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?

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 。

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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.。

Orders for the new smartwatch models will begin Friday, Sept. 9 and sales from Friday, Sept. 16. 。TopicsAppleiPhone。