Apple iPhone 7 Review ?: Minor Tweaks Outside, But, Is That Just It?

There is something about Apple devices that is mysteriously attractive. Agreed they command a premium, but, the fact of their unmatched durability cannot be surpassed. For iPhones though, Apple hasn’t been quite ahead in the game. That’s because where Apple has restricted its iOS operating system only to themselves, Google created Android as an open source software, making it accessible for smartphone companies to develop more affordable phones.

Despite the availability of more reasonable smartphones, Apple iPhones always create a rage when they are introduced. At the launch of the iPhone 7, a number of potential buyers had a different first impression as it looks strikingly similar to the iPhone 6 model range. This may have put off some of such buyers, but, according to Apple, there were changes not to the skin, but, what’s under it. The inclusion of the new A10 Fusion processor, a Taptic Engine Home button and the new iOS 10 operating system made it justify price upward of Rs 40,000 it commands. The Apple iPhone 7 has three internal storage options, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB.

Here’s what included in the retail package

However, there still isn’t an expandable memory slot or a dual SIM card slot which is available in some of its competitors, if not all. In addition, the 3.5 mm audio jack slot is no more which means you can hear your audio only using the headphones Apple has provided. These connect in the lightining cable slot and in case you want to connect it to your favourite pair of headphones, you would have to spend a little extra and buy a lightining cable to AUX cable convertor which costs a little less than Rs 1,000.

Agreed the price isn’t much, but, you would anyway have to spend the extra moolah. Still, could be worse if you bought the Airpods which are priced north of Rs 15,000. So, while the new iPhone is a pricey option after adding the accessories, why should you still buy it? Let’s find out!