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Apple accidentally introduced the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, the latest iterations of its premium smartphone, via Twitter, before deleting the tweets. The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus look remarkably similar to the phones they replace — this is the smallest generational design shift in the iPhone’s history — but that’s not to say nothing has changed. The antenna bands on the back of the previous models have been made more discreet; they now hug the edges of the device. This repositioning has allowed Apple to squeeze in larger camera bumps on the back. They’re now “water-resistant, ” and have stereo speakers. And although they haven’t said so yet, there’s no headphone port to be seen As hinted at by the larger bumps, the cameras for both models are new. The iPhone 7 Plus — which is sporting that rumored “piano black” look in the render — has a dual-camera setup that we’ll learn more about soon. The iPhone 7 has a 12-megapixel “low-light loving” camera with optical image stabilization. The new phones will be available on September 16th, with pre-orders set to open today. This story is developing, please refresh your page for more information… Click here to catch all the latest news from Apple’s “See You” event.

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Apple announces the water-resistant iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus has the best camera of any iPhone (at least until we get new ones next month ), but it’s not completely problem-free. Apple has announced an iSight Camera Replacement Program for iPhone 6 Plus models sold between the phone’s launch in September of 2014 and January of 2015. “A small percentage” of phones sold included a faulty part that could make pictures taken with the rear camera look blurry. The problem doesn’t affect the standard iPhone 6, so the 6 Plus’ optical image stabilization component could be at fault. The front-facing FaceTime camera is also unaffected. If your phone fits this description, head to the program page linked above and enter your serial number. If your phone needs fixed, you can take it to an Apple Authorized Service Provider or an Apple store, or you can contact Apple’s tech support and make other arrangements. Apple is warning users to back their data up to iTunes or iCloud before having the phone serviced, so phones may be wiped or replaced outright as part of the repair process. The program will cover faulty iPhone 6 Plus cameras for up to three years after you bought your phone, but doesn’t otherwise change the standard one-year warranty or the two-year AppleCare+ warranty you may have purchased. Read on Ars Technica | Comments

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Apple launches replacement program for faulty iPhone 6 Plus cameras