Year: 2016

Watch the product videos from today’s iPhone 7 event

Cody Lee ∙ Updated May 17, 2018

Apple has posted the product videos shown during today's iPhone 7 event to its YouTube channel. Included in the spots are clips showing off the Apple Watch Series 2, the iPhone 7, and the all-new, wireless, in-ear headphones it's calling "AirPods."

Of course if you missed the keynote this morning, we recommend watching a replay of it in its entirety, or at the very least check out this humorous highlight reel. But for folks who just want to get to the meat of the event, these videos will do the trick.

macOS Sierra will release to the public on September 20th

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 7, 2016

Today's Apple event was very busy for the iPhone and for the Apple Watch, but one thing that kind of flew under the radar was the Mac. At the keynote, Apple made it clear that macOS Sierra would be released to the public on September 20th.

You can now watch a replay of today’s iPhone 7 event

Cody Lee ∙ Updated May 17, 2018

Folks who missed today's iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2 event, or would just like to watch it again, will be happy to hear that Apple has posted the full video online for your streaming pleasure. Obviously you can read everything you need to know about today’s event right here on iDB, but if you have the time, the video is worth watching.

Apple’s Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter is only $9

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 7, 2016

One of the things that sets the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus apart from the rest of the iPhone lineup is the exclusion of the 3.5mm headphone jack. Apple is now requiring headphones to either go wireless or utilize the Lightning port.

Apple recommends using a case with Jet Black iPhone 7

Christian Zibreg ∙ September 7, 2016

Apple's new Jet Black finish for the iPhone 7 looks breathtaking, but here comes the bad news: it could scratch all too easily though not on the #Scuffgate level. According to Apple itself, the highly glossy back of your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus may show “fine micro-abrasions” with use.

In fact, the company is recommending that would-be shoppers buy a case to help keep their handset in pristine condition.

Apple updates select iPad models with new pricing, storage options

Cody Lee ∙ Updated May 17, 2018

Despite not mentioning the iPad once during today's iPhone 7 event, Apple has issued some minor updates to select models in its tablet line. For starters, all standard iPads have had their base storage option doubled from 16GB to 32GB.

This change brings the iPad family inline with Apple's just-announced iPhone 7 storage options, and it applies to the iPad mini 2, iPad mini 4, and the iPad Air 2. The nice thing is that all of these models will stay at their current prices.

High-gloss Jet Black finish is exclusively available in 128GB and 256GB iPhone 7 models

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 17, 2016

It's easy to get lost in an avalanche of today's Apple event reporting so it bears repeating that those looking to upgrade their cell phone experience to that gorgeously designed high-gloss black-clad iPhone 7, which Apple refers to as “Jet Black”, will need to opt for a more capacious—and pricier—128GB model.

In other words, people looking to pick up an entry-level 32GB iPhone 7 in Jet Black, which costs $649 contract-free, will be out of luck.

How it’s made: black iPhone 7

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 17, 2016

I'm sure you know that Apple's new iPhone 7 series brings two new finishes to the mix, replacing the previous Space Gray colorway.

Both are black, but one gives you classic anodized matte appearance while the other results in a highly glossy look and feel. The matte one is called simply Black and the glossy is referred to as Jet Black.

Wondering how they're made?

Good, because Apple's now shared a video in which it shows off a brand new manufacturing process it had to develop in order to create these new dark looks.

This is the new iPhone 7

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated June 28, 2017

The iPhone 7 is official and it's got most everything the rumor-mill has been clamoring for: a new high-gloss black colorway (they're using a new anodization process so we'll see about the scratches and dings), a dual-lens camera with curved appearance and accompanied by a new four-component LED flash, subdued antenna lines on the back, refined design using cutting-edge manufacturing process, and much more. Developing...

iPhone 7 is the most battery-efficient iPhone ever made

Anthony Bouchard ∙ September 7, 2016

Apple's iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have an all-new A10 Fusion SoC and will run the upcoming iOS 10 firmware; together, this spells incredible gas mileage in terms of battery life.

Apple compresses its own keynote into a funny 107-second video

Christian Zibreg ∙ Updated September 11, 2017

Didn't have the time to sit through Apple's presentation and don't plan on watching it on your own time either? In the old days, you'd go to YouTube and search for “Apple keynote in 60 seconds,” “120 seconds”, ”180 seconds” or some such.

Well, there's no need for that anymore.

You heard me right: believe it or not, Apple itself has now created a condensed version of its own keynote presentation. It's aptly named “Don't Blink” and you really gotta see it: it's amusing, put together really well and just a nice throwback to those super-compressed keynote videos created by fans the world over.

iOS 10 and watchOS 3 will be released on September 13

Cody Lee ∙ Updated May 17, 2018

Apple on Wednesday announced that iOS 10 and watchOS 3 will be released on September 13. This means that the two updates, which have been in beta testing since mid-June, will be available for download to the public.

Both versions of software were introduced during WWDC this summer, and each includes new features and improvements. watchOS 3 is supported by all Apple Watch models, and iOS 10 will work on iPhone 5 and newer devices.