Framework not black iPhone 7 - white. Turned off iPhone 7 screen - black and the white frames are clearly visible in turned off condition. - Which doesn’t stop us from admiring the design of the iPhone 7.
2. iPhone display 7 does not stand up to criticism. This is an outdated IPS matrix that has not changed since 2014. At the same time, there are much brighter, richer and more energy-efficient AMOLED screens with a higher pixel density (resolution). The advantages of AMOLED have already been realized by Samsung, Xiaomi, Google and other large companies. For comparison: the Xiaomi Mi 4c (price $185) has a Full HD screen with a higher pixel density than the iPhone 7.
It is not the matrices that need to be compared by density, but whether you can discern the differences? - The pixel density of the matrix on the iPhone 7 is ideal. (WITH)
3. The central Home button of the iPhone 7 is a dinosaur from the past. iPhone users don't need Taptic Engine and Force Touch, and they don't even really need a fingerprint scanner. All you need is an ergonomic back button (like on Android smartphones). , forcing the application to reach the virtual “Back” button with a finger from above each time. On Android, this problem has long been solved through additional ergonomic “Back” and “Application List” buttons.
The central Home button of the iPhone 7 is one button. And not a bunch of “Back” buttons, “List of applications” and so on and so forth.
Perhaps the iPhone 8 will even get rid of this one button altogether. - There will be no turning back. (WITH)
4. Lack of infrared port. Infrared port in top smartphones Samsung Galaxy S5, S6 became standard. This is convenient and versatile when your smartphone is also a TV remote control. At home you change channels, at work you adjust the air conditioner, and in the bar you turn down the hockey broadcast. Where is this technology in iPhone 7?
Where the IR port itself will soon be - in the dustbin of history.
5. Lack of 3.5 mm jack. Apple explains this by switching to digital audio and freeing up space in the phone body. Not very convincing. Why was there always enough space for Sony, Samsung, and everyone else?
IN the following their Samsung smartphones and dozens of Chinese brands have already announced rejection of the 3.5 mm jack. - What else can I say?!
6. No version with two SIM cards. 2 SIM cards in conditions developing countries - it's convenient. This is no longer a separate exotic option. This is a necessity and a standard. Samsung, Meizu, Xiaomi, LG - all release versions with two SIM cards. Alas, no Apple.
Perhaps Apple will start releasing some models for "conditions developing countries", but probably faster in conditions developing countries will change.
7. Lack of opportunity expansion of volumes internal memory . iPhone doesn't support maps MicroSD memory. And this is done so that poor customers pay $100 for additional gigabytes, although in fact it should not cost them even $25. Archaism, inconvenience and just deception. Now even a $80 phone can boast support for memory cards.
Apple does not guarantee that the “left memory” you inserted, which you bought somewhere cheaper, can function normally in your smartphone. Apple is thinking about you. (WITH)
8.No fast charging support. Competitors have long been installing batteries in their smartphones that are 2 times more capacious, which charge in the same time as a regular iPhone 7. It’s really convenient when you come home and put the Samsung Galaxy S7 on charge. And after 20 minutes it had already gained 30-40% charge.
Problems Samsung with explosions and fires in models that support fast charging, they show that fast charging is still a “raw” technology (for all its flammability). Apple cares about your safety. (WITH)
9. Brushed metal, shiny aluminum, glass on the back - we've already seen all this since 2014. Sony Z2, Meizu Pro 6 – Apple seems to have taken inspiration from them. It turns out that the iPhone is catching up, not setting new design standards. Even the new black color is already a passed stage in the evolution of Android smartphones - take a look at Sony Xperia Z5 Premium Black.
The new black from Apple is simply amazing. (WITH)
10. A heart rate and blood oxygen saturation sensor is the most convenient thing for all those who monitor their health. The Samsung Galaxy S7 has these sensors and is cheaper than the Apple iPhone 7.
Apple iPhone 7 has many sensors and programs that monitor your health.
But is it worth turning your smartphone into a mobile medical laboratory or syringe? (C)
11. iPhone 7 is unreasonably expensive - $649, and this is in the USA. Considering the cost of all components (about $200), it is completely disrespectful to set such a price.
But people will buy - no one doubts it. In Belarus you can even issue a loan - “On buying an iPhone" For 10 years.
Judge for yourself - for one iPhone 7 you can buy:
- New 48” TV from a famous brand with WI-FI
- A fresh 17” laptop with a powerful processor and 1 TB hard drive.
- Regular Android smartphone with 4-core processor + Chromebook + smart watch+ fitness bracelet + VR helmet.
And there will be some left over for cakes.
For many, a regular push-button Nokia is enough. (WITH)
It’s not just for cakes, it’s also for have a snack will remain. Even in Belarus.
12. You come to a friend's house with a smartphone and want to show photos from a recent trip on a large LG TV. Using Android smartphone- this can be done in 2 clicks using Screen Mirroring (or DLNA). If you have an iPhone 7, your friend will only view photos on a 4.7 inch screen.
This is not true. If the TV is on the network (either the Internet or DLNA) then You can also show photos on TV with only an iPhone 7.
13. You can always turn your Android smartphone into an iPhone interface by installing from Google Play, for example – One Launcher. But not the other way around - it’s difficult to make a semblance of the Android interface out of the iPhone 7. The user has no freedom of choice.
Agree. Rarely will an iPhone 7 user want a semblance of the Android interface. (WITH)
14. The diagonal and dimensions of the phone do not correspond to modern trends. Let's compare Samsung sizes Galaxy Note 7 (153 x 74 x 8 mm) and iPhone 7 Plus (158 x 77 x 7 mm) - it turns out that with a larger screen diagonal (5.7 inches), Note 7 is physically smaller than the iPhone 7 Plus (screen diagonal size 5.5 inches). Apple - how is this possible?
Samsung Galaxy Note 7? - There is no need to mention this model at all. Forget her. Now she is not allowed on the plane. Then they will start punching you in your... uh... face.
15. It is really difficult to install applications not from the AppStore on the iPhone 7. Everything is really complicated and closed there. For example, on Android, transfer your favorite song to a friend via Bluetooth and hacked Navitel is as simple as shelling pears. However such functionality can only be expected in iOS 20, not earlier.
Such functionality you never you won't get it on iPhone. Apple is thinking about keeping you out of jail. (WITH)
16. Dual camera – we have already seen this in the LG G5. It is not clear who stole this idea from whom, but many users have been enjoying the dual camera for more than six months. Unfortunately, it does not bring a significant improvement in picture quality.
Unfortunately, it does not bring a significant improvement in picture quality? - That's why it's not on the iPhone now. Apple doesn't put anything on the iPhone that isn't yet essential. (WITH)
17. Waterproof phones appeared back in 2014. And only 2 years later Apple thought of adopting this feature.
Well, for this it was necessary get rid of the plug 3.5 mm jack, which Apple and did it.
18. Lack of innovation. If you currently have an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6s, it’s unclear why you should buy it new phone Episode 7. Faster processor? No. Because there was enough of the old stuff to spare. Screen? He remained the same. Design? Looks like 2 drops of water. The only thing left is a new color – polished black.
Apple is reportedly preparing a new gadget called the iPhone 6S, which is expected to be announced in October this year. We learned from rumors specifications smartphone. Some of them claim that Cupertino residents will abandon the physical Home button, while others claim that the iPhone 6S will receive a more capacious battery and an improved 13-megapixel camera.
We don't know exactly what Apple has in store for us, but we can make a list of features and functions that Apple should introduce in the new iPhone.
Long-range wireless charging
Wireless charging technology has been used by other mobile device manufacturers for several years, but it’s hard to say that it works perfectly. The device should be placed directly on the charger, which is connected to the outlet via a cable. The point is that in reality wireless charger this is not the case. Now some companies have managed to achieve significant progress in this area. For example, Energous claims that its Wattup Transmitters can charge devices up to 5 meters away.
Fast charging and long-lasting battery
In the same way, companies work on problems battery life mobile devices. Many have tried to reduce the size of the battery while maintaining its capacity. At the moment, the developers have managed to reduce the charging time to several minutes. And some scientists believe they could fit a week's worth of charge into a graphene battery the same size as a conventional battery. A battery that can charge quickly and last a week is the dream of many.
Waterproof
Today, many mobile devices are capable of operating even under water. For example, the Apple Watch is waterproof with an X7 rating. For now we can only hope that the company new iPhone will be protected from water according to the IP67 standard. This would allow the device to work in the rain, in the shower, or even shoot video underwater without any problems.
Camera with OIS support
The iPhone has always had a great camera, but today every Android smartphone has built-in optical stabilization. For example, the LG G4, with its excellent camera that supports OIS+ technology, is capable of capturing clear photos and videos. The iPhone 6S should have a camera with the same technology and outperform its competitors in all respects. In addition, along with iOS 8, the company introduced a number of new features, such as time lapse and slow motion at 240 fps, but did not provide special tools. It would be nice to have a full-featured media editor with which we could control the playback speed or change the size and resolution of photos to save precious memory on the device.
MicroSD support and file transfer
Since the release of the first iPhone in 2007, the size operating system and application memory consumption increased significantly. Add to this an 8-megapixel camera that takes 2MB pictures. Now 16GB is not enough for normal use. Not everyone can afford an iPhone model with 64GB and 128GB of memory on board. It would be nice to have support for a microSD card slot.
Transfer files without iTunes, built-in file manager
iTunes is the most inconvenient tool for transferring files to iPhone. This should be much easier. Apple's competitors use basic drag capabilities and drop, which iPhones so desperately need. Mac has Finder, Windows has File Explorer, and Android has many third-party file managers. iOS users do not have similar tools in their arsenal for organizing documents, photos and videos on the device, so we hope that the Cupertino users will take care of this.
Front speakers
Speakers on the front of the device first became popular on HTC smartphones. Although the sound was excellent, many criticized the devices for being significantly larger than competitors with the same screen size. A similar thing happened with the iPhone, which has a large physical Home button. It was because of this button that Apple could not reduce the size of the devices. But then Motorola began to implement the idea of front-facing speakers in its smartphones and many other manufacturers followed suit. At this point, it became clear that you didn't need to have huge speakers to get great sound.
Unlock your device with voice and gestures
People don't like buttons, many people have started to understand this. It is very important to have dedicated buttons for full reset mobile device, but it would be great to minimize their number in daily use. Motorola, for example, has taken smartphone navigation to the next level with Active Display and Voice Wake features. To unlock the screen, you can say a passphrase or simply lift your device. You no longer need to press any buttons to view the time or notifications. LG has introduced the ability to double-tap the display, which allows you to unlock or lock the gadget without touching the power button.
Can Apple introduce a more convenient and intuitive way to unlock the next iPhone?
Customizable Home button options
All the features and functions mentioned above use the power-efficient cores that are already present in the iPhone. This gadget also has a “Home” button, which can distinguish between physical clicks and taps. Why doesn't Apple expand the capabilities of this button so that we can use double tap like on Macbook trackpads instead of double tap and long press on iPhone. Why doesn't the fingerprint scanner use power-efficient cores to recognize fingerprints when the screen is off? I would like to see the development of the company’s smartphones in this direction.
IR port for controlling home appliances
Today, most people have televisions, DVD players, music systems and many other equipment. There are many remote controls stored on the table to control all the electronics, each of which requires regular replacement of batteries. Your smartphone, which has a constantly charged battery, is just next to you. He has smart software, which is capable of sending signals to any device. Does it make sense to equip all phones with universal remote control capabilities? I think yes.
This may be too much for the next iPhone, but for a company like Apple, which is known for all its innovative products, it won't be difficult to implement a few of our ideas.
A number of objective prerequisites for trying something new.
Despite the fact that the new inexpensive handsome guy Huawei Honor 8 fell into my hands even before the presentation, I deliberately postponed its review until later. It was important for me to understand whether a Chinese smartphone, which costs almost twice as much as an American one, could wipe his nose.
As it turns out, the G8 has plenty of features that make it a desirable purchase. Highlighted ten most interesting.
1. Great design from the future of Apple
Experts, analysts, insiders and others are confident that after the iPhone 7, Apple will abandon the two-year smartphone update cycle in favor of a one-year one. If this information turns out to be true, already in 2017 we will see the iPhone 8, the main feature of which will be the abundance of glass in the body design.
Honor 8 offers something similar today. The front and back sides of the smartphone are covered protective glass, which not only looks great, but also gives interesting tactile sensations.
2. Dual camera, available only to phablets
Apple began differentiating the iPhone since the days of the Six. Then the company released two smartphones in different sizes, which also differed in functionality. The phablet was equipped with optical stabilization, but its younger brother was not.
The manufacturer continued this with the release of the “seven”. Only now the Plus version has been equipped with a cool dual camera with a number of interesting features that are not available to fans of compact smartphones.
At the same time, Huawei offers a similar solution in a relatively compact form factor, making it an excellent alternative to the stripped-down iPhone 7.
3. There is an output for standard 3.5 headphones
The vast majority of users perceived the lack of a traditional 3.5 audio output in the iPhone 7 with an incredible amount of skepticism. Of course, the interface has already outlived its usefulness, but not everyone can abandon it too abruptly.
I’m sure, like me, you also have two or three pairs of favorite 3.5 headphones that you want to fully use - without adapters and other “crutches”. Honor 8 gives you this opportunity.
4. Equipment control panel with infrared port
No iPhone had an IR blaster. Of course, he did not appear in the “seven”. Apple is confident that this technology is hopelessly outdated. And there is some truth in this - using it to transfer files from device to device, which was popular in the 90s, is absolutely pointless.
However, the infrared port is great for controlling various household appliances. For these purposes, Huawei and special application preinstalled - the number of devices it supports has been successfully tested by several electronics supermarkets.
5. Larger screen with comparable dimensions
I have no idea why you need to know the dimensions of the case from edge to edge and its weight. Instead, I’ll note that the device fits quite well in the hand - certainly no worse than the iPhone 6s, which is almost exactly the same as the iPhone 7. The dimensions are comparable, so their perception is extremely similar.
At the same time, Honor 8 has a larger screen, which is a definite plus - the manufacturer managed use space efficiently front panel of the smartphone.
6. The camera module does not protrude above the body
Because of this mobile device Not only looks more mature in terms of design, but also doesn’t play “swing” with you if you put it on the table.
7. Fashionable deep blue and white body colors
The device I tested was gold, but it also comes in black, white, and blue. The last couple are especially interesting.
Even six months before the release of the iPhone 7, insiders said that the device would receive two new colors - black and blue. Instead of the second, it surprised us with a couple of options for the first - a strange solution, and a competitive option in this regard looks clearly better.
With the presentation of the ceramic Apple Watch Series 2 in white, many realized that this is the color of the smartphone they want to hold in their hands. Nothing like this can happen with the iPhone, but a competitor offers it all today.
8. Convenient location of the fingerprint sensor
The front-facing Touch ID fingerprint sensor was only useful on the iPhone 5s. Already with the advent of the “six” I repeatedly wondered why not move it to a much more convenient place on the back of the case.
And Huawei agrees with me - unlocking a smartphone with it in this position is very convenient.
9. Dual SIM cards or memory card up to 256 GB
Despite the abundance of rumors that told us about the possibility of working with two SIM cards in the iPhone 7, none of them came true.
It’s a pity, because switching between operators when traveling abroad, as well as within the country, is very, very convenient. Eg, during regular business trips I very often come across a situation where one operator offers high-quality Internet at a reasonable cost, and the second offers normal communication. You have to choose one thing.
Honor 8 in this case offers both the ability to use two SIMs and the option to replace one of them with a memory card up to 256 GB.
10. Low cost without overpayments for the name
Honor 8 will cost RUB 27,990 , you can get a pair for the price of an iPhone 7- blue for yourself and white for your other half. You won't be disappointed.
Subjective objectivism - instead of conclusion
In my use cases, the inexpensive new product from Huawei turned out to be an excellent alternative to the iPhone. Of course, due to duty I will still have to take the “seven”, but I will try to supplement it with this inexpensive alternative. American “black onyx” and white Chinese- not a bad pair, right?
Just a trolling machine. And also simply useful in the household.
I came to the office a couple of days ago package from GearBest. Suddenly we're the most hated wizards in District.
Now with one tap on the iPhone screen we can:
- Turn air conditioners off and on
- Switch channels and control TVs
- Turn off split systems and fans
- In too smart offices - turn off the lights
- Switch tracks in a cafe
- and a lot more that we haven’t thought of yet.
All this power didn't come from nowhere.
What is this?
Spent 205 rubles and bought a “magic whistle” for the iPhone that turns it into Universal remote management. Generally compatible with EVERYONE, which has support for remote controls.
How does it work: It is inserted into the connector of any iPhone (except) and works like an infrared remote emitter. No batteries or settings required. Compatible with any version of iOS.
Just download the application from App Store(For example, other), you select the type of device (TV, air conditioner, etc.), manufacturer and model. Then it begins fan.
It is clear that this whistle can be used for good purposes. For example, instead of a buggy TV remote control. Or when you are too lazy to look for the air conditioner remote control. And in general comfortable: We always have a smartphone nearby, even at home, and it’s enough just to insert this thing, open the program - and control whatever you want.
Universal “remote control” for iPhone costs 205 rubles, delivery to Russia free. Some pennies, but a lot of fun and surprise for yourself and the guests.
We definitely order and only then go to bed. It really works!
Now good night;) just don't abuse this thing
On the Internet you can find a lot of reviews in which users are skeptical about the desire of manufacturers to “resurrect” IR port technology. Modern smartphones can transmit information in a variety of ways in various ways and at the highest speeds. With such capabilities, it’s simply stupid to go back to the “stone age” of mobile technology, when you had to hold phones port to port and wait for the data exchange to complete at 9 Kbps.
However, now manufacturers equip gadgets with IR ports not so that users have additional features for data transfer. The infrared port has a completely different function in 2017. We will tell you what this function is in this article.
The infrared port in a modern gadget allows remotely manage digital and consumer electronics. Thanks to the infrared sensor, a smartphone can successfully perform the functions of, say, a television remote control. However, the matter is not limited to TV: the IR ports of mobile devices are compatible with any equipment - be it a refrigerator, a washing machine, even. A smartphone can be turned into universal a remote control “for everything”, sending specialized control devices to the trash bin.
You can send commands to some TV models via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but this is inconvenient. The connection between the smartphone and TV constantly breaks down.
Only one infrared port for remote control technology is not enough - the user will have to install it on a smartphone special program(if it is not loaded by the manufacturer). Fortunately, most of these applications are free.
Mobile applications for infrared
Many programs for the IR port of a smartphone are specialized. That is, for example, to remotely control a TV, you need a program TV Remote Panasonic. To control the air conditioner from the same smartphone, you will have to download another application - it’s called “ Galaxy universal remote control"and is distributed on a reimbursable basis (cost: 219 rubles).
Having equipment from one manufacturer in your home is convenient and profitable - there is no need to clutter up the memory of your mobile device with numerous utilities for the IR transmitter.
If the user still has equipment from different brands, he should try some of the universal applications. However, you should not expect from them the same precise work that specialized programs guarantee.
What utilities for the infrared port are worthy of attention?
ZaZaRemote
Application ZaZaRemote supports over 6 thousand household appliances from various manufacturers and includes 250 thousand remote controls. Fantastic numbers - especially considering that this program for Android OS is available on Google Play completely free of charge.
Application ZaZaRemote boasts not only outstanding compatibility, but also a convenient minimalist design. All models of household appliances that can be controlled using the program are divided into categories - it will only take the owner of the gadget a couple of minutes to find it in the catalog required device. An interesting feature of the application is that it allows group remote controls by room– this feature will be useful for the user who has “entered” all of his numerous home appliances into the program.
“In addition” to the application developers ZaZaRemote offer a special dongle that can turn into remote even a smartphone that does not have an infrared port. However, if the gadget is already equipped with an infrared sensor, buy additional devices to nothing.
Control It
Using the Android app Control It You can control completely different devices - not only TVs, but also split systems, radios, DVD players. An interesting feature of the program is that it allows you to select in the catalog not the device that is controlled by the remote control, but and the remote control itself!
Alas, this is convenient only if you know or remember what the desired remote control looks like. Otherwise, you have to resort to the “trial and error” method, which requires a reliable and high-speed Internet connection. Each remote control through the utility Control It loaded into the memory of the mobile device separately– the size of one file can be up to 15 MB.
The developers do not specify how many remote controls are contained in the application database. But the creators of the application take responsibility for constantly updating the database according to user requests. If the owner of the gadget found a remote control in any store that is not presented in Control It, he can take a photo of the device and send it to the developer's email. The missing control device will be added to the database within a few days.
The application is paid, but also has a free version. Holder free version programs can work simultaneously with only 3 remote controls, and in addition, I have to endure annoying advertising.
Sure Universal Remote
Price: Free
Sure Universal Remote is a fairly recent application (released in 2016), but its army of fans already numbers over 10 million people. The program has a good average rating on Google Play (something IR applications, as a rule, cannot boast of) and many positive reviews from satisfied users.
Smartphone with infrared port and app Sure Universal Remote can replace remote controls for TVs, air conditioners, DVD players, projectors, even cleaning robots. The only device that the program cannot cope with is digital camera; The problem is that there are no universal camera remote controls. A separate “plus” Sure Universal Remote deserves for its Wi-Fi mode, which allows you to send photos and videos from your smartphone to a TV with Smart TV function.
Among the disadvantages of the application Sure Universal Remote can be attributed a large number of advertising and impressive weight - the program takes up almost 100 MB of memory.
If your smartphone doesn't have an IR port: is it worth buying additional accessories?
The IR application itself “will not make a difference”; installing it on a gadget that is not equipped with an infrared sensor is pointless. now it’s not so small - another thing is that most of them are produced by “mid-range” Chinese manufacturers (, LeTV), which Russian users continue to be quite wary of. What should a buyer do if he wants to purchase a premium model from a well-known manufacturer and be able to use it as a remote control?
The answer is simple: need to buy an IR transmitter(or TV dongle). Such devices are quite primitive, compact and cost mere pennies, but they effectively solve the problem of the lack of an infrared port on a smartphone. There are two types of IR transmitters:
- For 3.5mm audio jack.
- For USB port.
Jack hole dongles have a number of advantages: Firstly, they are cheaper, Secondly, they are universal and suitable even for. It is not profitable to buy a transmitter for a USB port - after all, not all devices have a microUSB connector. There are Lightning, 30Pin, Type-C connectors, which means that a USB dongle for a device from Android to iPhone is no longer suitable.
By browsing through the catalogs of Chinese online stores, you can find many infrared transmitters. Quite often on the Internet you can find photos of such a positive dongle.
The manufacturer of this transmitter is the Chinese company VBESTLIFE. According to the manufacturer, the dongle is compatible with all household and digital devices, suitable for iPhone and Android smartphones, and is of extremely high quality. This is confirmed big amount positive ratings for (with complete absence negative). The cost of the transmitter from VBESTLIFE is only 100 rubles and kopecks. As of the date of writing the article, the dongle is being delivered to Russia for free.
Company MVpower offers a very stylish IR transmitter for iPhone - made of metal and equipped with a blue light bulb.
The cost of this accessory is only 65 rubles. Moreover, the low price of the IR transmitter from Jetting does not mean its mediocre quality. On AliExpress, the product has 96.2% positive reviews - an almost outstanding figure. There is no free delivery of the dongle, but shipping costs 30 rubles - such an expense is unlikely to have a significant impact on the customer’s well-being.
Conclusion
The infrared port on your smartphone allows you to remotely control appliances in your home. To take advantage of this opportunity, the owner of the gadget needs to download and install one of the special applications on his mobile device. The most famous universal IR program is ZaZaRemote.
If your smartphone does not have an infrared port, do not despair. Can be purchased at one of the Chinese trading platforms IR transmitter. This tiny device will cost only 100-200 rubles and will become a full-fledged alternative to the gadget’s built-in IR port.