Apple iPhone 7 unveiled early in Twitter blunder - with waterproof design

Apple fans hoping for the first glimpse of the iPhone 7 were asked to tune in to the tech giant’s live stream for official information.

But their Twitter account was ahead of the game - and unveiled the handset before Apple head honcho Tim Cook was able to.

A now-deleted video on the official Apple Twitter account introduced the ‘new water-resistant iPhone 7’.

The clip included a shot of the handset being splashed by water.

The phone in the video seems to indicate the larger camera lens that leaked in recent images.

Water-resistance was a rumoured new feature of the iPhone 7, catching up with recent Sony and Samsung models with a similar function.

As of writing, Tim Cook has not unveiled the new handset - but more details will be forthcoming as the Apple presentation continues.

Cook's update on the App Store revealed that a brand new Super Mario game from Nintendo will be launching along with iOS 10, with Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto presenting footage of the new title.