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

JasonWatkins · 07-09-2016, 20:04

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Is the apple upgrade program worth looking at?

If it's anything like they've explained, it probably is if you want to guarantee you get the new iPhone every year.

I guess it's essentially a rolling, open ended loan for a phone.

jonmorris · 07-09-2016, 20:06

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Originally Posted by Inspiration

They may look unusual now but I suspect in a few years wireless will be standard and anyone with wires will be the ones looking weird.

At the price they're likely to cost you won't lose them. You'll keep putting them in that case.

No, I think they look dumb today and tomorrow. But that doesn't mean I don't think someone else could do something nicer. I hated the battery cover Apple made too, but others did it nicer.

Sony Ericsson was doing this with Bluetooth ten years ago! Sure, this has a few nice touches (sensors to detect when in the ear) but not much more, besides a high price!

I had the Sony Ericsson ones and they were great, but it was another thing to charge. They didn't sell that well as a result.

1manonthebog · 07-09-2016, 20:08

I've been thinking about getting a new phone as bored with the SE and I think its safe to say it won't be the 7, Apple just doesn't impress any more, and iOS needs a major overhaul,

-GONZO- · 07-09-2016, 20:08

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Originally Posted by bikerlad

Is the apple upgrade program worth looking at?

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Originally Posted by Master Ozzy

How does the upgrade programme work?

http://www.apple.com/uk/shop/iphone/...pgrade-program

Thine Wonk · 07-09-2016, 20:11

£719 for the cheapest Plus model, plus you would probably want to buy the headphones.

Expensive really, the cost of iPhones just keeps going up and up.

Stiggles · 07-09-2016, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Stig

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.

You are confusing Bluetooth with mobile data I think!

I think people complain when the CEO of a company makes a bold statement claiming the next iphone will have things you can't live without, then bringing out a phone that has none of that.

It looks not bad though.

Large · 07-09-2016, 20:11

UK prices higher than predicted.

For 32, 128 & 256Gb respectively:
7 - £599, £699, £799
7Plus - £719, £819, £919

JasonWatkins · 07-09-2016, 20:11

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Originally Posted by -GONZO-

http://www.apple.com/uk/shop/iphone/...pgrade-program

That's actually slightly cheaper that what I'm currently paying Virgin for my 128gb 6s ..

£800 quid for the 256gb model ?. Oh well, looks like i'll never get one

Master Ozzy · 07-09-2016, 20:11

Just had a look at the upgrade programme. They market it with the slogan..."Get a new iPhone every year"! Why on earth would you want to do that?! Doesn't seem like a worthwhile programme to me. All it is a scheme to ensure they have you locked into Apple/IPhones.

jonmorris · 07-09-2016, 20:11

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Originally Posted by JasonWatkins

If it's anything like they've explained, it probably is if you want to guarantee you get the new iPhone every year.

I guess it's essentially a rolling, open ended loan for a phone.

Samsung goes this, with a hefty interest rate, and various smallprint that warns you that you may still get charged a lot more if they think the phone hasn't just suffered acceptable wear and tear.

You can imagine the scope for getting ripped off with that clause!

Lyceum · 07-09-2016, 20:16

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Originally Posted by Gilbertoo

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.

As above. I wasn't expecting anything. I was asking a genuine question.

bikerlad · 07-09-2016, 20:17

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Originally Posted by Master Ozzy

Just had a look at the upgrade programme. They market it with the slogan..."Get a new iPhone every year"! Why on earth would you want to do that?! Doesn't seem like a worthwhile programme to me. All it is a scheme to ensure they have you locked into Apple/IPhones.

Well the cost isn't much more than the iPhone + Apple Care I guess, and saves paying out hundreds now and when the iPhone8 comes out, you can either sign up for another 24 months and swap your current phone for the new one or pay the remaining 12 months. I can see the benefits.

Thine Wonk · 07-09-2016, 20:17

Sony is doing their announcement now, nobody cares, not even Twit lol

http://live.twit.tv/#

aurichie · 07-09-2016, 20:21

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Originally Posted by Large

UK prices higher than predicted.

For 32, 128 & 256Gb respectively:
7 - £599, £699, £799
7Plus - £719, £819, £919

128GB 7 Plus costs £30 more than last year. Not bad really when you consider the value of the pound has plummeted and they have put up prices in the US on the same models.

Tyyleer · 07-09-2016, 20:22

I need a new phone as I stupidly only got the 16gb for my 6. My contract is up so I might upgrade but I'm just feeling so underwhelmed with the 7. I'm just a bit bored of the iPhone now. I like the new Jet Black colour, but I just can picture how grubby it will look with all your finger print marks on it.

calico_pie · 07-09-2016, 20:23

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Originally Posted by Lyceum

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

The whole camera thing - fairly significant improvements there.
Stereo speakers.
Better display. (Not sure if they have the True Tone thing from the iPad?)

At the end of the day, in a matured product which does so much its pretty difficult to come up with something groundbreaking that also serves much practical benefit.

aurichie · 07-09-2016, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Tyyleer

I need a new phone as I stupidly only got the 16gb for my 6. My contract is up so I might upgrade but I'm just feeling so underwhelmed with the 7. I'm just a bit bored of the iPhone now. I like the new Jet Black colour, but I just can picture how grubby it will look with all your finger print marks on it.

They've changed literally everything in iPhone 7 to make it better. If you're bored with it, then maybe you should look for a different smartphone. Personally today's event exceeded my expectations. Apple has smashed it out of the park. It's a no-brainer upgrade for me. They have done an incredible job.

Gigabit · 07-09-2016, 20:26

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Originally Posted by aurichie

They've changed literally everything in iPhone 7 to make it better. If you're bored with it, then maybe you should look for a different smartphone. Personally today's event exceeded my expectations. Apple has smashed it out of the park. It's a no-brainer upgrade for me. They have done an incredible job.

Hahahahahaha. Apple has played catchup as usual.

Name me one unique feature.

JasonWatkins · 07-09-2016, 20:26

Be interesting to see CEX's pricings for this as well. Traditionally they buy them in for more than they actually cost.

Lyceum · 07-09-2016, 20:30

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Originally Posted by calico_pie

The whole camera thing - fairly significant improvements there.
Stereo speakers.
Better display. (Not sure if they have the True Tone thing from the iPad?)

At the end of the day, in a matured product which does so much its pretty difficult to come up with something groundbreaking that also serves much practical benefit.

Thanks!

Is the camera available on both the 7 and 7 plus?

Gilbertoo · 07-09-2016, 20:31

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Originally Posted by Gigabit

Hahahahahaha. Apple has played catchup as usual.

Name me one unique feature.

Does there need to be something unique?

Stiggles · 07-09-2016, 20:32

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Originally Posted by aurichie

They've changed literally everything in iPhone 7 to make it better. If you're bored with it, then maybe you should look for a different smartphone. Personally today's event exceeded my expectations. Apple has smashed it out of the park. It's a no-brainer upgrade for me. They have done an incredible job.

It's alright.

No smashing out the park has been done however.

Gigabit · 07-09-2016, 20:32

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Originally Posted by Stiggles

It's alright.

No smashing out the park has been done however.

Finally, some sense.

It's a good phone but to say there's anything truly groundbreaking here, is totally bizarre.

This is an iPhone 6ss.

Gilbertoo · 07-09-2016, 20:33

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Originally Posted by Gigabit

Finally, some sense.

It's a good phone but to say there's anything truly groundbreaking here, is totally bizarre.

This is an iPhone 6ss.

So what?

jonmorris · 07-09-2016, 20:35

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Originally Posted by aurichie

128GB 7 Plus costs £30 more than last year. Not bad really when you consider the value of the pound has plummeted and they have put up prices in the US on the same models.

£919 for the top iPhone 7 plus?! How much is a 256GB memory card for a cheaper non-iPhone? 200GB cards are around £60-70 and 128GB cards as little as £40.

Ouch!

But, admittedly, the phone does look very nice. It should do for that price, which is positively insane.

07-09-2016, 20:04	#126
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by bikerlad Is the apple upgrade program worth looking at? If it's anything like they've explained, it probably is if you want to guarantee you get the new iPhone every year. I guess it's essentially a rolling, open ended loan for a phone.

07-09-2016, 20:06	#127
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Quote: Originally Posted by Inspiration They may look unusual now but I suspect in a few years wireless will be standard and anyone with wires will be the ones looking weird. At the price they're likely to cost you won't lose them. You'll keep putting them in that case. No, I think they look dumb today and tomorrow. But that doesn't mean I don't think someone else could do something nicer. I hated the battery cover Apple made too, but others did it nicer. Sony Ericsson was doing this with Bluetooth ten years ago! Sure, this has a few nice touches (sensors to detect when in the ear) but not much more, besides a high price! I had the Sony Ericsson ones and they were great, but it was another thing to charge. They didn't sell that well as a result.

07-09-2016, 20:08	#128
1manonthebog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,332	I've been thinking about getting a new phone as bored with the SE and I think its safe to say it won't be the 7, Apple just doesn't impress any more, and iOS needs a major overhaul,

07-09-2016, 20:08	#129
-GONZO- Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 8,954	Quote: Originally Posted by bikerlad Is the apple upgrade program worth looking at? Quote: Originally Posted by Master Ozzy How does the upgrade programme work? http://www.apple.com/uk/shop/iphone/...pgrade-program

07-09-2016, 20:11	#130
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	£719 for the cheapest Plus model, plus you would probably want to buy the headphones. Expensive really, the cost of iPhones just keeps going up and up.

07-09-2016, 20:11	#131
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Quote: Originally Posted by Stig 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. You are confusing Bluetooth with mobile data I think! I think people complain when the CEO of a company makes a bold statement claiming the next iphone will have things you can't live without, then bringing out a phone that has none of that. It looks not bad though.

07-09-2016, 20:11	#132
Large Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire Posts: 215	UK prices higher than predicted. For 32, 128 & 256Gb respectively: 7 - £599, £699, £799 7Plus - £719, £819, £919

07-09-2016, 20:11	#133
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- http://www.apple.com/uk/shop/iphone/...pgrade-program That's actually slightly cheaper that what I'm currently paying Virgin for my 128gb 6s .. £800 quid for the 256gb model ?. Oh well, looks like i'll never get one

07-09-2016, 20:11	#134
Master Ozzy Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 16,507	Just had a look at the upgrade programme. They market it with the slogan..."Get a new iPhone every year"! Why on earth would you want to do that?! Doesn't seem like a worthwhile programme to me. All it is a scheme to ensure they have you locked into Apple/IPhones.

07-09-2016, 20:11	#135
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Quote: Originally Posted by JasonWatkins If it's anything like they've explained, it probably is if you want to guarantee you get the new iPhone every year. I guess it's essentially a rolling, open ended loan for a phone. Samsung goes this, with a hefty interest rate, and various smallprint that warns you that you may still get charged a lot more if they think the phone hasn't just suffered acceptable wear and tear. You can imagine the scope for getting ripped off with that clause!

07-09-2016, 20:16	#136
Lyceum Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,124	Quote: Originally Posted by Gilbertoo 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. As above. I wasn't expecting anything. I was asking a genuine question.

07-09-2016, 20:17	#137
bikerlad Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Posts: 391	Quote: Originally Posted by Master Ozzy Just had a look at the upgrade programme. They market it with the slogan..."Get a new iPhone every year"! Why on earth would you want to do that?! Doesn't seem like a worthwhile programme to me. All it is a scheme to ensure they have you locked into Apple/IPhones. Well the cost isn't much more than the iPhone + Apple Care I guess, and saves paying out hundreds now and when the iPhone8 comes out, you can either sign up for another 24 months and swap your current phone for the new one or pay the remaining 12 months. I can see the benefits.

07-09-2016, 20:17	#138
Thine Wonk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14,577	Sony is doing their announcement now, nobody cares, not even Twit lol http://live.twit.tv/#

07-09-2016, 20:21	#139
aurichie Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 5,100	Quote: Originally Posted by Large UK prices higher than predicted. For 32, 128 & 256Gb respectively: 7 - £599, £699, £799 7Plus - £719, £819, £919 128GB 7 Plus costs £30 more than last year. Not bad really when you consider the value of the pound has plummeted and they have put up prices in the US on the same models.

07-09-2016, 20:22	#140
Tyyleer Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,364	I need a new phone as I stupidly only got the 16gb for my 6. My contract is up so I might upgrade but I'm just feeling so underwhelmed with the 7. I'm just a bit bored of the iPhone now. I like the new Jet Black colour, but I just can picture how grubby it will look with all your finger print marks on it.

07-09-2016, 20:23	#141
calico_pie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 9,428	Quote: Originally Posted by Lyceum I wasn't expecting anything I was asking a genuine question, I wasn't sure if I'd missed anything. The whole camera thing - fairly significant improvements there. Stereo speakers. Better display. (Not sure if they have the True Tone thing from the iPad?) At the end of the day, in a matured product which does so much its pretty difficult to come up with something groundbreaking that also serves much practical benefit.

07-09-2016, 20:25	#142
aurichie Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 5,100	Quote: Originally Posted by Tyyleer I need a new phone as I stupidly only got the 16gb for my 6. My contract is up so I might upgrade but I'm just feeling so underwhelmed with the 7. I'm just a bit bored of the iPhone now. I like the new Jet Black colour, but I just can picture how grubby it will look with all your finger print marks on it. They've changed literally everything in iPhone 7 to make it better. If you're bored with it, then maybe you should look for a different smartphone. Personally today's event exceeded my expectations. Apple has smashed it out of the park. It's a no-brainer upgrade for me. They have done an incredible job.

07-09-2016, 20:26	#143
Gigabit Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,887	Quote: Originally Posted by aurichie They've changed literally everything in iPhone 7 to make it better. If you're bored with it, then maybe you should look for a different smartphone. Personally today's event exceeded my expectations. Apple has smashed it out of the park. It's a no-brainer upgrade for me. They have done an incredible job. Hahahahahaha. Apple has played catchup as usual. Name me one unique feature.

07-09-2016, 20:26	#144
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Be interesting to see CEX's pricings for this as well. Traditionally they buy them in for more than they actually cost.

07-09-2016, 20:30	#145
Lyceum Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3,124	Quote: Originally Posted by calico_pie The whole camera thing - fairly significant improvements there. Stereo speakers. Better display. (Not sure if they have the True Tone thing from the iPad?) At the end of the day, in a matured product which does so much its pretty difficult to come up with something groundbreaking that also serves much practical benefit. Thanks! Is the camera available on both the 7 and 7 plus?

07-09-2016, 20:31	#146
Gilbertoo Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19,058	Quote: Originally Posted by Gigabit Hahahahahaha. Apple has played catchup as usual. Name me one unique feature. Does there need to be something unique?

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07-09-2016, 20:32	#147
Stiggles Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 9,293	Quote: Originally Posted by aurichie They've changed literally everything in iPhone 7 to make it better. If you're bored with it, then maybe you should look for a different smartphone. Personally today's event exceeded my expectations. Apple has smashed it out of the park. It's a no-brainer upgrade for me. They have done an incredible job. It's alright. No smashing out the park has been done however.

07-09-2016, 20:32	#148
Gigabit Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,887	Quote: Originally Posted by Stiggles It's alright. No smashing out the park has been done however. Finally, some sense. It's a good phone but to say there's anything truly groundbreaking here, is totally bizarre. This is an iPhone 6ss.

07-09-2016, 20:33	#149
Gilbertoo Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 19,058	Quote: Originally Posted by Gigabit Finally, some sense. It's a good phone but to say there's anything truly groundbreaking here, is totally bizarre. This is an iPhone 6ss. So what?

07-09-2016, 20:35	#150
jonmorris Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: a land filled with trolls Posts: 12,018	Quote: Originally Posted by aurichie 128GB 7 Plus costs £30 more than last year. Not bad really when you consider the value of the pound has plummeted and they have put up prices in the US on the same models. £919 for the top iPhone 7 plus?! How much is a 256GB memory card for a cheaper non-iPhone? 200GB cards are around £60-70 and 128GB cards as little as £40. Ouch! But, admittedly, the phone does look very nice. It should do for that price, which is positively insane.