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Here are the sale dates and prices for the iPhone 13 series in India.
iPhone 13 India price, sale date announced; iPhone 13 Pro Max price in India starts at Rs 1,29,900
Apple is also touting its environmental commitment with no plastic wrap on the outer box, saving 600 metric tons of plastic.
The iPhone 13 Pro is priced at $999, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max is priced at $1,099 for the base models. The two Pro models feature 128GB of storage and go all the way up to 1TB.
Quick recap, the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max arrive with a faster A15 Bionic chipset, Super Retina XDR display with 120Hz ProMotion, an all-new triple-camera system, and better battery life.
Battery life on the iPhone 13 Pro models is also getting a boost, with the iPhone 13 Pro lasting 1.5 hours longer than its predecessor and the iPhone 13 Pro Max offering 2.5 hours more battery life than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Night mode is available across all three lenses, while there’s a new macro mode for capturing subjects at just 2cm away. Sensor-shift optical image stabilization also comes to both devices.
Apple has also brought a new three-camera system on the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. The main camera sensor is now bigger and offers better low-light photography. The new ultrawide camera also offers 92.5% improvement in low light and a wider aperture. The new 77mm telephoto camera now offers 3x optical zoom.
The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are available in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screen sizes, respectively. They also have a slightly smaller notch than the previous generation. The two models feature the Super Retina XDR display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate that can scale between 10Hz and 120Hz. The display can also go as bright as 1,000 nits.
Both the new iPhone Pro models use a faster A15 Bionic chip with an upgraded 5-core GPU as compared to the 4-core GPU on the iPhone 13 and 13 mini.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max is available in the same colours and has a similar build as the vanilla Pro model, although the former is larger.
The iPhone 13 Pro is being dubbed as the “most Pro iPhone ever”, whatever you want to make of it. It is available in Graphite, Gold, Silver and Sierra Blue. The ceramic display is back and so is the IP68 rating. While it looks more or less the same on the outside, the iPhone 13 Pro has a redesigned interior for a bigger battery.
Moving on to the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max!
The Apple iPhone 13’s price is set at $799 for the base model, while the entry-level iPhone 13 mini is priced at $699. However, starting models for both the new iPhones are set at 128GB, while a 512GB storage option is also added to the mix.
We are also being told that the iPhone 13 and 13 mini have better battery life. The iPhone 13 mini can go on for 90 minutes longer than the iPhone 12, while the iPhone 13 can go 2.5 hours longer than the iPhone 12.
Portrait mode for video with selective focus and Dolby Vision HDR are coming to the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini.
There’s a new 12 MP ultrawide sensor on the new iPhone 13 and 13 mini as well that also offers improvements in low light image capture.
Apple says that there’s a next-gen image signal processor on the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, making it the most advanced dual-camera system on any phone. The 12 MP main camera is now larger and lets in 50 percent more light. Additionally, Sensor Shift Stabilization from the iPhone 12 Pro Max is available on the new iPhone 13 and 13 mini.
The iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 13 mini opts for a 5.4-inch screen. There’s a new custom Apple OLED display here that offers "improved power efficiency". The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini’s advanced displays are now 28 percent brighter than previous versions. They support Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG.
The iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini use a new A15 Bionic chipset. It features a 6-core CPU and 4-core GPU. The six-core CPU has two high-performance cores and four efficiency cores. Apple claims that the CPU here is 50 percent faster than the “leading competition”.
The new iPhone 13 brings a Ceramic Shield Display with straight edges and arrive in five colours. On the back, the dual cameras are now diagonally arranged. It also has an IP68 rating.
Now, to the main event, the iPhone 13 series!
Apple watchOS 8 is bringing Fitness Plus to 15 new countries in English with subtitles in six languages. Apple is also bringing Fitness Plus Group Workouts through Share Play. The new feature will support up to 32 people at once and will be available through iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Apart from iOS 15, Apple says that the feature is arriving next month. Pilates, Guided Meditations, and Workouts to Get Ready for Snow Season are the new additions coming to Fitness Plus.
Here's a quick recap!
The Apple Watch Series 7 now starts from $399. Apple Watch Series 3 and SE are now $199 and $279, respectively.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is available in five colours in aluminum, stainless steel, titanium. Apple also announced a Hermes and Nike version of the new Apple Watch.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is now IP6X certified, while Apple also claims that it is crack resistant.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is available in two sizes – 41mm on the small one and 45mm on the larger watch. The new Watch Series 7 offers up to 18 hours of battery life and now charges over a USB Type-C port.
The new Apple Watch features a new bezel-less display which extends to nearly the edge of the case. The always-on screen mode is 70 percent brighter. Apple claims that you can now fit 50% more text onto the display than the Apple Watch Series 6.
Moving on to the new Apple Watch!
The iPad mini also has a 100% recycled aluminum enclosure.
Here's a quick recap!
The new iPad mini now starts from $499. It will be available in Wi-Fi and cellular configurations starting next week.
The new iPad mini now starts from $499. It will be available in Wi-Fi and cellular configurations starting next week.
The iPad mini has a 12 MP front camera and a 12 MP rear camera. The rear camera uses a 12MP sensor with f/18 aperture and Focus Pixels with Smart HDR, 4K video recording, and more. The front camera now supports Center Stage.
The new iPad mini uses the A13 Bionic Chip that offers a 40% bump in CPU performance and an 80% bump in GPU improvements. It also offers 2x faster Machine Learning. It also has a USB-C port and 5G modem. You also get a new speaker system with stereo in landscape mode.
The new iPad mini has a new all-screen design with an 8.3-inch Liquid Retina Display. The screen comes with 500 nits brightness and the True Tone feature, which automatically adjusts the display’s colour temperature to ambient lighting.
Next up is the new iPad mini!
The new iPad starts at $329 for 64GB, while the education price for students is set at $299. 64GB is twice the storage on the base model as previous versions. The latest iPad is available in Silver or Space Gray.
The 10.2-inch display is the same size and resolution as before, while it also ships with the latest iPadOS 15. The new iPad is also compatible with the first-gen Apple Pencil and the Apple Smart Keyboard.
However, it is the new 12 MP ultrawide camera on the front that is the biggest highlight on the iPad. It will adapt the Center Stage feature from the iPad Pro. Center Stage works with a vast array of apps including Zoom, FaceTime, TikTok, and Blue Jeans.
The new iPad looks a lot like the old iPad with the same rather large bezels. The new iPad will use the A13 Bionic chip, which Apple says will be three times faster than the bestselling Chromebook, and six times faster than the bestselling Android tablets.
I guess we were wrong! The first product on the list is indeed a new iPad. Didn’t see that coming.
Tim Cook starts us off with Apple TV Plus. There are a ton of new shows coming to Apple TV Plus including a new Jon Stewart show, a second season of The Morning Show, a series with Ton Hanks and Paul Rudd, and more.
And we're live from California!
Just in case you missed it, here’s a small recap of what we’re expecting at tonight’s Apple event?
First off is the iPhone 13 series, which will include the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. Secondly, the Apple Watch Series 7 could also make its debut at tonight’s event. Lastly, the new AirPods 3 may sneak in at the last moment at California Streaming.
iPhone 13 launch event: Everything you need to know about iPhone 13 Pro Max, AirPods 3, and more
