I've used iPhone 7 Plus: AMA!

[Rene Ritchie]

I've gotten to go hands-on with the new iPhone 7 Plus. So, if you have any questions, ask me anything and I'll do my best to answer!

 

[independentvolume]

What do you think of the new home button?

 

[afctee]

Is the iPhone 7 Plus noticeably faster than the iPhone 6s Plus (processing things)? Then again, iOS 10, isn't officially released yet, but... Thanks Rene...

 

[motor96]

How is the camera?

 

[Biggs91276]

How are the stereo speakers?

 

[gavinfabl]

Hi Rene

Does the Plus telephoto lens also have optical image stabilisation ? If not , do you know how to works to keep shots aligned.

Cheers

 

[Rene Ritchie]

Is the iPhone 7 Plus noticeably faster than the iPhone 6s Plus (processing things)? Then again, iOS 10, isn't officially released yet, but... Thanks Rene...

Apple A10 Fusion is as faster and more efficient than the A9X in iPad Pro. But that's like saying a Veyron is faster than a Lambo — how much you notice is dependent on how fast you're pushing it.

 

[Rene Ritchie]

How is the camera?

Good

 

[Rob Phillips]

How much of a finger print magnet is the jet black option? Does it still feel like metal?

 

[dchandler]

I've gotten to go hands-on with the new iPhone 7 Plus. So, if you have any questions, ask me anything and I'll do my best to answer!

Did you use the Jet Black iPhone 7 plus, was it a finger print magnet on the back? How do you think it will hold up with scratches?

 

[AustinIllini]

Is Tony Soprano dead?

Is it noticeably lighter than the iPhone 6S Plus?

 

[anon(1733)]

I second the question of how is the home button. What's your thoughts.

 

[Ledsteplin]

Have you tried the new camera features, including depth of field? If so, is it easy to use, or is there a learning curve?

 

[Rene Ritchie]

Hi Rene

Does the Plus telephoto lens also have optical image stabilisation ? If not , do you know how to works to keep shots aligned.

Cheers

I believe they're both stabilized but I'll double check.

 

[Rene Ritchie]

How much of a finger print magnet is the jet black option? Does it still feel like metal?

It's the same look as iPhone 3G/S, so you'll see the prints you expect to see. It feels like gloss

 

[Rene Ritchie]

Did you use the Jet Black iPhone 7 plus, was it a finger print magnet on the back? How do you think it will hold up with scratches?

Yup! It'll show prints and it'll scuff. If that bothers you, matte black is a better option (or a case). I ordered a jet black iPhone 7, though, because it doesn't bother me.

 

[Rene Ritchie]

Is Tony Soprano dead?

Is it noticeably lighter than the iPhone 6S Plus?

The audience is dead

And no, I didn't notice a difference at the event.

 

[dchandler]

Yup! It'll show prints and it'll scuff. If that bothers you, matte black is a better option (or a case). I ordered a jet black iPhone 7, though, because it doesn't bother me.

I figured it was like the old 3G/a was back in the day and that didn't. Other me at all plus I will have a nice case on it as well. Thanks

 

[Rene Ritchie]

Have you tried the new camera features, including depth of field? If so, is it easy to use, or is there a learning curve?

Depth of field wasn't available on the demo iPhones so we'll have to wait for October

 

[metllicamilitia]

How is the color compared to the 6s Plus? It's supposed to be better, as is the screen, are they?