Apple iPhone 7 launch today: iOS 10, Lightning headphones, dual camera expected

Apple will be taking to the stage in San Francisco today to unveil its latest smartphone update, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

Following the two-device update strategy we’ve seen since the iPhone 6, it’s expected that Apple will launch two phones, with the larger making a change to the cameras with dual lens functionality.

Apple has remained tight-lipped about design and features of the new handsets, but it’s expected to officially see the consumer launch of iOS 10, bringing in a range of changes for existing iPhone owners, although not a radical change in the metal design of the phone.

The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus is expected to offer a hardware upgrade for greater power, enhanced displays, a redesigned home button and, perhaps controversially, drop the 3.5mm headphone socket.

With rumours suggesting that Apple will only offer a Lightning connection, that may usher in a new era of Lightning headphones. Apple is no stranger to dropping connections – it ditched the Ethernet connection from the MacBook Air, for example, and more recently only put a USB Type-C connection on its skinny MacBook. 

You can follow all the action as Apple unveils the iPhone 7 online, with live streaming via a number of different avenues.

• Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: Release date, rumours and everything you need to know
• How to watch iPhone 7 and 7 Plus launch: Livestream on iOS, Apple TV, Mac or PC
• Best Lightning headphones to buy – no matter your budget

In typical Apple style, we’d expect pre-orders to open on 9 September and delivery from 16 September.

We will, of course, be bringing you all the details as they are confirmed.