Monday Apple Rumors: iPhone 7 May Not Feature Smart Connector

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May 9, 2016 1:47AM EDT

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Here are your Apple Rumors for today:

iTunes : A new rumor claims that Apple's ( AAPL ) iTunes will get a major redesign later this year , reports AppleInsider. This rumor claims that the tech company will be releasing an update that will introduce a sidebar to the program. This sidebar will make it easier for users to navigate the service and is reportedly designed to cut down on the bloated feel of navigating it. Other minor tweaks to the user interface are also rumored to be on the way.

Sketch : A possible sketch of the iPhone 7 could reveal some of Apple's plans for the upcoming smartphone , MacRumors notes. The sketch shows a device that features the same length and depth as the iPhone 6s, but it's depth isn't listed. The smartphone in the sketch also has a larger space for the camera, which could mean it will have a better sensor. The shape of the camera spot may also hint at it being flush with the back of the device.

Connector : Rumor has it that Apple is choosing not to integrate the Smart Connector into the iPhone 7 , reports ComputerWorld. The source of the rumor are unnamed individuals that are believed to be close to the design process of the tech company's upcoming iPhone 7. These sources claim that new prototypes of the smartphone are being shown without the Smart Connector. However, this doesn't appear to be the case in previous prototypes, which could mean that the Smart Connector was removed for some unknown reason.

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