Apple Releases Water-Resistant iPhone 7

Apple has launched the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, along with the Apple Watch Series 2 and a set of wireless headphones called AirPods. 

The new phones come in two sizes, a 4.7-inch screen and a 5.5-inch "Plus" model, and feature several changes including water and dust resistance, a major upgrade to the camera with a “dual lens” system on the iPhone 7 Plus that allows for improved long-range photos, and a redesigned pressure-sensitive home button.

Apple has removed the headphone jack in favour of earbuds that connect through the phone’s charging port. It also unveiled a set of wireless headphones called AirPods that can be purchased separately at extra cost. 

Here are the best features of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: 

Key things to know

* Stereo speakers

*              Water and dust resistant

* Longer battery life: Apple says the 7's battery will last two hours longer    than the 6, and the 7 Plus battery lasts one hour more than the 6 Plus.

* Comes in jet black, black, gold, silver, rose gold

* A10 Fusion chip with a 64-bit four core CPU

* Storage: 32GB, 128GB, 256GB

* Cost: Starts from £599

* Key dates: ordering on Sept 9, shipping on Sept 16

Camera

The new camera has optical image stabilisation and a 6 element lens with f/1.8 aperture. Apple claims it's 60% faster than previous iPhones. The iPhone 7 has a single lens camera; the 7 Plus has a dual lens camera (wide angle and telephoto).

On the iPhone 7 Plus there's a new 'portrait' effect on the camera to add depth of field to photos. 

Headphones

Headphones will connect via the Lightning port. A free set comes with with the phone, plus an adaptor for traditional 3.5mm jack headphones

Apple are also releasing their new AirPods - wireless headphones (with a microphone) that have infrared sensors that detect when they're in your ear and only play then. W1 chip connects the AirPods to your other Apple devices. The batteries last for 5 hours and the AirPods come with a charging case that holds 24 hours of charge. 

The tech giant also announced the Apple Watch Series 2 with GPS connectivity and a more powerful processor. The watch  will cost £369 in the UK. Here are its best features: 

*  Water resistant down to 50 metres

*  50% faster

*  Dramatically brighter screen

*  Built-in GPS so you can run without your phone

*  Pokemon Go Apple Watch app

*  Available in gold, rose gold, silver or space grey aluminium, or silver or space black stainless steel

*  Option of buying it in ceramic (4x stronger than stainless steel) for £1,249

*  Starts at £369 for standard Apple Watch 2

Source: Telegraph