All About New Apple AirPods For iPhone 7 And Watch
Before we get to Apple new AirPods, here are some quick facts about iPhone 7 and the Apple Watch.
The cost of Apple iPhone 7 starts at $649. It will be available in silver, gold, rose gold, and two new black finishes.
This time, Apple has done away with the 16GB storage. The iPhone 7 comes with storage capacities of 32GB, 128GB, and 256GB models. However, the new jet black finish will be offered exclusively on the 128GB and 256GB models, said Apple on its website.
Meanwhile, for the Apple Watch lovers, the launch on September 7 continued their two different case sizes: 38mm and 42mm. Apple Watch Series 1 will be available in gold, rose gold, silver, or space gray aluminum cases paired with a Sport Band and starts at just $269.
Apple Watch Series 2 will be available in gold, rose gold, silver, or space gray aluminum, or silver or space black stainless steel cases paired with a wide variety of bands starting at $369, and the new ceramic Apple Watch Edition starts at $1,249.
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The highlight of Wednesday’s keynote was Apple’s newfangled AirPods.
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While the missing headphone jack has been making headlines the past few months, nobody guessed that Apple would come up with something spectacular like an ear-based wearable. Apple’s headphones, branded as AirPods, connect via wireless and offers users an immersive audio experience.
Apple’s new AirPods eliminate the hassles of messy cords. The earphones work wirelessly. By just flipping open the lid of its innovative charging case and with one tap, they are instantly set up and ready to work with your iPhone and Apple Watch. The advanced sensors have the best of predictive technology. The intelligent sensors can figure out when you are listening to music and automatically play or pause depending on what you are doing on your Apple Watch or iPhone.
The new Apple-designed wireless AirPods comes elegantly packed in a charging case. It will be available for $159, starting October. AirPods will work on iPhone 5 and up, iPad mini 2/iPad Air and up, and they require Apple devices running iOS 10, watchOS 3, or macOS Sierra.
“AirPods are the first headphones to deliver a breakthrough wireless audio experience, and with the new Apple W1 chip they deliver innovative features including high-quality sound, great battery life and automatic setup,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.
“AirPods are simple and magical to use, with no switches or buttons, automatically connecting to all your Apple devices simply and seamlessly, and letting you access Siri with just a double tap. We can’t wait for users to try them with iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2,” he said.
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According to the company’s website, AirPods weave simplicity and technology together to reinvent the wireless experience making headphones easy to use. Featuring the new Apple W1 chip, AirPods have extremely efficient wireless communication for a better connection, improved sound, and industry-leading battery life. AirPods harness the power of Siri, allowing you to access your favorite personal assistant with just a double tap.
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Meanwhile, highlighting the new camera features of iPhone 7, Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing, pointed out that Apple has reached a whole new level of precision.
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“The completely redesigned cameras shoot incredible photos and videos day or night, the A10 Fusion chip is the most powerful chip on any smartphone while delivering the best battery life ever in an iPhone, and an entirely new stereo speaker system provides twice the sound, all within the first water and dust resistant iPhone,” he said.
Besides the AirPods, Apple iPhone 7 comes with new stereo speakers that offers an immersive sound experience. The volume is two times louder than iPhone 6s, doling out an increased dynamic range of sound and a higher quality speakerphone.
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