Apple's much-rumored iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and the Watch Series 2 are out in the open. Here's how people on the internet react to Apple's announcements last night.
At a glitzy event tonight, Apple took the wraps off the iPhone 7 and the larger iPhone 7 Plus. Apple also unveiled the second-generation of its smartwatch, the Watch Series 2. As is the case every year, this is among the biggest and most awaited tech events in a calendar year. After being under the radar for ‘lack of innovation’ for a while now, this launch was sort of a make or break event for Apple. With the announcements out of the way, here’s how people on the internet react to Apple’s new products.
Naturally, being one of the biggest annual launch events in the tech industry, hundreds and thousands of people around the globe were glued to their screens watching every move by Apple last night. It looked like people were sitting ready with their smartphones in their hands to pass their critics at every announcement that Apple made. Within seconds of the unveiling, people immediately took to the internet to share their satisfaction or disappointment with the launch. While some were impressed by the launch, some expected Apple to have done better.
for the first time ever, I am impressed at the new #iPhone7 ‘s announcement. Most of the changes are under the hood–that is what matters
— Minh Ngo (@MinhKNgo0710) September 7, 2016
What we learned from #AppleEvent – No longer innovating – On par w/ other Androids again – More expensive than Android again — Westie (@MrProWestie) September 7, 2016
Can it be Friday now so I can preorder my phone #AppleEvent — Sangria-Fine Wine (@x_cinnabun) September 7, 2016
Deep that we’ve watched this for almost 2 hrs #AppleEvent — Temi… (@TopeTops) September 7, 2016
Truly disappointing. Much worse than expected. Literally nothing to get excited about. #AppleEvent — ThioJoe (@thiojoe) September 7, 2016
“Baby I don’t need dollar bills to have fun tonight” ~ Android users tweeting about #AppleEvent. #Sia — Anuradha (@anuradha_kush) September 7, 2016
At the same time, US Presidential candidate Donald Trump thought it wise to comment on the Apple event last night as well.
I cannot believe that Apple didn’t come out with a larger screen IPhone. Samsung is stealing their business. STEVE JOBS IS SPINNING IN GRAVE
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 19, 2013
Besides the new iPhones, Apple also unveiled the next-generation Apple Watch Series 2. And people had quite mixed reaction towards it.
Nice that the iPhone 7 & Apple Watch Series 2 have so many features to help me walk, hike & jog.
I plan to sell my car to buy them.— Ramesh Srivats (@rameshsrivats) September 8, 2016
The revolutionary new Apple Watch 2 will be twice as thin, last twice as long, and be completely incompatible with existing bands.
— not Jony Ive (@JonyIveParody) August 31, 2016
‘The Achilles heel of our Apple watch is the battery.`
“Let”s put pokemon go on it.`
“Genius idea`
— Phil Clarke (@ClarkePhil) September 8, 2016
Design: Apple more or less retained the old design of the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus with the new iPhones. Clearly social media was expecting a little more out of Apple in terms of design. Although the new iPhone have been made water resistant, Apple fans were expecting a waterproof design.
The iPhone 7 is water resistant . NOT Water proof . Y’all better not try it 😂 pic.twitter.com/uatdzy1QJv — Lexi (@youneededlexi) September 7, 2016
For the first and last time water proof and water resistant (which is what was said) IS NOT the same thing you idiots. 🙄😩 #AppleEvent
— Cinque Sogni ♕ (@CinqueSogni) September 7, 2016
However, some seemed satisfied with the new upgrades.
Waterproof? That’s all I need to know #iphone7
— Eric Jeovany (@Eric_Jeovany) September 7, 2016
Apple this time also released a new jet black color in the new iPhones. And oh boy does it look good!
That matte black iPhone 7 doe pic.twitter.com/vZGjjR8Jgg — Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) September 7, 2016
Demise of 3.5mm audio jack: Re-asserting the rumors, Apple has dropped the 3.5mm audio jack in favor of the lightning port. Along with that it also announced its first ever truly wireless headphones called AirPods, and the first reactions from people weren’t all that great.
only 90s kids will remember #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/LB5jhC9wnw — 90s Years (@90syears) September 7, 2016
These headphones saved so many IPhones from smashing into pieces #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/gXqfjNtzmm — José (@MourinhoMindset) September 7, 2016
Apple is charging $159 for those little airpods. #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/JRn7rZ07Fb — Geeks Of Color (@GeeksOfColor) September 7, 2016
Too bloody expensive #bringbackthejack #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/lVjEsYZVJR — AfroTokyo (@Comic4Change) September 7, 2016
Courage is buying the $159 Apple Air Pods and then going home to tell your spouse what you bought and for how much. #AppleEvent — Richard Hay (@WinObs) September 7, 2016
TouchID: Apple has done an impressive job at revamping its Touch ID feature, which has been now replaced with a physical clickable button with a capacitive fingerprint scanner, and naturally the social media is celebrating this change.
I like my headphone jack and my clicky Touch ID home button + I just got my phone replaced for free this past weekend. No #iPhone7 for me? — Richard Padilla (@chadvictory) September 7, 2016
Thank god @Apple has changed the home button on the iPhone 7 though because the other home button is honestly crap! @AppleSupport #iPhone7
— chris floyd (@mrchrisfloyd) September 7, 2016
Battery: Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus finally come with a larger battery. Although Apple claims that iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have bigger battery life ever on iPhones, but it also announced that the new iPhones battery would last just about two hours longer, which of course isn’t enough.
Wicked an extra two hours battery life on the #iPhone7 which now means I will have a phone I can use for an hour and half! — Smack my Bilic up ⚒ (@dustydockets) September 7, 2016
when u find out iphone 7 comes with only 1 extra hour of battery or basically 5 minutes of snapchat #appleevent pic.twitter.com/z1VT4XsaQH — Raphael Gomes (@raphablueberry) September 7, 2016
“iPhone 7, longest battery life to date!”
*lasts me two hours*#AppleEvent
— Gabe Erwin (@gabe) September 7, 2016
iPhone 7 battery life is the longest battery life ever in an iPhone. Now it will get you through your entire morning without charging.
— iTwe4kz (@iTwe4kz) September 7, 2016
Interestingly, Apple, along with Nintendo is now also bringing Super Mario Run to the App Store and the highly popular augmented reality game, Pokemon GO, is coming to the Apple Watch soon. Also read: Apple iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus India price to start from Rs 60,000; launching on October 7
Although Apple didn’t mention anything about the availability of the new iPhones in India, the company’s India website has revealed a launch date for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Both the new iPhones will be going on sale in India from October 7, and prices will start from Rs 60,000. The AirPods will be priced at a whopping Rs 15,400 and will go on sale sometime in late October. Also read: Apple AirPods wireless headsets priced at Rs 15,400, to go on sale in late October in India