mdolla: 5 Reasons Why The iPhone 7 Can Conquer All

While many people mourn the end of summer, there is one thing it always brings; the release of the next iPhone. Now that Apple has released the most recent incarnation, many people wonder if they should jump in and buy the latest version, especially since iOS 10 is available for the majority of iPhones still walking the planet.

Before you make a final decision, here are five reasons the iPhone 7 should be on your shopping list this year.

1. Storage in Spades

With the release of the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus, Apple has decided that they want to make storage a priority. All versions of the newest devices offer twice the hard drive space of previous versions. In fact, it appears the previous 16 GB options in the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6S lines are also a thing of the past.

If you are one of the many people who use their phones for photos and video, more memory is always welcomed. And speaking of photos…

2. Higher Quality Photos

The iPhone 7 camera has seen some notable improvements as well. You have the ability to shoot RAW images, making photos easier to edit in post, and video can be shot in stunning 4K. Image stabilization is included, helping you to take crisper pics in many conditions.

The f/1.8 aperture lens is also improved, and you get the quad-LED flash to brighten up darker, or low-light, conditions. The use of the camera remains simple, and the included editing options are what you would expect from a phone at this price point.

3. Water Resistant

Taking a cue from other smartphone producers, the iPhone 7 is the first version that is officially water resistant on its own. Individual connections are waterproofed, avoiding the need for physical plugs to be in place. This may be a relief to those among us who have had an iPhone ruined by accidentally dropping it into the small sources of liquid, like a cereal bowl or puddle.

While it isn’t completely waterproof, you shouldn’t have to worry about bringing your phone out in the rain, or answering a call when you’re still dripping from the shower. It can also be submerged for up to 30 minutes, as long as the depth is only a couple of feet.

4. Improved Home Button

The home button saw improvements with the addition of the Apple Taptic Engine. In fact, it isn’t even technically a button anymore.

When you press it, it does produce a sensation similar to the feel of an actual button-press. This allows it to feel more familiar without having to actually perform in a mechanical fashion. You can even customize the buttons “click” response to be more satisfying to you personally, which is an interesting addition.

5. Faster Performance

The iPhone 7 finally brings a quad-core processor to the iPhone line, and that is coupled with 2 GB of RAM (the same amount of RAM as found in the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus). This lets the phone seem more responsive than previous iterations.

Apps can appear to open almost instantaneously, and games should run more smoothly. If you tend to have a lot of apps running in the background, the increased processing capabilities should help keep everything running more smoothly than previous versions of the iPhone allowed.

Should You Give the iPhone 7 a Try?

Just like every new edition of the iPhone, everyone wonders whether now is the time to upgrade, or if they should wait. If you are one of the many who found themselves running out of memory for photos, then switching to the iPhone 7 may be worth it just for the additional memory. It is also a great choice for people who have a lot of apps running in the background at all times, or those who see their iPhone 7 as a portable gaming device.

Otherwise, most iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus users will likely still be happy with their current phone. For every other loyal iPhone user, the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus do bring some notable improvements to the table that can make it worth the cost to upgrade.

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