Apple Creates iPhone Photography Website

Apple has launched a new photography website for iPhone, designed to give users tutorials on how to capture great photos. The lessons consist of short videos giving tips about certain subjects. The videos are less than a minute long. While the videos are centered around the iPhone 7, most of the tips apply to all modern iPhones.

Jet Black iPhone 7 Plus Availability Update

One of the most popular, and hardest to obtain, iPhone 7 models was the Jet Black iPhone 7 Plus. Today, it is available in many Apple Stores. Jet Black iPhones are particularly hard to find because of their popularity and production process.To see if your local store carries it, check iStockNow for a visual map.

Jet Black iPhone Shortage

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the popularity of the Jet Black iPhone 7 is not the only reason why it's hard to acquire. As it turns out, the color is very hard to manufacture. Apparently, 30-40 percent of the Jet Black units do not meet Apple's standards and must be retooled. Note that the Jet Black color is the model which has a nine-step anodization and polishing process during production. Combined with the popularity, Samsung recall, and this lengthy process, it makes sense why Apple was very protective of its stock these past few weeks. 

iOS 10.1 Seeded to Developers

Today, the first beta of iOS 10.1 was seeded to developers. This comes just a week after iOS 10 was released to the public. As expected, the iPhone 7 Plus will support Portrait mode with this update. Portrait mode allows for an advanced depth of field effect. This is something that high-end DSLRs are normally capable of, making the iPhone 7 Plus camera that much more advanced. This Friday, the first iOS 10.1 beta will be available to public beta testers. However, there are bugs to be worked out still, so don't expect this too soon. I would guess that the public will be able to get this update in late October.

How To Charge iPhone 7 and Listen to Wired Headphones At The Same Time

Phil Schiller, Apple's SVP of Marketing, has responded to a customer email regarding listening to music through wired headphones on an iPhone 7 while charging it. Since the iPhone 7 removed the headphone jack, it's impossible to do this without an accessory. Schiller recommends using an Apple Lightning Dock to make this possible, as it has a headphone jack ($49). There are also other accessories that allow this. The best solution is definitely to use wireless headphones.

Apple Store App Starts Advertising iPhone 7 in 3D Touch

With all of the crazy Apple announcements today (which I'll get to later this week), the Apple Store is one step ahead of everyone who wants to pre-order. If you 3D Touch on the Apple Store app, a new option to "Shop iPhone 7" will appear. Normally, only three options are shown. So, if you'd like to pre-order, you can do it in style with this neat trick. The Apple Store app is available for free from the Apple App Store [Direct Link].

What I Could Dig Up: See You On The 7th

Here's what we can expect to see from Apple tomorrow for their special announcement.

iPhone 7

• No major redesign; same screen sizes
• No headphone jack
• Pressure sensitive home button
• Better water resistance
• Dual cameras for iPhone 7 Plus
• A10 processor

Apple Watch 2

• Better processor
• Better water resistance
• Built-in GPS

No New Macs

There's no denying that the Mac lineup is desperately in need of a refresh. With rumors of a redesigned MacBook Pro in the works, people are waiting for these announcements. It is very unlikely that we'll see new Macs tomorrow, however, we'll probably see these announcements at Apple's October event, along with an iPad refresh. Just hang in the a bit longer!

iPhone 7 To Have Five Colors

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 7 will be available in five different colors in total. There have been a lot of rumors about a fifth color (and potential color lineup changes) for the iPhone 7, but this is our best bet for what it will be. Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold will remain in the lineup. However, Space Gray will be replaced by a dark gray. In addition, there is a new "piano black" color expected. This raises some questions, such as if other Apple products will receive this color change. Other Apple products that use the color scheme include iPad, MacBook, and Beats headphones.

See You On The 7th

Apple has officially acknowledged their iPhone 7 event. Event appears to have the tagline: "See You On The 7th." Simply put, the event will take place on September 7th. The tagline may be a reference to the iPhone 7, almost confirming the device's name. We'll just have to see... on the 7th.

A10 Chip Pictures Leaked

Based on a picture from GeekBar, the A10 chip is in production is will be put into the iPhone 7. This isn't much of a surprise, as this is typical for Apple's cycle. Looking at how the chips are labeled, it appears they were produced in mid-July. Whether or not this leak is true, we can be confident that the A10 chip will be in the iPhone 7.

Fake Speakers for iPhone 7?

According to NWE, the holes for a second speaker on the iPhone 7 may be just to make the bottom of the phone symmetric. These left speakers would not serve any function, although the right speakers would work properly. Not only would this mean there wouldn't be dual speakers, but it taunts headphone users as where the holes are cover where the 3.5 mm headphone jack would be. We'll hopefully know about this next month, September 9th.

iPhone 7 May Ship With Lightning Adapter For Headphones

Since there will likely not be a headphone jack on the iPhone 7, people have speculated what headphones the iPhone 7 will ship with. According to Mac Otakara, the iPhone 7 will come with standard 3.5mm EarPods. However, a Lightning adapter will come with it. This has its pros and cons. It's another piece to carry around, but the EarPods are more compatible. In addition, you could use your normal headphones with your iPhone 7.

Significant Battery Increase for iPhone 7

Not shockingly, the iPhone 7 will receive an increase in battery life according to digi.tech.qq.com. It will have a 7.04 watt-hour battery. That's compared to a 6.61 watt-hour battery in the iPhone 6s. However, it should be noted that the iPhone 6 had a 7.01 watt-hour battery. Considering the iPhone 7 will be thinner that previous models, this is nothing to scoff at. Hopefully this rumor stays true.

Image Credit: digi.tech.qq.com

iPhone 7 Will Be Even Thinner!

Rumors from Mac Otakara have shown that the iPhone 7 will have a thinner design. How is this possible? Well, similar to the iPhone 5S and models before, the iPhone 7 will feature a flush camera. In addition, there will be a thinner Lightning port. Don't freak out, this won't require a new cable. The port is simply smaller without any compatibility changes. Anyways, let's hope these rumors stay true.

Image Credit: MacRumors

Noise-Canceling EarPods?

While this wouldn't come out until 2017, the possibility of noise-canceling EarPods is a very likely possibility to complement the wireless era of music. Recent rumors state that Apple will likely release Lightning EarPods with the iPhone 7, then release noise-canceling EarPods in 2017. While many are disappointed with the removal of the headphone jack, it does have a few advantages. First, there will be room for two speakers on the iPhone 7, allowing for better sound. Second, this hopefully means Apple will provide quality, relatively low-cost, wireless headphones (less than $200 Beats headphones) for purchase. Anyways, let's hope for some more rumors about iPhone 7 and its headphones.

EarPods 2.0: Lightning or Wireless?

With the iPhone 7 not having a headphone jack, a question is raised: Will the iPhone 7 come with EarPods that have Lightning connector or will they be completely wireless? A few theories speculate on this issue. Obviously, they could be Lightning or wireless, but other theories say that EarPods may still have a headphone jack with an adapter. Another theory is that EarPods may not be included at all. Perhaps the Beats line will be updated to reflect this change? 

What No Headphone Jack Means For The iPhone 7

When I first talked about how the iPhone 7 won't have a headphone jack, I wasn't happy to deliver that news. However, there are a few points to note. First, albeit unlikely, Apple may not remove the headphone jack and the many rumors are false. Second, the lack of a headphone jack does open up the potential of iPhone 7 implementing wireless charging. While this is a possibility, it is quite clear that most people would not want to see this change. 

iPhone 7 Could Be Waterproof

With the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus showing more water resistance than previous models, the iPhone 7 could potentially be waterproof. Since the iPhone 7 doesn't have an "s" in its name, patterns show that this iPhone would have a large redesign. New materials are being considered for this phone, which could support this waterproof theory. Apple would love to change water-resistant to waterproof. In fact, we've already seen this technology in its early stages in the Apple Watch. Although it wasn't waterproof, the Apple Watch (with the exception of watches with leather bands) was able to be fully submerged in water and even capable of being used to track a swimming workout (although the touchscreen wasn't functional). Hopefully, improved versions will make it into future Apple products.

iPhone 7 Plus To Have 256 GB of Storage Option

The iPhone 7 Plus could potentially have a 256 GB option. All current iPhones (and iPads) have a maximum of 128 GB. In addition, the iPhone 7 Plus could have a larger battery. It would have 3,100 mAh battery. The iPhone 6 Plus had a 2,750 mAh battery. It should be noted that this is the "Plus" version of the iPhone 7 and not the regular iPhone 7.

What To Expect In 2016 From Apple

Happy New Year! It's officially 2016. That means that it's time to discuss what Apple may have up their sleeves for this year. This year, we can expect the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, however, we may also see an iPhone 6c. Not only that, but the iPhone 6c is expected to be only 4-inches, down from the iPhone 6's 4.7-inches. Wow. Apple has some weird new year's resolutions. Apple Watch 2 may also make a debut with a better battery and faster processor, along with watchOS 3. Speaking of watchOS 3, we'll also see iOS 10 (iOS X?), and OS X 10.12! Finally, we may see an iPad Air 3 (fingers crossed for Apple Pencil support) and an iPad Pro 2. Anyways, I wish all of you have a wonderful 2016!