CNN Money -- Apple announced its next-generation smartphones and a slew of other products at its annual press event on Wednesday. The event kicked off with Apple CEO Tim Cook doing a little Carpool Karaoke with James Cordon and Pharrell. Apple recently bought a Carpool Karaoke TV series exclusively for Apple Music that will debut next year.
iPhone 7 focuses on photography: Apple's new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are water resistant, come in new shades of black, and have improved cameras.
The iPhone is Apple's bread and butter. The company has sold over 1 billion of the devices since it launched in 2007, according to Cook. The latest version isn't a huge departure from the iPhone 6S, but it has a few key upgrades.
It's water and dust resistant, which is different from waterproof but still an improvement over "easily killed by water."
The larger iPhone has two side-by-side12-megapixel cameras. One is wide angle and one is telephoto. It gives users 2x optical zoom and 10x digital zoom. In the future, both cameras will be used at the same time to get a shallow depth-of-field effect, but that feature wasn't ready at launch. The smaller iPhone 7 still has one, lonely camera on the back.
The cameras on both phones have been updated with an optical image stabilizer, a new lens and a 12 megapixel sensor. The flash has four LEDs and can detect the flickers of artificial lighting to better compensate.
The Home button is now force sensitive. Instead of knowing you pressed the button because it clicked, it will vibrate. Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller said the revolutionary new button is "creating new feelings and experiences that could not have been created before."
The iPhone 7 now comes in two new colors: a high gloss jet black finish and a matte black. It's also still available in gold, silver and rose gold (yes, pink). The phones will ship with iOS 10. Existing iPhones can upgrade to the new mobile OS on September 13.
The new iPhones will be available September 16 and start at $649. And, finally, the 16GB entry level version has been nixed. The new phones will come with 32GB, 128GB and 256GB of storage.
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Clearwater, FL – (September 8, 2016) - iSimple, a Power Brand of AAMP Global, dedicated to smartphone and Bluetooth integration for older and less technology loaded vehicles, announced that its Bluetooth product line is compatible with the brand new iPhone 7.
iPhone 7 Won’t Have a Standard Headphone Jack
One of the biggest differences between the iPhone 7 and previous models is the headphone jack. Apple is a company with a long history of emphasizing proprietary equipment and connectors. This time around, they’re eliminating an unexpected feature: the 3.5 mm headphone jack, a style of connection that’s been around since the nineteenth century. In its place, Apple will use its own proprietary connection instead. “While people upgrade their smartphones every 18-24 months, they’re still holding on to their vehicles for years,” said Shaun Findley, vice president of Safety and Convenience at AAMP Global. “iSimple has been preparing for this industry-shifting event with our extensive line of connected car solutions for any car, at any age, with any smartphone.”
Hands-Free Calling and Streaming with Bluetooth: No Headphone Jack Required
Fortunately for soon-to-be iPhone 7 owners, iSimple offers a range of products that use Bluetooth including plug-and-play solutions that users can set up in less than 60 seconds, along with more complex equipment that needs to be professionally installed instead of a physical connection through a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. This means that people with the latest iPhone can still enjoy calling, music streaming, voice recognition, and more.
Here are a few of the products that iSimple recommends for iPhone 7 users:
● BluJax. This simple, streamlined plug-and-play solution plugs into any standard AUX input. Using Bluetooth connectivity, it allows users to stream music from any smartphone through their vehicles speakers.
● BluStream Universal.This hands-free calling and music streaming kit comes with a built-in microphone and call control button, which can be mounted on the dashboard or sun visor. It’s fully compatible with any Apple, Android, or Windows Phone devices.
● BluStream FM.This Bluetooth smartphone connectivity solution uses an FM modulator to stream audio from a smart device. Equipped with a built-in call button and microphone for hands-free conversation, it can connect through Bluetooth instead of a 3.5mm AUX connection. Users can select from one of four FM frequencies for audio in almost any vehicle.
● MusicStream.This professionally installed solution is rugged and weather resistant, making it ideal for smartphone users in challenging climates. Engineered with marine grade heat shrink tubing, it’s suitable for boats as well as cars.
● TranzIt BLU HF.An easy, all-in-one solution for safe, hands-free calling and music streaming from any smart device-- even the iPhone 7. This professionally installed system offers crisp, clear audio quality, along with voice control via Siri.
All products are currently available at select audio retailers and online at iSimple.com
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DroneMobile users can access Siri functionality via the iPhone “Shortcuts” App, where they can program custom voice prompts to trigger DroneMobile commands like remote start, keyless entry, and GPS car finder. As long as the custom voice prompt doesn’t conflict with Siri’s core library of functions, users can program any phrase to control their car. Furthermore, users can layer additional actions for other apps to initiate with a single voice prompt. For example, “Siri, start morning routine” could remotely start your vehicle’s engine, turn down your smart thermostat, and play your favorite song on Apple Music.
Integration with “Shortcuts” also presents limitless possibilities for DroneMobile users to automate their vehicle control experience. For example, a shortcut can be set up to automatically arm your vehicle’s security system at 9PM and disarm it in the morning. To ensure driver and vehicle safety, most commands do require user confirmation and verification via Face or Touch ID.
“This latest update to the DroneMobile App establishes a very real connection between the smart car and the smart home,” shares software director Carmine Maraglio. “Even during these uncertain times, we at Firstech are committed to offering new ways for drivers to stay connected to their vehicles and families - on or off the road.”
DroneMobile connected car solutions are available exclusively at authorized retail locations across North America. To request more information, or to find an authorized dealer near you, please visit www.dronemobile.com.