That's what I'm thinking also, but won't know for sure for a while.
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the difference is what makes sense versus what actually happens is two different things. I agree the 6s is pretty water resistant. But Apple will not honor any warranty claims if the water sensor is triggered.
I hope they can match my S7 edge with IP 68 certification. That would be awesome. But i don't think apple will pursue official waterproofing.
I think it will be featured this time, they need something to sell the 7 on if the 8 is the real upgrade.
I would bet like the rumors say. Slight redesign, no headphone jack, water proofing.
I agree they need to add incentive for people to upgrade. Where have you seen waterproofing mentioned? I haven't seen anything that mentions waterproofing at all except on people's wish lists
I agree.The lack of headphone jack with another adapter to carry around and no antenna lines is innovation redefined.Cant wait.This is Apple at its finest.The only way it could be more innovative is if they introduced more Watch Bands
Your missing the big picture, Apple is driving audio innovation. Samsung will follow suit. People do want new bands, give the people what they want and you will make $50b a quarter.
Can you explain what audio innovation Apple is driving by removing the headphone jack?
Apparently it will be thinner now with headphone jack gone. Man I would love my plus to be overall smaller.
I tend to forget the S7 and S7 Edge are water resistant, my mother keeps her S7 Edge next to her when cooking in the kitchen, saw her get water all over it after washing the the spinach and nearly freaked out.
I think if Apple did make the iPhone7 water resistant it would be a huge deal, people are not aware of what a benefit it is to have a phone that is water resistant until they get it
Better bt headphones at lower cost. Better digital headphones using better quality dacs. Better battery life.
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Innovation is as innovation does.
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Where are you seeing this? Do you have links to the source? BT headphones and accessories have been around for some time now. The technology is not new. Can you explain how that is innovative?
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I agree...... it is so nice to be able to take my S7e around the pool to take pics and not worry about getting it wet. I took a couple of videos of my son swimming under water!
Just because a technology is not new doesn't mean it's not ripe for innovation. Look at finger print scanners for example.
I agree about the FP....but that says nothing about the audio innovation you said apple was doing. It still says nothing about BT innovation you alluded to either. What innovation is Apple doing for audio?
If the rumor is true and apple ditches the headphone jack, there will be a huge opportunity for after market high quality audio solutions either relying on bt or lightning technology.
Even IVerge has its doubt about this!
Taking the headphone jack off phones is user-hostile and stupid
oh I agree there will a ton of new BT accessories. But you said removing the headphone jack was innovation. I don't see how?
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Every tech blog/review site is panning the decision to remove the headphone jack. It is pretty unanimous
Apple only looks into the future they envision, that is wireless wearable fashion headphones/earbuds I think. Then again, this can go the other way where high end audio hobbyists don't mind spending portable headphones with a tuned DAC that is wireless or wired that cost more than an iPhone itself.
Nope you said I said removing the headphone jack was innovation. I said removing the head phone jack will spur innovation. See the difference?oh I agree there will a ton of new BT accessories. But you said removing the headphone jack was innovation. I don't see how?
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Every tech blog/review site is panning the decision to remove the headphone jack. It is pretty unanimous
And we all know Apple does what it wants.
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Do you guys simply never tire of this utter nonsense ?
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Do you guys simply never tire of this utter nonsense ?
No....you mentioned removing the headphone jack not me....
your original statement was
How is it driving audio innovation again?
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Do you guys simply never tire of this utter nonsense ?
Oranges are better though. I hate those that say Apples are quicker cause you don't have to peel them.
We all know the only reason they are removing it is to make the phone thinner.What about my $300 headphones?I need to carry yet another adapter in addition to the USB C port adapters I carry for my Macbook
Even iVerge knows this to be a stupid decision.You realise how this looks like
