The Apple Beat: 7 Takeaways from Apple’s iPhone 7 launch event

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

We have new iPhone’s, shiny new Apple Watches and big decisions to face regarding the loss of the headphone jack, adopting AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones,and Mario is finally coming to iOS.

The two hour launch event was packed tight with announcements, updates and insights into Apple and its products. We know all the highlights by now, but here are 7 takeaways that I observed during the event in no particular order.

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Apple's iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 now available for pre-order

Apple's new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus and its Apple Watch Series 2 are available for pre-order online. The devices were made available for preorder at 3 AM EST and can be ordered through the online store or using Apple's iOS app which can help you choose your device, colour and capacity for delivery on or after September 16th. The iPhone 7 starts at CAD $899 (for the 32GB version) and the iPhone 7 start at CAD $1049 (for the 32GB version). Apple Watch is available starting at ($ CAD 359).

Samsung Galaxy Note7 is suspected to have caused a house fire in South Carolina

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The bad news just keeps rolling in for Samsung. This time the new smartphone is being suspected of having caused a fire inside the home of a firefighter from South Carolina. Wesley Hartzog plugged in his Galaxy Note7 in his garage before he left to pick up his two daughters. When they got back, he found his garage in flames. Thankfully, no one was hurt in the fire. Hartzog told Gizmodo he bought the phone around August 20, which was right when it was released in the US. He says he didn’t notice anything weird with the device when he plugged it in. Investigators haven’t also been able to determine if the phone was the cause of the fire.

Fujifilm introduces Instax mini Monochrome film

Add a dash of drama to your Instax prints with the new Monochrome film. Fujifilm Canada is introducing the new film built specifically for the Instax mini line. The Monochrome films are also credit card sized and bring that vintage, black and white feel to your shots. Each pack will come with 10 prints and will retail for $13.99. Wait for them to come out in the country next month.