iPhone 7 launch 7th September at 6pm (live stream details)

Master Ozzy · 07-09-2016, 19:44

What technology are the Air Pods using? Is it Bluetooth? It might be a stupid question, but surely if you're on the tube underground for example you're going to loose connectivity?

LightningIguana · 07-09-2016, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Ozzy

What technology are the Air Pods using? Is it Bluetooth? It might be a stupid question, but surely if you're on the tube underground for example you're going to loose connectivity?

You'd have to be brave taking those out of the house. If they fit as badly as the normal pods in my ears then I'd never risk it.

JasonWatkins · 07-09-2016, 19:48

No price increase is good. If i was ever rich enough i'd certainly consider the 256gb model.

calico_pie · 07-09-2016, 19:48

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Originally Posted by davor

It used to be fun. The thing is Apple still using five years plan by Steve Jobs and they failed to come up with anything creative and innovative, but they are recycling Steves ideas. They upgrade a few minor things such as camera, and voila, a new IPhone/ IPad is born etc.

What they need is a really new and unique product people would be enthusiastic about having, and other companies would try to copy. When we have that, we'll know Apple is on the right track. Tim Cook hasn't brought anything new and revolutionary so far, he is just recycling old ideas, but customers are getting tired of it now. The idea to ditch the headphone jack will deter many from buying the new iPhone 7.

Speaking all this as a huge Apple fan. They have great hardware and software and great operating systems.

Compared to Jobs who was pulling a revolutionary new product out of his backside every time he walked onto a stage?

Might be rose tinted spectacles - between 1999 and his death there was what? The iMac (basically a computer), the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad (basically a big iPhone).

LightningIguana · 07-09-2016, 19:49

Upping the storage, are pigs finally flying?

JasonWatkins · 07-09-2016, 19:50

Interesting - the upgrade program coming to the UK

Inspiration · 07-09-2016, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by calico_pie

Might be rose tinted spectacles - between 1999 and his death there was what? The iMac (basically a computer), the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad (basically a big iPhone).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeli...products#2000s

1manonthebog · 07-09-2016, 19:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by LightningIguana

You'd have to be brave taking those out of the house. If they fit as badly as the normal pods in my ears then I'd never risk it.

Couldn't agree more

Master Ozzy · 07-09-2016, 19:51

I wonder what UK prices are.

calico_pie · 07-09-2016, 19:51

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Originally Posted by Inspiration

This "best ever" "longest ever" talk annoys me. Of course it's going to be that. It's a new phone.

I'm sad the better camera only comes with the bigger plus. I wanted the two cameras in the smaller model.

Do we know yet if the optical image stabilisation of the 6S + has trickled down to the 7?

That might be an indication of whether or not the smaller iPhone next year will get the dual camera.

Everything Goes · 07-09-2016, 19:52

32GB 128GB and 256GB storage options.

Inspiration · 07-09-2016, 19:52

Booooo. I thought he was about to spring a "We've got one more thing" on us and reveal a product no one knew about. I hate these singing gigs they throw in.

JasonWatkins · 07-09-2016, 19:53

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Originally Posted by Master Ozzy

I wonder what UK prices are.

I don't think they'll differ all that much - wouldn't even be surprised if it's a 1 to 1 exchange rate

Lyceum · 07-09-2016, 19:55

So basically we've got the usual 0.x CPU/GPU bump and a removal of the headphone jack and 16gb model and it's water proof.

Is that it? Have I missed anything?

Inspiration · 07-09-2016, 19:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by calico_pie

Do we know yet if the optical image stabilisation of the 6S + has trickled down to the 7?

That might be an indication of whether or not the smaller iPhone next year will get the dual camera.

Think I'll do what I normally do.. either keep my current 5S or get the 6 now it's cheaper. But I always liked the silver surround and the more solid feel of the 5S so I may just keep it. Battery is doing just fine currently.

Inspiration · 07-09-2016, 19:57

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Originally Posted by Lyceum

So basically we've got the usual 0.x CPU/GPU bump and a removal of the headphone jack and 16gb model and it's water proof.

What else were you expecting them to do to the phone? There's very little you can do now that isn't gimmicky. It's always going to be minor improvements.

Master Ozzy · 07-09-2016, 19:59

I need a new phone as my iPhone 5 is almost dead. The 7 I don't really think sounds that amazing. The 7 Plus though with the dual camera does appeal to me massively. I would probably go for that, but the screen size I just cannot stand, it's way too big. It's been a while, but I think I'm finally ready to give another make/model of phone a try.

Lyceum · 07-09-2016, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inspiration

What else were you expecting them to do to the phone? There's very little you can do now that isn't gimmicky. It's always going to be minor improvements.

I wasn't expecting anything I was asking a genuine question, I wasn't sure if I'd missed anything.

JasonWatkins · 07-09-2016, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inspiration

What else were you expecting them to do to the phone? There's very little you can do now that isn't gimmicky. It's always going to be minor improvements.

Exactly. Perhaps the only thing left that anyone can really do is to do away with the physical buttons on a phone and make the whole thing touch sensitive.

Stig · 07-09-2016, 20:02

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Originally Posted by Inspiration

You didn't think they'd let you use them with non Apple products did you?

People complain the Apple don't innovate, then they complain when they do innovate. An earlier post said that Bluetooth didn't have the audio quality of a wired connection. Apple are trying to fix that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Ozzy

What technology are the Air Pods using? Is it Bluetooth? It might be a stupid question, but surely if you're on the tube underground for example you're going to loose connectivity?

You are confusing Bluetooth with mobile data I think!

Gilbertoo · 07-09-2016, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyceum

So basically we've got the usual 0.x CPU/GPU bump and a removal of the headphone jack and 16gb model and it's water proof.

Is that it? Have I missed anything?

What were you expecting? This...?!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p2vN0AYP5EM

The 7 looks pretty innovative to me....not enough to convince me to get one anytime soon, though.

LightningIguana · 07-09-2016, 20:02

Could they have put the second camera at the bottom and given it some limited 3D snap ability, like the Nintendo 3DS, I wonder?

bikerlad · 07-09-2016, 20:03

Is the apple upgrade program worth looking at?

Master Ozzy · 07-09-2016, 20:04

How does the upgrade programme work?

-GONZO- · 07-09-2016, 20:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonWatkins

Interesting - the upgrade program coming to the UK

Prices are up on the store app.
iPhone 7:
32GB £27.50/mo
128GB £32.50/mo
256GB £37.50/mo

iPhone 7s:
32GB 33.50/mo
128GB £38.50/mo
256GB £43.50/mo

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Master Ozzy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 16,507	What technology are the Air Pods using? Is it Bluetooth? It might be a stupid question, but surely if you're on the tube underground for example you're going to loose connectivity?

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LightningIguana Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under your bed... Posts: 15,709	Quote: Originally Posted by Master Ozzy What technology are the Air Pods using? Is it Bluetooth? It might be a stupid question, but surely if you're on the tube underground for example you're going to loose connectivity? You'd have to be brave taking those out of the house. If they fit as badly as the normal pods in my ears then I'd never risk it.

07-09-2016, 19:48	#103
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	No price increase is good. If i was ever rich enough i'd certainly consider the 256gb model.

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calico_pie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9,428	Quote: Originally Posted by davor It used to be fun. The thing is Apple still using five years plan by Steve Jobs and they failed to come up with anything creative and innovative, but they are recycling Steves ideas. They upgrade a few minor things such as camera, and voila, a new IPhone/ IPad is born etc. What they need is a really new and unique product people would be enthusiastic about having, and other companies would try to copy. When we have that, we'll know Apple is on the right track. Tim Cook hasn't brought anything new and revolutionary so far, he is just recycling old ideas, but customers are getting tired of it now. The idea to ditch the headphone jack will deter many from buying the new iPhone 7. Speaking all this as a huge Apple fan. They have great hardware and software and great operating systems. Compared to Jobs who was pulling a revolutionary new product out of his backside every time he walked onto a stage? Might be rose tinted spectacles - between 1999 and his death there was what? The iMac (basically a computer), the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad (basically a big iPhone).

07-09-2016, 19:49	#105
LightningIguana Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under your bed... Posts: 15,709	Upping the storage, are pigs finally flying?

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JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Interesting - the upgrade program coming to the UK

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Inspiration Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 53,398	Quote: Originally Posted by calico_pie Might be rose tinted spectacles - between 1999 and his death there was what? The iMac (basically a computer), the iPod, the iPhone, and the iPad (basically a big iPhone). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeli...products#2000s

07-09-2016, 19:50	#108
1manonthebog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,332	Quote: Originally Posted by LightningIguana You'd have to be brave taking those out of the house. If they fit as badly as the normal pods in my ears then I'd never risk it. Couldn't agree more

07-09-2016, 19:51	#109
Master Ozzy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 16,507	I wonder what UK prices are.

07-09-2016, 19:51	#110
calico_pie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9,428	Quote: Originally Posted by Inspiration This "best ever" "longest ever" talk annoys me. Of course it's going to be that. It's a new phone. I'm sad the better camera only comes with the bigger plus. I wanted the two cameras in the smaller model. Do we know yet if the optical image stabilisation of the 6S + has trickled down to the 7? That might be an indication of whether or not the smaller iPhone next year will get the dual camera.

07-09-2016, 19:52	#111
Everything Goes Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In the future.... Posts: 11,259	32GB 128GB and 256GB storage options.

07-09-2016, 19:52	#112
Inspiration Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 53,398	Booooo. I thought he was about to spring a "We've got one more thing" on us and reveal a product no one knew about. I hate these singing gigs they throw in.

07-09-2016, 19:53	#113
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by Master Ozzy I wonder what UK prices are. I don't think they'll differ all that much - wouldn't even be surprised if it's a 1 to 1 exchange rate

07-09-2016, 19:55	#114
Lyceum Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,124	So basically we've got the usual 0.x CPU/GPU bump and a removal of the headphone jack and 16gb model and it's water proof. Is that it? Have I missed anything?

07-09-2016, 19:56	#115
Inspiration Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 53,398	Quote: Originally Posted by calico_pie Do we know yet if the optical image stabilisation of the 6S + has trickled down to the 7? That might be an indication of whether or not the smaller iPhone next year will get the dual camera. Think I'll do what I normally do.. either keep my current 5S or get the 6 now it's cheaper. But I always liked the silver surround and the more solid feel of the 5S so I may just keep it. Battery is doing just fine currently.

07-09-2016, 19:57	#116
Inspiration Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 53,398	Quote: Originally Posted by Lyceum So basically we've got the usual 0.x CPU/GPU bump and a removal of the headphone jack and 16gb model and it's water proof. What else were you expecting them to do to the phone? There's very little you can do now that isn't gimmicky. It's always going to be minor improvements.

07-09-2016, 19:59	#117
Master Ozzy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 16,507	I need a new phone as my iPhone 5 is almost dead. The 7 I don't really think sounds that amazing. The 7 Plus though with the dual camera does appeal to me massively. I would probably go for that, but the screen size I just cannot stand, it's way too big. It's been a while, but I think I'm finally ready to give another make/model of phone a try.

07-09-2016, 19:59	#118
Lyceum Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,124	Quote: Originally Posted by Inspiration What else were you expecting them to do to the phone? There's very little you can do now that isn't gimmicky. It's always going to be minor improvements. I wasn't expecting anything I was asking a genuine question, I wasn't sure if I'd missed anything.

07-09-2016, 19:59	#119
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by Inspiration What else were you expecting them to do to the phone? There's very little you can do now that isn't gimmicky. It's always going to be minor improvements. Exactly. Perhaps the only thing left that anyone can really do is to do away with the physical buttons on a phone and make the whole thing touch sensitive.

07-09-2016, 20:02	#120
Stig Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sandy Heath, Beds. UK Posts: 10,383	Quote: Originally Posted by Inspiration You didn't think they'd let you use them with non Apple products did you? People complain the Apple don't innovate, then they complain when they do innovate. An earlier post said that Bluetooth didn't have the audio quality of a wired connection. Apple are trying to fix that. Quote: Originally Posted by Master Ozzy What technology are the Air Pods using? Is it Bluetooth? It might be a stupid question, but surely if you're on the tube underground for example you're going to loose connectivity? You are confusing Bluetooth with mobile data I think!

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iPhone 7 launch 7th September at 6pm (live stream details)

07-09-2016, 20:02	#121
Gilbertoo Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19,058	Quote: Originally Posted by Lyceum So basically we've got the usual 0.x CPU/GPU bump and a removal of the headphone jack and 16gb model and it's water proof. Is that it? Have I missed anything? What were you expecting? This...?! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p2vN0AYP5EM The 7 looks pretty innovative to me....not enough to convince me to get one anytime soon, though.

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LightningIguana Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under your bed... Posts: 15,709	Could they have put the second camera at the bottom and given it some limited 3D snap ability, like the Nintendo 3DS, I wonder?

07-09-2016, 20:03	#123
bikerlad Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Posts: 391	Is the apple upgrade program worth looking at?

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Master Ozzy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 16,507	How does the upgrade programme work?

07-09-2016, 20:04	#125
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by JasonWatkins Interesting - the upgrade program coming to the UK Prices are up on the store app. iPhone 7: 32GB £27.50/mo 128GB £32.50/mo 256GB £37.50/mo iPhone 7s: 32GB 33.50/mo 128GB £38.50/mo 256GB £43.50/mo