Key Pointers of the Apple iPhone 7 Unveiling event

Yes, its happening now the much anticipated Apple iPhone 7 is all set and unveiling the curtain today at the much trending Apple event today. A billion sold so far “iPhone is the Best selling product of its kind in the history of the tech world.

As per the live updates and tweets here is what to expect from the most anticipated phone of the year Apple iPhone 7:-

• iPhone7 starts at $649, same prices as 6s. 32GB, 128GB, 256GB. (Jet black no 32GB.) Plus starts $769, same capacities.
• iPhone7 preorders start Friday 9/9. Ships one week later, 9/16, in 28 countries. 30 more after one more week. iOS 10 out 9/13.
• iPhone SE still 16GB and 64GB. iPhone 6s and 6s Plus now 32GB and 128GB only. iPhone 7 in 32GB, 128GB, 256GB. (Jet black no 32GB.)
• AirPods ship in October for $159.
• iPhone7 is water and dust resistant and features a new force sensitive home button.
• The New iPhone7 camera has optical image stabilization, a 6 element aperture lens.
• Front camera is 7MP FaceTime HD, up from 5MP in the last version. Auto image stabilization. Rear is 12MP.
• Retina HD display. 25% brighter, wider color gamut, end-to-end color management, 3D Touch. Same pixel dimensions.
• Lightning EarPods will come in the box with iPhone7. A Lightning to 3.5mm adapter will also come in the box. EarPods will connect over Lightning. Yup, no headphone jack.
• #iPhone7 has stereo speakers, top and bottom for using in landscape mode
• iPhone 7 Plus’s camera will scan the scene with its ISP and create a depth map. Keeps the front in focus, blurs the background.
• iPhone 7 Plus’s two cameras have zoom. You’ll see a 1x button above the shutter, tap for 2x. Drag for digital zoom to 10x.
• iPhone 7 Plus gets the dual-lens setup. Two 12MP cameras, wide angle and telephoto (56mm).
• Just select the new Portrait style in the Camera app on an iPhone 7 Plus to get this depth effect automatically.
• iPhone’s sensor detects bodies, captures wide color, noise reduction, sets white balance, more. 100 billion operations per photo, in 25ms.
• iPhone 7 has all new TrueTone flash with four LEDs for 50% more light, reaching 50% further. Compensates for lighting flicker.
• iPhone 7‘s Home button is redesigned. It’s flat, doesn’t move, just Force Touch feedback from a Taptic Engine.
• iPhone 7 comes in matte black, jet (glossy) black, gold, silver, rose gold.
• Open the case and iPhone will ask if you want to connect. Switches between iPhone and Apple Watch based on what you’re using.
• AirPods get 5 hours of listening on a charge and they come in a little box.
• Infrared sensors detect when the AirPods are in your ear. Double tap to access Siri. Beam forming microphones to reduce noise during calls.
• iPhone 7 users can expect an average 2 more hours of battery life over iPhone 6s, Phil says. Plus version closer to 1 hour.

The Apple event also unveiled Apple Watch Series 2 . Some of the keypointers are as below :-

• Apple Watch Series 2 unveiled with swim-proof capabilities and built-in GPS. “It’s been completely reengineered.” (Um, on the inside?) Apple Watch 2 is now swimproof, water resistant to 50m.
• Next-gen Apple Watch! Looks the same. Digital crown and button in the same spots. Looks the same thickness. Band attachment looks the same.
• Apple Watch Series 2 has a Nike Plus edition with an aluminum case and (garish) black and yellow band. Designed for runners.
• Apple Watch Series 2 comes in aluminum, stainless steel, and new white ceramic, 4x harder than steel. Hermes models too.
• Built in GPS in the Apple Watch 2. Can keep your running/walking routes without your phone. They promise it starts right away.
• The new Apple Watch screen is 1000 nits, brightest display in any Apple product ever. Good for outdoor visibility.
• Apple Watch 2 has dual-core S2 processor, new GPU 2x faster, great for the new NightSky app, which runs at 60fps. 2x brighter display.
• Better apps in watchOS 3, will get access to the heart rate sensor & gyroscope, launch w/ updated info. And Pokemon Go on the Apple Watch!

Sam Irfan