Yesterday was Apple’s annual back-to-school keynote. The opportunity for the Apple brand to unveil its new range of iPhones, but also new Apple Watches and a new generation of AirPods.
Named “Far Out”, the keynote was broadcast from Apple Park in Cupertino, California, where the company’s headquarters are located.
If you missed the event, we summarize the big announcements for you.
iPhone
iPhone 14 / iPhone 14 Plus
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Apple presented its new iPhone range, which this year again includes four different models: the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The smaller models have a 6.1-inch screen, and the larger ones 6.7 inches.
For the iPhone 14, you will have to pay 1,019 euros for the basic model. It will be available from September 16. The iPhone 14 Plus will be available from October 7, and will cost at least 1,169 euros. Both models will be available for pre-order starting tomorrow, September 9.
The iPhone 14 has a new front camera with autofocus and a more advanced photo system, which favors shots whatever the light. It also offers Action mode, for even smoother videos.
The battery of the new models has an autonomy never seen on an iPhone to date. The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are also powered by the A15 bionic chip, have a collision detection system and are equipped with the new SOS emergency service via satellite.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will be available in five colors: Blue, Purple, Midnight, Starlight, Red.
iPhone 14 Pro / iPhone 14 Pro Max
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The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, on board the new A16 bionic chip.
The always-on display feature dims the wallpaper to display a lock screen with easily accessible information. The new Dynamic Island feature provides an interactive spot at the top of the screen that displays alerts, notifications and other activity.
These devices also feature the most impressive iPhone camera to date. The 48-megapixel camera has a quad-pixel sensor, which is the equivalent of four professional lenses. It captures four times more information than ever before, and the A16 bionic chip analyzes and perfects every pixel. Now professional photographers can capture an uncompressed 48-megapixel raw image.
The camera also includes a new Action mode that offers gimbal-like stabilization. It features 4k video resolution and 24fps recording.
For the iPhone 14 Pro, it will take 1,329 euros for the basic model, and 1,479 euros for the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Both models will be available from September 16, and pre-orders will begin tomorrow, September 9.
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be available in four colors: intense purple, gold, silver, space black.
AppleWatch
Apple Watch Series 8
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Apple also introduced three new Apple Watch models.
The Apple Watch Series 8 notably offers advanced features for tracking the menstrual cycle, including information on ovulation. It also enables accident detection: when a car accident is detected, it automatically puts you in touch with the emergency services.
The watch still offers an autonomy of 18 hours. But it now has a power saving mode that allows you to benefit from 36 hours of autonomy with a full charge.
The Apple Watch Series 8 starts at 499 euros for the GPS model, and 619 euros for the GPS + cellular model. It is already available for pre-order, and will be delivered from September 16.
Apple Watch SE
The new Apple Watch SE now offers all the essential benefits of an Apple Watch, including crash detection.
Available in three colors – silver, starlight and midnight – its price starts at 299 euros for the GPS model and 349 euros for the GPS + cellular model. It is already available for pre-order, and will be delivered from September 16.
Apple Watch Ultra
This year, Apple presented a new, larger and more solid version of its famous connected watch: the Apple Watch Ultra.
With a significantly higher price, the new Apple Watch measures up, in terms of solidity, to high-end watches from Garmin. While Apple has long dominated the market for smartwatches and wearables, Garmin takes the lead in smartwatches over $500.
The Apple Watch Ultra is available from 999 euros. It is already available for pre-order, and will be delivered from September 23.
AirPods
AirPods Pro 2
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The new AirPods allow up to six hours of listening time – and 30 hours of total listening time with the charging case.
Available for pre-order tomorrow, September 9, they will be delivered from September 23, for a price of 299 euros.
Source: ZDNet.com