Apple will hold its next major event on September 7th, the company is expected to unveil at the very least the iPhone 7 and potentially the new Apple Watch 2.
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How To Watch The Apple iPhone 7 Event:
You can watch the Apple event live from 6PM BST through a number of different mediums:
Livestream: You can watch Apple’s event live on your computer using either the Windows Edge browser or Apple’s Safari. You can’t watch it on Chrome sadly.
If you have an Apple TV you’ll also be able to watch the event while all iPhone, iPad users can watch the event through their own Safari browser.
Live blog: We’ll be blogging the event live with essential facts and pictures so if you’re on the move you can stay up to date on what’s happening.
What can we expect?
As per usual Apple’s giving absolutely nothing away in the invite so all we have to go on are the myriad of rumours and ‘leaks’ which claim to have given us some clue as to what the iPhone 7 will look like.
If the leaks we’ve seen so far are anything to go on then the iPhone 7 will feature a design that’s similar to both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6s.
Major features that are rumoured to be announced include a new screen which does away with the clickable Home button, instead replacing it with a fully touch-sensitive sheet of glass.
Of course one of the most controversial features that is expected is the removal of the headphone jack, instead relying on both the Lightning port at the bottom and Bluetooth connectivity.
As well as a new iPhone Apple could unveil and brand-new version of the Apple Watch which would feature a slimmer body, GPS for tracking while running and improved battery life.
Finally September 7th or the following week will almost certainly be the release date for iOS 10, Apple’s brand-new operating system for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Best Smartphones You Can Buy In 2016:
Apple iPhone 7
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This is Apple’s best iPhone ever, and if we’re honest it’s one of their most innovative devices yet. It has an incredible camera, is water-resistant and boasts a stunning bright new display. Of course it can’t escape the rumours surrounding next year’s device but if you’re looking to buy a smartphone right now, and Apple are on your radar, this is the phone for you.
Google Pixel
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This is Google’s iPhone. It’s that simple. As such there are achievements and compromises. If you’re after an incredibly well-built, powerful Android flagship, Google have given you a truly five-star smartphone. If you’re a photographer, the Pixel’s camera and cloud storage option make this a no brainer. It's not cheap though, with the XL costing over £800.
OnePlus 3T
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The OnePlus 3T is simply a continuation of the ethos that makes OnePlus phones so good. It’s exceptionally well-built, powerful and offers you everything you could want in an affordable and meaningful package. No smartphone will give you more value for money.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
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With a new curved back and larger 5.5-inch display the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is more about evolution than revolution. The S7 edge now sports a water-resistant body, embedded camera and a MicroSD card slot. The S7 edge is also Samsung's most powerful smartphone yet, so powerful in fact that Samsung have actually had to equip a tiny water-cooling system inside the phone. The good news though is that means you'll never have to worry about getting a warm hand.
Apple iPhone SE
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The Huffington Post UK
Incredibly, Apple's familiar-looking iPhone SE manages to boast the same performance as its top-of-the-range iPhone 6s making it the most powerful 4-inch smartphone available. If you're keen to return to the days of one-handed texting then Apple's bite-sized iPhone is the smartphone for you.
LG G5
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The LG G5 sets itself apart from rivals like the S7, Xperia XA and the iPhone 6s by being something utterly unique. The G5 is the first commercial 'modular' phone, allowing you to swap out the bottom for new accessories. So far there's an audio one made in partnership with Bang & Olufsen and a camera-focused attachment which gives you extra camera controls.
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Huawei P9
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The Huawei P9 is a smartphone designed for capturing life. Thanks to a partnership with photography legends Leica this dual-lens camera can take pictures that'll put your dedicated camera to shame. Of course it helps that the P9 is also a pretty great Android smartphone as well.
Google Nexus 5X
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The Nexus 5X strikes the ultimate balance between power and affordability. Taking over the responsibility from the frankly excellent Nexus 5, Google's new smartphone boast an ultra-light body but still crams in a fingerprint sensor, the latest version of Android marshmallow and a Full-HD display.