iPhone 7 Release Date Rumors: Apple's Next Device To Feature 12MP Camera, 2GB RAM, Rose Gold And More

A reputable analyst has predicted some of the key features for Apple's next device. Ming-Chi Kuo, a KGI Securities analyst, issued a note to investors today that offers 11 predictions for the next-generation iPhone in 2015.

Kuo expects the sizes to remain the same with the new 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch iPhones to enter mass production in mid-to-late August and does not believe that a new 4-inch iPhone model will be released in 2015. This goes hand-in-hand with earlier reports that suggest the new iPhone will arrive no later than September.

The main selling points of the "iPhone 6s" and "iPhone 6s Plus" will be the new Force Touch feature found on the new MacBook and Apple watch. Other predicted features include an A9 processor with 2GB of RAM, an improved 12-megapixel camera, a new Rose Gold color and the possible addition of a sapphire cover lense. Check out Kuo's other 11 predictions below:

1. Force Touch will be the biggest upgraded selling point, but also one of the main bottlenecks of the supply chain. Force Touch can enhance user experience due to more input methods and support of handwritten signatures, which is beneficial for expanding in the commercial market;

2. Screen will remain at 4.7 and 5.5 inches, with resolution the same as existing models. There will be no new 4-inch model;

3. There will be an additional casing color, rose gold, matching the rose gold Apple Watch Edition;

4. The camera will have a pixel upgrade, likely to 12 MP;

5. One microphone will be added near the speaker to enhance voice quality;

6. The A9 processor with upgraded 2GB LPDDR4 will be adopted;

7. The bending issue will be improved by using different casing materials and internal mechanical design changes;

8. If drop test issues can be resolved, the 5.5-inch model will have a limited number of units with sapphire cover lens;

9. The recognition rate of Touch ID will be improved further in a bid to promote Apple Pay;

10. Gesture control support; and

11. It’s expected that mass production will start in mid-to-late August. Total shipments will be 80-90mn in 2015, with a 2:1 ratio of 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch models.