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Step by step. Next year it'll be embedded into the screen.

Oh, and for this year's Home button, no more mechanical issues as it's not really a "button".
 
Zoom on smart phones is pointless unless it is mounted to something to keep it stable. If the iPhone came with an ejectable tripod, that might be fun. But obviously will not ever happen.
There are many third party accessories that act as tripods. I've found that with a steady hand and OIS the results are in focus, but exhibit that watercolor painting effect that also happens in regular conditions when the noise reduction software goes overboard for some reason.
 
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I really hope they implement this - my main fear while using my iPhone is that the home button stops working since it is used very much (and mechanical).
They have the technology with their taptic engine, and it will be easier to make the iPhone waterproof.

The only question is how to restart the phone if it freezes completely, but they will solve this!
They are eliminating that feature.:p
 
It will be interesting to compare the dual camera results to those of the new larger lens on the smaller IPhone. Right now it doesn't sound that exciting but I'm sure they will give a good presentation of the capabilities when they debut it.

I'm hoping for increased color accuracy. When I did test shots from my iPhone 6sPlus at Best Buy, the blue rug there had a purple hue in the photos. Comparing it to a Note 7, which gave a more accurate rendition of the hue but jacked up the saturation a bit high, I found the IPhone color accuracy less desirable than that of the Note. But overall sharpness and focus were comparable under the same lightning conditions.

Any improvements to cell phone cameras are always welcome news for me.
very interested the camera comparisons between the duel camera and the S7/note 7.
 
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When will I be able to pre-order one, hopefully I'm not working that day!
 
I'm sure this will be a great update for some users.
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Who even came up with that? There wasnt an anniversary iPod or MacBook, was there?

I mean iOS 10 had its anniversary this year and its nothing revolutionary either

People are "hoping" that next years Apple phone will be awesome and Apple has been saving a new design for an anniversary they have never celebrated .

While Apple has actually moved to three year cycles on its iPhone launches to squeeze extra profit out .

The disappointment and realisation will not kick in till 2019 when we get the iPhone 7SS....
 
There are many third party accessories that act as tripods. I've found that with a steady hand and OIS the results are in focus, but exhibit that watercolor painting effect that also happens in regular conditions when the noise reduction software goes overboard for some reason.
Sure but then you're carrying an accessory around. And OIS won't help you when you're zooming. In fact, you might even want to be able to turn it off if you're using a tripod. It's recommended for DSLR's on tripods.
 
I'm sure this will be a great update for some users.
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People are "hoping" that next years Apple phone will be awesome and Apple has been saving a new design for an anniversary they have never celebrated .

While Apple has actually moved to three year cycles on its iPhone launches to squeeze extra profit out .

The disappointment and realisation will not kick in till 2019 when we get the iPhone 7SS....
This years iphone will be a good upgrade for certain users but it seems more will be looking towards the redesign and upgraded screen. this year if it comes in space black, waterproof, great camera will be a good upgrade for many people. people need to come to terms with no headphone jack
 
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They need to find a way to make the top and bottom bezel smaller so the footprint is a little smaller, I think that with be a great improvement.

Unlikely this year but... still no leaks of the front of the iP7, there's a tiny chance the button could be smaller and the symmetrical chin and forehead might be smaller / taller screen. Pretty sure the mockups have used iP6 fronts.
 
Who even came up with that? There wasnt an anniversary iPod or MacBook, was there?

I mean iOS 10 had its anniversary this year and its nothing revolutionary either
Where i said revolutionary??? i am just waiting for the next big redesign and that will be happening on its 10 anniversary
 
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This years iphone will be a good upgrade for certain users but it seems more will be looking towards the redesign and upgraded screen. this year if it comes in space black, waterproof, great camera will be a good upgrade for many people. people need to come to terms with no headphone jack

If you are brought into the ecosystem and like new toys , each update brings something new.

The 3.5mm , it will play out , both camps are being a tad illogical of what the impact of his will be with the average user , let's see.

My bigger concern right now is the strong US dollar, and a potential pro model, meaning the price is going to be very high outside of the US. The top spec iPhone is getting too damn expansive.
 
If you are brought into the ecosystem and like new toys , each update brings something new.

The 3.5mm , it will play out , both camps are being a tad illogical of what the impact of his will be with the average user , let's see.

My bigger concern right now is the strong US dollar, and a potential pro model, meaning the price is going to be very high outside of the US. The top spec iPhone is getting too damn expansive.
Thought the rumours of pro were shot down by the leaks guy.

I do worry how much the 256GB model will be though. Would never need that much storage anyway
 
You're totally right - multitouch iPhone led them to have multitouch trackpads on the MacBooks.

Except it didn't. Well, internally, I'm sure it did, since the iPad/iPhone prototype pair was years in the making but, in fact, the first Apple devices featuring multitouch were the 2005 iBooks and PowerBooks, which allowed for two-finger gestures a full two years before the iPhone launch and a year before the Intel switch and the MacBook Pro launch. ;)
 
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Thought the rumours of pro were shot down by the leaks guy.

I do worry how much the 256GB model will be though. Would never need that much storage anyway

Cool. I hope there is no pro.

I've ran out of storage taking 4K video on my 128gb, I'm a candidate for 256 storage . Most taken at the RWC 2015
 
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To me when Apple implements a technology into their product, expect to see it spread across their product line. For example:
Multi touch iPhone > multi touch trackpads
Night shift > iPad Pro true tone display
Force touch (apple watch) > Force touch trackpads > 3D touch
Haptic feedback (watch) > trackpads > iPhone
Raise to wake (watch) > raise to wake (iOS 10)

Well I guess this might not apply for everything but yeah

Yeah, I can't wait till they implement raise to wake on my Mac Pro
 
Would they invest R&D into something only to replace it one gen. later? To me it sounds more like the stupid button will remain for at least the 2017 model

They are redesigning the whole phone next year. It makes sense to do it then.
 
very interested the camera comparisons between the duel camera and the S7/note 7.
Me, too. I can't wait for both products to be fully released and reviewed and compared. The Note 7 camera is the same as the one in the S7 so it's a known quantity by now, I think. But the dual camera on the IPhone 7 Plus or Pro is going to be all new and an unknown quantity. I think for me, it is the only truly exciting thing about this release.
 
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