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The iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2 are now available for pre-order through apple.com. Apple's next-generation handsets start at $649 for the 4.7-inch, 32GB model, and $769 for the 5.5-inch, 32GB Plus model. Both devices are available in Jet Black, Black, Silver, Gold and Rose Gold. The new Jet Black color option is only available in the 128GB or 256GB options. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will begin shipping on September 16.
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus come pre-installed with iOS 10 and packaged with EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter and documentation. They do not come with Apple's new AirPods. Those will be sold separately starting December 16 for $159.
Both models carry an IP67 rating for splash, water, and dust resistance, but owners should remember that liquid damage is not covered under Apple's iPhone warranty. It is also unsafe to charge a wet device and the water resistance is not permanent and may wear down over time.
The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are powered by Apple's new A10 Fusion chip, which makes them 2x faster than the previous iPhone 6 models. They also come equipped with a 12MP camera, a 7MP FaceTime HD Camera, stereo speakers and Touch ID. The iPhone 7 is the first 4.7-inch model to ship with optical image stabilization and the iPhone 7 Plus is the first iPhone model is equipped with two wide-angle and telephoto cameras. This allows users to achieve a higher-quality zoom from farther away.
Remember, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus do not have a 3.5mm headphone jack. This means you will need to use the Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter to utilize your older wired-headphones.The second-generation Apple Watch is available now in a variety of colors and styles starting at $269 for the 38mm and $299 for the 42mm. The Watch 2 will begin shipping on September 16 and will include watchOS 3. The Apple Watch Series 2 also supports Apple's soon to be released AirPods.
Newest iPhone FAQs
All three new devices, the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus and Apple Watch Series 2, are available for pre-order starting today on apple.com.
You can learn more about the iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Apple's AirPods and Apple Watch in our Frequently Asked Questions section.