The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are speculated to be released in September this year, but the recent earthquakes in Japan could reportedly delay the launch of the next smartphone products from Apple Inc.
Newsweek reported that the earthquakes caused the forced closure of major companies near the affected area, including Sony's image sensor plant in Kumamoto and its camera component plant in Nagasaki.
This could reportedly halt the production of high-end camera sensors that are shipped to most major smartphone manufacturers, including the Cupertino-based tech firm.
But Gartner principal research analyst Hiroyuki Shimizu told Reuters that "the impact of the Kumamoto plant suspension on Apple is expected to be limited."
Since the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus are rumored to have a dual-lens camera, it could mean that the production for the smartphones may not be directly affected.
The September release date is based on the usual schedule of the tech firm's unveiling of their next-generation devices.
Aside from the rumored dual-lens camera feature, the next-generation iPhone products are also speculated to come out with a wireless feature.
According to YourEDM, the upcoming smartphones will come out with wireless ear pods that can deliver a high-resolution audio experience. This could reportedly work well with the new Apple Music service, which could further increase the company's audio and sound technology.
The report also discussed the speculations regarding the possible inclusion of wireless charging in the upcoming mobile phone devices. But it does not mean that the Apple-manufactured wireless charger will not come with the package. However, the devices will still have a lightning port, which makes it still compatible with car chargers and headphones that are currently available in the market.
The next iPhone product line is also expected to remove the home button on its display and have a thinner design.
