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04-26-2016, 02:30 PM
Less than five months before Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 7 (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-7/) and iPhone 7 Plus, supply chain rumors continue to suggest that the next-generation smartphones will be both fully waterproof and dustproof.
Apple is also reportedly testing a touch-sensitive home button for its upcoming flagship handset, possibly meaning the iPhone 7 could have a flush home button, according to Taiwanese website DigiTimes (http://www.digitimes.com.tw/tw/dt/n/shwnws.asp?CnlID=1&cat=60&cat1=20&id=0000468538_L2K6V7A22Z40KQ9J3JCBA&ct=1&wpidx=3) (via I4U News (http://www.i4u.com/2016/04/109162/waterproof-and-dustproof-iphone-7-features-touch-sensitive-home-button-according-chin)).
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/02/iphone7mockupantennabands-800x659.jpgiPhone 7 mockup with a traditional home button
DigiTimes has a mixed track record at reporting on Apple's upcoming product plans, but at least (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/09/28/iphone-7-already-rumored-to-be-waterproof/) three (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/12/29/iphone-7-waterproof-hidden-antenna-bands/) previous reports (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/01/07/iphone-7-thinner-waterproof-**-headphone-jack/) have claimed the iPhone 7 will be waterproof over the past seven months, and dustproofing would be inherently plausible. Comparatively, the iPhone 6s (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-6s/) is surprisingly water resistant (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/09/28/iphone-6s-water-resistance-tests/), but **t entirely waterproof.
In September, a source on Chinese microblogging service Weibo said the iPhone 7 will have a strengthened, waterproof frame, backed up by a Fast Company report that also claimed the device will be thinner than the iPhone 6 (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-6/)s. Rumors suggest the iPhone 7 could be as thin as 6.1mm like the iPod touch (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/09/06/iphone-7-thickness-ipod-touch/).
Rumors surrounding the home button on future iPhones are less consistent. Back in June 2015, a report claimed that Apple was looking to develop new display tech**logy (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/06/22/apple-tddi-chips-**-home-button/) with "integrated fingerprint sensors," potentially allowing for the company to eventually do away with the iconic home button on iPhones.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2016/04/Liquidmetal-Home.jpg
Last month, Apple was granted a patent for a pressure-sensitive Liquidmetal home button (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/03/08/apple-patent-liquidmetal-home-button-ios-devices/) that deforms slightly when pressed, but returns to its **rmal shape when the user removes their finger or thumb. Apple has annually renewed its exclusive rights (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/06/23/apple-renews-liquidmetal-rights/) to use the malleable alloy since 2010, but has yet to do so in a major way.
Last week, Barclays analyst Mark Moskowitz speculated that Apple will skip its traditional "S" upgrade cycle next year and introduce the iPhone 8 without a physical home button (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/22/2017-iphone-8-mega-cycle/). Apple's single-chip solution for touchscreen and display drivers could allow for a Touch ID (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/touch-id/)-enabled screen, eliminating the need for a separate home button.
iPhone 7 and/or iPhone 7 Plus models are also rumored to feature a Smart Connector (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/13/iphone-7-smart-connector-**-stereo-speaker/), dual-lens cameras (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/04/dual-cameras-exclusive-to-iphone-7-plus-kgi/), ** 3.5mm headphone jack (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/11/27/iphone-7-**-3-5mm-headphone-jack-lightning/), repositioned antenna bands (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/02/02/iphone-7-flush-camera-**-bands/), stereo speakers (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/02/19/suppliers-prepare-iphone-7-production/), wireless charging (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/01/07/iphone-7-thinner-waterproof-**-headphone-jack/), and a larger battery (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/03/18/iphone-7-alleged-battery-images/), but Apple may hold off on some features until its next iPhone with OLED (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/03/26/kuo-iphone-2017-oled-curved-glass/) in 2017.
Related Roundup: iPhone 7 (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-7/)
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Apple is also reportedly testing a touch-sensitive home button for its upcoming flagship handset, possibly meaning the iPhone 7 could have a flush home button, according to Taiwanese website DigiTimes (http://www.digitimes.com.tw/tw/dt/n/shwnws.asp?CnlID=1&cat=60&cat1=20&id=0000468538_L2K6V7A22Z40KQ9J3JCBA&ct=1&wpidx=3) (via I4U News (http://www.i4u.com/2016/04/109162/waterproof-and-dustproof-iphone-7-features-touch-sensitive-home-button-according-chin)).
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2015/02/iphone7mockupantennabands-800x659.jpgiPhone 7 mockup with a traditional home button
DigiTimes has a mixed track record at reporting on Apple's upcoming product plans, but at least (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/09/28/iphone-7-already-rumored-to-be-waterproof/) three (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/12/29/iphone-7-waterproof-hidden-antenna-bands/) previous reports (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/01/07/iphone-7-thinner-waterproof-**-headphone-jack/) have claimed the iPhone 7 will be waterproof over the past seven months, and dustproofing would be inherently plausible. Comparatively, the iPhone 6s (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-6s/) is surprisingly water resistant (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/09/28/iphone-6s-water-resistance-tests/), but **t entirely waterproof.
In September, a source on Chinese microblogging service Weibo said the iPhone 7 will have a strengthened, waterproof frame, backed up by a Fast Company report that also claimed the device will be thinner than the iPhone 6 (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-6/)s. Rumors suggest the iPhone 7 could be as thin as 6.1mm like the iPod touch (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/09/06/iphone-7-thickness-ipod-touch/).
Rumors surrounding the home button on future iPhones are less consistent. Back in June 2015, a report claimed that Apple was looking to develop new display tech**logy (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/06/22/apple-tddi-chips-**-home-button/) with "integrated fingerprint sensors," potentially allowing for the company to eventually do away with the iconic home button on iPhones.
http://cdn.macrumors.com/article-new/2016/04/Liquidmetal-Home.jpg
Last month, Apple was granted a patent for a pressure-sensitive Liquidmetal home button (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/03/08/apple-patent-liquidmetal-home-button-ios-devices/) that deforms slightly when pressed, but returns to its **rmal shape when the user removes their finger or thumb. Apple has annually renewed its exclusive rights (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/06/23/apple-renews-liquidmetal-rights/) to use the malleable alloy since 2010, but has yet to do so in a major way.
Last week, Barclays analyst Mark Moskowitz speculated that Apple will skip its traditional "S" upgrade cycle next year and introduce the iPhone 8 without a physical home button (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/22/2017-iphone-8-mega-cycle/). Apple's single-chip solution for touchscreen and display drivers could allow for a Touch ID (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/touch-id/)-enabled screen, eliminating the need for a separate home button.
iPhone 7 and/or iPhone 7 Plus models are also rumored to feature a Smart Connector (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/13/iphone-7-smart-connector-**-stereo-speaker/), dual-lens cameras (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/04/04/dual-cameras-exclusive-to-iphone-7-plus-kgi/), ** 3.5mm headphone jack (http://www.macrumors.com/2015/11/27/iphone-7-**-3-5mm-headphone-jack-lightning/), repositioned antenna bands (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/02/02/iphone-7-flush-camera-**-bands/), stereo speakers (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/02/19/suppliers-prepare-iphone-7-production/), wireless charging (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/01/07/iphone-7-thinner-waterproof-**-headphone-jack/), and a larger battery (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/03/18/iphone-7-alleged-battery-images/), but Apple may hold off on some features until its next iPhone with OLED (http://www.macrumors.com/2016/03/26/kuo-iphone-2017-oled-curved-glass/) in 2017.
Related Roundup: iPhone 7 (http://www.macrumors.com/roundup/iphone-7/)
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