Apple Event Today Sept 2021: From iPhone 13, New Watch To iPads
Apple confirmed the arrival of its highly anticipated iPhone 13 at its annual fall Tuesday afternoon launch event.
The new phone line includes four new models that are compatible with the existing list of iPhone 12.
Prices start at 699 USD for the iPhone 13 Mini and 799 USD for the base iPhone 13. The iPhone 13 Pro starts at 999 USD while the largest model, the iPhone 13 Max, starts at 1,099 USD. The prices correspond to the iPhone 12 series.
Apple also released a new Apple Watch 7 and two new iPads, an inexpensive 10.2-inch model, and an updated iPad Mini.
Apple shares fell 1.2% on Tuesday afternoon.
The event was large what Wall Street expected, with some wrinkles. Perhaps the biggest surprise was the lack of an update to the AirPods range.
Some investors may have been surprised by Apple’s decision to keep the price of the iPhone 13 range unchanged from comparable iPhone 12 models despite the recent component shortage. There were minor updates for Apple TV + and Apple Fitness + (They add Pilates And meditation sessions).
Apple CEO Tim Cook, who hosted the highly produced recorded event, did not address the pricing controversy on the App Store.
Further details on the new products can be found below:
New iPhone 13
The new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini are powered by a new 6-core chip, the A15 Bionic developed by Apple.
Apple claims the phone’s processor is up to 50% faster than competing smartphone chips, with 30% better graphics performance.
The new phones have updated antennas with expanded support for 5G networks in more countries. The battery life of both base models is longer than that of the comparable iPhone 12 series.
The screens of the new models are 28% brighter than those of the previous generation, announced Apple.
The iPhone 13 also features a new dual camera system, including a new 12 MP wide-angle camera and new video features, including what is known as “Cinematic Mode”, which allows you to change elements of a recording from out of focus to clear.
The new version of the phone is available in five new colors: pink, blue, midnight, starlight, and red.
Apple also unveiled new versions of the 6.1-inch iPhone Pro and 6.7-inch Pro Max that have a higher camera and video capabilities than the baseline. Both run on bionic A15 processors.
The iPhone 13 Pro models are available in four colors: graphite, gold, silver, and blue. There are three new cameras (telephoto, ultra-wide-angle, and wide-angle) on the back of the Pro and Pro Max.
All new phones can be ordered on Friday, with shipping scheduled to begin on September 24th.
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New iPad With A13 Bionic Chip
Apple kicked off the event by announcing a new low-cost iPad starting at 329 USD.
The company said the new processor was 20% faster than the A12 that powered the previous generation device.
Prices for the device start at 329 USD or 299 USD for schools. The new iPad can be ordered today and will be shipped next week.
The company also announced an updated iPad Mini with a sleeker design. It is available in purple, pink, “starlight” and “space gray”.
The processor performance has increased by 40% compared to the previous generation, the graphics performance improved by 80%. The Mini adds a USB-C port to the bottom of the device so that it can be easily connected to accessories adds 5G wireless capability.
With an edge-to-edge display, the Mini’s Touch ID sensor is now at the top of the screen instead of the front. The price for the Mini starts at 499 USD. It can be ordered today and will be delivered next week.
Apple Watch Series 7
As expected, Apple also introduced the Apple Watch Series 7. The screen area is nearly 20% larger than the previous Series 6 model, while the bezels are 40% thinner, as per the company.
Apple says the screen can hold almost 50% more text. There is now a virtual keyboard for entering text and new dials. The watch has 18 hours of battery life and charges up to 33% faster than the 6 series.
As per Apple, the 3 series watch is 199 USD, the SE series is 279 USD and the newer series 7 starts at 399 USD. Shipping will begin at the end of this fall.
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