Apple’s tale of innovation continues as the tech giant reveals its latest devices to the world — the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Alongside the announcement of the revamped Apple Watch 2 and exciting game releases, it was apparent that the stars of the moment were the new iPhones.
Apple’s tradition of annual unveilings continues with the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. However, if you’ve found yourself shrugging at the past iterations due to perceived marginal changes in hardware, then prepare to be pleasantly surprised. Let’s unravel the myriad of enticing features that await potential iPhone 7 and 7 Plus owners.
A standout modification that will inevitably catch your eye is the redesigned Home Button, which now boasts a responsive and durable quality that works in harmony with the Taptic Engine. This produces precise and customizable haptic feedback, diverging from the conventional functionality we were accustomed to where a single tap would return the phone to home page, and a double tap would showcase open pages on newer iPhone models. With the new button, the user has more control thanks to nuanced pressure-sensitivity which can elicit different responses.
The camera system on the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus has undergone an impressive transformation. Both models feature a wide-angle and a 12-megapixel telephoto sensor camera on the back which provide optical image stabilization and the ability to capture vibrant colors more vividly. iPhone 7 Plus surpasses iPhone 7 by introducing an additional 12 megapixel telephoto camera, enabling optical zoom at two times and providing up to 10 times digital zoom for photos. The striking feature here is that users can switch between the two cameras simply by tapping on the 1x or 2x button, and that the dual cameras offer a depth-of-field effect that emulates the aesthetic of high-end DSLR cameras.
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Apple has made a seismic change with the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack. This ubiquitous audio feature, which was popularized by Sony’s Walkman radios in 1964, is being replaced by Apple’s new $159 Airpods. These wireless headphones promise faster pairing than via Bluetooth, and are aided by an infrared feature which autonomously controls audio playback based on whether they are in the user’s ears or not.
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These Airpods also harness the power of Siri, Apple’s voice-activated personal assistant, which can now be accessed by simply double-tapping the side of the Airpods. It’s pertinent to mention that beyond their five-hour battery life, the Airpods also come with a battery case that can provide an additional 25 hours of use.
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus now feature stereo speakers situated at each end of the device, which provide sound output that is twice as loud as the iPhone 6S. Fans of Apple’s Beats can also expect a series of headphones using this same technology.
System performance has been significantly boosted, with the iPhone 7 featuring the A10 Fusion processor which is 40 percent faster than the A9. Coupled this with improved graphic processing and doubled core capacity, users can expect rapid operation from the iPhone 7. The smartphones also support up to 25 LTE bands and LTE Advanced, which assures three times faster data rates compared to the iPhone 6 at up to 450 Mbps.
For those anxious about spills and dust, worry no more; the iPhone 7 is both water and dust-resistant. And on the software front, the device will come equipped with iOS 10.
As for availability, the iPhone 7 starts at $649 for 32GB and tops off at $849 for 256GB, while the iPhone 7 Plus commences at $769 for the 32GB model, escalating to $969 for the higher-spec model. Keep in mind, the Airpods would be an extra $159. Both the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus will be available in over 25 countries beginning Friday, September 16th.
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The unveiling of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus represents an invigorating shift in Apple’s approach to innovation, providing us not only with a glimpse of what’s to come but a taste of the inevitable future of smartphone technology.
Paul Balo is the founder of TechBooky and a highly skilled wireless communications professional with a strong background in cloud computing, offering extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing wireless communication systems.
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