16GB of storage is simply not enough for most consumers, especially those who use their smartphone or tablet as their primary device. We have spent time hands-on with the new AirPods wireless headphones and there is also a new iPhone Lightning dock for you to check out. They are the same as the EarPods (headphones in normal speak) that Apple has used on its previous iPhone, except that the wire has a Lightning connector on the end.
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So yes, the 3.5mm headphone jack is gone in favour of the Lightning port and a new set of Lightning-based headphones bundled-in with the phones.
Apple wants you to think they have focused a lot on camera by including dual cameras, but it’s not a unique feature.
What about Bluetooth on the iPhone 7?
In terms of colour options, the iPhone 7 is available in Black, Jet Black, Gold, Rose Gold and Silver.
What headphones do I get in the iPhone 7 box?
In the USA the basic iPhone 7 is as much as an iPhone 6S, despite increased storage, but in the United Kingdom the cheapest version is £599, compared to the 6S at £539. Apple also cut the prices for the top-tier iPad Pros; the 128GB models are now $50 cheaper (starting at $699, Wi-Fi only) and the 256GB models are $100 cheaper (starting at $899, Wi-Fi only). There are ways, albeit in some cases unintuitive, around the iPhone 7’s newly imposed limitation.
The iPhone 7 has a 12MP rear-facing camera, with an improved six-element lens and a wider f/1.8 aperture.
That’s an additional £60, while those in the USA get the same phone for $649 (which works out at just under £500) – the same price as the 6S. “Three months later, it will be, ‘Why did we ever have that?'” With the iPhone 7 Plus model, you’re looking at an hour of additional up-time. In the front the iPhone 7 Plus will now be rocking a 7MP selfie creator for both photos and videos.
“AirPods are simple and magical to use, with no switches or buttons, automatically connecting to all your Apple devices simply and seamlessly, and letting you access [digital assistant] Siri with just a double tap”, said Philip Schiller, SVP of worldwide marketing at Apple.
The iPhone 7 ships with a choice of 32GB, 128GB or 256GB storage.
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The AirPods including charging case will be available for United States dollars 159 beginning in late October.
