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IPHONE 7 RUMORS AND NEWS LEAKS New report puts to bed rumors of iPhone Pro, says there will only be two iPhone models

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WWE: Rusev and Lana got married and it was insane (Photos) fansided.com Enjoying the feel of that sparkly rose gold iPhone 6S in your hand and the joy of 3D Touch? We don’t want to spoil that love affair, but Apple’s almost here with the iPhone 7 — and rumors about it are beginning to heat up.

Here’s what we think we know about Apple’s next major smartphone, which is slated to be launched at an event on September 7.

Number of iPhone 7 models and price rumors

While there have been plenty of rumors of a third-tier iPhone Pro, most recent reports indicate that this is perhaps not as true as previously thought. ‘Reliable sources’ speaking to Mac Otakara say that there will only be two iPhone models; the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus, nixing the third iPhone model that was so heavily rumored.

According to the report, the ‘iPhone 7 Pro’ was a dual-lens alternative to the iPhone 7 Plus, and the single-lens version was created solely as a fallback. Now that dual-lens technology is working out for the company, Apple will use the ‘Plus’ name for what was previously called the iPhone 7 Pro, and will drop the idea of a Pro model altogether.

Previously, it was thought that there would be three iPhone models: a 4.7-inch model, a 5.5-inch model, and a 4-inch model. Some sources hint that Apple will launch yet another version of the iPhone in 2016. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus are more or less guaranteed to replace the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus as the flagships, but rumors hinted that there may be a new iPhone 7 Pro, too.

Still, after several leaks hinted that Apple will release three models of the iPhone 7, noted leaker Evan Blass tweeted on July 19 that there would only be two versions, code-named “Sonora” and “Dos Palos,” after two cities in California.

Several other leaks contradict Blass’ tweet with photographic evidence of what unsubstantiated sources claim were the three new iPhone 7 models. Of course, these sources are much less reliable than Blass, who has a proven track record of accurate leaks. There are a number of possibilities. If Blass is right, the many leaks showing three iPhone 7 versions could be evidence that Apple is experimenting with different variations, but will only launch two in September.

It’s impossible to say who’s right at this point, but below are several leaked images of what the three rumored iPhone 7 models could look like.

iphone-7-iphone-7-plus-iphone-7-pro-back NowhereElse Images leaked on Chinese social media appear to show all three models side by side: the “iPhone 7,” “iPhone 7 Plus,” and “iPhone 7 Pro.” From the front, they appear identical, save for variations in size. A rear view, though, appears to show both an Apple Smart Connector and a dual camera module on the supposed “iPhone 7 Pro.”

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Another report comes from an unconfirmed leak on Weibo, which is a site that has been known to leak information from Chinese supply chains in the past. The leak shows not only the alleged pricing of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, but also the iPad 7 Pro. Here’s the breakdown of rumored prices in China:

Device	Base model	Middle model	Top-end model iPhone 6S	¥5288	¥6088	¥6888 iPhone 7	¥5288	¥6088	¥7088 iPhone 6S Plus	¥6088	¥6888	¥7788 iPhone 7 Plus	¥6088	¥6888	¥7888 iPhone 7 Pro	¥7088	¥7888	¥8888 In the leak, the iPhone 7 Pro model appears to cost $150 more than the Plus, so presumably it has some special features. The rest of the pricing listed on Weibo puts the iPhone 7 lineup at the same price point as the iPhone 6 and 6S lineup. The top tier for each model is actually a 256GB model, which will hold the price of the current 128GB model. The base storage option may also get an upgrade to 32GB.

Earlier on, Mobipicker hinted that Apple is ramping up production for three iPhone models: the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, and iPhone 7 Pro. The site says the iPhone 7 Pro may go by the moniker iPhone 7 Plus Premium, but the name isn’t a certainty yet. Apparently, the devices are already in production.

It’s unknown what features will set the third new iPhone 7 model apart from its brothers, though some rumors hint that the camera tech will be different. This report does come from a relatively unknown source, so consider it with due skepticism.

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