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.
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.
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.
The just-announced iPhone 7 will become available for pre-order on September 9, and start shipping September 16. The pricing for the smaller iPhone 7 starts at $649, as usual, but the iPhone 7 Plus gets a tad more expensive with a starting price of $769.
As rumored, both handsets will be available in 5 colors: Rose gold, Gold, Silver, Black and a new high gloss stainless finish called Jet Black. They will also come in new storage configurations: 32GB is the new entry level, 128GB, and 256GB for the high tier.
On Wednesday, Apple confirmed that the rumors are true: there is no headphone jack in the iPhone 7. Apple is including a new pair of EarPods in the box with the handset, as well as an adapter for connecting the headphones to the legacy 3.5mm port, and it also announced new wireless earbuds called AirPods.
Apple SVP Phil Schiller explains the move: "The reason to move on: courage. The courage to move on and do something new that betters all of us." Schiller says removing headphone jack will free up space, which is growing ever-limited with new components, and Apple's ultimate vision for mobile audio is "wireless."
As rumored, the iPhone 7 Plus features a significantly better camera system than that of the iPhone 7. It comes with dual 12MP rear cameras, with a wide-angle and telephoto lens, that make the handset capable of taking noticeably better photos.
With the two 12MP cameras, the iPhone 7 Plus is capable of 2x optical zoom and 10x software zoom. This means that you'll be able to get closer to your subject than ever before. You'll see a new button overlay on screen that says 1x, which you can tap to jump to 2x.
Folks anxious to purchase the new Apple Watch Series 2 will be happy to know that we now have pricing and availability information. The wearable will start at $369, and be available for purchase on September 16. Pre-orders will be available starting September 9.
Apple has also announced that it will be keeping the first generation Apple Watch around, as it does with its iPhone and iPad lines. The original Apple Watch will get a speed bump, thanks to a new dual core processor, and have a lower entry-level price of $269.
Apple on Wednesday announced the new Apple Watch Series 2, the second generation of its popular smartwatch. In addition to waterproofing, built-in GPS and other new features, the Series 2 is also going to be available in a brand new material: ceramic.
Apple on Wednesday announced an update for its iWork suite with the addition of real-time collaboration. This works for Numbers, Pages and Keynote, and Apple demonstrated the feature live on stage by live-editing their own Keynote deck.
Following a hilarious intro video with musician Pharrell and Late Late Show host James Corden, Tim Cook kicked off today's iPhone 7 event with a barrage of stats and updates. As usual, we've rounded up some of the more interesting points for you below.
If you're at all looking forward to Apple's big event next week, this weekend is going to go by extremely slowly. But never fear, iDB is here. We've put together a great list of apps and games for you to check out over the next few days that will help you pass the time, and take your mind off that shiny new iPhone.
Apple on Thursday updated its App of the Week promotion with the game Noodles!. This means from now through next Thursday, you’ll be able to pick up the addictive puzzler for free for both iPhone and iPad, a solid savings of $2.
For those who aren't familiar with it, Noodles! is a strategic game in which you must connect tube-like objects to create a desired shape. Your score depends on how fast you can solve the level, and it gets more complex as you progress.