The same stick that some use to beat iPhone fans still exists: yes, visually this is almost identical to last year’s redesigned iPhone 6, with the same ceramic metal feel and slightly protruding camera that means you can place it side by side with the iPhone 6 and not really notice the difference.Apple’s nod to the improved build with reinforced 7000 series aluminium is clearly a direct result of the iPhone 6’s’Bendgate’, where the phone was slightly prone to changing shape if pressure was applied. While Apple doesn’t need sympathy, it was still a bit harsh that it got singled out for this issue when many other handsets could also bend if you tried.The main difference 3D Touch brings is the ability to interact with on-screen instructions in different ways. It’s too early to delve into all the ways that the new power will work, but the system(for those that haven’t seen an Apple Watch or the new Macbook) is simple: you can tap like before, but press a bit harder on an icon or message and you’ll get a new menu popping up.The new Live Photo option, which takes a 1.5 second photo either side of the shot, feels more like a gimmick than a really useful option. You have to remember to activate it, but it’s really impressive that it doesn’t seem to affect the shutter speed - it should take a while either side, but it buffers while you’re taking the picture.