Apple iPhone 8 live blog: The iPhone X, iPhone 8 and other devices will all be revealed today. (Source: AP)
Apple is holding its annual product keynote event in Cupertino on Tuesday. While it is expected that the Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X or iPhone X Edition will be revealed today by the Cupertino-based technology giant, the event is also significant because it is first time the world will officially get to see the new Apple Park campus of the tech giant. Apple is hosting its Special Event for September in the newly opened Steve Jobs Theater (this is the first event at this location), which is located on Apple’s sprawling new campus. Today’s event won’t just see the launch of the new iPhone series, but also an Apple Watch 3 with possible LTE support and a 4K Apple TV set-top box as well. Some reports are claiming an iPod Touch 7th generation could also on the way as well.
The iPhone X will mark the tenth anniversary special of the device, that was first revealed in January 2007 by the late Apple co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs. This could also be the most expensive iPhone till date, and the price tag might just cross $1000, though we’ll have to wait and see if that does turn out to be true.
We will attending the live event at Apple’s campus itself and will have constant updates around the event. Apple’s event starts at 10.30 pm IST for those who are interested in watching it. The Apple website will have the event playing live and those with iPhones, iPods, iPads or MacBooks can watch it straight from the Safari browser. Windows 10 users can rely on Edge explorer to watch the event as well.
Follow our live updates below
10.26 pm: Five minutes to go before Tim Cooks runs up on stage. I’m wondering what Apple will end the event with? Last time it was the artist Sia on stage.
10.17 pm: The Apple Livestream is now live. Just under fifteen minutes to go for the event to begin. This could be a long one considering the importance of this launch.
10.o1 pm: Just under half an hour to go for the big Apple launch. The livestream will be visible on the Apple website itself.
9.59 pm: We just saw Stephen Fry at the holding area. He’s been spotted at Apple events before.
9.58 pm: Are there symbols to be read in the colours flashing on the Apple logo at stage of the Steve Jobs centre? Well, that’s the sort of anticipation an Apple event has. Anyway, the Steve Jobs centre is much smaller than the venues where Apple events have been held earlier.
9.53 PM: Just half an hour to go and we are now inside the Steve Jobs Theater. Here is the view.
Here is the view from inside the Steve Jobs Theater.
9.46 pm: So is the iPhone X coming? Well the buzz here is to that effect and the iPhone 8 series. There are some who believe Apple might have S versions of the iPhone 7 series too and maybe a new iPhone SE. That would be a handful, but befitting the 10th anniversary occasion.
9.30 pm: Just over an hour left for the Apple event to start. For India users the timing is 10.30 pm IST. It will likely be a packed house at one of the biggest events ever from the technology giant.
Also read: Apple iPhone 8, iPhone X event: Live stream timings for India, launch date, price and more
9.19 pm: We are told there are no bad seats inside the Steve Jobs theatre. There is a good view of the stage wherever you sit. With 1000 odd guests that is a good place to be in.
9.13 pm: The Steve jobs, at least what we have seen of it so far, as well as the new campus carries Apple’s minimalist design forward. It’s all glass, there is no unnecessary use of concrete and the entire structure blends with nature.
9.07 pm: This is what the Steve Jobs Theater looks like from inside. Truly, this is a sight to behold.
Apple Steve Jobs Theater where the iPhone X and iPhone 8 will be launched.
Apple Steve Jobs Theater where the iPhone X and iPhone 8 will be launched.
8.56 pm: This is where the Apple event is being hosted. We are inside the campus and it’s a small walk up a mound to the Steve jobs theater.
The Steve Jobs Theater where Apple launches the iPhone X.
8.53 pm: The big focus of this event will the iPhone X. After all, this is a 10-year anniversary edition for Apple. The iPhone X will see a glass design and full frontal display with home button. Apple will also go for an OLED screen on this. Think the Galaxy S8 screen but without the curved edges. The iPhone’s front might just something like that.
8.50 pm: Once again for those who want to watch the Apple iPhone event live, this is a great time if you have an Apple device already. Or you need to be on Windows 10 at least, and can watch the event on Edge browser
8.40 pm: Check out the picture of the Apple Park Campus. The event takes place at the Steve Jobs Theater. The Apple campus is a sight to behold for its sheer size and spread.
Apple Campus where the iPhone 8, iPhone X launch takes place.
Apple Campus where the iPhone 8, iPhone X launch takes place.
Apple iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X or iPhone X Edition will launch today in Steve Jobs Theater at the Apple Campus.
8.32 pm: With the iPhone, the pricing has always been a point of debate, especially in India. In fact, compared to the $ price, the iPhone pricing rupees has always been on the higher side. With a $1000 pricing for the base variant of the iPhone X, what do you think will be the starting price in India? Sound off in the comments below.
8.25 pm: The other big point of debate, discussion around the iPhone 8, iPhone X series is the price. Leaked reports, analysts are all convinced the special 10th anniversary iPhone will cost more than $1000, perhaps starting at $1200, which would make the most expensive one ever. We’ll have to wait and see till Apple actually reveals the price.
8.23 pm: Apple’s big event won’t just about the devices. iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, watch OS 4, new tvOS will also get their final release dates. Apple will also showcase the final, refined versions of the new operating systems.
8.22 pm: So what all devices are expected at today’s Apple event? Three iPhones, which will be called iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X or iPhone X Edition. The Apple Watch 3 is also going to be unveiled today. Apple TV with 4K resolution support Some reports claim the iPod Touch 7th gen could be launch. A cheaper, iPhone SE might also be showcased.
Also read: Apple iPhone X launch: Going beyond $1000 price tag might just work
8.20 pm: The launch event is taking place in the Steve Jobs Theater, which is built in memory of Apple’s late co-founder and CEO. The entrance to the 1,000-seat auditorium is a 20-foot-tall glass cylinder, 165 feet in diameter, supporting a metallic carbon-fiber roof. The Steve Jobs Theater is situated atop a hill — one of the highest points within Apple Park — overlooking meadows and the main building.
8.10 PM: Now here’s some quick background on the Apple Park, where the event is taking place. This is the building that looks like giant spaceship from top. The Apple Park draws from Steve Jobs’ memories of Stanford and has grassy fields, over 9,000 Oak, Redwood and other native and drought-resistant trees. It is also powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. It is also the site of the world’s largest naturally ventilated buildings, projected to require no heating or air conditioning for nine months of the year.
With inputs from Shruti Dhapola in New Delhi
Disclaimer: The reporter is in San Jose, California at the invite of Apple
