But it also means you will be unable to use wired headphones while charging an iPhone 7, something you might want to do during, for example, a cross-country flight.
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Apple unveiled its iPhone 7 today, bringing with it several major changes.
Apple was also able to more easily squeeze in the “Taptic Engine”, which allows the iPhone 7 to be tapped without being clicked, just like newer MacBook models. Just try not to blink or you might miss some important news.
The iPhone 7 includes a better camera – there is a second high-end camera on the bigger iPhone 7 Plus – and an improved home button that lets users perform different tasks by varying how hard they press it. However, Nintendo Co Ltd’s USA -listed shares, jumped more than 20 percent to trade around $35 on hopes its games would reach a new audience. The Apple watch starts at $269.
The new Apple Watch – the Series 2 – looks the same, but has a dual-core processor now, better waterproofing, and built-in Global Positioning System.
Apple’s next iPhones will come without the analog headphone jack that’s been standard on iPhones and most other electronic devices for years.
Many longtime Apple users had been complaining on social media about the lack of a headphone jack in the new phones.
Apple will also include an adaptor to allow consumers to use existing headphones with the iPhone.
Apple also unveiled an updated version of the Apple Watch that includes Global Positioning System tracking, which would make it more appealing to runners.
Apple marketing chief Philip W. Schiller said it comes down to “courage to move on to something new”. They will also be up for pre-orders from September 9. The Apple Air pods can run up to 5 hours for a single charge. Apple acknowledges that two more activities are walking and running and Apple Watch Series 2 gets built-in Global Positioning System. They pair easily with your Apple devices, thanks to the W1 chip inside new Apple devices that’s used for wireless communication.
But Forrester analyst Julie Ask argues the iPhone 7 will pick up momentum after a possibly lukewarm response.
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In a tie-up with sports giant Nike, Apple said the Apple Watch Nike+ will be available in India and other countries late October.
