Looks like a pirate chinese iPhone rip-off. Doesn't look that attractive and no headphone jack??? Like WTF? I can already imagine them announcing their exclusive headphones: "Revolutionary audio and quality" and sell them for $99 bucks. I'm an iPhone user but I guess I will have to stick with the 6 I currently own for a little longer : / Or upgrade to a 6S but not reason to do so right now since the 6 has been worked nicely for me so far.
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Transistor
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Yep. Now you have to buy their adapter to go from lightning to 3.5mm. Want to charge at the same time? They'll surely sell you a splitter for $20 more
Apple haven't led in design or features since Jobs died.
iOS has had support for ignoring touches on thin bezels since the iPad Mini release
badcrumble
Member
The idea that they'd get rid of the headphone jack but then bring it back seems awfully foolish to me. Once it's gone, it's probably gone for good.
serenewarfare
Banned
Weren't there rumors that the 3.5 to Lightning would be included in the box? Or has that been proven false?
Splash Wave
Member
I feel the same way, for the most part, but I find all of the alternatives pretty unappealing. I really wish Sony made better phones, as they produce the only designs that really click with me.
Rygar 8 Bit
Jaguar 64-bit
no head phones = no go
Baroquemantic
Member
I disagree, but I also listen to a shit ton of music and watch lots of movies on my mobile devices, so yeah. That said, front facing speakers are in an objectively better location than those on the back or sides/bottom, so I'll always prefer them over the alternative.
Transistor
Banned
Nothings been proven, but I have no doubt they'll include it in the box. Replacements, though....
See, I always use headphones for music and movies
The Last Wizard
Member
What's supposed to be in the anniversary phone? That's supposed to replace the 7S as well right?
Even if it is people will manage to lose it/wear it out. If it's anything like Apple's other cables it might not last that long anyways.
Spiritwalker
Member
those hideous antenna lines, i'm amazed they managed to make them look worse than before
if legit, apple has officially fallen behind the competition.
if legit, apple has officially fallen behind the competition.
Deadly Cyclone
Pride of Iowa State
Is there something against coloring the antenna lines the same color as the back?
Also, I'd love to see them offer the option to choose your back and front color. I like the gold, but hate the white front. Black fronts make the screen blend in so much more.
Also, I'd love to see them offer the option to choose your back and front color. I like the gold, but hate the white front. Black fronts make the screen blend in so much more.
I want squared off edges. As lovely as the rounded edges feel to the touch, it makes it too slippery to hold in the hand (especially the plus). Also for gods sake do something with those antenna lines. They can't even colour match them properly? That is really unlike the supposed obsession over detail that apple always claims to have
Baroquemantic
Member
Depends on where I am. At home, I don't use headphones nearly as often as when I'm away. Regardless, a device with no stereo speakers is not a deal breaker, it's just what I prefer. A device with no headphone jack, though? I'm not even considering it.
Whenever I hear people complain about the camera size I want to die.
If you want image quality improvement you need the absolute biggest possible sensor and that means moving the lens forward a little bit.
Obviously there is a reasonable point where the phone becomes too unwieldy, but seeing a larger camera bump is the BEST possible sign you are going to get a big performance boost in image quality.
If they get dinged for this in the reviews I'll be pissed.
I really hope they thoroughly explain why this is necessary at it's announcement.
If you want image quality improvement you need the absolute biggest possible sensor and that means moving the lens forward a little bit.
Obviously there is a reasonable point where the phone becomes too unwieldy, but seeing a larger camera bump is the BEST possible sign you are going to get a big performance boost in image quality.
If they get dinged for this in the reviews I'll be pissed.
I really hope they thoroughly explain why this is necessary at it's announcement.
metsallica
Member
Cool. What's the best way to sell my 6+? I was just forced to buy a new one by Apple for $360 so it's flawless. Assuming I can keep it that way for a month, eBay? Gazelle's offer ($255 for an unlocked 128GB 6+) isn't great and I'd like to recoup my costs (or get close) as the whole situation was pretty frustrating.
womfalcs3
Banned
Depends on the repercussions. If they don't sell as they expect because of it.
I don't know why people keep saying this. They still don't look great, but they're way better here than on the 6 line, which has those stupid little strips of color because the antenna lines break up the back. I still can't believe they did the 6s that way, because it looks so utterly un-Apple like.
Lord I miss the iPhone 4 though. The 5 line was still good, but the 4 was the epitome of Apple making phones that looked like something special.
univariate
Banned
Looks super lame, so I'm guessing it's real.
iPhone 7 seems weak in a lot of areas, it will hard to be point to the headphone jack as the main reason it doesn't sell well, if that turns out to be the case.
I think people would be a lot more willing to accept it if there were a worthwhile new feature, but honestly it's less of a step forward than many S iterations from what I can tell.
AHA-Lambda
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ShadowKingpin
Member
I would buy the OnePlus 3 if it worked on Verizon.
I'll look at other options instead like the Note 7 (Coming from the 6+). That lack of headphone jack just killed it for me.badcrumble
Member
I expect that the noise online will be much greater than the impact on sales. Most people don't care much either way.
Transistor
Banned
6P uses an SOC that has a history of overheating. Go for the S7 (or the S7 Edge if you want the superior model)
funkystudent
Member
If its not gonna be even thinner then whats the justification for removing the headphone jack now?
Cant wait for that spin
Cant wait for that spin
Transistor
Banned
Kanye's new album will only be playable on Apple Music using DRM specific Apple headphones.
Pop-O-Matic
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"It's the FUTURE!!! Now bend over and take it!!!"
Goro Majima
Kitty Genovese Member
Can't wait for the massive iPhone "Pro" model to bring the headphone jack back.
If it's gone and if they bring it back, that's probably how they'd do it.
If it's gone and if they bring it back, that's probably how they'd do it.
DOWN
Banned
It has a grill. Similar to iPad. The made an amazing change to their speakers starting with iPad Air 2 and iPhone 6, making them some of the loudest in phones of their size. This is the evolution.
Those speaker holes are huge. Hopefully it has a grill behind there.
Exactly what I was thinking lol
But for real though, what's all this business about no headphone jack? Seems like a lot of iphone users are annoyed by it.
SuperPac
Member
The extra speaker. And encouraging people to go wireless.
SaganIsGOAT
Junior Member
Is this really the best they could do? I am holding my black iPhone 5 without a case right now and it dumps on this design.
TheGreyHulk
Member
So having a better lens is a bad thing now? WTF. I'm loving the camera size. I want bigger sensors with a bigger lens for better photo IQ.
Too bad i'm not giving up my 6 plus yet. Going to have to wait till this bad boy can't work anymore. I'm just finally paying this bitch off next month.
Old Gimlet Eyes
Member
Welp, if I do upgrade from my iphone 6 next month, it will be to the SE and not the 7.
beelulzebub
Banned
I just traded in my 128 GB 6 for an SE. Apple gave me $225. Gazelle offered I think $195 (it wasn't flawless so I might have gotten more from them if it was, and Apple doesn't make this distinction. Just whether it works or not) and GameStop offered $215.
Lord Error
Insane For Sony
6/6s has those same antenna lines around the edge that 7 has. It just has more of them, two more than cut straight through the back. What they have on 7 is a definitive improvement, even though yes, it still doesn't look all that great.
There are rumors, but it's very unlikely IMO. Bundling the adapter would be Apple admitting that they took away a port but still find it essential enough to give everyone an adapter. What's most likely to happen is Lightning earbuds will be included (not wireless, too expensive to pack in). Besides, Apple can make lots more money selling you a $30 adapter if they don't pack one in.
The silly thing is that Apple's Lightning headphones would still require you to purchase an adapter if you wanted to use them with your MacBook.
SaganIsGOAT
Junior Member
I've been trucking along with my iPhone 5 forever, when does this thing release?
TheOfficeMut
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I can't tell if it's an iPhone or a Samsung Galaxy.
LyleLanley
Banned
It's an iPhone.
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