Photos Show First Functional, Powered On iPhone 7

[9081094]

Reading the comments on MacRumors makes me really, really sad. Just a bunch of whining and complaining people, with nothing else to do than be negative about Apple and it's products. Surely we might expect better, but what's the use in complaining, complaining, complaining? You people make me sick. Go buy an Android and never, ever come back here. You'll do the world a favour.

Doing nothing and acting like an iSheep is keeping Apple at the same path. If you really care about Apple you'll let them know that it's almost impossible for a tech company to behave like they do lately. It will help them keeping their iSheeps and getting new iSheeps too.

And besides that... Name one other tech company still in business who's that lagging in products like Apple is lately.

 

[The Game 161]

Wait, so you'd rather have horrible sales instead of a good phone that sells like crazy? You'd rather wait for Apple to supposedly "innovate" for NEXT year than make a good phone THIS year?

The current camera is fantastic. The S7 is only slightly better at stills but inferior in video. Especially in slo-mo where the 6S rules.

No I'm saying if the phone this year isn't anything special then I hope bad sales figures would get them to step up their game for next year

I'm hoping the duel camera is something special this year. I just hope there's at least something new that we don't know about at least

 

[bilibug]

Except it wasn't just cosmetic. It was the microphone.

It was in terms of design. There was no practical reason to have it mimic the speaker.

 

[Batman89]

Where is the logic in saying this won't sell because it looks identical to the older model(s)?

Isn't that essentially what the "S" models are too? Those still sell like pancakes.

I have a 6, so the jump from that to the 7 Plus/Pro will be more than worthwhile for me.

 

[C7 POWER]

Your reaction seems like a diehard apple fan who has lost contact with reality. I think a lot of people with two year old Apple phones in need of a new phone will switch to alternatives. There are plenty better alternatives around and there are coming more each day. That's what worries me and that's why I'm so disappointed in Apple. I'm an avid apple user since 1989 but these days Apple is drifting away from me! Why? Same old, same old with embarrassing not even adjusting the price. That's called milking and that's the Apple of today.

We have all Apple Products but for this exact reason I just preordered the Blue Note 7, figure why not give it a try with what Apple is putting out this year, this is the best time to try something new. I have 14 days once I get it to decide if its for me or not at least

 

[Tech for Kings]

Just as all the rumours have been indicating for months, nothing new here... It's a shame Apple haven't at least tried to do anything at all to the front, I know it's limited by functionality but it's very same old same old. The overall design language is stale now.

That's exactly what I was hoping for. The back of a device means nothing at all! But the front is what truly matters. I was hoping to see an almost Sony Xperia XA type front. Really I wanted to see anything that said we aren't sticking to same status quo. I'll still buy this device, but now the only thing that could get me excited about it is something with the software.

 

[WiseAJ]

Your reaction seems like a diehard apple fan who has lost contact with reality. I think a lot of people with two year old Apple phones in need of a new phone will switch to alternatives. There are plenty better alternatives around and there are coming more each day. That's what worries me and that's why I'm so disappointed in Apple. I'm an avid apple user since 1989 but these days Apple is drifting away from me! Why? Same old, same old with embarrassing not even adjusting the price. That's called milking and that's the Apple of today.

Why would a lot of the people with two year old phones switch to alternatives? Sure you will have some switchers, you always have those people that bounce back and forth between iOS and Android, but most people either prefer iOS or don't want to deal with the hassle of changing ecosystems.

Worst case scenario people decide to go with a cheaper 6S / 6S Plus or an SE. Still an iPhone sale.

 

[remydlc]

lets upgrade so we can spend more money on iHeaphones and iAdapters, yayyy!

 

[MistrSynistr]

what nonsense. Touch ID can't be seen in a case design, but its super useful. duo tone flash can't be seen in a case design, now everyone copies it. 3D touch is innovative and i use it daily, also can't be seen. etc etc...

haters need to get over their child-like obsession with having a phone case that looks different so you can show off to your classmates. its as absurd as expecting your DVD player to look different every year. nuts!

What a bizarre response. Apple's whole company was built on it's design/appearance, perhaps why 98.999% of us on here expect a new design/appearance. lol. What are you even talking about?

 

[9081094]

We have all Apple Products but for this exact reason I just preordered the Blue Note 7, figure why not give it a try with what Apple is putting out this year, this is the best time to try something new. I have 14 days once I get it to decide if its for me or not at least

I'm sad you aren't waiting to see what the iPhone 7 will be for real. But I totally understand you and it's good to know what your experience will be. It's apple's own fault you're leaving and speaking from the people I know, you're not alone. Apple needs to wake up! Even Steve Jobs once told that tech is changing by the day and responded accordingly with compelling new products.

 

[The Game 161]

We have all Apple Products but for this exact reason I just preordered the Blue Note 7, figure why not give it a try with what Apple is putting out this year, this is the best time to try something new. I have 14 days once I get it to decide if its for me or not at least

Get the feeling quite Alot may get the note 7 and not bother with the iPhone 7..will see

 

[blizaine]

I don't know what all the fuss is about. This photo clearly shows 12 headphone jacks.

 

[Benjamin Frost]

Looks like another year with my iPhone 5.

I need a 4" iPhone with at least 128GB and a much better battery. Oh, and a headphone jack.

 

[9081094]

Why would a lot of the people with two year old phones switch to alternatives? Sure you will have some switchers, you always have those people that bounce back and forth between iOS and Android, but most people either prefer iOS or don't want to deal with the hassle of changing ecosystems.

Worst case scenario people decide to go with a cheaper 6S / 6S Plus or an SE. Still an iPhone sale.

Because the landscape is changing. iOS was better then Android a few years ago. Today, you hardly know any difference. Why should people buy an iPhone 6 or SE when they can better phones at half the price? People are starting to realize that. That's why Apple needs to respond and better sooner then later. We all can wait till the fabulously unannounced iPhone 8 but next April Samsung will come out with a foldable super Amoled S8. Apple has the resources and the people to be at the forefront of the tech industry. It makes me sad and angry seeing them focusing at numbers and profits instead of passion for tech. You can only milk your customers so far... One day it will bite you and that day will come sooner then later.

 

[Skoal]

Yawn yawn ugly yuck! I'll take one the minute it's released!

 

[C7 POWER]

I'm sad you aren't waiting to see what the iPhone 7 will be for real. But I totally understand you and it's good to know what your experience will be. It's apple's own fault you're leaving and speaking from the people I know, you're not alone. Apple needs to wake up! Even Steve Jobs once told that tech is changing by the day and responded accordingly with compelling new products.

Ill come back if I decide to keep the Note 7 after toying with it for a week or so, But if I do switch, I will come back when Apple brings out the iPhone 8 in late '17 based on the rumors of what it will be like, but figure a off year like this opens the door to try something new that will look MUCH better for now

 

[9081094]

Ill come back if I decide to keep the Note 7 after toying with it for a week or so, But if I do switch, I will come back when Apple brings out the iPhone 8 in late '17 based on the rumors of what it will be like, but figure a off year like this opens the door to try something new that will look MUCH better for now

I hope you do But I also admire your courage and not letting you get blinded by rose gold

 

[MadGerman]

Everyone saying they're not going to buy? Check.

Apple going to sell record numbers anyway? Check.

The reality that comments from a vocal minority don't reflect the real world? Priceless.

record numbers? hardly

 

[page404]

People like you make me sick. People like you buy whatever your brand tells you to buy. Don't ever question that competitors are improving or have even surpassed Apple in certain areas. But no, us complainers are the problem. We are part of the group pushing and prodding Apple to improve the iPhone in areas where competitors are ahead. Like the display. Like the front facing camera. Like the battery life. Like the damn RAM that Apple continuously skimps on.

You think you know it all don't you? It's not about what's going on, it's about how people respond to it in this forum. Yes, including you. Whoever the shoe fits, right?
And surely you are a big part of the problem. Thinking you can change the world from behind your keyboard, thinking that Tim Cooke reads your puny comments and decides to do things differently. Thinking you are doing the right thing by spewing your bile all over the place, everytime again, is going to make this world a better place. How terribly naive.

How small must your world be if you really think the ram in your f***king phone is the most important thing in your sad and lonely life. Get a f***king life.

 

[asfdasdf]

Sorry, I can't get excited. It looks so dated already. Maybe it will look better for real. But those bezels and front... I've a hard time believing we will see lines in front of Apple shops.

Talking about their shops... did anyone read or heard anything about the shops in their latest conference call with quarterly earnings? They used to brag about the foot traffic and I was wondering if there is still an increase in traffic... The whole line up is dated (except the macbook and wristbands). I don't see compelling reasons to go there. Although this is one of the few areas they put a lot of effort in. Maybe Apple will ask entrance fee in the future like a museum of ancient art (the latter is my dutch humor)

Well, the “Apple is mostly just a fashion company” people have weighed in now. It’s a shame this new iPhone won’t compliment your Fall 2016 wardrobe adequately. Gone are the days when technology was more than just physical appearance.

From "What matters is user experience, not specs" to "what matters is hardware upgrades, not user experience"

The leader is always right. This bean looks like the leader.

 

[9081094]

From "What matters is user experience, not specs" to "what matters is hardware upgrades, not user experience"

The leader is always right. This bean looks like the leader.

Lol, your pic made me laugh... Is that Tim behind the steering wheel?

 

[MeasterHD]

It's a kind of joke? Why battery in status bar have to be so big. Transparency of the sb background is gone? OMG

 

[bassanoclapper]

It's a kind of joke? Why battery in status bar have to be so big. Transparency of the sb background is gone? OMG

Because this isn't an iPhone and that isn't iOS

Same as the fake video, I'm guessing

 

[MeasterHD]

Because this isn't an iPhone and that isn't iOS

Same as the fake video, I'm guessing

I though that is fake either. I have iOS 10 so I know so far what will be inside, but this fakes driving me crazy

 

[asfdasdf]

It's obvious that it's a factory test version of the OS