Olloclip brings three new lens collections to iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus

On Monday, Olloclip announced its refreshed line of lenses for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus dubbed the Core, Active, and Macro Pro lens sets, all featuring an improved Connect mounting system, and better optics than previous models.

The new Connect interchangeable lens system at the core of the three new accessories maintains the features of its predecessor and is now equipped to quickly configure other individual "iPhone 7 Connect" lenses. The hinged lens base of the system swivels independently and is designed to be screen protector-friendly, adapting to keep the lens flush with the camera to maintain optical performance.

The new Core Lens Set for iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus includes multi-element Fisheye, Super-Wide and Macro 15x lenses. 

A Fisheye lens in the Core lens set delivers a near-180-degree spherical effect. The Super-Wide package includes a four-element lens with more than a 120 degree field of view. The Macro 15x is intended for close-up shots. 

The Active Lens Set includes multi-element Telephoto 2x and Ultra-Wide lenses. The Ultra-Wide lens has a 155-degree field of view, similar to that of an action camera's wide capture settings.

The Macro Pro lens set contains three lenses: 7x, 14x, and 21x.

While all three sets of lenses fit on the iPhone 7 Plus, none of them are positioned on the iPhone body to utilize the 2x telephoto built into the larger model.

The Core Lens Set retails for $99.99, with the Active Lens Set selling for $119.99, and the Macro Pro Lens Set retailing for $79.99. A combination of the Core Lens Set and the ollo Case retails for $119.99.

The product is available for pre-order at the Olloclip webpage with an expected release in early November

Last call! Giveaway: Enter to win an iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case valued at $99

To celebrate the launch of the iPhone 7, AppleInsider is giving readers the chance to win an iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case valued at $99. Two lucky winners will each receive the case, which extends talk time to up to 26 hours, in the color of their choosing. Winners will be announced on Oct. 11.

Now that Apple's iPhone 7 is here, it's time to kick things off with an exciting giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive an Apple iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case, valued at $99, in the color of their choosing. In addition to protecting your new device thanks to a soft microfiber lining and silicone exterior, the accessory also extends battery life for increased talk time (up to 26 hours) and longer periods of internet use (up to 22 hours on LTE). What's more, the case is designed by Apple, so users can rest assured it's made to fit the iPhone 7 without sacrificing access to buttons and controls. In fact, the Smart Battery Case fully supports Lightning accessories, such as the Lightning USB Cable and iPhone Lightning Dock.

To enter the giveaway, use the widget below. Offer is valid for U.S. residents only and ends at 11:59 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 10. Winners will be announced on our Facebook and Twitter pages, as well as in this post, so be sure to check back on Tuesday, Oct. 11 to see if you've won. No purchase necessary.

Where to Buy

Have a new iPhone 7, but need a case before the giveaway ends? The iPhone 7 Smart Battery Case is available for purchase from Apple directly or from B&H for $99. Please note, the Smart Battery Case only fits the iPhone 7, rather than the 7 Plus.

Apple issues third developer beta of iOS 10.1 with Portrait photos for iPhone 7 Plus

Apple on Monday supplied a third pre-release beta of iOS 10.1 to developers, less than a week after the second beta was released. The forthcoming update includes the new bokeh Portrait photo mode exclusive to the iPhone 7 Plus.

Developers can access the latest beta build of iOS 10.1 via Software Update on a registered device, or through iTunes on a Mac or PC. The upcoming update also adds an accessibility setting to turn off message effects.

iOS 10.1 beta 3 arrives six days after developers were supplied beta 2. A public release of iOS 10.1 beta 2 arrived a day later, last Wednesday, suggesting that the public build of iOS 10.1 beta 3 could be issued on Tuesday of this week.

While the finished 10.1 update will likely deal mostly with interface tweaks and maintenance issues, its signature feature is a promised "Portrait" mode for the iPhone 7 Plus, simulating bokeh effects to blur out backgrounds.

The feature is restricted to the Plus because it requires the phone's dual-lens camera, which allows iOS to gauge the depth of a scene and separate the subject.

The frequency of iOS 10.1 releases could suggest that a final public launch of the update will arrive soon.

Finally, Apple also issued a third developer beta for tvOS 10.0.1 on Monday. Unlike with iOS, there is no public beta program for the fourth-generation Apple TV.