, will go to the attorneys who brought the case forward. Still, for former iPhone 7 users, receiving a few hundred dollars in 2025 is a welcome resolution to a frustrating issue.

This isn’t the first time Apple has faced a class action lawsuit though. Last fall, customers who owned MacBooks with problematic butterfly keyboards began receiving payments as part of a separate settlement.

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A Briton has filed a lawsuit against Apple alleging battery throttling of older iPhones. The legal claim by consumer rights advocate Justin Gutmann is worth £750 million ($927 million). Gutmann is seeking reimbursement for the over 25 million affected iPhone users in the United Kingdom. He claims Apple took a secret decision to slow down older iPhones in 2017.

Justin Gutmann stated that Apple made older iPhones to be slower in coping with software updates. An undocumented battery management update released in January 2017 led to the slow performance of older iPhones. This was to prevent the devices from shutting down without warning. Apple did not provide users with an option of disabling the battery management setting. In addition, the company did not warn users that their phones were being deliberately throttled. Gutmann alleged that the throttling was meant to mask the fact that the older iPhone batteries couldn’t cope with the new update demands.

Gutmann launched the claim against Apple at the Competition Appeals Tribunal. The claim, if successful, will cover the 25 million older iPhones in the UK that were affected. The affected phones included the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, and SE. Others were the iPhone 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, and the iPhone X. Gutmann said Apple ought to have initiated a battery replacement program or admit that the update was unsuitable for older devices. Rather, the company allowed users to install the update knowing that it will worsen their device’s performance.

Gutmann says Apple was unethical in its approach to the issue as it ought to have come out clean to its customers. The concealment meant that some users experienced significant slowdowns in their devices. He says he was pursuing the case on behalf of millions of iPhone users across the UK. He also hopes that the case will spur dominant companies to review their business models and desist from such unwholesome conduct.

It was after a year that Apple had acknowledged the throttling issues. It claimed that the update was meant to address the problem of older phones shutting down. It claims it never set out to intentionally shorten the life of the affected phones. Apple continues to grapple with a litany of lawsuits challenging various aspects of its operations. This new lawsuit adds to the list. If successful, older iPhone users in the UK could get up to $30 from Apple.

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Apple has introduced the iPhone XS as the upgraded version of the iPhone X that was launched last year. The iPhone XS Max featuring a huge 6.5-inch OLED screen was unveiled alongside it. The iPhone XR featuring a notched LCD screen was also announced alongside the iPhone XS and XS Max. Fresh information reveals with the arrival of the 2018 iPhones, Apple has discontinued older iPhones like iPhone 6S and iPhone SE. The Cupertino company has also halted the sales of the iPhone X permanently.

It is unusual for Apple to discontinue iPhone X because the company is known for slashing the price of previous year’s model with the arrival of a new smartphone. Instead of selling the iPhone X with a reduced pricing, Apple has decided to kill it.

It is now being speculated that if Apple would have sold the iPhone X with discounted pricing, it may not have earned good profits for the company since the cost of materials required would not have decreased significantly. It appears that the iPhone XR that has a starting price of $749 is a good replacement for the iPhone X.

• Read More: Apple Watch Series 4 features a larger display and thinner body, price starts at $399

Now that the iPhone 6S, 6S Plus and iPhone SE have been discontinued, the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are the new entry-level phones from the company. Both phones are respectively priced at $449 and $569. The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are respectively priced at $599 and $699.

Since the 4-inch iPhone SE is no longer available for buying, the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 and iPhone 8 are the smallest iPhones available for buying in the U.S. At present, the iPhone X, iPhone 6S, 6S Plus and iPhone SE could be available for buying in some countries, but they will be soon discontinued with the release of new iPhones.

The iPhone XR comes in 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB storage options. These models are respectively priced at $749, $799 and $899. The storage variants of the iPhone X are 64 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. These variants are respectively cost $999, $1,149 and $1,349. The 64 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB iPhone XS Max models are respectively price at $1,099, $1,249 and $1,449.

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A recent research finding showed that public interest on Apple‘s latest flagship iPhones was on the low side across all three major U.S carriers – AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint. As if that wasn’t enough, a second research analysis has emerged painting a not-so-promising picture of the performance of Apple’s  latest products. The latest data showed that U.S sales of the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and iPhone X represented a 61% sales of all iPhone sales in America last quarter.

Apple’s 2016 flagships – iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were able to command a much higher 72% sales of the total iPhones sold back then in Q4 2016. It is quite understandable that most fans preferred the iPhone X and so the late release of the X may have impacted on sales of the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus. Despite joining the party late, the iPhone X accounted for roughly 20% of all iPhones sold between October and December. So, it is expected that the records would tilt in favor of the new iPhones when the first quarter of 2018 ends in March.

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The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus still continue to sell strongly, accounting for about 25% of iPhone sales in Q4. This is followed by the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus with an 8% share, and at the bottom end of the table is the iPhone SE which happens to have the lowest specs among the lot. The iPhone 8 accounted for the most sales of all three new iPhones in the quarter under review. That is an indication that it is preferred better than the bigger-sized iPhone 8 Plus by many of those who have bought one already in the U.S.

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Apple has increased prices of most of its smartphones in India after the government of India raised taxes on imported phones last week. The move of hike in customs duties seems to be aimed at boosting local production under its ‘Make in India’ initiative.

The Cupertino-based company has raised prices of most iPhones in India by 3 percent to 5 percent. The pricing for the iPhone 6 has been increased by Rs. 1,280 and now it costs Rs. 30,780 (approx. $481).

The smartphone model which witnessed the highest hike in price is the iPhone X, with an increase of Rs. 3,072 in its price in India. It now retails at Rs. 92,430 (approximately $1,443) for the 64GB variant and Rs. 1,05,720 (approximately $1,650) for the 256GB variant.

The iPhone 6s is available at Rs. 41,550 for the 32GB variant, while the 128GB variant will be available for Rs. 50,660. The 32GB and 128GB variants of iPhone 6s Plus are now priced at Rs. 50,740 and Rs. 59,860, respectively.

The iPhone 7 now costs Rs. 50,810 for the 32GB variant, while the 128GB variant is available for Rs. 59,910. The iPhone 7 Plus will now be available at Rs. 61,060 for the 32GB variant and Rs. 70,180 for the 128GB variant.

Apple’s recently launched iPhone 8 is available for purchase at Rs. 66,120 for the 64GB variant while the 256GB variant now costs Rs. 79,420. The iPhone 8 Plus is priced at Rs. 75, 450 for the 64GB variant and the 256GB will be available for Rs. 88,750.

The only iPhone model which has been exempted from this price increase if the iPhone SE, which is being manufactured locally in India. Apple’s Taiwanese contract manufacturer Wistron is assembling iPhone SE in the technology hub of Bengaluru.

Read More: Apple iPhone SE Successor Could Launch In Q1 Next Year

The customs duty hike comes at a time when Apple is seeking various incentives from the Indian government to further expand manufacturing in India — one of its fastest-growing smartphone markets globally.

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Roses are red and so are these phones too. Manufacturers have been more experimental with colors this year. Rather than the boring gold, old gray, and classic black, we have seen phones launch in different shades of blue, green, pink, and red.

Of all the new colors, it is the red variants that actually stand out. Pull out a red phone from your pocket and you will definitely get people asking questions. It has always been the color that stuns and catches attention – that’s why it is easy to remember the lady with the red lipstick, red dress, or red car.

This post is a list of our favorite red phones released this year and is not in order of preference.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (Product) RED Special Edition

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus originally launched in Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold. Then in March of this year, Apple partnered with (PRODUCT)^RED , a non-profit organisation that raises funds for the awareness and elimination of HIV/AIDS in Africa, to release both phones in red.

The reception in China was massive. JD.com is reported to have recorded nearly 500,000 reservations ahead of the March 24 release date.

OPPO F3 Red/OPPO F3 Diwali Edition

When the OPPO F3 was released in May, it was available in Gold and Rose Gold. However, a Facebook post by the manufacturer’s Philippines’s branch teased a red variant set for release in August.

The red variant has gold antenna lines instead of silver and the OPPO  is also written in gold. A similar variant was released in India in October to celebrate the Diwali festival.

Xiaomi Mi 5X

The Xiaomi Mi 5X is a mid-range smartphone but with flagship cameras. It was originally released in black, gold, and rose pink when it launched in July. Xiaomi then announced a new red variant for it last month.

If you can get your hands on this red variant, good for you as the Mi 5X is the same phone as the Android One Mi A1. However, markets where the Mi A1 are sold only have it in gold, rose gold, and black.

Meizu M6 Note Red/M6 Note One Piece

The Meizu M6 Note was well received when it launched. It is the manufacturer’s first smartphone to be powered by a Snapdragon processor and also packs dual cameras. The phone already looked stunning with its quad-LED flash and Peacock Blue variant, then Meizu dropped a fiery hot Flame Red variant and a One Piece Special Edition variant.

Xperia XZ Premium Rosso

If you dislike Sony’s thick bezel design, it is understandable, but you can’t deny that the Xperia XZ Premium Rosso is enthralling. The new color variant was announced last month and should make a good holiday gift for yourself or that special person.

OPPO R11S

The OPPO R11S is the second OPPO phone on this list. It is one of the full-screen smartphones the manufacturer has launched in recent weeks.

Announced in Black and Champagne gold, OPPO also released a special red variant. One cool feature of the red variant is the way the red seems to bleed from the back into the bezels in front.

Smartisan Nut Pro 2

The Smartisan Nut Pro 2 is one of my personal favorites this year. Not only does it have impressive specs but it kills the competition with its gorgeous design and pricing.

The Nut Pro 2 looks good in black and gold, but it’s the red variant that shines the most.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Burgundy Red

The Galaxy S8 is the oldest Android phone on this list but also one of the best. It launched in Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, and Maple Gold but Samsung has also added a Rose Pink variant, and more recently Burgundy Red.

Some of these colors are exclusive to certain markets. The Burgundy Red for example is available in South Korea only but we hope Samsung launches it in more countries.

OnePlus 5T Red Lava

OnePlus launched the 5T in China today but unlike other countries that get the phone in Midnight Black, China also gets a Red Lava variant. The Red OnePlus 5T is to mark the 4th anniversary of the smartphone company.

This is OnePlus’s first red phone and it is love at first sight.

Honor V10

The OnePlus 5T is not the only full-screen smartphone that launched in China today. Honor also took the wraps off its V10 flagship.

The Honor V10 has got a lot going for it. It packs nearly all the features of the Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro and at a much lesser price. It also comes in a beautiful red variant which we totally love.

READ MORE: Xiaomi Redmi 5A Gets Lake Blue Color Variant, Costs 599 Yuan

That brings the list of our favorite red phones this year to an end. Which one of these beauties is your favorite? Do let us know in the comment box below.

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IHS Markit, a London-based research firm has confirmed the list of top 10 bestselling smartphones for the first half of 2017. It has revealed that the Apple iPhone 7 is present at the number one spot followed by the iPhone 7 Plus. The Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime Plus midrange phone from 2016 is on the third position.

The fourth position is occupied by iPhone 6S and the sixth and seventh places have been reserved by Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+. The research firm claims that flagship phones from Apple and Samsung have met with sluggish sales in the first half of this year.

The 4.7-inch iPhone models have been ranking at number one position consecutively for the last three years. The iPhone 6, iPhone 6S and iPhone 7 were bestselling phones in 2015, 2016 and 2017 respectively. However, the market share of these iPhones has been consistently falling from 10 percent to 7 percent and now it has come down to 5 percent this year.

Read More: Real Images and Video of Apple iPhone X Leaked Before Official Pre-Orders

The reason why Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ models are not ranking higher in the list is that these phones were made available for buying in April. Hence, compared to the other better ranking phones on the list, Samsung has shipped lesser units of the Galaxy S8 duo in first half of 2017.

The list includes five smartphones from Samsung and four from Apple and one from OPPO. However, the name of the OPPO phone that has made it to the list has not been revealed by the research firm.

IHS Markit has also stated that compared to 2016, the number of smartphones with shipments of more than 1 million units per month has increased 22 from 17 in this year. Samsung and Apple respectively have 10 and 4 phones that have shipped over 1 million units per month.

The popularity of smartphones from Chinese OEMs have also increased as they started shipping smartphones outside of China. There are five OPPO phones, two Xiaomi phones and one Huawei phone that have shipped over 6 million units in the first half of 2017.

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Apple has confirmed that it would be holding a launch event on Sept. 12. The company is rumored to announce at least three new iPhones. A fresh information coming from Germany suggests that the 2017 iPhones would be available on pre-orders three days after the official launch.

Speculating on the recent rumors, it appears that Apple would be unveiling the next generations like iPhone X, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (previously rumored as iPhone 8, iPhone 7S and 7S Plus) on Sept. 12. Three days later i.e. on Sept. 15, Apple is likely to start the pre-orders of these phones. These devices will hit the retail stores on Sept. 22.

The iPhone X that is rumored to be a special edition smartphone is expected to be available in limited numbers at launch. Well-known analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that Apple would be selling around two to four million units of the iPhone X at launch.

Read More: Live Photos of iPhone 8 OLED Display Assembly Leaks

As rumors have revealed that the iPhone X would be coming with a premium design that will be packed with a full-screen display. Instead of the Touch ID sensor, the smartphone is expected to house a 3D facial recognition feature. The new biometric recognition feature is expected to accurately authenticate payments on Apple Pay. The Cupertino company is also speculated to introduce wireless charging feature on it as well as on iPhone 8 and 8 Plus smartphones.

The iPhone X is expected to come in three storage choices such as 64 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB. These models are rumored to be respectively priced at $999, $1,099 and $1,199.

Ming-Chi Kuo has said that the reason behind such a high pricing of the iPhone X is it features a very costly OLED panel from Samsung. These panels are purchased at a price that twice more than what Apple is paying for LCD panels for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. Each OLED panel is rumored to be priced around $130. However, the Cupertino company is paying around $55 for each LCD panel.

Hence, the company is speculated to be looking for a second supplier of OLED panel like LG. Having a second supplier would provide Apple with steady supply of OLED panels. Also, it would make it possible to get the OLED panels at a discounted price because of competition between two suppliers.

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The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus both ditched the 3.5mm audio jack last year, setting the standard for how audio will be consumed on iPhones henceforth. One can decide to get the Apple Airpods, Bluetooth headphones or pick up a lightning to 3.5mm audio jack adapter like the Dodocool DA123 for those who own wired earphones.

The Dodocool DA123 is a MFI certified adapter that lets you connect earphones with a 3.5mm connector to your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus. What makes it different from other adapters is the in-line remote, so you don’t have to pull out your phone to answer calls, control playback or activate Siri. There is also a bass boost button on the other side that enhances the audio experience.

The Dodocool DA123 uses 4N copper wires to ensure that audio quality isn’t lost during transmission. It is 223.65mm long and covered with soft TPE jacket for durability. It is also tangle-free.

READ MORE: Dodocool DA145 Soft Silicone Antislip EarHooks for Apple EarPods and AirPods

The Dodocool DA123 lightning to 3.5mm audio jack adapter caan be picked up on Amazon US for $29.99 or £18.99 on Amazon UK. It is also available on the respective Amazon stores in Germany, Spain, Mexico, Canada and Japan.

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Every month, AnTuTu releases a list of the overall top 10 smartphones. There is also a list for each operating system (Android and iOS). The lists for June have been released and Android takes the lead again with the OnePlus 5.

For the month of May, the HTC U11 was the king of smartphones, however the OnePlus 5, released last month has dethroned it.

The OnePlus 5 claims the top spot with 181879 points, making it the first device to cross the 180k mark. It is followed by the ZTE’s Nubia Z17 and not the HTC U11 as it was released in June too and packs 8GB of RAM. The U11 claims the third spot.

The Galaxy S8+ comes in at number four with 171703 points while Xiaomi’s Mi 6 takes the fifth position with 170255 points. The iPhone 7 Plus is still on the list and sits at number six and the iPhone 7 is number eight on the list losing the seventh spot to Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium. The Galaxy S8 takes the ninth spot and the Snapdragon 821-powered OnePlus 3T is the tenth.

For the next few months until the new iPhone(s) release, expect to see Snapdragon 835 phones take the lead.

The top ten iOS devices sees the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro take the lead with its Apple A10X Fusion chip. The iPhone 7 Plus is second and the iPad Pro 9.7 comes in at number three.

READ MORE: Alleged Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact with Snapdragon 835, 4 GB RAM, Android 8.0 Appears on AnTuTu

The Android list is straightforward. After the OnePlus 3T at the eight position, LeEco’s Pro 3 comes in at number 9 and the Smartisan M1L closes the list.

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Last night an image showing what seems to be the retail box of the iPhone 8 was posted on Weibo. Although the box does share a similar design to that of the iPhone 7 Plus, the main difference is the design of the dual rear cameras.

The iPhone 8 is expected to feature dual cameras like the iPhone 7 Plus but instead of sitting in a horizontal position, it will lie vertically. We have seen leaks from verified sources confirm this. Why then do people think this is a fake image?

The iPhone 8 on the box is a matte black version which doesn’t match images that have been in circulation. The iPhone 8 has been shown to feature a glass back in all the verified leaks. Since no one has mentioned seeing a matte black version, the conclusion is that the person modified the retail box of a matte black iPhone 7 Plus.

READ MORE: Tax Rate Reduction Leads Apple To Cut iPhone Prices in India

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 8 in September. Some of the features expected include wireless charging, an OLED display, and iOS 11. It is still unknown if it will have its fingerprint scanner embedded under the display, at the back or even at all.

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Since the September launch of the Apple iPhone 8 is drawing near, leaked information on the highly anticipated iPhone are surfacing consistently. Today, well-known leakster, @OnLeaks, has revealed a video of the dummy unit of iPhone 8 by collaborating with Tiger Mobiles. The leakster has a very good track record of revealing accurate leaked information of forthcoming devices before their official launch. Hence, the design of the iPhone 8 revealed through its dummy unit certainly cannot be dismissed as fake.

As it can be seen in the video, the dummy unit suggests that the alleged iPhone 8 would be sporting very slim bezels around its screen. However, the upper part of the screen sports a slightly larger bezel to feature a selfie camera and some other sensors.

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The iPhone 8 dummy unit measures 143.5 x 71 x 7.5mm. The rear side of the phone features a vertically stacked dual cameras. An LED flash is placed between the two cameras. The camera module has a prominent bump. The alleged iPhone 8 is larger than the iPhone 7 that measures 138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1mm. However, it is smaller than the iPhone 7 Plus with measures 158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3mm.

Even though the alleged iPhone 8 is smaller than the iPhone 7 Plus that features a 5.5-inch screen, rumors have claimed that the iPhone 8 would be equipped with a 5.8-inch screen. Also, it is expected to be the first iPhone to feature an OLED screen. Since the front panel of the alleged iPhone 8 does not feature a fingerprint scanner, it seems that the biometric recognition feature is embedded under the display. Some rumors have claimed that there is a possibility that the iPhone 8 may feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner since Apple is facing issues with embedding it under the screen. It will come loaded with iOS 11.

The iPhone 8 is speculated to come with all-glass design. This indicates that Apple may introduce wireless charging feature on the iPhone 8. The year 2017 marks the tenth anniversary of Apple iPhones. Hence, the Cupertino company is expected to release iPhone 8 with overall improvements. It is rumored to launch alongside the iPhone 7S and iPhone 7S Plus in September.

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It’s true. The OnePlus 5 is the OPPO R11 with a OnePlus logo which is actually an iPhone 7 Plus clone. The End!!!

A continuous hard edge, refined over 3 years. https://t.co/KVXBWmhBt8 pic.twitter.com/KBNppQ0R0U

— OnePlus (@oneplus) June 8, 2017

OnePlus just revealed what we should expect with respect to the OnePlus 5 come June 20. Posted as a tweet, we get to see the top half of the back of the phone. It is a shameless copy of the iPhone 7 Plus and its disappointing.

The dual rear cameras are confirmed and are a bit raised. Right beside it is a led flash and above it is the U-antenna line.

You will notice that there is no earphone jack on the top side of the phone. If this is a perfect clone of the OPPO R11, then it is still at the bottom. However, it might also have been moved to the other side, going by Carl Pei’s tweet asking “Why did the headphone jack cross the road?” Or it might be gone completely!!! That is a possibility too.

READ MORE: OnePlus Shows the Efficiency of its Global Customer Support Before OnePlus 5’s Launch

Now we know that the OnePlus 5 will have dual cameras. All that is left is the camera configuration. The OnePlus 5 will launch on June 20 and will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 835 processor paired with 8GB of RAM. It is rumored to sell for as much as €550 (∼$616/£478).

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Xiaomi has released another promotional video which, this time around, highlights the battery power of the Mi Max 2. For the avoidance of doubt, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 packs a 5,300mah battery and the video compares the battery endurance level with those of the iPad 4 Mini, Huawei P10 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus. To clear things up, the iPad Mini 4 packs a 5,124mAh battery, the P10 Plus features a 3750mAh battery and the iPhone 7 Plus uses a 2,750mAh battery.

Another thing to note is that a more powerful and efficient processor is on the iPhone 7 Plus and Huawei P10 Plus. The Apple A8 chip on the iPad Mini 4 could even be more powerful than the Snapdragon 625 chip the Mi Max 2 features.  All four devices — three smartphones, and a tablet, were subjected to different activities which are things we use daily on our devices. First, the gadgets were subjected to one hour of gaming, all at the same time, running the NBA 2017 game. Thereafter, 1 hour of video chat was made on all the devices and this was followed by 1 hour of full HD video capture and then a music video was streamed online for 1 hour on all the gadgets.

Read More: Xiaomi Mi Max 2’s First Look: A Real 6.44-inch Beauty

The iPad Mini 4 was the first to run out of battery, followed by the iPhone 7 Plus and then the Huawei P10 Plus.  It is interesting to note that by the time all the three models were out of battery power, the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 battery capacity was still at 50%. This simply means the Mi Max 2 offers twice the battery power and perhaps with more battery management than the others. We cannot conclude on this yet because we haven’t independently verified the test. But this is an indication that the Snapdragon 625 isn’t a power hungry processor and you’ll get an amazing battery life on the Mi Max 2.

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Apple is silent on iPhone 8, but the rumor mill is consistently speculating on its specs and features. Fresh renders of iPhone 8 that are based on CAD images have appeared.

Though the new renders appear quite real, there is still no confirmation on whether the iPhone 8 will look same as what we see in the renders here. The reason behind it is that the Cupertino company may be experimenting the design of the upcoming iPhone with numerous iPhone 8 prototypes. Hence, the final version of the iPhone 8 could appear quite different from the renders here

The iPhone 8 reportedly features a 5.8-inch OLED screen which is rumored to be placed in a smaller body that measures 1435 x 70.9 x 7.7mm. The render show that there are no bezels around the screen. Even the front-facing Touch ID sensor is missing. It indicates that the Touch ID sensor may come embedded under the screen.

Read More:Leaked Photos of iPhone 8 Dummy Model Show Full-Glass Design, Dual Rear and Front Cameras

Some rumors are claiming that the iPhone 8 may arrive with rear-facing Touch ID sensor. Rumors also hint that iPhone 8 may also feature facial recognition feature.

The bottom side of the iPhone 8 in the renders seem to feature a USB Type-C port placed between two external speaker grilles. The right edge of the iPhone 8 has a Power key and a SIM card tray. The left side features the volume buttons.

The rear side of the iPhone 8 features a vertically stacked dual rear camera setup with an LED flash placed between the two sensors. Rumors have revealed that the vertically arranged camera may carry support for advanced augmented reality features. The back panel appears to be made up of glass and its corners have rounded appeal.

A report from KGI Securities has revealed that the iPhone 8 has encountered production problems. The delay is probably because of the overhaul improvements coming to IPhone. 8. Apple is speculated to release three iPhones this year, the iPhone 7 featuring a 4.7-inch screen, the iPhone 7 Plus with 5.5-inch display and the iPhone 8 that will come packed with a 5.8-inch display.

Apple follows a traditional pattern of unleashing the iPhones in September each year. This year too, the company is speculated the upcoming iPhones in the same month.

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Apple has launched the iPhone 7 and iPhone7 Plus in a color variant of red. An estimated number of 73,410 iPhone 7 and 7 Plus units are expected to be available in China. The (RED) iPhones will be available for purchase from March 24 in China. JD.com, an online retailer from China has received more than 3,55,000 registrations for the red colored iPhones.

Even though over 3,55,000 people have registered on JD.com for the (RED) iPhones, it is unlikely that all of them will purchase the red iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. Since these are not pre-orders, registering for it does not charge any money and no units are reserved.

These special edition iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have the same specs as the original iPhone 7 models that were introduced in September last year. However, a diehard iPhone fan may not want to miss the opportunity of purchasing a special edition of iPhone 7 in red.

Related: Color Me Red: iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Gets New Color Variant

Apple has launched the red colored iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in collaboration with a non-profit organization called Product (RED) that creates awareness and gathers funds for eradicating HIV/AIDS in Africa. In the past, Apple has worked with Product (RED) to release (RED) variants of accessories like iPhone cases, Apple Watch sports bands, and more.  It has also released (RED) options for iPod Shuffle, iPod Nano and iPod Touch.

The (RED) iPhone 7 with 128 GB is priced at $749 and the iPhone 7 Plus with 128 GB storage is available for $869. in the U.S., Apple has confirmed that every customer who purchases (RED) iPhone 7 and 7 Plus phones will be provided with free Personal Setup in-store or online. Every purchase of (RED) products from Apple contributes directly to global fund to eliminate AIDS. So far, Apple has raised more than $130 million by selling its (RED) products.

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2017 is a colorful year, literally. Starting in January, we have seen manufacturers release new color variants for their phones. Today, Apple joined the bandwagon with a new red variant for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

The new color variant is a special edition model made in partnership with Product Red ( (PRODUCT)^RED  ), a non-profit organisation that aims to create awareness and raise funds for eliminating HIV/AIDS in Africa. Both Apple and Product Red have been working together for 10 years now. The first Product Red Apple device was an iPod nano, and till date the partnership has included other special edition products like accessories for the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

READ MORE: Apple iPhone 8 Concept Design Images Appear

The new iPhones will be available globally starting on Friday, the 24th of March and doesn’t differ from the regular versions in any way. Apple says it will be available in 128GB and 256GB variants and will cost $749 and $869 respectively.

In the last one week we have seen some big name manufacturers announce new color variants for their devices. OPPO announced a green variant of the OPPO R9S; OnePlus launched a new matte black variant of the OnePlus 3T which went on sale today in Paris; and Vivo has also says there is going to be a matte black edition of the Vivo Xplay6.

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AnTuTu’s top 10 list of best-performing smartphones in various categories have been released and it covers smartphone brands from around the world and the domestic Chinese brand. The chart is based on the average performance of the smartphones in benchmark tests and the list contains a few new entrants but on the whole several others retain their position. Benchmark test performance is predicated mostly on the processor the smartphone packs and in this case, the Snapdragon 821 continues to dominate.

Of course, there are no major surprises as we are yet to see a chipset which squares up to the Apple A10 chip. Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 835 chip and Samsung’s Exynos 8895 would likely trump the Apple flagship chip but they are yet to find their way into smartphones, at least not anyone in the market.

On the overall performance, the Apple iPhone 7 Plus powered by the A10 chip maintain its top position for several months running now. It is closely followed by the iPhone 7 which has a slightly lower clock speed on its chip than the 7 Plus. The iPhone 7 Plus also happens to be Apple’s most powerful smartphone at present. At the number 3 position is the Snapdragon 821-powered OnePlus 3T and at number four is the SD 821-powered LeEco Le Pro 3. Smartisan released the Hammer M1L late last year with a Snapdragon 821 chip inside and it occupies the fifth spot.

The 6th to 10th position is occupied by Lenovo ZUK Edge, OnePlus 3, Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus, Mi 5S and Mi Note 2 in that order. It is worthy of note that all five smartphones are powered by the Snapdragon 821 but with different clock frequency, hence the varying AnTuTu benchmark score. On the whole, only the Apple iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 use a different chipset other than Snapdragon 821 processor.

Related: Xiaomi Mi Mix Wins Big Time in AnTuTu’s Top 10 Phones With the Most Positive Reviews

All eight smartphones are Chinese brands and so occupy the top eight spot in the top 10 domestic brands category. The remaining two slots are occupied by the Xiaomi Mi 5 and Vivo Xplay 6 respectively. Both the Mi 5 and XPlay 6 are powered by the Snapdragon 820 chipset. As a parting shot, it is noticed that none of Samsung’s smartphones made it up the ladder into the top 10 and that is a curious scenario. Do you know why? Drop it off in the comment section if you do.

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Xiaomi yesterday teased a poster that projects the upcoming Redmi Note 4X as having the ability to churn out top notch performance. Part of that top performance is hinged on the large 4,100mAh battery the mid-ranger is said to pack. A video has now emerged which shows the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X packs a long battery life which surpassed those of the iPhone 7 Plus having a 2,900mAh battery and the OPPO R9S with a 3,010mAh battery.

Talking about the iPhone 7 Plus, the Redmi Note 4X ordinarily shouldn’t lock horns with it because it packs a superior Apple A10 chip which should be able to keep the battery usage at the barest minimum. But then, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X equally packs the efficient, mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 chipset reputed to reduce battery usage.

The challenge involved using the Redmi Note 4X, OPPO R9S and iPhone 7 Plus to video simultaneous like a dashboard cam, a drive around town spanning several hours. The video shoot lasted for 14 hours 26 minutes, covering a distance of 902 km. The OPPO R9S was the first to run out of power and that was followed by the flagship iPhone 7 Plus. Surprisingly, the Redmi Note 4X made it through the entire journey and still had about 18% of power left for other uses. That is despite a powerful 13MP rear camera which was in use.

Read More: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X to Be Available in Four Colors

So we expect a very capable smartphone n the Redmi Note 4X which is also coming with a 5.5-inch Full HD display and three memory versions of 2GB + 32GB, 3GB + 32GB and 4GB + 64GB. The mid-range device is also expected with a budget friendly price tag of 999 yuan, 1099 Yuan and 1299 Yuan respectively. You can check out the video from down below.

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In a new report released by Kantar Worldpanel, Android is the OS that dominates in China. The info was gotten from a survey carried out between September and November.

Android however lost market share in the United States, Britain, France, and Japan but increased its share of the smartphone market in other European countries like Germany, Spain, and Italy. Apple’s iOS gained more customers with its new iPhone 7 in Japan, Great Britain, and France.

Americans love the iPhone and the results show it. The iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 6s were the most popular devices in the US within the period with a combined share of 31.3%. Leaving Samsung’s S7 and S7 Edge at the fourth and fifth position with 28.9% of smartphone sales. The Google Pixel was able to grab only 1.3%.

READ MORE: HTC Records Worst Revenue Numbers in 11 Years

Even with Android grabbing majority of the sales in China, the iPhone 7 was the best selling device. Huawei had a quarter of all the smartphone sales and OPPO grabbed 12.9% which was a major win for them.

Windows was however the biggest loser. The OS lost market share in all the major markets except Japan where it recorded a mere 0.1% increase.

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Just as the dust generated by the Galaxy Note 7 explosion saga is dying down, Apple‘s latest iPhone 7 and 7 Plus seem to be on the brink of taking over the ill-fated baton. A case of an exploding iPhone 7 Plus has been reported to have occurred in the Chinese province of Yunnan, Southwest China.

According to the report, the iPhone 7 Plus was purchased just last month and allegedly exploded when the phone accidentally fell to the ground. The phone was said to have started emitting smoke and severe vibrations. At the end of the scenario, the iPhone 7 Plus’ screen was completely detached from the body and it was shattered as well.

From the pictures (attached) the extent of the damage could be seen clearly and it is colossal and beyond repair. The panel seems to have been shattered as well. It is very likely the battery had exploded as a result of the shock from the impact with the ground surface.

Read More: New iPhone 7 Explodes in Man’s Face While Shooting a Video

This latest case,if true, increases the number of cases of Apple’s latest flagship that have been reported to have exploded. A case was reported early last month of an iPhone 7 which exploded while the owner was about shooting a video. Another case was reported in Australia inside a car and almost burn’t down the case. Apple is yet to respond to this latest case.

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Early benchmark results for Google’s latest Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones have appeared on Geekbench and reveals nothing really special when the flagships are placed at par with their contemporaries, talking about Apple’s latest iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. The results show that what the Pixel and Pixel XL possess in looks and camera speed, they lack in raw processing power.

The Geekbench 4 result comes in at about 4100 points on the multicore performance test and for the single core, the result stood at 1580 points and is consistent with earlier figures said to be for the Google phone which appear sometime in September. The score then stood at 1665 on the single-core and 4023 for the multi-core test.

In contrast the Apple iPhone 7 recorded a multi-core score of around 5600 pointd when it hit benchmark and a single-core score of about 3430. This figures could only mean the A10 Fusion chip on the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus is far superior to the Snapdragon 821 processor which the Pixel and Pixel XL comes with. Even the iPhone 6S Plus with a multi-core benchmark score of 4106 and single-core score of 2508 surpasses the Google flagships.

Read more: iPhone 7 A10 Fusion Chip Performance Test

Benchmark results may not be a true representation of the daily running speed of smartphones, neither do they measure user interface element but they come in handy in comparing the raw processing power between two computing hardware and in this case, it has definitively proved that there is no better processor around as of this moment that equals the A10 Fusion processor on Apple latest iPhones.

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Antutu has released its top 10 devices for the just ended month of September and there are a couple of surprises.

For mobile phones, Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus takes the top spot with a score of 172644 followed closely by the smaller sized iPhone 7 which scored 170124. This shouldn’t be a surprise considering the fact that quite a number of reviews have praised Apple’s new A10 Fusion chip. If you can remember, we covered a web performance test of the new chip against other flagships and the iPhone 7 came out on top.

Next in line is the LeEco Le Pro 3. The Pro 3 which is the first Chinese smartphone to sport the new Qualcomm 821 processor comes in at number three with a score of 160856, pushing Xiaomi’s new phones the Mi 5s Plus and Mi 5s to fourth and fifth position respectively.

There should be no surprise at the result of the Mi 5s considering its SD 821 chip is under-clocked.

OnePlus 3 takes the sixth position with 140288 points starting the list of Snapdragon 820 phones on the list.

Vivo’s Xplay 5 Elite and Samsung’s controversial Galaxy Note 7 slug it out for the seventh and eight spot but the Elite comes in ahead with 333 points more than the Note 7. The Le Max 2 comes in at number 9 and ZTE’s Nubia line wraps up the list with the Nubia Z11.

There’s also another Antutu list of top 10 iOS devices which is headed by the iPad Pro with 177266 points. The iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 7 follow for second and third positions. The 9.7” iPad Pro takes the fourth spot, the 6s Plus takes fifth position and the iPhone SE takes the seventh slot.

READ MORE: OPPO Surpasses Apple by Sales value in India

For the top 10 android devices, the order is the same for the first one above, but since Apple devices are not on the list, the ZUK Z2 and Xiaomi Mi 5 get on the list coming in at number nine and ten respectively.

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There was a time when China was known for its clones. Usually, these clones looked very similar to the original model, however, when it came to the build quality and performance, they were nowhere near the original ones. But now, things are different, and the manufacturers of these clones have become smarter and more skilled.

iPhone is still the most popular brand for clones and the newly launched iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have already been cloned by local manufacturers in China. And the iPhone 7 Plus clone spotted in China is surprisingly very well built and very close to the real iPhone.

RELATED: iPhone 7 Estimated to Cost Apple $224.80 to Produce, Yet Starts at $649!

The design of these clones is identical to the real iPhone 7 Plus, including the unique antenna bands and the dual camera setup at the back. Not only that, they also feel quite similar to the original iPhone model. Even the software interface is an immitation of iOS 10, so there is a good chance that you might get confused for a second. However, the Touch ID on board seems to be just for show and do not work. Even the general performance of the iPhone 7 Plus Clone, including its camera is no way near that of the original iPhone 7 Plus model but that is to be expected.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HxD15WuS6s

So, check out the images below and the video above and guess which one’s real and which one’s a clone.

(ANSWER: Black is the real iPhone 7 Plus. The one in Rose Gold is an iPhone 7 Plus Clone.)

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Apple iPhone 7 has appeared on AnTuTu benchmark, posting a score that could be classified as a stunner to say the least. One major feature of the iPhone 7, launched last week in the US, is the new A10 Fusion chip, that the device alongside the dual-camera packing iPhone 7 Plus feature.

The iPhone 7 scored a total of 178397 points on AnTuTu benchmark, to dwarf the AnTuTu scores of previous Apple chips. The closest to the iPhone 7 score is that of the iPad Pro which scored 177266 points when it hit AnTuTu back then.

On the sub-score, the single-core performance and GPU performance reveals the outstanding performance of the new A10 chip. The quad-core A10 Fusion chip on the new Apple flagship comes along with 3.3 billion transistors and there is no need telling why the new chip in the block is said to be 40% faster than the previous A9 chips.

Read More: iPhone 8 Details Leaked: There Might Be No iPhone 7s

This AnTuTu posting at least gives Apple fans something to cheer about, after the barrage of criticism the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have faced in these early days for lacking tangible innovations, big enough to justify their sky-high price tags. No other chip from rival chip makers have come close, not even the flagship SD 821. Perhaps the Snapdragon 830 chip expected next year could rival the Apple A10 but for now, it is in a class of its own.

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Apple has launched the much talked about iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in a ceremony held in San Francisco, US. Both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus debuts with a wide range of new features and upgraded specs from the iPhone 6s. One very spectacular feature missing on the new generation iPhones is the 3.5mm audio jack which had long been captured in rumors to be leaving the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. You don’t have to worry, though, because Apple will include an adapter to enable you still use the 3.5mm headphone jack on the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

Apple has given the iPhone 7 a 4.7-inch Retina HD display with 3D touch. There is also a new processor in town, a quad-core Apple A10 Fusion chipset which comes along with 3.3 billion transistors making it 40% faster than the previous A9 chips. The A10 processor also comes along with a hexa-core GPU. There is a new 12MP iSight camera with 6-element lens, f/1.8 aperture, High-speed Sensor (60% faster, 30% efficient), support for 4K video recording and quad LED dual-tone flash. It also has a new 7MP Facetime camera. The iPhone 7 comes with 2GB of RAM and 32GB, 128GB and 256GB built-in storage options.

On the software, the iPhone 7 runs on the latest iOS 10. In addition, the phone comes with an IP67 rating meaning it is water and dust resistant. The iPhone 7 also has a new home button and this houses the fingerprint sensor. The home button is pressure sensitive with Taptic Engine, so instead of having the feel you pressed the button because it clicked, it will vibrate.

Not only that, the iPhone 7, for the first time, comes with stereo speakers with volume output touted to be twice the volume of the iPhone 6s speakers. There is also some improvement in the battery life of the non-removable battery on the iPhone 7.

iPhone 7 Plus

The iPhone 7 Plus, on the other hand, features a 5.5-inch Retina HD display with 3D touch  and powered by a new quad-core A10 Fusion chipset as well. The processor is accompanied by a 3GB RAM and there are three storage versions available, 32GB, 128GB and 256GB.

The iPhone 7 Plus comes with dual 12MP rear cameras  with one having a wide-angle with f/1.8 aperture and the other lens, a telephoto lens with f/2.8 aperture for new depth-of-field. The camera also has OIS along with Quad-LED True Tone flash.On the selfie shooter, there is a new 7MP Facetime camera.

Just like the iPhone 7, the 7 Plus also comes with IP67 water and dust resistance rating. The home button is also pressure sensitive, with Taptic Engine and the fingerprint sensor is embedded on it.

Now coming to the prices, the iPhone 7 starts at $650 ( about 4,334 Yuan), same as the iPhone 6s while the higher-end iPhone 7 Plus will retail at $770 (5,134 Yuan). They come in Silver, Gold, Rose Gold, Black and the new Jet Black finish.

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Apple has started sending out invites for an event on September 7. The invite has teasers such as the date which corresponds to the name of the next iPhone (iPhone 7) and the bokeh effects of the lights which hints at the dual cameras expected on the iPhone 7 Plus.

The launch is expected to be for the new iPhone but rumour has it that Apple will also launch the second generation iWatch.

Over the past couple of months we have covered several details and leaks about Apple’s next device must especially the absence of a 3.5mm audio jack and the use of dual cameras. One of the rumours we shall confirm on the launch day will be the presence of connector pins on the iPhone 7 Plus variant which no one has heard of lately or seen on the prototypes making rounds on the internet and if blue will indeed be amongst the colour variants.

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The event will hold at 10:00 A.M. at the Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco.

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Back when the first iPhone was launched, 16GB was a lot of storage, but in the last 2 years, fans of the Cupertino-based company have complained about the company still launching 16GB phones which just doesn’t cut it anymore. If the rumours are to be believed, the iPhone 7s (sevens) will come with 32GB storage on the base models.

However, it seems the company is raising the maximum storage available on an iPhone. An image of a leaked assembly sheet posted by twitter account, @the_malignant shows that there will be a 256GB version of the iPhone 7.

The spec sheet shows that the 256GB NAND chips will be supplied by Toshiba and confirms that there will be 32GB and 128GB versions (no 64GB) which will be supplied by an unnamed manufacturer.

While @the_malignant has leaked details for other phones that did turn out to be true, there is still no evidence that the assembly sheet is for Apple. Experts say the PCB format does follow Apple’s guidance, but it is also similar to that of other Foxconn clients.

RELATED: New 4K Video Showing iPhone 7 and 7  Plus Leaked

More Money

Earlier rumours say the 32GB base versions of the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will be 5288 Yuan ($794) and 6088 Yuan ($914) respectively. We can assume the 128 GB and 256GB version will sell for much higher prices based on the price of the 128GB iPhone 6s which sells for 6888 Yuan ($1035) and the 128GB iPhone 6s Plus which sells for 7788 Yuan ($1170.12)

New Name?

Earlier this week, images of phone boxes with the name ”iPhone 6 SE” were also leaked online. Rumours are saying the phone known as the iPhone 7 is the iPhone 6 SE and the dual camera version will ditch the ”Plus” or ”Pro” and go by just iPhone 7.

These are all rumours, so try to take them with a pinch of salt.

Source:  Appleinsider.com

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A live video clip of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus has surfaced online confirming the features the phones had earlier been rumored to possess. The video comes in Ultra HD 4k resolution and clearly shows the details of the phones in high definition. Both the front and back views of the two flagships Apple is expected to officially unveil in September are featured on the video.

One prominent feature noted on the back views are the protruded cameras on both the iPhone 7 and 7Plus. The dual cameras on the iPhone 7 Plus are also very visible as is the antenna lines on the top edges of both phones which are coated in white color. In traditional iPhone design, there are physical Home buttons on both iPhones models and true to rumors, there are no 3.5mm headphone jacks on both the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

READ MORE: iPhone 7 Plus will feature smart connectors

The video displays the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus in all elegance and we hope to see more, perhaps a working iPhone 7 or 7 Plus in the coming weeks before the launch. You can grab a peek of the two devices down below.

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Screen panels of the upcoming iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (seems we are back to calling it Plus) have been leaked online by a Weibo user. One of the panels has a size of 4.7” and the other is 5.5 inches. The source however says the 4.7” screen will be Full HD and the 5.5” LCD panel will have a 2K resolution.

The iPhone 6 Plus and 6s Plus are the only iPhones with 1080p screens. Now that screen size is getting bumped up to 2K and the smaller 4.7” is getting the Full HD treatment. That’s a significant upgrade in pixel density, but unless Apple is also bumping up the battery a lot which doesn’t seem to be so (as a mock-up of the iPhone 7 Plus reveals it is thinner than the 6s Plus), battery life might drop.

RELATED: New iPhones to Come in Five Colours

While the general advice is to take this leak with a grain of salt, the source also mentions that one of the screens is made by JDI (Japan Display Inc.) which is a known supplier of Apple screens. That lends a bit of veracity to the matter.

Are you excited about the new resolutions? Let’s read your opinion in the comment box below.

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Over the past few months, a large chunk of the news about the upcoming iPhones have focused on the external features. It’s time we took a peek into the innards of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 plus.

The new iPhones will be launching with a new chip dubbed the Apple A10. The next generation processor which is built on the 16nm node as the Apple A9 is expected to offer better performance and have better power management.

The A10 which will be manufactured by TSMC, is still a dual-core processor like its siblings. It has shown up on Geekbench and the scores are pretty impressive.

The A10 has a  single-core score of 3000. That is almost 500 points higher than that of the A9 which as a score of 2519. The new chip isn’t the most powerful processor in Apple’s arsenal right now, that prize belongs to the A9X which has a single-core score of 3010 and is found in the iPad Pro 9.7 and iPad Pro 12.9.

Rumours say the Apple A10 will have its silicon chips and semi-conductor compounds fused together to make it more compact which will result in a thinner phone or allow for a larger battery.

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A set of real photos of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were posted online this morning and we noticed an interesting feature on the iPhone 7 Plus. Smart connectors. Yes, it seems the iPhone 7 will have smart connectors just like the iPad Pro. This confirms the cases we covered last week are indeed for the iPhone 7 Plus.

We don’t know if Apple is changing the way it will work on the iPhone 7 Plus, but on the iPad Pro, the smart connectors allows you to provide power and data to accessories such as a keyboard (Logitech’s CREATE Keyboard or Apple’s smart keyboard) or charge the device via the connectors instead of the lightning port. One issue that has affected the success of this new technology is the lack of accessories. Many companies are not making hardware for it. Logitech which appears to be the only company excluding Apple who has accessories for it, said they had to work closely with Apple on the project. So unless Apple has solved this issue by not regulating how the smart connectors should work, it’ll just be another feature that has promising capabilities but won’t hit it off.

The images show nothing new about the iPhone 7 and have been cleverly taken to avoid disclosing the presence or absence of a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Apple will announce both phones by fall. They will be featuring faster A10 processors and start at 32GB of storage (no more 16GB).

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What appears to be professional sketches of the iPhone 7 and a new iPhone called the iPhone 7 Pro which might or might not be the new name of what was formerly referred to as the iPhone 7 Plus have been posted online.

The sketches which appear in black with a grey chassis (rose gold can’t hold a candle to this) screams premium from all angles. From the images, we can confirm that Apple is retaining the design of the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus albeit with a thinner profile and has indeed ditched the 3.5 mm audio jack on the iPhone. The camera is also a bit raised and appears bigger.

How the iPhone 7 Pro/Plus dual camera configuration will work isn’t confirmed yet but we know it’ll be a 12 MP setup. There are also rumours saying the phone (pro/plus) will have IP68 water and dust resistance and will support wireless charging.

The big question now is how many iPhones are we expecting in September? Is the iPhone 7 Pro a new phone or is it the new name for the phone formerly known as the Prince iPhone 7 Plus?

It’s going to be a long wait till September.

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A new image of the expected iPhone 7 Plus flagship from Apple has surfaced in today’s leak and the device offers some few big surprises. Compared to the iPhone 7,  the most notable difference is that the iPhone 7 Plus has dual cameras at the back

The image, which is that of the rear view of the flagship device reveals a new deep space gray color variant. The leak source indicated that the image was photographed from Foxconn’s training session.

On closer examination, the leaked image reveals that the iPhone 7 Plus will launch packing a 12-megapixel dual camera setup at the rear. The image also shows that the promising device will not feature the 3.5mm headphone jack as hinted by earlier rumored. Other features include a waterproof body and wireless charging.

Earlier rumors had it that the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will come in 32GB and 64GB on-board storage options, ditching the 16GB variant and other rumors indicate 128GB and 256GB versions on the 7 Plus.

The authenticity of the leaked image has not been independently confirmed but given the fact that these new details are consistent with the features that we’ve gathered from previous leaks of the iPhone 7, this would most likely be the iPhone 7 Plus.

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Are you one of those fans who buy iPhones as soon as they are launched ? if yes, then you may not have to worry about the safety of your device and won’t have to look around for alternate solutions for protecting the screen and the phone itself.

eCommerce portal OPPOMART has listed not one but 17 iPhone 7 and 7 Plus accessories for sale. While most of the cases for iPhone 7 are available to purchase, the cases for iPhone 7 Plus are up for preorder. Even tempered glass covers for both iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are listed which wasn’t the case when we first covered this news.

These cases and protective glass covers may give you a fair idea of the design, size of the phone as well as the screen. What we can make out from the cases is that iPhone 7 Plus will have twin rear cameras while the iPhone 7 may just come with a single rear camera. There may be a speaker grill on the back side on iPhone 7 Plus while the iPhone 7 may not have one. Touch id would remain at the front, just below the screen.

While the pricing of these accessories may be pretty attractive, starting $2.99 and going up to $19.99, we would still suggest you, to rein in your spending right now and wait till the official launch of the devices first and then buy relevant accessories.

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iPhone 7 and 7 Plus should be announced sometime around September this year and the rumors and leaks about these two devices have continued to come in the past few months. We already have a good idea of how the phone will end up looking thanks to the recently leaked renders, but if you want to see the design in the flesh, you will have to wait till the official announcement. Or do you?

China has been the home to the best iPhone clones, and every year we have seen companies take inspiration from Apple’s flagship phone. While the release of the new iPhone 7 Plus is still a few months away, that didn’t stop a Chinese firm from making the first iPhone 7 Plus clone we have seen.

The phone, which you can see in the pictures above, reveals a strikingly similar design as the one we have seen in the previous renders. So, you have dual cameras on the top left corner as well as the new antenna design that hides the ugly lines usually seen on  the back panel of metal phones. And then, there’s the good old Apple logo in the middle. Finally, there are the words, “Designed by TAIWAN, Made in CHINA”.

As you can see, this iPhone 7 clone even comes in your favorite Rose Gold color. But before you get too excited, this is just a clone! We doubt whether the dual cameras on the back are even real. Also, it most likely is running some version of Android with its UI designed to look like iOS.

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iPhone 7 launch might be a good three months away, but that didn’t stop the third party Chinese smartphone retailer, OPPOMART from listing cases for the new device on its website. It looks like OPPOMART has got its hands on the cases of both the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus. While this gives us a good look at the design of the two phones, what’s even more interesting is that the website has listed the iPhone 7 Plus case up for pre-order. It is said that one of these cases will start shipping by the end of June.

These cases give us a good look at the phone’s design. It looks like the iPhone 7 Plus will come with a dual camera setup. But the basic design of the handset seems to be the same as the previous generations, including a round Apple Touch ID up front, below the display.

On the other hand, the cases for the iPhone 7 reveal that the phone will feature a single camera at the back. The rest of the design is similar as the iPhone 7 Plus. These cases are currently listed for $9.99 on the website, with the one for the 7 Plus up for pre-order.

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