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On the hardware front, the Apple WatchWhere to buy 1360 1999 2499 Series 4 runs on the S4 dual-core SoC and comes fitted with electrodes on the back that help enable the watch take an ECG as well as detecting Atrial Fibrillation or irregularities in heart rhythm. The feature is both FDA and American Heart Association certified. Apple says that the radio waves now can now emit from the front as well as from the back and will deliver clear conversation and stronger connectivity. The Apple Watch Series 4 is able to detect fall. Additionally, if the watch doesn’t detect any movement for a minute, it will automatically send out an SOS notification to a predetermined contact along with the user’s location.
The Apple WatchWhere to buy 1360 1999 2499 Series 4 will be available for $399 for the GPS only variant and $499 for the Cellular edition. The watch will be available September 21 onwards in several variants. The new Watch will be available in three colour finishes; Space Gray, Silver and Gold. There’s also a Stainless Gold variant which comes with a matching Gold Milanese loop. Additionally, there’s also the Nike+ variants which come with Pure Platinum and Black sports band which include a reflective material woven into the band.
iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone Xr
The most anticipated products that Apple launched are the new iPhones. Cook claimed that iPhone has a massive 98 percent customer satisfaction which “makes it the number 1 smartphone in the world.” He said that the iPhone Xs is “by far most advanced iPhone that Apple has ever created.” There is a larger variant which features a 6.5-inch display - “the largest ever in an iPhone.”
iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max Specs
The iPhone Xs features a 5.8-inch OLED Super Retina True Tone display with a notch, while the Xs Max sports the same display in a 6.5-inch size. This year’s iPhones also get a surgical steel chassis and a glass back. Apple claims that glass at the back is the most durable glass ever in a smartphone. The phones come with IP68 water and dust resistant rating which means they can be submerged in 2-meter deep water for up to 30 minutes. The iPhone Xs and the iPhone Xs Max come with Dolby Vision and HDR Support.
The iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max come with Gigabit-class LTE for faster download speeds and Dual SIM-Dual Standby (DSDS) through the use of a nano-SIM and digital eSIM. In India, Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance Jio are said to offer the eSIM facility on the new iPhone Xs and Xs Max starting later this year. Apple will offer the iPhone Xs and Xs max with normal dual SIM slots only in China.
The iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max will be available in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB storage capacity. Both phones will be seen in Space Grey, Silver and Gold finish. The iPhone Xs will start at $999 (Rs 71,833), while the bigger iPhone Xs Max will cost upwards of $1,099 (Rs 79,023). Reportedly, the iPhone Xs India price starts at Rs 99,900, while the iPhone Xs Max India price could be Rs 1,09,900.
iPhone XR features and specs
In the camera department, the iPhone Xr features a single rear camera with a f/1.8 12MP wide-angle sensor and Optical Image Stabilisation. There is also a 7MP sensor that can capture selfies in portrait mode. The smartphone is also IP67 certified and is designed to withstand water splashes. Apple claims that the iPhone Xr can deliver up to one and a half hours of extra usage than the iPhone 8 Plus. The iPhone Xr comes with a starting price of $749 for the 64GB model. It also comes in 128GB and 256GB internal storage variants.