Let's talk about the smartphone that is so desired by many and eye-catching -. In addition to the changes and innovations that this model has, we will also comment on the so-called test drive. To be more precise, we would like to determine how much the body of this brainchild Apple susceptible to damage and how quickly it loses its attractiveness.
Changes and features
The new product is almost no different from the previously released iPhone 6. The exceptions include the absence of an audio jack (an adapter is included), two black color options have appeared, proposed instead of a single gray one, a different design of the camera lens, and plastic antenna covers are present only at the very ends of the case. Front cameras became 7-megapixel. The processor is now faster, but at the same time more economical. RAM is 2 GB. The iPhone 7 allows for the possibility that the owner will miss it - there is IP67 certification. But damage caused by moisture is not covered by the warranty.
The Taptic Engine vibration motor, which appeared in the iPhone 6s, is also responsible for the pressing function in the seventh iPhone. Now it has become sensory, not mechanical. The clear and noticeable vibration is the result of the Taptic Engine design.
The manufacturing company says that the body is made of brushed aluminum. And to create a glossy effect, the surface is anodized. The completion of the process of giving a mirror effect to the body is polishing. Obtained through manipulation, the deep black color makes the border between the glass and aluminum parts of the smartphone almost invisible. Most fans of everything produced by the Apple brand, and in particular smartphones, have determined that the iPhone 7 in “black onyx” color has the most attractive design.
Reasons why people don't want to buy iPhone 7
Many of the potential buyers of the new Apple product under discussion refused to purchase it. The seventh iPhone was called too scratchy. Almost immediately after purchase and commissioning, the surface of the screen and body becomes covered with microdamages. For all its attractive design this model has collected a lot of negative reviews that it scratches much faster than others. It is also worth noting that the screen immediately becomes covered with fingerprints. In order to avoid this and maintain the ideal appearance of the smartphone, the only thing left to do is to touch it exclusively with gloves.
In many test drive videos of the model under discussion that were filmed and posted on the Internet, you can observe how easily the surface of the body and iPhone screen 7 is scratched. It is also noted that this smartphone will become covered with abrasions and scratches, and will become chipped upon any contact with other objects, be it keys, a pen, a comb, a lighter, or anything else that comes into contact.
How to avoid scratches and chips? Of course, taking into account the above points, you can use a case, but in this case the appearance of the seventh iPhone significantly loses its shine. True, there is a good solution to the problem. The Skinomi brand presents a colorless elastic plastic cover that covers the entire body of the smartphone and protects it from scratches.
But this coating has an unpleasant nuance. One way or another, over time it will become covered with scuffs and will require replacement.
Checking for strength and damage
Let's comment on testing the strength of the glass, case and other elements of the iPhone 7 in stages.
Screen glass
Regarding the hardness of glass, we can say that out of a maximum of 10 units on the Mohs scale, it corresponds to level 6.
Home button
Apple assures that the Touch ID touch coating is sapphire. The increased pressure of the slate knife left no traces. But scratching the case with a sharp tip caused damage. From this it follows that the coating is not made of sapphire at all.
Coating option “Matte black”
The increased friction with the keys did not cause any scratches. But the stationery knife still left marks.
iSight camera protection
And once again we have to state the absence of sapphire coating. Scratches remain on the glass with a hardness of 6 units.
Exposure to fire on the screen
The effect of direct fire on the screen becomes noticeable after ten seconds. In this case, the display regenerates perfectly, after a few seconds it returns to its previous shape. After the black spot disappears, the screen continues to delight with bright colors.
Flexion
Having passed this test, the iPhone 7 really pleased me. It turned out that bending this model with your hands is not at all easy. The smartphone takes on its previous form. Taking this into account, you can be sure that if you put the seven in the back pocket of your pants, you won’t be afraid that it will bend.
Results
This model can be called one of the most interesting, noticeable and powerful among all that were produced by Apple. In addition, she has been one of the confident embodiments of the company's vision for a long time.
But for all their advantages, these smartphones continue to be considered unfinished. To allow apps to use the Tapik Engine or the updated wide display color gamut, they require updating. The ecosystem of updated headphones and adapters that are needed to use Lighting and wireless audio is just gaining momentum. Best use case wireless transmission sound is offered by Apple and Beats. But the user may not be satisfied with the sound or how they feel in the ear.
The designers' contribution to the development of the seventh iPhone makes you feel as if you are holding a model from the future in your hands. The appearance of the new Apple product under discussion undoubtedly attracts attention and is recognized as impressive and stylish.
And yet, before you decide whether to buy or not to buy brand new iPhone 7, you need to think carefully and weigh all the pros and cons. It should be noted that this model tends to scratch and lose its presentable appearance more than others. After all, everyone knows that Apple products are famous not only for their exceptional design and quality, but also for the fairly high cost of their products. If a smartphone requires frequent replacement of the case or glass, this may not suit those buyers who prefer to pay attention to the price-quality ratio. Not everyone is willing to pay a lot of money for a brand and prestige.
Based on all the above factors, you can evaluate for yourself this smartphone and decide whether to buy it or not. Do not miss available information, take into account technical specifications and draw conclusions.
iPhone is an elegant device that you want to treat with awe. Therefore, many users worry that the iPhone glass can be easily scratched. In fact, with each new generation it becomes easier and easier.
Let's take it in order, what kind of glass is in the iPhone?
In fact, iPhones have a slightly modified Gorilla glass Glass. For marketing purposes, it is called all sorts of names: Ion-X, ion-hardened with high degree wear and so on.
Apple simply does not want to equate the quality of its products to the level of Android smartphones. Cupertino residents are always “head and shoulders above their competitors.”
However, this does not negate its physical properties.
The most difficult thing is to determine the quality of installed glass without obvious influences on it, stupidly it won't work by eye. The difference lies in the manufacturing processes, general chemical composition, coating, level of processing, and so on.
It is possible to damage the screen, and it is the iPhone owner’s belief in “indestructibility” that often plays a cruel joke on him.
iPhones get scratched more and more every year, and that's a fact.
It seems as if the company deliberately reduces the quality of glass coating every year. This was also noted by Nikita Goryainov in his.
I also have a living example of this. After 1.5 years with the iPhone 5s, I left it in pristine, out-of-the-box condition.
After upgrading to iPhone 7, the difference became noticeable. Already on the second day of use, a scratch appeared on the smartphone, which is visible to the naked eye.
This is confirmed by numerous tests on YouTube:
And what’s most interesting is that scratch resistance becomes worse not only on the glass, but also on the iPhone body itself.
As a result, the glass of the iPhone 7 is quite easy to scratch with keys and a knife. Many times I had coins in my pocket with my iPhone, and they they also scratch the screen.
The only option to protect the glass is to buy another glass
Yes, this is the most banal advice, but also the most effective. To protect your iPhone glass from scratches as much as possible, just buy some kind of film or protective glass.
The latter will additionally save your smartphone from cracks. After all, all new iPhones have a monolithic block of protective glass and display, and no one wants to replace it for a fabulous sum.
Maybe I'm the only “lucky” one. Let's figure it out together
Personally, I don't like this trend that everyone new iPhone more and more scratched. It's hard to imagine what results it will show.
What iPhone do you use, and for how long? Does your smartphone have a protective glass? Tell us about your hardships with iPhone glass in the comments.
Protective glass is installed on top of the screen and protects the smartphone from scratches. When dropped, it can take the blow without leaving any traces on the display.
Today we will try to understand how to choose a protective glass for iPhone 7 and how it differs from film.
How to protect your iPhone from damage?
No matter how carefully you handle your smartphone, there will still be first invisible and then visible marks and scratches on it.
Because of design features 7 iPhone models, it will not be possible to replace the glass on it separately with a new one (for example, if cracks appear). The entire display will have to be replaced.
Therefore, it is much cheaper and more practical to secure your smartphone screen special film or tempered glass, which are glued to its surface. Let's take a closer look at them.
Film
This is an ultra-thin, versatile and most affordable protection. Made from special thermoplastic polyurethane, which provides high strength.
Most of the models on the market are able to protect the device from all types of scratches and hide greasy fingerprints that remain from contact with the screen.
More expensive films remove glare and make using a smartphone in sunny weather more comfortable. Some block the passage of ultraviolet rays.
The main disadvantage of films- they are not able to protect the screen from shocks and accidental falls.
Therefore, if the iPhone is handled carelessly and there is physical impact from the outside, it will not save the screen from cracks, or the display module from more serious damage.
Strained glass
A more modern and more expensive option for protecting the display.
Its main advantage is that it can protect the phone not only from minor scratches, but also in the event of a fall, absorb the full force of the impact.
To break the screen on which it is installed, you need to really try.
Interesting fact. In 95% of cases, after a serious fall, it is enough to replace only the protective glass. The screen underneath remains intact and unharmed.
In addition to impact resistance, it protects against minor scratches, does not affect color rendition, etc.
More expensive models have an oleophobic coating, which prevents greasy stains and fingerprints from appearing on the display.
Comparison of the functionality of glass and film
| Characteristic | Film | Glass |
|---|---|---|
| Protection against minor damage | Yes | Yes |
| Shock resistant to severe drops | No | Yes |
| Oleophobic coating | For expensive models | For expensive models |
| Small thickness | Yes | For expensive models |
| Good color rendering | No | Yes |
| Low cost | Yes | No |
| Sun glare | Can remove glare | On the contrary, it gives glare in the sun |
| UV protection | No | For expensive models |
The best models on the market
In order to find out how to choose the best one, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the rating best models, which will protect your device from minor damage and save the display from unplanned repairs.
The list is presented as budget models, and premium-class coatings with additional functionality (rubberized and reinforced frames, additional coatings).
Having become acquainted with them, you will definitely understand what functionality you need and what you can refuse.
OneXT
The most economical option for screen protection.
OneXT is made of tempered glass, so it will not only save your smartphone from minor scratches and chips, but will also absorb the full force of the impact if it falls.
His the main disadvantage of the rectangular shape, which is attached only to the flat part of the screen.
Therefore, the glass does not cover the side curves, leaving small “gaps” of 1.5-2 mm (at each corner).
But even despite this small flaw, OneXT copes with its main task and will easily protect the device even from serious damage.
If dropped, the protective glass may break, but it will not crumble into small fragments and will not scratch the “native” screen of the smartphone. You will have to carefully remove it and stick a new one on top.
Peculiarities:
- low cost;
- made of tempered glass;
- attaches only to the flat part of the screen (there are indents on the sides);
- withstands the force of a blow, taking it upon itself;
- may break (there will be no scratches on the screen).
Nillkin Amazing
Like the OneXT glass, Nillkin only covers the flat portion of the screen, leaving the iPhone's small curves exposed.
It has a higher cost, but its thickness is only 0.3 mm.
For this reason, after installing the glass, the volume of the phone does not increase at all, and the screen does not “stick out”, as happens with the use of cheap protection.
Withstands impact force, which will protect the smartphone from damage in the event of a fall. The improved one leaves virtually no traces of touches.
Additional protection from moisture and grease.
Peculiarities:
- enhanced protection;
- ultra-thin (only 0.3 mm);
- improved oleophobic coating;
- covers only the flat part of the screen;
- the cost is higher than that of budget models.
Glass from DF
High-quality and ultra-thin glass from DF has a more expensive price. This is clearly not a budget model.
It is glued to the entire surface of the screen, so it does not leave even the side roundness unprotected.
An ideal choice for those who want to not only protect their device from minor and more serious damage, but also do it discreetly.
Available with a special frame, the dimensions of which exactly match the dimensions. Once the DF glass is attached to the screen, it will be almost impossible to see.
Peculiarities:
- high price;
- covers the entire surface of the screen;
- ultra-thin (almost imperceptible);
- shockproof.
Baseus
High-strength tempered glass that exactly fits the dimensions of the iPhone 7 model. Protects not only the main part of the screen, but also the side curves.
home distinctive feature Baseus- it does not transmit harmful blue radiation, which tires the eyes and deteriorates vision.
But be prepared that this feature may cause the image to fade a little.
This will be especially noticeable at first. This does not affect the clarity of the picture in any way, and you quickly get used to the slight shading of the screen.
Peculiarities:
- protects the entire screen, including the side curves;
- impact resistant;
- protects against harmful blue radiation;
- slightly obscures the screen.
A problem that owners of any smartphone encounter is scratches on the screen. Now stores sell a huge variety of films, stickers, and covers to protect against such situations, but many users ignore the purchase of protective equipment, thereby risking a problem in the form of scratches. How to get rid of them yourself at home? What remedies are there? Is it worth doing this yourself or is it better to contact a repair shop? How to proceed? We are ready to answer all these and many other questions on this topic on the current page of our repair shop website. However, before starting our story, we would like to draw your attention to the fact that if for one reason or another you could not find the information you are interested in, and you need advice, simply fill out the application form, the button for which is on the left of the site, or bring Your smartphone to us.
There are two degrees of damage. In the first, you can remove scratches from the iPhone screen on your own; in the second, you can only be saved by replacing the screen. If the scratches are relatively small and it is possible to polish them, then the following tips will come in handy for you:
ATTENTION! USE OF THE FOLLOWING TIPS IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. THE BEST SOLUTION TO GET RID OF SCRATCHES WILL BE TO GO TO A SPECIALIST, NOT TO REPAIR THE SCREEN YOURSELF. ALL ADVICE IS TAKEN FROM OPEN SOURCES AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR USE BY PROFESSIONALS.
Take regular toothpaste and cotton wool, or better yet, a cotton pad. Wipe the screen with scratches with a disk of paste until the last ones are no longer visible. The final step is to wipe the screen with a damp cloth. If the advice did not help, then it is no longer possible to polish the scratches. Similar to toothpaste, you can also use a special anti-scratch cream, which you can buy at a car store.
Try also using baby powder, baking soda mixed with water or oil instead of toothpaste and cream. If nothing helps, then you need to decide for yourself whether to use a device with scratches or change the screen.
Once again we draw your attention! If you chose the first option, then remember: using any products containing water is do-it-yourself repair at one's own risk! This can greatly harm your iPhone and render it completely unusable. That's why independent decision issue with scratches on the screen is a dangerous activity for your phone and wallet.
If you chose the second option, then you can safely go to our service center at the address indicated on the website. We will complete the screen replacement work as quickly as possible.
Many people think that the question of how to get rid of scratches on a phone display is difficult and unsolvable. In pursuit of saving money, people often start using “grandmother’s” means and methods and break their precious equipment. Regarding the prices of Apple smartphones, precious technology sounds without exaggeration.
In Russia, new Apple smartphones will appear officially only on September 23 (unofficially, most likely, with the first flights on September 16 from Hong Kong or Tokyo), but all the details about the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: specifications, functions, prices have already been announced last Wednesday when. Do you want the shortest one? iPhone review 7 and 7 Plus? Please:
iPhone 7 in onyx black. Animation (c) Apple
The new items are almost indistinguishable from the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus released two years ago. Exceptions: two different black colors instead of one gray, there is no 3.5 mm audio jack (an adapter for it is included), the camera lens is designed differently, plastic antenna covers remain only at the very ends of the case. The iPhone 7 Plus has two lenses, one of which allows you to zoom in twice as close without losing quality. Cameras have higher light sensitivity and a higher range of recorded colors (). The front cameras are now 7 megapixels. The processor is slightly faster, but more economical, random access memory the older model has 3 GB instead of the previous 2, the built-in one has 32, 128 or 256 GB. iPhone 7 can officially be dropped into a bathtub or taken in the shower: smartphones are IP67 certified (but the warranty does not cover moisture damage). The mechanical Home button was replaced with a touch button that simulates tactile feedback being pressed by a motor. Improved screen: larger color gamut, especially in the warm part of the spectrum. They work for. US prices have not changed. All.
The paragraph above consists of exactly 150 words and fully describes the tenth generation iPhone. But with smartphones - the devices with which modern people have the closest, almost intimate connection - it is not so much dry facts that are important, but rather sensations. That’s why long author’s reviews are written, which is why Apple hands out samples of devices to journalists from leading American publications every year on the day of the presentation, so that a week later, as if on cue, detailed texts about new products appear online. Even if you speak English fluently, reading at least 5-7 of them is a task for the most hardcore fans. But we did it for you, collecting the most interesting impressions of leading independent journalists about the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. For those curious and comparing, . Now "review of reviews" about "iPhones", let's go!
"Black Onyx": slippery or not, does it get dirty and scratched a lot? Or just “black”?
Battery: does it last longer than the iPhone 6s?
Camera: How noticeable are the differences compared to the iPhone 6s?
Wireless AirPods: what about sound quality? How many pieces can you lose in a week?
Water protection: does it really work?
Touch button: terrible or not so good?
Well, and most importantly: is there life without an audio jack?
Here's what reviewers have to say:
1. Black and very black
“If you buy an iPhone in black onyx, you should immediately put it in a case - my test device in this color almost instantly became covered in scratches and chips. And it remained fingerprint-free only when we literally held it in gloves while taking photos and videos,” writes The Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel.
The onyx black color is truly beautiful as long as you keep your gloves on. Photo (c) The Verge
David Pearce, in his review for Wired, jokes that he would call the two new “masculine” iPhone colors “Glossy I Already Scratched It Black” and “Matte Awesome Secret Agent Black.” Mashable's Lance Ulanoff also notes that, if you look closely, his test Black Onyx iPhone shows dozens of small scratches. And Matthew Panzarino from TechCrunch simply took a visual photo, explaining that he carried the smartphone without a case in his pocket for a week, including with foreign objects like an AirPods case and a wallet:
"The case is as durable as other anodized Apple products, but may develop minor scratches with use. If this is a concern, we recommend choosing a case to protect your iPhone," Apple says on its website.
But, many journalists note, accidentally dropping “black onyx” polished to a shine is much more difficult than matte models. In addition, they write that the new “smooth” bump around the camera lens looks more organic, and the plastic antenna covers have become less noticeable only on two black models. On the rest they are still boring grayish shades.
"Apple's competitors are doing better beautiful smartphones, and nothing about iPhone 7's design beats the rest of the industry," concludes Patel. "The magic is still there. It's just that when it's everywhere, it's harder to notice," Pearce disagrees.
2. If I increase the batteries
“If you don't really play games or watch high-definition videos, battery life will be extraordinary,” writes a Wired columnist about the effect of introducing a quad-core processor in new products with two high-performance and two energy-efficient cores. “When I used the iPhone 7 only for simple things, it lasted more than 24 hours, and the 7 Plus lasted almost 48. But as soon as I fired up Riptide GP: Renegade and streamed Halt and Catch Fire, the smartphone had to be recharged once during the day, or it would die by 9 p.m.
The Verge's editor-in-chief apparently uses his smartphone more actively - Patel writes about 10 hours battery life(namely work) for the iPhone 7 and about 12 for the iPhone 7 Plus and notes that Apple’s words about an increase of two and one hour of battery life, respectively, are generally confirmed. At the same time, he laments that the speed of the smartphone in applications like Twitter, Facebook, Gmail or Safari has remained virtually unchanged - apparently due to the fact that the device uses energy-efficient A10 Fusion processor cores for undemanding tasks.
A10 Fusion processor. Photo (c) Apple
Comparative testing conducted by Ars Technica columnist Andrew Cunningham gives a clearer answer, and one that doesn't quite match Apple's promises: +47 minutes (total 12 hours 6 minutes) in Wi-Fi surfing mode on the iPhone 7 compared to the iPhone 6s. and +122 minutes (total 13 hours 23 minutes) for iPhone 7 Plus compared to iPhone 6s Plus.
Nicole Nguyen, who wrote a review of the new iPhones for Buzzfeed, drew attention to the phenomenal charging speed of the iPhone 7: from 9 to 96% in just over an hour. In its testing, after 15 hours of active use (several hours of music streaming, 1.5 hours of background GPS activity in the Strava fitness application, watching videos with sound through the new stereo speakers, regularly checking Facebook/Snapchat/Twitter) on the iPhone 7 there were 15 % of battery.
In general, it’s true that autonomy has become better, but each user will have different results.
3. Looks both ways
"When there is enough light in the frame, test shots The cameras of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus do not look noticeably better than from the cameras of their predecessors,” states Cunningham. The detail of the images also did not change, and the Ars Technica author could not detect the declared expanded color gamut, since he uses relatively old ones for his work.” Macs" from 3-4 years ago with "lagging" displays. "However, the cameras of the new iPhones really shine in low light," he writes, they clearly capture more light and produce clearer images. This is facilitated by optical stabilization, which is now present not only in the Plus model, but also in the compact iPhone 7.
Dual camera in iPhone 7 Plus. Photo (c) Mashable
"When I compared the images from 6s and 7, it was Very"It's hard to tell the differences with the naked eye," Nguyen complains. However, when zooming in on the images, Buzzfeed was able to see more color variation, more texture detail, and a more natural skin tone in the iPhone 7 footage:
Comparison of photo capabilities of iPhone 7 and iPhone 6s. Photo (c) Buzzfeed
Veteran IT journalist Walt Mossberg, in a column on the website he heads, Recode, praises the interface for switching between a regular camera and a “telephoto lens” in the iPhone 7 Plus: just press the virtual button on the screen directly above the shooting button. "For me, and I suspect for many others ordinary people, real zoom is a very important thing. In fact, this is the first feature that can attract me to an iPhone with big screen"- admits Mossberg, traditionally committed to compact iPhone models.
Mashable's Lance Ulanoff also notes that the new six-element wide-angle lenses (up from 5 elements) with an f/1.8 aperture versus the f/2.2 of its predecessor models allow the camera to focus faster than before. The columnist emphasizes that although done flagship smartphones Samsung photos may look more saturated, photos from the iPhone 7 are much more realistic. "Apple does just as much, if not more, calculations on each photo, but the results are closer to the truth," Ulanoff writes. At the same time he admits that in the twilight Galaxy camera The S7 focuses and takes photos faster.
4. Plugs with and without wires
A separate product with a price tag of 13,000 rubles, they are not sold together with the iPhone 7. However, most reviewers included in their texts about Apple's new products a story about new, completely wire-free "earbuds."
"Nothing goes better with the controversial decision to remove the audio jack from the most popular consumer product in history than the release of an equally controversial accessory to work with that product," Business Insider columnist Steve Kovacs opens his piece on AirPods with these words.
AirPods in charging case: photo The Verge
The special W1 chip in the headphones makes them more functional than conventional wireless Bluetooth stereo headsets: the pairing process occurs instantly and without user intervention, just open the charging case next to the turned on iPhone. But, Kovacs says, "there's a lot about AirPods that makes it obvious that this is the very first version of the product." Most of all, the reviewer is dissatisfied with the lack of physical playback controls: adjust the volume, switch tracks, etc. you will have to either from the iPhone or using Siri. “If you're listening to music and want to turn up the volume, you double-tap the earpiece to call Siri. Voice assistant activates (the music stops) and you can say, “Volume up.” Compare this to simply pressing the volume button on the EarPods remote,” the journalist writes.
The reviewer's main conclusion regarding sound quality: Apple decided that the sound quality could be left at the level of standard “ears”. "AirPods sound exactly like EarPods," says Nilay Patel, "so for $159 you're getting convenience and tech-savvy status."
“From my point of view, they impose [on the user] restrictions that are not present with regular, wired headphones,” Mossberg criticizes the new product. “Plus, you have to regularly recharge their case with a built-in battery. And they also look like a pair of plastic earrings “When you buy, you need to be sure that it really suits your style.”
Photo (c) Scott Stein, CNET
On the other hand, AirPods are very convenient to connect - just open the case next to the iPhone. Moreover, they will then connect automatically with your other i-devices. Journalists also note that with AirPods (or other wireless headphones), you won’t encounter a situation where you can’t charge your smartphone while listening to music or podcasts (and vice versa). This problem will be discussed below.
And the Buzzfeed reviewer also really liked that the EarPods do not fly out of the ears either during a dashing bike ride down a hill, or even if you just shake your head very hard. The journalist suspects that Apple did use some kind of magic.
The smartphone comes with EarBuds, which look exactly the same as before, but are equipped with a Lightning connector. Photo (c) TechCrunch
5. Dry from the water
“The truth is that the very killer feature of the iPhone 7 - the ability to check email IN THE SOUL, God, IN THE SOUL - is hidden from the superficial observer,” Nguyen is perplexed. Indeed, a waterproof iPhone opens up many new use cases (or at least allows you to stick it in a container of water and take cool photos).
Photo (c) Apple
Walt Mossberg limited himself to a 20-minute water procedure in a large bowl and stated that nothing happened to the smartphone. Well, almost nothing - the speakers sounded muffled for about five minutes, and I had to refrain from charging the device for another five hours.
You can bathe the iPhone 7, but the warranty does not cover damage caused by water that has penetrated the case for some reason. Photo (c) Mashable
"Apple refused to tell us how the water resistance will survive opening the case for service - for example, if you change the screen or battery. Do you deprive the iPhone of resistance to water? It's worth waiting for reports on the opening of new products to know for sure," warns Cunningham.
6. The missing button
The advanced Taptic Engine vibration motor, which appeared in the iPhone 6s, in the “sevens” is also responsible for simulating pressing the home button, which is no longer mechanical, but sensory. "The vibration is clear and noticeable - a result of the Taptic Engine's design," notes TechCrunch's Matthew Panzarino. "This is the first time Apple has used it to replace a button, and the first time it's made available to developers... I think we have a ton of cool use cases for the Taptic Engine on the horizon." down to new, previously unseen models of interaction with iPhone."
Photo (c) Mashable
At the same time, the implementation of tactile feedback, which replaces the click of a mechanical button, in the new iPhones was considered by some to be imperfect. “Those who have tried to use it say that it seems as if the entire bottom of the smartphone, and not just the button, clicks in response to pressing. But personally, this does not bother me - but it is one less mechanical (and therefore at risk of breaking) component,” notes editor-in-chief of Recode.net Mossberg.
Cunningham noted that the touch button becomes most similar to a mechanical button if you set the tactile feedback to the maximum of the three available vibration levels. Nilay Patel of The Verge also liked how the Taptic Engine works in conjunction with iOS 10: for example, the smartphone shudders slightly when you swipe down on the notification center. “It seems as if the programs on the screen have their own weight and inertia, and I loved it,” the journalist writes.
7. Hopelessness or hopelessness?
A significant portion of each review, unsurprisingly, is devoted to the disappearance of the 3.5mm audio jack. Patel recalls that Apple has more than one “murder” of this kind on its conscience: the company had a hand in sending floppy drives and CD-ROMs, its own 30-pin connector to the dustbin of history, and in recent years has been actively helping to bury Adobe Flash and a traditional USB connector.
"I am sure that the revolution is a demon wired headphones is inevitable, and that in the coming years their autonomy will double or triple. But for now, Apple's decision to ditch the standard component adds hassle to users, whether they're using wired or wireless headphones. It's annoying and a disadvantage," Mossberg judges.
The main problem, in his opinion, is the inability to simultaneously charge a smartphone and listen to music on wired headphones without using a bulky docking station or ugly Lightning splitters. "If you're listening to music, white noise, AMSR videos, or anything else to help you fall asleep, and you want to charge your smartphone overnight, things get more complicated," agrees Ars Technica's Cunningham.
Nicole Nguyen is optimistic about one important advantage of the EarPods Lightning headphones that come with the new iPhone: if the smartphone slips out of your hands while the headphones are in your ears or in your hands, it remains hanging on the wire. The 3.5 mm jack cannot hold the device in such a situation: it falls to the ground.
At the same time, many other journalists agree with Apple: there is no problem in the absence of an audio jack, owners of wired headphones receive an adapter in the kit, and for wireless technologies in any case the future.
Here are the conclusions iPhone testing 7 Nilay Patel does:
iPhone 7 and 7 Plus rightfully take their place among the most interesting, authoritative, powerful phones, ever released by Apple, and among the most confident embodiments of the company's vision in a long time. iOS 10 is excellent, the cameras are better, and the performance is phenomenal. And the batteries last longer. These are amazing phones.
But they remain unfinished. The most interesting feature double iPhone cameras 7, which allows you to emulate the background blur effect when shooting portraits, is not available at the time of release of the new products... Applications have not yet been updated so that they can use the Taptic Engine or an updated display with a wide color gamut. The entire ecosystem of new headphones and adapters needed to use Lightning and wireless audio is just beginning to take off. Best user experience wireless audio so far they only offer apple headphones or Beats, but you may not like the sound or the way they fit.
The entire time I used the iPhone 7, I felt like I had in my hands a prototype iPhone from the future (there are plenty of rumors about a major redesign) disguised as an iPhone 6. All these bold bets on the future sound exciting, but here in the present you have to use the iPhone 7 in a case - and it seems like it's just an iPhone 6s with a weird home button and extra adapters.
This iPhone will leave its mark on the history of technology, and will lead to many important changes in the way phones work and fit into our lives. We will remember the iPhone 7. But a truly useful future will be built on this foundation by the next iPhones.
For a long time after purchasing a new phone, we cannot get enough of its functions and admire the beautiful appearance. But after a week or a month, scrupulousness towards a brand new iPhone disappears. Now, instead of blowing dust off it, we can throw it into a bag or pocket along with the keys, or accidentally drop it on tiles, granite or asphalt.
The materials from which the American smartphone is made differ high quality, but it is very easy to cause mechanical damage to it. We will give you some practical tips on how to remove scratches from your iPhone. Here is a list of tools that are suitable for trying to save your smartphone screen:
- Tooth powder or toothpaste.
- Paste GOI.
- Powder for powdering the skin.
- Baking soda.
- Sanding paper for polishing.
- Any vegetable oil.
- A piece of suede.
- A specialized product for polishing phone screens.
- Car body polish.
Almost all of the above materials are in every person’s home. Let's try to figure out exactly how they will help remove annoying scratches from the screen of your favorite smartphone. Please note that it is not possible to get rid of them completely and forever, you can only hide them.
Toothpaste or powder
This method is considered the most accessible and effective for iPhone users. Before starting a rescue operation, you should completely degrease your phone screen. This can be done using a cotton swab and a few drops of alcohol. If there is no alcohol, you can simply wipe the screen with a cotton pad. You will only need a small amount of toothpaste: a pea-sized ball. If you use tooth powder, dilute it with water in a ratio of 1:2. Apply the paste to the damaged screen and rub in with gentle circular movements until completely dry. Shallow small scratches, indeed, become almost invisible, but you will not be able to get rid of large ones.
Paste GOI
This miraculous ointment is used to polish non-ferrous metals, glass, ceramics, furniture and jewelry. Why then not try using this paste to remove scratches from your phone display? This is not so easy to do: apply a small amount of paste to a piece of soft cloth (preferably flannel). It is advisable to soak a cloth in gasoline before use. You should drop a couple of drops of machine oil on your phone screen and start polishing. This method masks all small scratches, but large ones continue to hurt the eye.
Baking soda or skin dusting powder (baby powder)
These two technologies are almost the same, so there is no point in talking about each separately. Soda, like powder, is mixed with warm water in a 1:2 ratio. You should get a thick, creamy substance. Apply this paste to a cotton pad or a piece of soft cloth and rub it into the scratches on the screen with smooth circular movements. Once the screen is dry, wipe off any remaining powder with a cloth.
Sandpaper
The most severe method for getting rid of scratches on the display, which not everyone decides to use. Its essence lies in the fact that microcracks are not filled with any material, but are simply erased from the screen. You should use the softest and most forgiving paper.
Vegetable oil
Although vegetable oils have healing properties, they will not heal the iPhone screen from wounds, and the effect of this method will be rather cosmetic. Apply two drops of any vegetable oil to the smartphone display and rub them in with quick circular movements. The resulting shine on the screen hides scratches for a while, but does not eliminate them.
Suede
If you rub your phone's display with a piece of suede, you won't be able to get rid of scratches. You will simply remove grease from the display, which will give it more shine. This method is recognized by the owners Apple products least effective.
Special care products for phone screens
They are made specifically for polishing touch displays and do their job really well. After applying the gel, small scratches practically disappear, as they are filled with a special material, but large scratches remain, but become less noticeable.
Car polish
The method of using available tools from car enthusiasts is recognized as one of the best for caring not only for the car body, but also for the touch screen. You need to apply a thin layer of a paste-like substance, wait a couple of minutes and start polishing with a soft cloth or cotton pad. The result will surprise you: small scratches will practically disappear, and large ones will become almost invisible. But after two weeks the whole operation will need to be repeated.
It is better to take care of your smartphone from the first day of purchase and do not skimp on protective films, or even better, protective glass and a case. Then you won't need to experiment with various methods restoring the integrity of the screen.
iPhone is an elegant device that you want to treat with awe. Therefore, many users worry that the iPhone glass can be easily scratched. In fact, with each new generation it becomes easier and easier.
Let's take it in order, what kind of glass is in the iPhone?
In fact, iPhones have slightly modified Gorilla Glass. For marketing purposes, it is called all sorts of names: Ion-X, ion-hardened with a high degree of wear, and so on.
Apple simply does not want to equate the quality of its products to the level of Android smartphones. Cupertino residents are always “head and shoulders above their competitors.”
However, this does not negate its physical properties.
The most difficult thing is to determine the quality of installed glass without obvious influences on it, stupidly it won't work by eye. The difference lies in the manufacturing processes, general chemical composition, coating, level of processing, and so on.
It is possible to damage the screen, and it is the iPhone owner’s belief in “indestructibility” that often plays a cruel joke on him.
iPhones get scratched more and more every year, and that's a fact.
It seems as if the company deliberately reduces the quality of glass coating every year. This was also noted by Nikita Goryainov in his.
I also have a living example of this. After 1.5 years with the iPhone 5s, I left it in pristine, out-of-the-box condition.
After upgrading to iPhone 7, the difference became noticeable. Already on the second day of use, a scratch appeared on the smartphone, which is visible to the naked eye.
This is confirmed by numerous tests on YouTube:
And what’s most interesting is that scratch resistance becomes worse not only on the glass, but also on the iPhone body itself.
As a result, the glass of the iPhone 7 is quite easy to scratch with keys and a knife. Many times I had coins in my pocket with my iPhone, and they they also scratch the screen.
The only option to protect the glass is to buy another glass
Yes, this is the most banal advice, but also the most effective. To protect your iPhone glass from scratches as much as possible, just buy some kind of film or protective glass.
The latter will additionally save your smartphone from cracks. After all, all new iPhones have a monolithic block of protective glass and display, and no one wants to replace it for a fabulous sum.
Maybe I'm the only “lucky” one. Let's figure it out together
Personally, I don't like this trend that every new iPhone gets more and more scratched. It's hard to imagine what results it will show.
What iPhone do you use, and for how long? Does your smartphone have a protective glass? Tell us about your hardships with iPhone glass in the comments.
However, did it become iPhone 7 really more reliable than previous models? Video blogger JerryRigEverything decided to answer this question.
For testing, he purchased a matte one (just a “black” iPhone 7). Let us remind you that the color option for the case iPhone 7— “Black Onyx” Apple, as even small scratches are clearly visible on it.
Does iPhone 7 get scratched?
After a series of tests, it was found that the aluminum part of the back panel (this applies to all colors except “black onyx”) corresponds to 6 points of hardness on the Mohs mineral scale, which is quite good.
This means that the smartphone can be carried in the same pocket as keys or coins without the risk of significant damage to it. At the same time, the camera lens, the Home button and the glass covering the LED flash(they were scratched by a tool that measures 6 on the Mohs hardness scale), but Apple claims that these elements are made of sapphire, which should measure 9 on the Mohs hardness scale.
Does iPhone 7 bend?
Bending the iPhone 7 is not so easy (compared to the iPhone 5, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus) - you need to apply considerable manpower. At the moment of bending, the display model of the device is separated from the body at the location of the volume buttons.
It is in this place that the chips are located, which often caused the screen of last year's flagship iPhone 6s / 6s Plus to break. However, it is worth noting that upon completion of the load application (if the bending angle was not large), the body returns to initial position, but probably with already leaky characteristics, protecting the smartphone from moisture penetration.
Thus, it can be concluded that the housing design iPhone 7 practically unchanged compared to the iPhone 6s, and dust and water resistance was achieved due to more hermetically sealed modules and the abandonment of the 3.5 mm audio jack.
Identical results were shown by the IBP test from the creator of the YouTube channel EverythingApplePro:
Protective glass is installed on top of the screen and protects the smartphone from scratches. When dropped, it can take the blow without leaving any traces on the display.
Today we will try to understand how to choose a protective glass for iPhone 7 and how it differs from film.
How to protect your iPhone from damage?
No matter how carefully you handle your smartphone, there will still be first invisible and then visible marks and scratches on it.
Due to the design features of the iPhone 7 model, it will not be possible to separately replace the glass with a new one (for example, if cracks appear). The entire display will have to be replaced.
Therefore, it is much cheaper and more practical to secure your smartphone screen special film or tempered glass, which are glued to its surface. Let's take a closer look at them.
Film
This is an ultra-thin, versatile and most affordable protection. Made from special thermoplastic polyurethane, which provides high strength.
Most of the models on the market are able to protect the device from all types of scratches and hide greasy fingerprints that remain from contact with the screen.
More expensive films remove glare and make using a smartphone in sunny weather more comfortable. Some block the passage of ultraviolet rays.
The main disadvantage of films- they are not able to protect the screen from shocks and accidental falls.
Therefore, if the iPhone is handled carelessly and there is physical impact from the outside, it will not save the screen from cracks, or the display module from more serious damage.
Strained glass
A more modern and more expensive option for protecting the display.
Its main advantage is that it can protect the phone not only from minor scratches, but also in the event of a fall, absorb the full force of the impact.
To break the screen on which it is installed, you need to really try.
Interesting fact. In 95% of cases, after a serious fall, it is enough to replace only the protective glass. The screen underneath remains intact and unharmed.
In addition to impact resistance, it protects against minor scratches, does not affect color rendering, etc.
More expensive models have an oleophobic coating, which prevents greasy stains and fingerprints from appearing on the display.
Comparison of the functionality of glass and film
| Characteristic | Film | Glass |
|---|---|---|
| Protection against minor damage | Yes | Yes |
| Shock resistant to severe drops | No | Yes |
Oleophobic coating | For expensive models | For expensive models |
| Small thickness | Yes | For expensive models |
| Good color rendering | No | Yes |
| Low cost | Yes | No |
| Sun glare | Can remove glare | On the contrary, it gives glare in the sun |
| UV protection | No | For expensive models |
The best models on the market
In order to find out how to choose the best one, we suggest you familiarize yourself with the rating of the best models that will protect your device from minor damage and save the display from unplanned repairs.
The list includes both budget models and premium coatings with additional functionality (rubberized and reinforced frames, additional coatings).
Having become acquainted with them, you will definitely understand what functionality you need and what you can refuse.
OneXT
The most economical option for screen protection.
OneXT is made of tempered glass, so it will not only save your smartphone from minor scratches and chips, but will also absorb the full force of the impact if it falls.
His the main disadvantage of the rectangular shape, which is attached only to the flat part of the screen.
Therefore, the glass does not cover the side curves, leaving small “gaps” of 1.5-2 mm (at each corner).
But even despite this small drawback, OneXT copes with its main task and can easily protect the device even from serious damage.
If dropped, the protective glass may break, but it will not crumble into small fragments and will not scratch the “native” screen of the smartphone. You will have to carefully remove it and stick a new one on top.
Peculiarities:
- low cost;
- made of tempered glass;
- attaches only to the flat part of the screen (there are indents on the sides);
- withstands the force of a blow, taking it upon itself;
- may break (there will be no scratches on the screen).
Nillkin Amazing
Like the OneXT glass, Nillkin only covers the flat portion of the screen, leaving the iPhone's small curves exposed.
It has a higher cost, but its thickness is only 0.3 mm.
For this reason, after installing the glass, the volume of the phone does not increase at all, and the screen does not “stick out”, as happens with the use of cheap protection.
Withstands impact force, which will protect the smartphone from damage in the event of a fall. The improved one leaves virtually no traces of touches.
Additional protection from moisture and grease.
Peculiarities:
- enhanced protection;
- ultra-thin (only 0.3 mm);
- improved oleophobic coating;
- covers only the flat part of the screen;
- the cost is higher than that of budget models.
Glass from DF
High-quality and ultra-thin glass from DF has a more expensive price. This is clearly not a budget model.
It is glued to the entire surface of the screen, so it does not leave even the side roundness unprotected.
An ideal choice for those who want to not only protect their device from minor and more serious damage, but also do it discreetly.
Available with a special frame, the dimensions of which exactly match the dimensions. Once the DF glass is attached to the screen, it will be almost impossible to see.
Peculiarities:
- high price;
- covers the entire surface of the screen;
- ultra-thin (almost imperceptible);
- shockproof.
Baseus
High-strength tempered glass that exactly fits the dimensions of the iPhone 7 model. Protects not only the main part of the screen, but also the side curves.
The main distinctive feature of Baseus- it does not transmit harmful blue radiation, which tires the eyes and deteriorates vision.
But be prepared that this feature may cause the image to fade a little.
This will be especially noticeable at first. This does not affect the clarity of the picture in any way, and you quickly get used to the slight shading of the screen.
Peculiarities:
- protects the entire screen, including the side curves;
- impact resistant;
- protects against harmful blue radiation;
- slightly obscures the screen.
Nillkin Amazing CP+
It has excellent color rendering and does not reduce the sensitivity of the sensor at all.
Thanks to a special manufacturing technology, when a smartphone falls face down, it absorbs the force of the impact.
Even if the damage turns out to be too serious and breaks, this will not affect the iPhone display in any way.
When broken, it does not shatter into small fragments and is not capable of injuring or damaging the screen. You just need to carefully remove it and stick on a new one.
Peculiarities:
- reinforced glass frame;
- Available in several colors;
- high protection against chips and scratches;
- attaches to the entire surface of the screen;
- does not crumble into small fragments.
Which option is better to choose?
If your budget allows, then choose curved glass that protects the entire surface of the screen.
The presence of small gaps will not affect the appearance of small scratches, but can play a serious role if the device is dropped.
Such glass is much less resistant to impact.
And if they are installed incorrectly or purchased a cheap model, then over time they become mobile, spoiling the color rendition and reducing the clarity of the picture.
Therefore, be prepared that in a few months you will have to change it.
The presence of an oleophobic coating should not be neglected. Unpleasant greasy marks can greatly spoil the experience of using the device.
Even if at first glance this does not seem to be a significant problem.
Protection from harmful blue radiation is necessary for those users who often read books or.
It will help reduce eye strain, preventing vision from deteriorating.
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