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You know that a new iPhone is coming soon when the older models get discounted. Vodacoms new deals
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Where will be able to watch this?
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^Hmm...for you I advise: Jet Black 256gb iPhone 7 Plus + AirPods.
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I didn't want to address that elephant 
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True that & binned the 64gb. 64gb is the "sweet spot" imo. And yes I know you get a 128gb for the price of a 64gb now.
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I am just not to crazy about the wireless earbuds look yet, but I guess it will grow on you.
It just looks like something is missing
It just looks like something is missing
I am just not to crazy about the wireless earbuds look yet, but I guess it will grow on you.
It just looks like something is missing
The wireless earbuds seem more of a good idea every time I think about, especially after untangling my current set. I'm just not sure about having to charge yet another bit of kit. I had originally planned only upgrading next year, but the iPhone 7 seems like it might be worth it to upgrade earlier.
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New Geekbench benchmark test scores have surfaced online and appear to confirm the rumor that the iPhone 7 Plus comes with 3GB of RAM, the highest amount of memory ever built into an iPhone to date.
Update: The post has been edited for correctness. The iPhone 7 has 2GB of memory according to the benchmarks, while the iPhone 7 Plus has 3GB of memory.
According to the Geekbench benchmark test, which was first pointed out in a report by MacRumors Thursday afternoon, the iPhone 7 Plus that was tested reads out 2998 MB of memory, which equates to 3GB.
One thing that seems questionable in the results are the amount of CPU cores that show up, but as Geekbench’s John Poole says, it’s possible Geekbench just isn’t seeing the additional two cores in Apple’s new “quad”-core A10 Fusion processor because of the way they’re configured as high-power and low-power cores.
Geekbench hasn’t yet been updated with full support for the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, and since iOS doesn’t report its processor core amount directly, the software is probably blind to what it’s actually seeing.
Whether or not that adds any credibility to the benchmark tests remains to be seen, but if true, then Apple has really taken the iPhone 7 Plus to the next level in equipped memory.
In another speed test, the iPhone 7 is shown to have 2GB of memory, which means there is a difference between the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in terms of onboard memory.
In the alleged speed test results, the iPhone 7’s A10 Fusion chip is blazing-fast, with a single-core score of 3379 and a multi-core score of 5495. This puts the iPhone 7 in nearly the same tier as the iPad Pro in speed performance, as the iPad Pro averages a single-core score of around 3000 and a multi-core score of around 5700.
iPhone 7 Plus Geekbench Score
Oddly enough, the screenshot also shows the CPU of the iPhone 7 (not the iPhone 7 Plus) running at 396 MHz, which can’t possibly be correct, and another thing that raises flags is how iOS 10.1 appears in the operating system line. So there are some inconsistencies for sure.
Without a doubt, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are each a monster in performance and these specs are going to make a big difference in overall day-to-day usability of the device, whether you’re a light or heavy user.
Although these sources are typically pretty credible, we won’t know for sure that the iPhone 7 Plus sports 3GB of RAM until the devices start shipping out and a detailed hardware analysis can be performed by experienced teardown teams like iFixit. So we’ll just have to wait until then.
It’s worth noting that Geekbench was recently updated to version 4.0 with new benchmark tests and a refreshed UI. The app can be downloaded from the App Store for free until September 13th, after which it will return to the usual price of $0.99.
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/0...firms-iphone-7-iphone-7-plus-have-3gb-of-ram/
Update: The post has been edited for correctness. The iPhone 7 has 2GB of memory according to the benchmarks, while the iPhone 7 Plus has 3GB of memory.
According to the Geekbench benchmark test, which was first pointed out in a report by MacRumors Thursday afternoon, the iPhone 7 Plus that was tested reads out 2998 MB of memory, which equates to 3GB.
One thing that seems questionable in the results are the amount of CPU cores that show up, but as Geekbench’s John Poole says, it’s possible Geekbench just isn’t seeing the additional two cores in Apple’s new “quad”-core A10 Fusion processor because of the way they’re configured as high-power and low-power cores.
Geekbench hasn’t yet been updated with full support for the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, and since iOS doesn’t report its processor core amount directly, the software is probably blind to what it’s actually seeing.
Whether or not that adds any credibility to the benchmark tests remains to be seen, but if true, then Apple has really taken the iPhone 7 Plus to the next level in equipped memory.
In another speed test, the iPhone 7 is shown to have 2GB of memory, which means there is a difference between the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in terms of onboard memory.
In the alleged speed test results, the iPhone 7’s A10 Fusion chip is blazing-fast, with a single-core score of 3379 and a multi-core score of 5495. This puts the iPhone 7 in nearly the same tier as the iPad Pro in speed performance, as the iPad Pro averages a single-core score of around 3000 and a multi-core score of around 5700.
iPhone 7 Plus Geekbench Score
Oddly enough, the screenshot also shows the CPU of the iPhone 7 (not the iPhone 7 Plus) running at 396 MHz, which can’t possibly be correct, and another thing that raises flags is how iOS 10.1 appears in the operating system line. So there are some inconsistencies for sure.
Without a doubt, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are each a monster in performance and these specs are going to make a big difference in overall day-to-day usability of the device, whether you’re a light or heavy user.
Although these sources are typically pretty credible, we won’t know for sure that the iPhone 7 Plus sports 3GB of RAM until the devices start shipping out and a detailed hardware analysis can be performed by experienced teardown teams like iFixit. So we’ll just have to wait until then.
It’s worth noting that Geekbench was recently updated to version 4.0 with new benchmark tests and a refreshed UI. The app can be downloaded from the App Store for free until September 13th, after which it will return to the usual price of $0.99.
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/0...firms-iphone-7-iphone-7-plus-have-3gb-of-ram/
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4 ways to listen to music while charging your iPhone 7
In case you haven’t already figured it out, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus both do completely away with the 3.5mm headphone jack. Instead, Apple is now pushing the industry to use Lightning-based and wireless Bluetooth headphones and speakers.
So with that in mind, how will you possibly use your existing headphones and speakers with your new iPhone while you’re trying to charge it? Well we’ve got four solutions for you that will get your mind off of the missing headphone jack.
1. Use the Apple Lightning Dock
One solution to the debacle is purchasing the Apple-branded Lightning Dock to use as an accessory with your iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus as it sits on your table.
This accessory lets you charge your iPhone with the Lightning nub that sticks out of the top, but on the back, you will find a 3.5mm headphone jack tucked away, as well as a Lightning port for power-in.
The Apple Dock can be had in various color options for $49, or for $39 in the basic white color Apple is known for.
2. Use Bluetooth headphones or speakers
AirPods battery case
It could finally be time to embrace the power of Bluetooth. In the midst of things, you will be getting rid of tangle-prone wires and having a much more seamless experience.
On the other hand, the one thing people always seem to complain about with Bluetooth headphones is when they’re watching videos, sometimes there’s a sound delay between the sound and what’s going on in the movie as the audio is transmitted to the headphones.
Apple claims they’ve solved this problem with an all-new Apple-designed Bluetooth chip in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus and recommends using their upcoming $159 wireless AirPods, which are supposed to have virtually no delay at all.
3. Use a Lightning adapter
Another option, which is good for those of you who don’t use docks, or might need to use audio accessories and charge at the same time while traveling, is to use an adapter.
There are sure to be many adapters available that will let you split the single Lightning port you have into two separate Lightning ports. In fact, Belkin just announced one called the Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar, which will be available in October, and will allow you to plug your Lightning charge cable into one side, and a pair of Lightning headphones into the other.
The solution is obvious here; with an adapter, you can charge and listen to music with headphones at the same time. Of course, you still have to own a set of Lightning-based headphones, which are still pretty scarce at this point in time.
4. Just use your iPhone’s speakers
Believe it or not, Apple packed a stereo speaker system into the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. This means the audio quality should be clear and sound high-definition.
If you’re in a pickle and can’t use your headphones or speakers with your new iPhone because it’s charging, maybe it’s best to just bite the bullet and listen to whatever you might be listening to in speaker mode.
To use speaker mode, make sure no headphones or speakers are plugged in or connected wirelessly, and play whatever it is that you want to play. The sound should then come from your iPhone’s internal speaker system instead.
Wrapping up
No solution is going to be perfect for everyone, and with everyone having different kinds of accessories and using their devices differently, perhaps the best thing to do is just get with the times and upgrade your 3.5mm headphone jack accessories to wireless or Lightning.
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/09/08/listen-to-music-charging-iphone-7/
In case you haven’t already figured it out, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus both do completely away with the 3.5mm headphone jack. Instead, Apple is now pushing the industry to use Lightning-based and wireless Bluetooth headphones and speakers.
So with that in mind, how will you possibly use your existing headphones and speakers with your new iPhone while you’re trying to charge it? Well we’ve got four solutions for you that will get your mind off of the missing headphone jack.
1. Use the Apple Lightning Dock
One solution to the debacle is purchasing the Apple-branded Lightning Dock to use as an accessory with your iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus as it sits on your table.
This accessory lets you charge your iPhone with the Lightning nub that sticks out of the top, but on the back, you will find a 3.5mm headphone jack tucked away, as well as a Lightning port for power-in.
The Apple Dock can be had in various color options for $49, or for $39 in the basic white color Apple is known for.
2. Use Bluetooth headphones or speakers
AirPods battery case
It could finally be time to embrace the power of Bluetooth. In the midst of things, you will be getting rid of tangle-prone wires and having a much more seamless experience.
On the other hand, the one thing people always seem to complain about with Bluetooth headphones is when they’re watching videos, sometimes there’s a sound delay between the sound and what’s going on in the movie as the audio is transmitted to the headphones.
Apple claims they’ve solved this problem with an all-new Apple-designed Bluetooth chip in the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus and recommends using their upcoming $159 wireless AirPods, which are supposed to have virtually no delay at all.
3. Use a Lightning adapter
Another option, which is good for those of you who don’t use docks, or might need to use audio accessories and charge at the same time while traveling, is to use an adapter.
There are sure to be many adapters available that will let you split the single Lightning port you have into two separate Lightning ports. In fact, Belkin just announced one called the Lightning Audio + Charge RockStar, which will be available in October, and will allow you to plug your Lightning charge cable into one side, and a pair of Lightning headphones into the other.
The solution is obvious here; with an adapter, you can charge and listen to music with headphones at the same time. Of course, you still have to own a set of Lightning-based headphones, which are still pretty scarce at this point in time.
4. Just use your iPhone’s speakers
Believe it or not, Apple packed a stereo speaker system into the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. This means the audio quality should be clear and sound high-definition.
If you’re in a pickle and can’t use your headphones or speakers with your new iPhone because it’s charging, maybe it’s best to just bite the bullet and listen to whatever you might be listening to in speaker mode.
To use speaker mode, make sure no headphones or speakers are plugged in or connected wirelessly, and play whatever it is that you want to play. The sound should then come from your iPhone’s internal speaker system instead.
Wrapping up
No solution is going to be perfect for everyone, and with everyone having different kinds of accessories and using their devices differently, perhaps the best thing to do is just get with the times and upgrade your 3.5mm headphone jack accessories to wireless or Lightning.
http://www.idownloadblog.com/2016/09/08/listen-to-music-charging-iphone-7/