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Apple iPhone 7 - 5.0 / 5
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Apple iPhone 7 review: Similar design with some tweaks
138.3 x 67.1 x 7.1 mm 138 grams IP67 rated water/dust resistance Jet Black and matte “Black” options
Apple iPhone 7 Plus review: Big changes from the big iPhone
Apple iPhone 7 review: No headphone socket
Lightning port delivers audio Lightning to 3.5mm adapter included
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Apple iPhone 7 review: New Home button
- Physical switch is gone Taptic engine provides click feedback
Apple iPhone 7 review: Water-resistance
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Apple iPhone 7 review: Taptic Engine
Apple iPhone 7 review: Stereo sound
Apple iPhone 7 review: Upgraded cameras
12MP camera Optical Image Stabilisation Quad-led flash f/1.8 28mm equivalent lens
Apple iPhone 7 Plus dual camera tech explained
Apple iPhone 7 review: Speed and performance
- Quad-core A10 Fusion processor 2GB RAM 32/128/256 GB storage
Apple iPhone 7 review: Battery life
- 1,960mAh battery A comfortable full day for light users
Apple iPhone 7 review: iOS 10
New Messages app w/effects Redesigned Today view + widgets Home app for HomeKit enabled smart home products
Apple iOS 10 review: Bringing more complexity and features to your iPhone and iPad
To recap
So Tim Cook is right: the iPhone 7 is is the company’s best iPhone yet. It’s just that the best is only slighter better than what we’ve already had for the past year.