Apple just concluded its ‘Far Out’ event. The iPhone 14 series took centre stage at the latest Apple event. However, the latest Apple iPhone 14 event also saw several new accessories, including three new Apple Watches and a new premium AirPods Pro model. The iPhone 14 series didn’t get a price hike from last year, with Apple bringing considerable improvements, particularly to the Pro models, while maintaining the same price tag. Apple ditched the iPhone ‘mini’ for a larger iPhone 14 Plus. And in another first, the iPhone 14 Pro models got a new notch on the front as well as a high-res 48 MP primary camera sensor.
Apart from the new iPhones, which included the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple also announced four new accessories. The Apple Watch Serie 8 and Apple Watch SE arrived with a new crash detection feature and a new S8 chip. The Apple Watch Series 8 and the new Apple Watch SE were joined by a new ultra-premium Apple Watch Ultra. The new Apple Watch Ultra debuts as a high-end smartwatch for explorers and outdoor activity enthusiasts. Lastly, Apple also unveiled a new premium TWS earbuds, the AirPods Pro (2nd Generation). The new AirPods Pro arrives with an upgraded H2 chip for improved ANC and sound quality.
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Apart from the new iPhone 14 series, the Apple Watch Series 8 starts from Rs 45,900 in India. The Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra feature a starting price of Rs 29,900 and Rs 89,900, respectively, in the country. Lastly, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) is priced at Rs 26,900 in India.
Here's a quick summary of the iPhone 14 series pricing in India. The iPhone 14 price in India starts from Rs 79,900, while the iPhone 14 Plus price in India is set at Rs 89,900 for the base model. The iPhone 14 Pro price in India starts from 1,29,900, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is priced at Rs 1,39,900 in the country for the base model. The iPhone 14 models come with up to 512GB of storage, while the Pro models offer up to 1TB of storage.
Here’s a quick summary of every iPhone launched this year – iPhone SE (2022), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will both launch on September 16, with preorders starting on September 9.
Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will both launch on September 16, with preorders starting on September 9.
Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max will both launch on September 16, with preorders starting on September 9.
The iPhone 14 Pro starts at $999, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $1,099. The iPhone 14 Pro models are available in Deep Purple, Gold, Silver, and Space Black colours.
So that’s the all-new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the “best iPhones yet”!
Lastly, the iPhone 14 Pro will feature all-day battery life and will run on iOS 16 out of the box.
The cinematic mode on the camera system can now do 4K video capture at 30fps and 4K at 24fps. The iPhone 14 Pro is also the only device in the world with an end-to-end workflow in Dolby Vision HDR. The iPhone 14 Pro models also offer the best-in-class stabilization with the new Action mode. The 12 MP Autofocus front camera from the vanilla iPhone 14 is also available on the ‘Pro’ models.
The 12 MP ultrawide camera has also got an update and now has a larger sensor. The new ultrawide sensor brings improvements to macro photography and a 3x improvement in low light. The 12 MP telephoto camera also offers 2x improvements in low light. Second-gen Sensor Shift OIS is available on both the main and telephoto cameras.
Speaking of the camera system, the iPhone 14 Pro models now get an updated 48 MP quad-pixel main camera sensor. The quad-pixel sensor has an f/1.78 aperture and 24mm focal length. Apple will also let users shoot in Pro Raw mode, allowing shots at full uncompressed 48-megapixels.
The new chips will also help power the Dynamic Island feature, and Apple’s new camera system.
The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max are powered by a new A16 Bionic chip that has 16 billion transistors. The chip uses the 4nm processor with Apple claiming that its efficiency cores are now 40 percent faster while consuming a third of the power. The GPU is also upgraded with 50 percent more memory bandwidth.
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max feature a 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screen size, respectively. The iPhone 14 Pro models feature an upgraded Super Retina XDR display that can deliver up to 2,000 nits of brightness. The ProMotion display uses LTPO technology to scale the refresh rate between 1Hz and 120Hz. The panel also supports Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG content and has a pixel density of 460 ppi.
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max now have a new dot notch design. The notch has moving alerts and notifications around it, integrating the cutout into the phone's UI, which Apple's calling the “Dynamic Island”.
Moving on to the best iPhones yet, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max!
Here's a quick summary of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus!
The iPhone 14 will feature a starting price of $799, while the iPhone 14 Plus will be priced at $899 for the base model. The two new iPhone 14 models will be available for pre-order on September 9. The iPhone 14 will begin shipping on September 16, while the Plus model will arrive on October 7.
The new iPhone 14 models will also feature a new 12 MP TrueDepth front camera with an f/1.9 aperture. The front camera will also support autofocus.
Apple says that the new camera system will offer a 49 percent improvement in low-light image quality and Night Mode will now be twice as fast.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus feature a new camera system with a new 12 MP primary camera sensor with an f/1.5 aperture and sensor-based stabilization. There’s a larger 12 MP ultrawide camera as well.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus sport a Super Retina XDR display that uses a custom Apple OLEDpanel. The screen supports Dolby Vision, HDR, and a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio. The display also offers a peak brightness of 1,200 nits, although the refresh rate is still limited to 60Hz.
The iPhone 14 features a 6.1-inch display, while the Plus model sports a 6.7-inch screen. Apple also claims that the iPhone 14 Plus has the best battery life of any iPhone. On the downside, the Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus use last year’s A15 Bionic chipset. This is a first for Apple has the company always introduces new chips on all its new iPhone models.
Finally, we move to the iPhone 14 series, starting with the vanilla iPhone 14 and the new iPhone 14 Plus, which replaces the ‘mini’.
Apple’s new AirPods Pro are priced at $249 and will be available for pre-order from September 9. They’ll be available for purchase from September 23.
Apple’s new AirPods Pro are priced at $249 and will be available for pre-order from September 9. They’ll be available for purchase from September 23.
Here's a summary of the new AirPods Pro in a single image!
Now, the new AirPods has a new charging case that features a built-in speaker due to the Find My support directly integrated into the case. The new AirPods Pro can be charged via Lightning cable or on a Qi or MagSafe charger. Apple claims that its new AirPods Pro deliver up to 6 hours of battery life on a single charge.
Next up is the new AirPods Pro 2! The second-generation AirPods bring a new H2 chip that offers improved sound quality and active noise cancellation.
Here are the three new Apple Watches!
Here are the three new Apple Watches!
The Apple Watch Ultra is priced at Rs 89,900 in India. Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the UK, the US, and more than 40 other countries and regions can order Apple Watch Ultra today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 23.
The Apple Watch Ultra is priced at Rs 89,900 in India. Customers in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the UK, the US, and more than 40 other countries and regions can order Apple Watch Ultra today, with availability in stores beginning Friday, September 23.
The Apple Watch Ultra also comes with all the features of past Apple Watches, including the Apple Watch Series 8.
Apple Watch Ultra is designed to minimise its impact on the environment. It features recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards — a first for Apple Watch — as well as 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, and 100 percent recycled tungsten in the Taptic Engine.
The Watch Ultra has a new multi-band GPS that includes L5 frequency, something that you mostly see on high-end sports swatches from Garmin. The Watch Ultra also doubles the water resistance, now going up to WR100. It’s also certified to EN 13319 for scuba divers with a diving depth of up to 40m.
The Apple Watch Ultra has three new buttons that are designed to work with gloves. Additionally, three built-in microphones improve sound quality and reduce ambient noise. The new Apple Watch Ultra’s low power mode allows you to use the watch for up to 60 hours. Apple says that the Ultra has enough battery life for most users to complete a long-course triathlon.
Apple Watch Ultra introduces a 49mm titanium case and flat sapphire front crystal that reveals the biggest and brightest display on an Apple Watch yet at up to 2,000 nits. Apple Watch Ultra has the best battery life of any Apple Watch, reaching up to 36 hours during normal use. Apple Watch Ultra also brings three new bands — Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean Band
The Apple Watch Ultra sits at the top of the company’s smartwatch portfolio and has a design overhaul from previous editions of the Apple Watch. The Apple Watch Ultra has a bigger display and a new design for rugged outdoor activities.
Next up is the ultra-premium Apple Watch Ultra!
The Apple Watch SE 2 will start from $249 for the GPS model and $299 for the cellular model. The new Apple Watch SE is available in Silver, Midnight, and Starlight colours.
The Watch SE 2 will lose out on some premium features like the electrical heart rate sensor, SpO2 sensor, and an always-on display.
The Apple Watch SE 2 will support the new crash detection feature announced on the Series 8. It will also feature the same motion sensors as the Series 8. The new Watch SE will be up to 20 percent faster than before and will use the same S8 chip as the Watch Series 8.
Moving on to the Apple Watch SE 2!
The Apple Watch Series 8 starts from $399 for the GPS variant and $499 for the cellular model. The Watch Series 8 will be available starting September 16 and Apple is offering three months of Fitness+ free with the watch.
Apple Watch Series 8 Aluminum colours include – Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and Product Red. Apple Watch Series 8 Stainless Steel colours include – Silver, Gold, and Graphite. Apple is also introducing several new band colours, including new ones from Nike and Hermes.
Apple Watch Series 8 Aluminum colours include – Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and Product Red. Apple Watch Series 8 Stainless Steel colours include – Silver, Gold, and Graphite. Apple is also introducing several new band colours, including new ones from Nike and Hermes.
