The much-awaited Apple Event of the year has concluded. As usual, Tim Cook has asked you to empty your wallets to buy new Apple products.
After all the speculations and rumours, Apple has announced 3 new products - iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods; iPad and Mac fans will have to wait longer.
Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus specs. Photo: Apple
A sad day for small phone lovers like me; there is no more new iPhone mini.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus come with a new dual-camera system, a crash detection system and a larger size.
If you are the lucky ones in the US and Canada, your iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will come with a satellite connectivity feature. Now, even if there is no cellular connectivity, iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus users will be able to send SOS alerts. It is definitely a life-saver if you get stranded in the most unimaginable of places. And it is free for 2 years.
PRICE: iPhone 14 will cost Rs 79,900 and iPhone 14 Plus will cost Rs 89,900
Size: iPhone 14 comes with a 6.1-inch display; iPhone 14 Plus comes with a 6.7-inch display
iPhone 14 sales begin September 16 and iPhone 14 Plus will be available from October 7.
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iPhone 14 is also the reason, this meme below is going viral again. Even Steve Jobs's daughter, Eve Jobs, shared the meme.
Apple co-founder Steve Jobs's daughter shares meme on new iPhone 14. Photo: evejobs/Instagram
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
The Pro is here. And the notch is different. It's not gone but it's different and… smaller? To be accurate, the notch is now more of a pill and a hole, which keeps transforming. It's a usable space with a purpose. And Apple calls it… the 'Dynamic Island'. No, we are not making that up, it's what the new notch is called now.
Try using 'Dynamic Island' in your everyday language now.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max specs. Photo: Apple
The notch… no sorry, the 'Dynamic Island', will now show alerts, album art, controls etc.
The iPhone 14 Pro also comes with an always-on display with a new look. Interesting!
The iPhone 14 Pro comes with A16 Bionic chipset and has the brightest display in the market.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage. So go on clicking those photos without a care in the world.
PRICES: iPhone 14 Pro starts at Rs 1,29,900; while iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at Rs 1,39,900
Size: iPhone 14 Pro comes with a 6.1-inch display; iPhone 14 Pro Max comes with a 6.7-inch display
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Apple Watch Series 8
Apple Watch Series 8. Photo: Apple
The latest Apple Watch Series 8 comes with temperature sensors, a car crash detection system and a low power mode alert.
The temperature sensor is not for tracking fever instead it allows women to track their ovulation cycle. This can reportedly help those trying to conceive a baby! Not sure if this update will be troublesome for users in the US with anti-abortion laws.
PRICE: Rs 45,900
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Apple Watch Ultra
Apple Watch Ultra. Photo: Apple
There were rumours of Apple launching a Watch series specifically meant for extreme sports/activities. Those rumours were true.
Apple Watch Ultra, as it is called, will feature a 49mm display, three brand new straps and customizable action buttons.
The 'action button' is the newest addition to Ultra, which can be used for 'interactive workouts'.
PRICE: Rs 89,900 (that's more than the latest iPhone 14)
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Apple Watch SE 2
Apple Watch SE 2. Photo: Apple
Apple announced new upgrades for its Watch SE and it will be called Watch SE 2. So, if you are on a budget, you can check out the upgraded version of the Apple Watch SE.
PRICE: Starts from Rs 29,900
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AirPod Pro 2
Apple AirPods Pro 2 specs. Photo: Apple
Now, you can change the volume of the audio using touch controls on AirPod Pro 2.
It comes with a new design, a new charging case and extra ear tips.
PRICE: Rs 26,900
Pre-order opens September 9 and the product will be available from September 23.
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These are all the new products launched by Apple. Sadly, one of our wishful thoughts that Apple include a USB-C charging portal did not come true. With all the pressure from Europe and Brazil slapping a fine for not including chargers, this should have been rolled out too.
Those who were waiting for the latest Mac or iPad will have to wait till October.