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7 things that would've made the iPhone 7 even more awesome

By Preslav Kateliev

Updated: Sep 07, 2016, 5:26 PM

7 things that would've made the iPhone 7 even more awesome

The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are, hands down, pretty good upgrades to Apple's handset line. Finally, we get things like a 32 GB base storage tier, water-resistance, and even stereo speakers. The handsets are also, of course, faster, more powerful, have an impressive camera upgrade, and come in two new colors... well, one-and-a-half new colors — matte black and glossy black.

But is it the perfect phone? Well, nothing is perfect. And while Apple proudly announces that this is the "best iPhone [it has] ever made" (as is every iPhone, every year), it's still got a couple of things missing here and there.

So, here are our gripes with the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. What are yours?

7 things that could've made the new iPhones better

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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