Audio signals from the Apple iPhone 7 can therefore only be transmitted digitally either via Bluetooth or Apple's own Lightning port. The first visible change is the lack of the analog 3.5 mm headphone jack. As expected, Apple introduces more new features than just one or two new colors with a new model number. Despite the identical dimensions, however, the new model is a bit lighter – down from 143 grams (iPhone 6S) to 138 grams. The shape is identical, and the same applies for the material. The design of the latest iPhone generation did not really change. The analog headphone jack is gone and the sound output is now handled by the Lightning port. There are also two new colors: Black as well as Jet Black with a glossy finish, which is also the color of our review unit. The Home button is not a mechanical button anymore, but it is now a pressure and touch sensitive surface instead. We also get stereo speakers and a chassis with protection against water and dust. Phil Schiller promised higher luminance and wider color gamut during the keynote. Apple also says there are improvements for the cameras as well as the display. Apple also implements its latest chip generation A10 Fusion, which is once again supposed to be much faster than the old generations. This means pictures with the smaller angle can be taken without digital losses – at least with a 2x zoom. The Apple iPhone 7 Plus now has two cameras with different focal lengths, one wide angle lens and one telephoto lens. We will cover all sections comprehensively over the course of the article, so we will only give you a brief summary at this point. Does not sound spectacular? Not at first, but Apple still came up with some new ideas for its flagship models. The designations: iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Would we get a third iPhone with the addition Pro? In the end, Apple met the expectations of most people: Two new devices with almost identical cases compared to the previous generation. A couple of days ahead of the event, there were still some uncertainties how many models Apple would actually announce. There were not many surprises the rumors ahead of the keynote have worked well for many years. For the original German review, see here.Īpple announced its latest generation of flagship smartphones on September 7th.