The Network continues to receive informal information about what will be the next-generation iPhone. According to the latest data, the new flagship Apple will lose not only a 3.5-mm audio Jack, but the proprietary mute switch Mute, who was present on the iPhone since 2007.
Two years ago, Apple released iPad Air 2 which was a swing Mute on the side panel. On tablets of the company, he was responsible for silent mode and lock rotation. But Apple has decided that it is not necessary. The same fate appears to befall the Mute switch on smartphones. The “spy” photos published on Tuesday, indicates the absence of a mechanical toggle silent mode.
All this time iPhone was equipped with a mute switch, which is the only except the Home button moving component of smartphones. But as it is advisable its use in smartphones? How often do people use this toggle switch? This is another detail which complicates Assembly, increases the size of the device and makes it less water resistant. Mechanical switch no problem to replace a software button in the iOS interface.
Informal photos of the iPhone 7 Plus the Apple gadgets there is no Mute switch on the side panel. The changes were made and the volume buttons: they are located in the same place and now, but separated from each other, whereas the iPhone 6s keys are located in a separate groove. Cases for iPhone 6s/6s Plus will likely approach for the next generation iPhone.
The announcement of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus is expected in September of this year.
