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Turing Unveils 2 Smartphones With Insane Specifications, Including Multiple Snapdragon 830 SoCs

HIGHLIGHTS

• The Turing Phone Cadenza is expected in 2017
• It will be powered by two Snapdragon 830 processors
• The Turing Monolith Chaconne is expected in 2018

The maker of the unbreakable and unhackable Turing Phone has announced two new smartphones that have left our jaws wide open. The two smartphones have insane innards, easily making them the most powerful smartphones ever to have been teased - that is of course, if they ever become reality and ship to customers. The two smartphones are called the Turing Phone Cadenza and Turing Monolith Chaconne, and are expected to release in 2017 and 2018 respectively.

The announcement by Turing Robotic Industries come two months after the firm finally managed to ship the pilot Turing Phone to early backers, after much delay and some revisions. The evident problems faced by the company with its first launch don't bode well for its future releases, and the absolutely incredible specifications promised on the two new offerings sets them up to be vapourware.

The Turing Phone Cadenza features glorious specifications like two Snapdragon 830 processors (not yet announced), 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of inbuilt storage. If this wasn't crazy enough, the Turing Monolith Chaconne features even larger-than-life specs like three Snapdragon 830 processors, 18GB of RAM, and 786GB of inbuilt storage. Apart from the fact that this processor has not yet even been announced by Qualcomm, the feasibility of a third-party implementing the use three processors simultaneously seems very low.

Thus, whether these two smartphones actually see the light of the day remains to be seen. Turning Robotics Industries has already attracted a bad reputation after many delays in shipping the Turing Phone to early backers. The Turing Phone was announced in August last year and was expected to be shipped in December. However, the company only managed to ship the Turing Phones to early backers in July this year, and that too without the Bluetooth earphones and the water-repellent nano-coating that was promised. It shipped with Sailfish OS instead of Android 5.1 Lollipop skinned with the company's supposedly unhackable Aemaeth UI on top.

In any case, Turing doesn't fail in creating the buzz with its highly novel ideas. The two new announced smartphones come with too-good-to-be-true specifications, and we can't wait to know the pricing that will tag alongside. The Turing Phone Cadenza is said to feature a 5.8-inch QHD (1440 x2560 pixels) display. Its 512GB of inbuilt storage can be further expanded via two microSD slots (up to 256GB each). Optics include a 60-megapixel iMax 6K Quad rear camera with Triplet lens/T1.2. At the front, there is a 20-megapixel dual selfie camera setup. It packs a 100Wh battery with graphene and hydrogen fuel cells, and supports four SIM slots (Nano-SIM). The Turing Phone Cadenza will run on a new unannounced Swordfish operating system, which is apparently based on Sailfish OS, and comes with deep artificial intelligence learning.

If these specifications haven't boggled your mind, maybe the innards of the 2018-expected Turing Monolith Chaconne will. The phablet is going to feature a 6.4-inch 4K (3840x2160 pixels) display, and its 768GB of inbuilt storage will be expandable via two microSD slots (up to 256GB each). The battery is even larger at 120Wh with a hydrogen-fuel cell. All the other specifications remain the same.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Rumors, Specs, Features, Concept, Price, Preorder, Release Date Info

August 3, 2015 By Amit Arora

The Samsung Galaxy S8 will be bigger, badder, and the best Galaxy S smartphone yet, and based on what we’ve been hearing so far there’s a lot to get excited about. Both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Edge will follow-along with the concept of what Samsung has been trying to do, and will further explorer the changes in technology that us as consumer want to see.

The S series has become one of the most revered smartphone models which has become the epitome of what consumers want to see, and what we all have come to rely on in this mobile era of technology. With so much of our lives spent on the go, giving us everything within the palm of our hands is paramount. The Galaxy S8 will once again deliver with superior durability, amazing visual appeal, enhanced functionality, high quality visuals, unique productivity, and we’ll help redefine 2017 smartphone trends.

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Edge will bring back the curved appeal with many changes expected that will help distinguish it as one of the most functional smartphone concepts we’ve seen so far. The Edge has become a fan-favorite since debuting in the Galaxy S series with the S6 Edge, and has quickly become just as popular as the standard version.

• Also See : Samsung Galaxy S8 to Feature Eye Sensing Technology

Customary of what you’ll find throughout, all there is to know including all details on the Samsung Galaxy S8 rumors, specs, features, concept, price, preorder, and release date info are all detailed below.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Rumors

Despite the fact the new Galaxy S8 won’t debut until the 2nd quarter of 2017, this doesn’t mean there isn’t much to tell. We are privy to all the latest and great Samsung Galaxy S8 rumors including the many changes expected with both the standard S8 and the S8 Edge. Sammy is believed to be producing more of the Edge variant as it has quickly become one of the hottest smartphone concepts on the market.

Expect to see a faster processor, more durable glass surround, better features, comparable price, and more functionality with peripherals. With rumors on a 4K display, eye sensing technology, enhanced Android Pay interface, and a better functionality between phone and auto.

There were early rumors that Sammy was looking to launch both the S8 and S8 Edge slightly earlier than usual, but this is highly unlikely. Expect the official unveiling at the 2017 MWC event which is likely to set up a launch worldwide starting at the beginning of April. Production is rumored to start earlier than usual which would mean more handsets available on the day of launch. We’re hoping this to hold true as consumer interest for both versions is at an all-time high which could mean long launch delays, especially in smaller markets.

There have also been rumors that both the GS8 and GS8 Edge will be two of the first smartphones to feature 5G connectivity. While 5G mobile technology is in the works, it’s highly unlikely we’ll see it in the new 2017 Galaxy S models, but highly likely we’ll see it in the new 2018 Galaxy S and Galaxy Note models. This could mean that in 2018 the Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9 Edge, Galaxy Note 8, and Galaxy Note Edge 4 could be Sammy’s first-take on 5G connectivity.

The many rumors already in circulation are some of the reasons why many are calling the upcoming Samsung flagships two of the best 2017 smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Specs

We’ve been hearing a lot on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 specs, although nothing has yet to be confirmed. Some of the biggest enhancements in the specs for both include at least 30 megapixels seen in the rear camera, dual micro SD card slots, enhanced body metric sensors, and much more. The latest word on the specs to come are all detailed below:

Specifications	Galaxy S8 Specs
Battery	4200 mAh
Camera Features	Optical image stabilization, geo tagging, facial recognition, HDR, auto laser focus
Camera – Front	9.0 Megapixels
Camera – Rear	30 Megapixels
Colors	Black, blue, gold, and white
Features	Corning Gorilla Glass 5, 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, fingerprint scanner, retina eye scanner, wireless charging, rapid charging, mini projector
Memory	64 and 128 GB internal memory and expandable with dual micro SD cards
Operating System	Current Android operating system 2017
Price	$850 USD, 775 Euro – see below
Processor	Snapdragon Qualcomm octa-core 3.2 GHz processor
RAM	6 GB RAM
Release Date	April 2017 – See Below
Screen Display	5.2” 4K display with a 4096 x 2160 screen resolution

Samsung Galaxy S8 Features

The new Samsung Galaxy S8 features will center on increasing security while improving speed, productivity, and making both the S8 and S8 Edge more functional. We’ve been hearing about eye sensing technology for quite some time, and it seems that Sammy will be improving the eye scanner that we’ll be seeing in the Galaxy S7. The retina eye scanner in both S8 models will be more responsive and take less time to register.

• Important : Samsung Galaxy S8 Camera Quality Rumors

One of the best additions will be a new, unique glass-like surround. We’re hearing rumors of a much more durable surround that will hold-up much better than the current model. We were hoping to see a waterproof surround that we’ve seen in the rugged Active models, but this isn’t likely based on what we’ve hearing as of now.

Android Auto is expected to become a standard features in many upcoming cars and trucks which would give consumers the ability to access music playlists, apps, and other features from your phone directly on your car or truck display. Android Pay is also starting to take-off along with Samsung Pay which gives consumers sporting an upcoming Android smartphone the ability to conveniently and safely checkout at many worldwide retailers.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Concept

• Related Post : Galaxy S8 May be Foldable & Dual Screen ?

Sammy has been listening to what consumers are asking for, and everything noted will be seen in the upcoming Galaxy S8 concept. The speed will rival that of any new 2017 smartphone, and all other facets will be getting a bump including more camera features, improved visual display, increased security features, and a better interface with Samsung and 3rd party apps.

Expect to see more marketing with mobile payment options including Samsung and Android Pay. Apple pioneered mobile payment technology with Apple Pay, but both Samsung and Google are making huge strides and this will be seen once again with the newest flagships.

The durable glass-like surround and the new Corning Gorilla glass will significantly improve both the durability of the screen and outer surround. Expect to see a new, premium glass outer body that will encase both the front and back of both S8 versions.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Price

Consumers will be happy to know that the Samsung Galaxy S8 price will remain competitive, and no significant increases will be noted at the time of launch. Some have been speculating that the new price of the GS8 and GS8 Edge will be slightly more than the GS7 and GS7 Edge at the time of launch, but Samsung is intent on keeping the launch day prices around the same.

Release date prices will be available through full purchase, carrier two year contracts, and installment pricing which will vary by carrier. We have come to expect new and renewal two year contract pricing through most of the top carriers worldwide, but many including those here in the US are moving away from contracts in-place of installment plans.

T-Mobile was the first of the big four to do so, and Verizon, AT&T, and Sprint will all be following suit in the coming years. This bodes well for consumers as the initial contract price of the GS8 could be as high as $299 with the premium S8 Edge being as high as $349. Installment prices such as AT&T’s Next would call for no money down, and a monthly price for a period of 24 months around $35/month.

We’ll update you on the official launch prices specific to carriers worldwide as soon as we get it. The latest rumors on what to expect worldwide can be seen in the table below which is broken down by the release date price for many markets worldwide.

Country	Galaxy S8 Price	Galaxy S8 Edge Price
Australia	1166 Australian Dollar	1236 Australian Dollar
Austria	775 Euro	820 Euro
Brazil	2925 Brazilian Real	3090 Brazilian Real
Canada	1117 Canadian Dollar	1182 Canadian Dollar
China	5275 Chinese Yuan	5589 Chinese Yuan
Denmark	5779 Danish Krone	6122 Danish Krone
England	545 British Pound Sterling	576 British Pound Sterling
Finland	775 Euro	820 Euro
France	775 Euro	820 Euro
Germany	775 Euro	820 Euro
Greece	775 Euro	820 Euro
Hong Kong	6590 Hong Kong Dollar	6978 Hong Kong Dollar
Hungary	238,318 Hungarian Forint	252,272 Hungarian Forint
India	54,387 Indian Rupee	57,591 Indian Rupee
Indonesia	1,1445,250 Indonesian Rupiah	1,2141,450 Indonesian Rupiah
Italy	775 Euro	820 Euro
Japan	105,431 Japanese Yen	111,601 Japanese Yen
Nigeria	169,150 Nigerian Naira	179,100 Nigerian Naira
Philippines	38,869 Philippine Peso	41,139 Philippine Peso
Poland	3212 Polish Zloty	3398 Polish Zloty
Russia	53,376 Russian Ruble	56,404 Russian Ruble
Singapore	1089 Singapore Dollar	1238 Singapore Dollar
South Africa	9,990 South African Rand	11,426 South African Rand
South Korea	992,868 South Korean Won	1,051,969 South Korean Won
Spain	775 Euro	820 Euro
Switzerland	822 Swiss Franc	870 Swiss Franc
Taiwan	26,928 New Taiwan Dollar	28,498 New Taiwan Dollar
The Netherlands	775 Euro	820 Euro
United States	$850	$900

Samsung Galaxy S8 Preorders

Those who take advantage of preorders will likely get their new handsets delivered to them a day or two before the worldwide launch from all of the top retailers including Vodafone, Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and many others. All of the top carriers worldwide will be starting taking Samsung Galaxy S8 preorders about two weeks before the actual launch, and those who are looking to secure a handset first may want to consider this.

Those who preorder either the GS8 or GS8 Edge will have the best chance of securing a handset on the day of launch, and considering the enormous consumer interest there’s likely to be significant launch delays. The Galaxy S series has become one of the top smartphone models of all-time, and one of the most consistent in recent years. Preorders, whether online or in-store will also allow some in larger markets to get their hands on their new phone up to a couple of days before those who elect to purchase on the date of launch.

For those in the US, all of the top five carriers will be taking preorders including Sprint, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and US Cellular. We’ll update you with the official preorder date for all of the top carriers as soon as we get it. There are also early rumors that Verizon and AT&T will be the first to open their doors, and there are early reports that some retailers such as Best Buy will be offering freebies for those who order early.

Samsung Galaxy S8 Release Date

Samsung is likely to stick with the same annual release date for both of their upcoming flagships in 2017 including both the GS8 and GS8 Edge. Both will be launched globally on the same day with those in Asia getting being the luckiest to see them first. The latest Samsung Galaxy S8 release date rumors suggest those in South Korea, China, Japan, and Taiwan will likely see both become available for consumer purchase at the beginning of April. Those in Europe and here in the US will have to wait just a bit longer as the 2nd to 3rd week in April 2017 seems to be the most likely.

There are some new rumors that Samsung may even be looking to push up the release date to mid-March with an official announcement that may come as early as early March during the annual MWC event. It’s almost certain that both will debut at the Mobile World Congress 2017, and as Samsung looks to get both flagships out before other upcoming smartphones in 2017 a mid-March release is possible.

We’ll update you on the official announcement as soon as we get it. For now, check out the expected release date for both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Edge by country in the table below.

Release Date by Country	Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Edge Release Date
Australia	3rd Week April 2017
Austria	3rd Week April 2017
Brazil	3rd Week April 2017
Canada	2nd Week April 2017
China	1st Week April 2017
Denmark	3rd Week April 2017
England	2nd Week April 2017
Finland	4th Week April 2017
France	3rd Week April 2017
Germany	3rd Week April 2017
Greece	3rd Week April 2017
Hong Kong	1st Week April 2017
Hungary	4th Week April 2017
India	2nd Week April 2017
Indonesia	3rd Week April 2017
Italy	3rd Week April 2017
Japan	1st Week April 2017
Nigeria	4th Week April 2017
Philippines	2nd Week April 2017
Poland	3rd Week April 2017
Russia	3rd Week April 2017
Singapore	3rd Week April 2017
South Africa	3rd Week April 2017
South Korea	1st Week April 2017
Spain	3rd Week April 2017
Sweden	3rd Week April 2017
Switzerland	3rd Week April 2017
Taiwan	1st Week April 2017
The Netherlands	4th Week April 2017
United States	2nd Week April 2017

Wrapping up this Samsung Galaxy S8 Preview – Rumors, Specs, Features, Concept, Price, Preorder, and Release Date Info

Still with over a year to go until we hear anything official on Samsung’s next flagship in 2017, we’re hearing a lot of what’s expected in both the GS8 and GS8 Edge. The Edge concept is expected to become bigger than ever as the popularity of the unique flagship is peaking consumer interest to an all-time high. With both expected to be bigger, more functional, and interface with other peripherals will only make Samsung’s S series flagship even more popular.

With huge expectations with other 2017 smartphones from Apple, LG, HTC, Sony, and others, it’ll be interesting to see if Samsung is able to live up to the high expectations that analysts and consumers already have. With 4K technology and cameras that are likely to top 30 megapixels, it’s easy to see why so many are holding out for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Edge.

Future iPhone 7 concepts

iPhone 7 release date, news and rumors

By Gareth Beavis

Everything you need to know about Apple's new iPhone

Update: Fresh reports say the iPhone 7 will have a new color option, a larger camera lens, ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack and be thinner, but otherwise look the same, and it might also cost the same, but for double the storage.

iPhone 7 rumors are all over the place, and the good news is Apple's supposed to deliver a significant upgrade to its smartphone for 2016. "Supposed to" because it changes the design every two years.

Without a doubt, iPhone 6S is the company's best phone yet. But it's underwhelming because it doesn't bring anything amazing aside from fancy new 3D Touch technology. It's just too similar to the iPhone 6.

So there's a understandable yearning for sweeping iPhone 7 changes for its launch date in a few weeks: think a whole new design, piles of power and a bunch of new features.

The leaks, rumors and reports are already ramping up, and we've got all the information that you could possibly need about the September-bound iPhone 7 release date.

We've collected all the latest from around the web, sifted through the likelihood of each rumor and given you our expert take on what to expect from Apple's launch - so read on to find the authoritative take on your possible next phone.

• Fancy Android? Here's our full review of the Samsung Galaxy S7. Looking for something smaller? Then you'll want to check out the iPhone SE - while ouriPhone 7 Plus rumors page should cover all your big screen needs.

In a rush? Get the latest iPhone 7 news in our video roundup below:

Cut to the chase

• What is it? A rebooted iPhone, with new powers, features and design
• When is it out? Almost nailed on for September 2016
• What will it cost? Very likely the same as the iPhone 6S

iPhone 7 release date

If we were betting folk, we'd bet the house on the fact the iPhone 7 will launch in September 2016. Apple sticks to a schedule and the last few iPhones have all been launched in the month of September.

Oh, there's a possibility it could be earlier, as according to a 'reliable source'Apple might actually bring it to market earlier. Sadly, how much earlier is unclear and we hear this rumor every year. It never happens.

It will take a while to finish development and manufacturer of the phone, so we wouldn't expect to see it before September. Autumn is exactly when iOS 10 is due. It just makes sense for September.

• More: what WWDC secretly told us about iPhone 7

iPhone 7 design

Hottest leaks:

• Water resistance
• Bezel-less metal body
• Redesigned antennas

The iPhone 6S looked a lot like the iPhone 6 and while we were expecting big design changes for the iPhone 7, we've got bad news for Apple fans: it might be very similar outside of a few tweaks here and there.

We could get a new color option though, with rumors suggesting Apple will add a 'Space Black' shade to the mix, likely similar to the black Apple Watch option. That's not been seen on an iPhone since 2012's iPhone 5.

It's also said to be slimmer than the 7.1mm-thick iPhone 6S; Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities reckons it'll drop to between 6mm and 6.5mm. That sounds unnecessarily slim to us, especially as it could cause the battery life to take a hit, but the Samsung Galaxy S6 is only marginally thicker at 6.8mm, so it's possible.

If TSMC makes the chips, as has been rumored, then some space could be saved, which might help Apple slim it down without making sacrifices in other areas. Another report claims Apple will use fan-out technology to save space andreduce the thickness of the iPhone 7.

Yet another rumor suggests the iPhone 7 will have an all-metal design with a bezel-less display. It would be a big change for the iPhone design, but bringing in a new kind of screen technology would be a sensible move for Apple. However, more recent reports claim an iPhone overhaul is being saved for 2017.

The iPhone 7 could be built to last too, as according to Mac Otakara there are a number of iPhone prototypes with "ruggedized" features, which could mean a water and dust-resistant phone is on the way.

In fact, that's exactly what we'll get according to a supply chain source. Yet another suggestion of a waterproof iPhone 7 comes from the Apple supplier Japan Display. The supplier has come up with a new technology called "Pixel Eyes", that is now in its second generation and makes it easier to use the screen while you have wet fingers.

However, another report has suggested Apple will opt for a slimmer phone rather than a waterproof iPhone 7. Apple will likely get a new LCD display technology as well, which could allow the iPhone 7 to be 1mm thinner than before.

A design tweak rumor which will likely please many is that Apple will ditch the camera bump which has been present since the iPhone 6/6 Plus - with the firm going for a sleeker finish on the iPhone 7. As well as being totally flat the back could also be uninterrupted, as the same report points towards the removal of the antenna bands.

That tallies with an image leak picked up by Nowhereelse.fr, which claims its snapshot shows the iPhone 7 to have no antenna bands and a larger camera.

No antenna bands and a bigger camera? (credit: Nowhereelse.fr)

A few days after that, a leak of the iPhone 7 chassis design showed a new design for the antennas. So it increasingly seems Apple may sort out one of the more controversial elements of the design of the iPhone 6S.

However, the overall size and shape of the iPhone 7 may not change much, as a sketch complete with dimensions shows it as being the same length and width as the iPhone 6S, as well as having similarly curved corners. That would be surprising for a new numbered model though and the sketch could easily be a fake.

A purported photograph of the back panel has emerged on MobiPicker, showing the phone in gold with a rounded design, antenna lines at the top and bottom and a new camera module, which could be a laser autofocus. The image is likely a fake, but the general design is largely in line with rumors so it could also be the shape of things to come.

In fact it's also very much in line with a newer image which seems to show the back of the iPhone 7 itself. It looks like it could have been manipulated, but with most design rumors lining up it could still be close to the truth.

A render, based on supposed technical drawings of the phone, has also surfaced. According to GSMArena the colors and materials may differ slightly in the finished phone, but the placement of the ports, buttons and camera should all be accurate. It's in line with other leaks, though as it's an unofficial render it should be taken with the usual pinch of salt.

We've also seen leaked case images, courtesy of 9to5Mac, which show the headphone jack appears to be missing, as has been heavily rumored. Additionally you can see a dual-camera setup and a Smart Connector, which suggests these are actually for the iPhone 7 Plus.

But just as everything was lining up a leaked case prototype threw it all into question, with four speaker grilles when we're only expecting one or two. As it goes against everything else it's probably fake, but it could certainly make the iPhone 7 a media powerhouse.

iPhone 7 headphone jack

One thing which no one seems to be able to agree on is whether or not the iPhone 7 will support your headphones. Early rumors suggested Apple was planning to ditch the bulky 3.5mm headphone jack. That could lead to a great dependence on Bluetooth headphones, but another leak suggests there will also be a pair of special Apple earbuds included in the iPhone 7 retail box, which have since popped up in another image.

• If Apple ditches the headphone jack, you'll want to check out these DACs

Don't ditch your headphones just yet though, as an image supposedly showing iPhone 7 circuitry has emerged and the 3.5mm jack is intact in it.

But now yet another leak has appeared, this time from Nowhereelse.fr and showing an alleged iPhone 7 chassis with two speaker grilles on the bottom and no headphone jack. It looks like it could be the real deal, though even if it is it could be an early prototype, so it's still not confirmation of anything.

Ditching the headphone jack is unlikely to be a popular decision, but it wouldn't be the first time Apple has messed with ports and nor would it be the first company to do it, as the Moto Z doesn't have one either.

And while there's evidence both ways the most frequent (and currently most recent) rumors suggest we won't see a headphone jack, so it's starting to look like that will probably be the case.

iPhone 7 screen

Hottest leaks:

• A sharper screen
• An edge-to-edge display

The iPhone 7 could be in for a big resolution jump if a DigiTimes source is to be believed, as Apple is apparently likely to move to glass-on-glass screens, which in turn opens up the possibility of a QHD or even a 4K display.

A lot of Android phones already have QHD screens, and the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is 4K, so it's possible that Apple will pump up the resolution of its next flagship, but given that the iPhone 6S isn't even 1080p we're skeptical that it'll get anywhere near 4K.

If the iPhone 7 does get higher resolution it might get bigger too, especially as rival phones are growing in size all the time. We're not convinced though – we'd still bet on seeing 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models.

Then there's the first image of the LCD backlight on the iPhone 7. It comes from trusted French blog NoWhereElse and shows the panel from the iPhone 7 up against the iPhone 6S.

All the connectors are in different locations around the phone, suggesting there will be a few design changes on the next iPhone.

A jump in resolution might not be the only way the iPhone 7 imitates Android though, as there's also talk that it could switch from an LCD display to an OLED panel, just like Samsung uses on most of its phones.

One new rumor suggests the iPhone 7S will be the first Apple phone to feature an OLED display. The rumor comes from Apple telling supply chain sources that it will be switching from LCD panels to OLED panels in the next couple of years.

Sadly it doesn't seem like the technology will be here in time for the iPhone 7 and we'll have to wait for the iPhone 7S. That said, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has dismissed the rumor, arguing that Apple won't likely switch to AMOLED before 2019.

On the other hand it's now been reported by the Chinese Wall Street Journal that Apple has ordered 100 million 5.5-inch AMOLED panels for a 2017 iPhone. So all we can say with any certainty right now is that we won't see an AMOLED iPhone this year.

There's also talk of Apple taking a leaf out of Samsung's book and opting for a5.8-inch curved AMOLED display on a future iPhone, although this could be something for the iPhone 8 rather than the iPhone 7.

Hopes of an edge-to-edge display on the iPhone 7 have been raised slightly after an image appeared online claiming to show just that - although having seen hundreds of iPhone leaks over the years we think this offering looks rather fake.

Will the iPhone 7 get an edge-to-edge display? (credit: Weibo)

The iPhone 7 screen could be hard to smash, as an Apple patent has been unearthed showing bumpers which burst out from the edges of the screen to ensure it doesn't touch the floor when dropped. Patents often don't turn into products, but you never know – and it would certainly be nice to see a stronger screen.

3D Touch is bound to make a return, though it's likely to be improved in some way, perhaps by enabling you to scroll through the previews of content you 'peek' into, rather than just having static previews.

iPhone 7 rivals

The iPhone 7 is still weeks away, but many of its main rivals have already launched. The biggest ones are the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Both of these phones have received five-star reviews on TechRadar - which we hadn't previously given out to a phone for two years - so Apple has some serious work to do.

• Check out our full reviews of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

The HTC 10 is a worthy alternative to Apple's handset too. Coming from HTC it's as stylish as you'd hope and the audio quality is a cut above.

• Check out our full HTC 10 review

There's also iPhone SE, which has arrived with a palm-friendly 4-inch size, 6S specs and an affordable price tag. For those looking for a phone which is manageable in one hand, this is the one you want.

• Check out our full iPhone SE review

iPhone 7 camera and battery

Hottest leaks:

• A dual-lens snapper
• No more camera bump
• A larger battery

Apple overhauled its camera tech for the iPhone 6S, replacing its old 8MP snapper with a shiny new 12MP one and boosting the front-facing camera up to 5MP.

Given that Apple tends to stick with camera components for a long time we wouldn't expect to see a change in megapixels for the iPhone 7, but there's a good chance it will have performance tweaks and additional features to help set it apart. For one thing the standard iPhone 7 may get optical image stabilisation, as well as the larger iPhone 7 Plus.

A shot of the rear of the iPhone 7 from Nowhereelse.fr suggests the camera lens will be bigger and more recently the site has shown another image, which again shows off a larger lens. Not only that, but images that allegedly show machining plates used in the making of the iPhone 7 have been shared by HDBlog.it and also point to it having a larger sensor.

It doesn't seem to be a dual-camera lens (that's thought to be reserved for theiPhone 7 Plus), but it looks much larger so may mean some big improvements on the camera tech.

The benefit to the 4.7-inch iPhone 7 of not having a dual-camera system is that a smaller lens could remove the camera bump while still packing in plenty of tech.

As for the battery, it was one of the greatest failings of the iPhone 6S, so we're really hoping for some improvements here. Sadly, though, if the phone does slim down further as is being rumored there's not much hope of a big juice pack - or is there?

A recent leak suggests that Apple will increase the battery size in the iPhone 7 while still being able to reduce the thickness. If that's true, then great, but we're not holding out much hope.

iPhone 7 OS and power

Hottest leaks:

• A hexa-core processor
• 3GB of RAM
• iOS 10

iPhone 7 is being groomed to launch alongside iOS 10, and it's a tremendous feature upgrade over iOS 9.3. It'll introduce a much smarter Siri that can command third-party apps, new Messaging functionality and an convenient Raise to Wake way of lighting up the phone.

It won't stop with a software upgrade under the hood. iPhone 7 could be in for a huge performance boost, with whispers on Weibo that the phone will pack a hexa-core Apple A10 chip.

That's a big leap from just a dual-core processor in the iPhone 6S. We're skeptical that Apple would go for that much of a jump, but it's an exciting thought.

Apple only just pushed the iPhone 6S up to 2GB, so we're not due to see more RAM in the iPhone 7. That hasn't stopped multiple rumors from indicating that the new phone will come with 3GB of RAM. It's said to be exclusive to the iPhone 7 Plus to account for its alleged dual-camera image processing.

3GB of RAM is big jump in a short amount of time, even for the 5.5-inch iPhone 7. The iPhone 6S and 6S Plus just got 2GB of RAM nine months ago, and the 1GB of RAM had been three generations strong in iPhone 6, iPhone 5S and iPhone 5. Then again, Android phones like the Asus Zenfone 3 and OnePlus 3 are launching with 6GB of RAM.

iPhone 7 other features

Hottest leaks:

• A pressure-sensitive home button
• Wireless charging
• A smaller headphone jack

While the iPhone 7 is largely expected to look similar to the iPhone 6S it could be a very different beast on the inside, as according to CNBC, the Economic Daily News reported that the iPhone 7 will be "more complex" to manufacture than any previous iPhone, suggesting there could be a lot going on under the hood. What exactly we'll get remains to be seen, but a number of possibilities have been rumored.

We could be in for a redesigned home button, as according to one source it won't be a button so much as a sensor that you just have to place your finger on. The same source reckons that it might also be pressure-sensitive, so presumably if you press harder something different will happen, such as it taking you to a different screen.

A whole slew of possible features are apparently in testing for the iPhone 7, with five different prototypes being used to test multi-Force Touch tech, a dual camera, wireless charging, a fingerprint scanner in the screen and a USB Type-C connector that's compatible with headsets.

That all comes from a post on Chinese social networking site Weibo, but even if it's true given that there are apparently five different prototypes much of this may not make it into the final phone.

In other rumors, the iPhone 7 could have a smaller headphone jack than the iPhone 6S. We're hesitant to call this a feature, as it's more a likely annoyance which could be necessary in order to further slim the phone down.

There's an Apple patent which points to a 2mm connector, down from the standard 3.5mm headphone jack found on most phones. That would certainly help Apple slim the device down, but would also mean you'd either need special headphones or an adapter. Fortunately a newer leak suggests the iPhone 7's headphone jack won't be changing after all, which is good news as far as we're concerned.

iPhone 7 Smart Connector or no Smart Connector?

One of the weirdest iPhone 7 rumors is that it might have a Smart Connector like the iPad Pro 12.9 and iPad Pro 9.7 range. On Apple's slates this allows for the connection of a keyboard, which seems an unlikely fit for a phone, but it's possible that one could be used to connect headphones if the 3.5mm headphone jack really is ditched - something which itself seems unlikely.

So far there are conflicting rumors on whether or not it will have a Smart Connector. The first we heard of it was from supply chain sources who revealed a dummy iPhone 7 Plus unit to Mac Otakara. As you can see in the image above it has three tell-tale Smart Connector dots at the bottom.

A few weeks later the same site came back and said that Apple had "shelved" plans for a Smart Connector port on its next phone.

But that wasn't the end of the story. Since then another dummy has popped up, this time from an anonymous tipster at MacRumors. The dummy is likely of an iPhone 7, rather than an iPhone 7 Plus, as you can tell from the smaller camera, and once again there's a Smart Connector present.

It could easily have been faked and even if it wasn't it's possibly an old dummy from back when Apple was apparently considering it. A Smart Connector on the iPhone 7 is still possible, but we'd say it's unlikely, as it never made a whole lot of sense to begin with.

iPhone 7 cost

Price rumors from Weibo suggest that the iPhone 7 could start at the same sort of price as the iPhone 6S, so around US$649 (£539, AU$1079), though for that money you'll apparently get 32GB of storage, rather than 16GB. At the top end it's rumored to be a little more expensive than the US$849/£699/AU$1379 iPhone 6S 128GB, but you'll apparently get 256GB of storage.

The middle storage option seems less clear, that leak and a newer one fromWeChat, spotted by BGR, agree on the prices for all three sizes, with the middle option coming in at 6088 yuan, which is the same price as the mid-sized (64GB) iPhone 6S in China.

So if true you can expect the mid-sized iPhone 7 to cost £619/US$749/AU$1229 based on iPhone 6S pricing. But what the sources can't agree on is whether you'll get 64GB of storage or 128GB for that money. 128GB seems more likely though, as that would mean Apple was doubling all its storage sizes, rather than just some of them.