Apple announces Australian prices for the iPhone 7 and it ain't cheap
As the prophets foretold, Apple has put to death the headphone jack.
The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, launched at an event in California Wednesday, are the first iPhones without that familiar 3.5mm headphone jack. Instead Apple fanboys and girls will need to use Lightning-based headphones (called AirPods) that will come in the box with the new smartphone, or a Lightning-to-3.5mm headphone jack dongle to convert their old pair.
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So how much will you pay for the privilege of losing that dongle down a drain on your first day out with the iPhone 7?
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Prices for the iPhone 7 in 32GB, 128GB and 256GB models start at A$1,079. The iPhone 7 Plus in 32GB, 128GB and 256GB models starts at A$1,269.
In other words, these are not dirt cheap smartphones. Stay tuned for Mashable's review about whether the cost reflects real value.
Both smartphones will be available in silver, gold and rose gold, but a newly announced black finish will also be offered exclusively on the 128GB and 256GB models.
In Australia, orders will begin Friday, Sept. 9 and the two smartphones be available from Friday, Sept. 16, so break out your sleeping bag.
Let's not forget Apple's new wireless headphones. Including a charging case, they'll set you back A$229 in Apple stores or online from late October. If you lose your new EarPods or that dongle, they'll cost A$45 and A$12 respectively, to replace.
In case you're after a new Apple Watch (and you might be) the Apple Watch Series 2 will be available in gold, rose gold, silver or space grey aluminium, or silver or space black stainless steel cases with prices starting at A$529. The ceramic Apple Watch Edition starts at A$1,799.
Orders for the new smartwatch models will begin Friday, Sept. 9 and sales from Friday, Sept. 16.
Ariel Bogle was an associate editor with Mashable in Australia covering technology. Previously, Ariel was associate editor at Future Tense in Washington DC, an editorial initiative between Slate and New America.
