3 new innovations Apple could offer with iPhone 7

The iPhone 7, the next iteration of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, may bring in a bagful of innovations, creating new heights and records in the domain of mobile technology. It seems that tech giant Apple has huge plans for iOS users across the globe. Here are three of the most important innovations that the new iPhone 7 may flaunt.

Removal of home button

According to a report in Forbes, the implementation of the 3D Touch technology will help Apple get away with the physical home button. Many tech experts think that with the iPhone 7, Apple could reign as the first smartphone manufacturer to come up with a top-to-bottom display screen.

There are rumours all over the Web that Apple plans to use OLED displays made by Samsung for its new generation of iPhone 7. The tech giant uses OLED technology for Apple Watch which is supplied by LG. It is also speculated that the Touch ID sensor would probably be relocated and positioned at the side of the phone like Sony’s Xperia range.

Use of anti-reflective coating on displays

Apple uses anti-reflective coating for its iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 4 , which has a record breaking low reflectance rate, says a report by DisplayMate. The report also says that the low reflectance has considerable influence on image quality. It is speculated that Apple might brng the new technology for it new generation of iPhones.

Use of Sapphire displays

The iPhone 7 which is due in Fall 2016, is expected to sport the high-end sapphire displays, which the company used for its Apple Watch. The latest iPhone 6s and 6s Plus features Retina displays, made from strongest glass and 7000 aluminium. But, experts foresee that this could be changed to extra-resistant sapphire displays.

It is also being speculated that the new range of iPhones will be lighter and slimmer with an improved battery life. The iPhone 7 could be the thinnest handset to date with 6mm thickness, reports The Week.

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