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Customers gather outside an Apple store before the release of iPhone 5 in Munich, Sept. 21, 2012. REUTERS/Michael Dalder

The rumor mill has started revealing more information on the purported specifications and features of Apple iPhone 7 Plus. The phablet is expected to arrive with several improvements over the predecessor model, the iPhone 6s Plus. Here is all that we know about the iPhone 7 Plus:

Design and Display

The iPhone 7 Plus is expected to have similar dimensions as the iPhone 6s Plus. However, rumors suggest that it will not feature antenna bands on its rear panel. Like the predecessor model, the iPhone 7 Plus is speculated to arrive with a full HD 5.5-inch screen.

Chipset, RAM and Storage

The Apple A10 chipset is rumored to power the iPhone 7 Plus phablet. According to MobiPicker, the phablet will feature 3GB of RAM and come in storage options like 32GB, 128GB and 256GB.

Camera and Software

The iPhone 7 Plus is heavily pegged to arrive with a dual camera system. It is rumored to include a pair of 12-megapixel cameras. One of them is expected to support optical image stabilization.

The iOS 10 will be available preinstalled on the Apple iPhone 7 Plus. It will come with improvements for Siri, Apple Music, Photos app and HomeKit. The Apple Pay service is expected to get integrated with the Safari browser.

Other Features and Battery

The iPhone 7 Plus will not be featuring a 3.5 mm audio jack. However, it will allow users to listen to music through Bluetooth wireless headphones or wired earphones that can be connected to the Lightning port of the phablet. It is also expected to arrive with improved Wi-Fi connectivity.

The rumor mill has also predicted that the iPhone 7 Plus will include a larger battery. Speculations also hint that Apple will finally introduce wireless charging feature on the upcoming iPhone 7 models.

Release Date

Apple is expected to follow its usual pattern of announcing its smartphones in September. Both iPhone 7 models are likely to be available for purchase from the same month.