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 mere months ago, but that hasn't stopped speculation about the firm's next smartphone, whichfor now we're referring to as the iPhone 7.Here, we round up everything we know about the so-called iPhone 7's availability, including price andrelease date. Keepthis page bookmarked, as we'll update it with every new detail, feature and rumour that comes our way. Rumours and specsSpeculation suggests, as does Apple's typical two-year cycle, that the iPhone 7 - or iPhone 6S - won't look much different to its iPhone 6 and 6 Plus predecessors.Apple is expected to retain the LTPS-based LCD panel for the handset's display, despite venturing into OLED screens for theApple Watch. This move led for some to speculate that Apple indeed would also use OLED tech for its next smartphone, but this now seems unlikely. According to an investor note from JP Morgan analystNarci Chang, the Japan Display facilitycould have the capacity to churn out almost 100 million 5in LTPS LCD panels each year, thanks to a $1.4bn down payment from Apple, hinting that the firm will stick with traditional LCD screens for itsnext iPhone. While the screen tech unlikely will change, rumours suggest that Applemight opt for a scratch-proof sapphire display inthe next-generation iPhone, such as that found on the Apple Watch. Production problems reportedly prevented the iPhone 6 launching with a sapphire screen, but speculation claims that Apple has teamed with Foxconn to get thetough displays ready in time.In terms of screen size, there's talk that Apple will release multiple variations of the iPhone next year, one with a 4.7in screen and one with a 5.5in screen. Some rumours claim thatApple will also release a smaller 4in model aimed atcustomers with dainty hands.Separate rumours via Patently Appleclaim that the firmcould follow in the footsteps of the Galaxy S6 Edge byadding a curved display.The Wall Street Journal (paywalled) reports that the display on the iPhone 7, curved or not, will feature the same Force Touch technology introduced in Apple's first 12in MacBook, enabling a touch-sensitive surface to register degreesof pressure as wellas movement. According to the report, this would make way for new applications such as "a piano-playingapp that would make different sounds when touched lightly or more heavily".The smartphone isexpected to feature the same sculpted aluminium body asthe iPhone 6, and likely to be available in the same white, space grey and gold colour options. There's also talk that the iPhone 7 will be available in pink, but we'd take this with a pinch ofsalt.The iPhone 7, we'll assume, will run Apple's next iOS release,iOS 9. Thisis expected to debut at Apple's WWDC conferencein June, but won't be that exciting, according to a report on9to5Mac, as it will focus onbug fixes and stability improvements rather than new features.Despite this, there is talk that iOS 9 will feature an overhauled Maps service, and a split-screen mode for iPad users. We can also assume itwill includethe Apple Watch app that debuted alongside iOS 8.2, allowing users to pair and sync the wearable with the smartphone.iOS 9 will also come with supportfor Voice over 4G (VoLTE), withThree confirming that it will offer this service on the next-generation iPhone.Under the hood,the iPhone 7 is expected to feature an A9 chip manufactured by TSMC. Previous speculation had suggested Apple would go look to Samsung to supply innards for its next-gen iPhone, but it has apparently since dumped it due to the unforseen popularity of theGalaxy S6. This will be paired with 2GB RAM, according to a report fromTechnews.tw, the same as inside theiPad Air. In terms of storage, the iPhone 7 is likely to be available in the same 16GB, 64GB and 128GB variations as its predecessor. It's been reported byDaring Fireball'sJohn Gruberthat the next iPhone will have "the biggest camera jump ever", featuring a two-lens system which apparently brings it up to digital SLR quality.He suggested that Apple might opt for Sony's new 21MP image sensor, the Exmoor RS.Weight has been further added to this rumour withApple's acqusition of LinX, a firm thatspecialises in high-end smartphone camera tech. Beyond that, we don't know much about the iPhone 7yet, although somespeculate that it might be the first iPhone to launch with wireless charging. Release dateThere's unsurprisingly no official word yet asto when Apple will unveil the iPhone 7, but the recent history of iPhone launches suggeststhat the device willappear at a specialevent in September. Following this, if Apple sticks to tradition, the iPhone 7 will arriveon the shelves later that month.PriceAgain unsurprisingly there are no details regarding the cost of the iPhone 7 yet, but it's likely to bepriced similarly to last year's iPhone 6. Available in 16GB, 64GB and 128GB variants, the smartphone costs £539, £619 and £699 respectively.If Apple reveals a larger-screened iPhone 7 Plus handset, expect this to be more expensive at £619,£699 and £789