It’s difficult to tell whether any of the iPhone 7 “leaks” we’ve seen so far are the real thing, or just convincing third-party mockups. But there’s no doubt about the one seen in the video below, which is a working handset that runs Apple’s internal testing software.
There’s not much we don’t know about the iPhone 7 at this point — particularly when it comes to its design. We know the device is going to look almost identical to the iPhone 6s, but with redesigned antenna bands and a larger rear-facing camera.
But just in case you were skeptical that all those other leaks were genuine, the video below provides an early glimpse at the iPhone 7 in action. It’s a real prototype device that’s powered on and running the testing software Apple uses to ensure everything works.
There’s little doubt this will be the final iPhone 7 design now, then. Sure, prototypes change — but this one looks like a polished, near-final model that’s all but ready to go on sale this September when the iPhone 7 series makes its official debut.
According to recent rumors, the actual date of Apple’s announcement will be on September 6 — the day after Labor Day in the United States. The device is then expected to go up for pre-order on September 9 before making its official debut a week later on September 16.
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Killian Bell is a freelance writer based in the U.K. He has an interest in all things tech and also covers Android over at CultofAndroid.com. You can follow him on Twitter via @killianbell.
10 responses to “Real iPhone 7 leaks out running Apple testing software”
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I wonder why the bottom of the video is blurred.
Hiding Serial Number? The guy knows that he is doing something illegal.
I see tiles aka Windows 10
Why the hell would they not show the missing headphone jack on the bottom… Also why is Apple still so obsessed with secrecy when it’s not working and everybody knows what they’re working on. Seems like a giant waste of time and money to hide from the public what isn’t hidden. As a shareholder I think it’s an irresponsible use of funds
“But there’s no doubt about the one seen in the video below, which is a working handset that runs Apple’s internal testing software.”
There’s “no doubt?” Given that filmmakers can create realistic-looking, planet-sized spacecraft that seem to hover over South Africa—as in the movie District 9—somehow I don’t think making a credible looking iPhone is a stretch. In any event, I can’t remember when I’ve ever seen a final Apple product, especially an iPhone, that wasn’t first displayed or released by Apple itself. Submitted with respect, of course.
Wow it looks just like an iPhone 6…. I think the days where leaked Apple products are interesting is long in the past.
As a long time Apple owner (iMac, MacBook Pro 17″, MacBook Air 2015, iPhone 4, 5, and 6, iPad 2, iPad Mini, and iPad Air) I can honestly say that “I think the days where ANY apple products are interesting is long in the past.” Has Jony Ive designed anything of note at all since the untimely passing of Steve Jobs? iOS has remained a hobbled “operating system” with little customization options and an endlessly frustrating UI / UX which make people like me less inclined to reach for my iPhone or iPad to do any real work. Persistent bugs which haven’t been fixed in each new update, and the laughable memory specs which prevent simple things like having many tabs open in a web browser is a complete joke. To quote another Cult of Mac article “[Walt] Mossberg starts off by writing for The Verge that Apple “needs to use 2016 to get a better handle on its software.” I really wonder when they’re going to actually get around to doing that. If not, I’ll find something else that “just works” because Apple seems to be more interested in making driverless cars than actually fixing what’s wrong with their current devices and software. Here endeth the rant.
This is fake. The UI in the video doesn’t look right and looks like it was done in After Effects.
Also, look at the phone’s reflection in the MacBook and you can see the screen has changed and is completely different. The Geek Bar logo is oddly placed compared to the other logo and is hiding the iPhone’s reflection.
Here comes the iApologists! keep defending Apple, they just might consider giving you sheep something new.