Latest iPhone 7 leak casts doubt on a waterproof design

One of the most prevalent iPhone 7 rumours has been cast into doubt, as the latest reports suggest the handset will not be water-resistant.

That's according to the occasionally-reliable Apple blog Mac Otakara, which also claims to have obtained details about the device's design.

Although the source doesn't divulge how similar the handset will look to the 6S, they note that it will measure in the same height and width.

However, the iPhone 7 is said to be marginally slimmer than the current model thanks to the thinner LCD panel that serves as its screen.

The more slender design could also be the result of Apple remodelling the traditional headphone jack in favour of its own brand of input.

The report goes on to say that only the iPhone 7 Plus will include the mooted dual-lens camera that previous reports have mentioned.

As Mac Otakara has something of a hit-and-miss record when it comes to Apple predictions, file this one under rumour for now, but we don't have long to wait for new iOS hardware - the iPhone 5SE and iPad Air 3 are expected to break cover in the coming weeks.

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