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Economic Times | 08 Sep, 2022 | 02:55PM IST
Apple Event 2022 Highlights: iPhone 14 Pro with new notch, A16 chip & 48MP camera unveiled
Apple Event 2022: Apple is back with its biggest event of the year. Tim Cook has announced the launch of Apple Watch 8 & the Watch Ultra at the 'Far Out’ event. The iPhone 14 Pro with new notch, always-on display has been unveiled as well. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will arrive in the US and Canada in November. India, though will have to wait a bit longer!
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The much-awaited products from Apple are finally here as the Cupertino-based tech giant held a 'Far Out' event on Thursday where he launched the all-new iPhone 14 line-up, 2nd generation AirPods Pro and three new Apple Watches. At the event, which began with Apple CEO Tim Cook's keynote address, witnessed the launch of Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra and Apple Watch SE Gen 2.
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iPhone 14 Pro price!
The iPhone 14 Pro starts at USD 999 (about Rs 79565) and the Pro Max starts at USD 1,099 (about Rs 87,530). The storage goes up to 2TB. The device will open for pre-orders from September 19 and will available on October 13.
The best iPhone camera!
The iPhone 14 Pro models come with a 48MP quad pixel sensor, 12MP telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultrawide camera.
iPhone 14 Pro models: Specs at a glance
A16 Bionic: The fastest chip ever!
The latest chipset comes with 6 core CPU, two high-performance cores that use up to 20 per cent lower power. The four efficiency cores use 1/3rd the power of chips used by competitors. It is powered by 16 core neural engine.
Apple introduces Dynamic Island!
iPhone 14 features a new front design with a smaller pill-shaped notch. The proximity sensor is placed behind the display. Notifications pop out of the notch in an animation that is lively and fluid. The notifications pops out in animation.
iPhone 14 Pro - The beauty!
iPhone 14 & iPhone 14 Plus price revealed!
The iPhone 14 is priced at USD 799 (about Rs 63,639) and the iPhone 14 Plus comes at USD 899 (about Rs 71604). Pre-orders for the devices will begin from September 9. The iPhone 14 will be available on Sept 16, while the Plus will be available from Oct 7.
Cometh November, Come iPhone 14 & 14 Plus!
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will arrive in the US and Canada in November.
'Emergency SOS via satellite'
Apple introduces satellite connectivity for the first time in its iPhone. Now, users can stay connected even in emergency situations no matter where they are stranded. Apple says it took them years to introduce this game-changing technology in communication.
No more physical SIM!
Apple introduces eSIM on iPhone 14 series. Lets users store multiple eSIMs and is more secure. For now, there will be no SIM trays in US models.
Picture-Perfect with iPhone 14!
The iPhone 14 comes with a new 12mp main camera with larger sensor and 1.9micron pixels, F1.5 aperture and OIS.
New kids on the block! iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus unveiled
The latest iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus come in five colours - midnight, starlight, blue, purple, and product red. The devices come with an A15 Bionic chip and 6-core CPU with two high-performance and four efficiency cores and a neural engine.
All powerful AirPods Pro 2
The AirPods Pro2 with H2 is more powerful. It offer six hours of listening time on a single charge. With the charging case users can have up to 30 hours of listening time.
Taking listening experience to the next level
The new wireless buds come with a new driver that offers more detail and clarity across frequencies. The new H2 software offers immersive experience with enhanced audio clarity.
Apple Watch Ultra
Apple Watch Ultra comes with a special case. The smartwatch sports a 49mm case with a big display, a dedicated action button and two speakers. The watch comes with 36 hours of battery life.
Enhanced battery life!
The Apple Watch Series 8 comes with enhanced batteries and an array of features including crash detection.
Apple Watch Series 8: Features
The new smartwatch series comes with a two-sensor design with one on the back and another under the display. It lets women track period cycles. The cycle data is encrypted on the device and is accessible with a passcode or biometric ID. The data is encrypted end-to-end.
Apple Watch Series 8
Apple watch has been the number one selling smartwatch for seven years in a row. Presenting the latest Apple Watch Series 8.
The stage is set!
Image: Twitter/@scizofrenic
iPhone 14 to sport new shades
The new iPhone 14 line-up may come up with some interesting colour options. So far, it has been reported that new devices will come in Graphite, Purple, Silver, Gold and Blue colours. (Image via Twitter/@theapplehub)
The memes are here!
My wallet preparing to pre-order the new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods: #AppleEvent https://t.co/djTiBkjggs
— ᴺᴼᵀ Jony Ive (@JonyIveParody) 1662568376000Apple to begin production of iPhone 14 in India & China simultaneously
Apple through its partner Foxconn has production lines set up in China, Brazil and India. However, for Apple, China has been a key nation when it came to its manufacturing-related operations. This time the tech giant is reportedly planning to kickstart production of its premium smartphones in China and India at the same time.
iPhone 14 Pro to feature the highest RAM ever in an Apple smartphone?
In February, it was reported that Apple was planning to add 8GB RAM to the iPhone 14 Pro. If the reports are to be believed, this would be the highest RAM on any iPhone in Apple’s history.The information first appeared on the Korean blog Naver which was later shared by Macrumors.com.
Apple to upgrade storage options?
While the iPhone 13 series started with a 128GB storage option, some reports indicate Apple may be considering increasing it to 256GB with iPhone 14 line-up.
All eyes on iPhone 14
Experts feel that there may not be noteworthy changes to the standard models. However, the iPhone 14 Max or Plus, could be one of the attractions at the event. Meanwhile, iPhone 14 Pro models are tipped to be the showstoppers as they may come with some remarkable changes in terms of design, display, performance and cameras. The Pro models will end the characteristic iPhone notch, as they are likely to come with the pill-shaped cutout. Another interesting feature could be the 48MP main sensor and always-on-display.
AirPods Pro 2
The new AirPods Pro will be an upgraded version of the AirPods Pro which was introduced in 2019. Among the speculated features, the AirPod Pro 2 may come with the latest H1 processor, Bluetooth 5.2 support, Bluetooth LE Audio, and LC3 Codec. The forthcoming version could likely support lossless audio.
Apple planning satellite connectivity feature for iPhone 14
The tech behemoth may be announcing its rumoured satellite connectivity for iPhone 14. The name of the event, 'Far Out', itself has indicated numerous possibilities and one of them happens to be the next-level connectivity.
Visuals from Steve Jobs Theatre, Apple Park
Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park #AppleEvent https://t.co/qzq8DhSWVW
— James �� (@Jamesco) 1662565090000Apple Watch ‘Pro’ extreme sports version
The Cupertino-based company will introduce the Pro edition with a larger display, shatter-resistant, enhanced battery life, and most importantly a mightier and rugged case. The case will reportedly be made using non-aluminium material. The Pro watch will feature enhanced hiking and swim-tracking features. According to Gurman, the new extreme sports version may replace the existing Apple Watch Edition.
Pastries at Apple Park
With barely hours to go, tech enthusiasts and journalists seen lounging at Apple Park.Image: Twitter/@iansherr
Apple Store down hours before ‘Far Out’ event?
Apple’s mega event is barely a few hours away. However, the Cupertino-based company’s online store seems to be facing a down time. It has been reported that Apple’s online store is down with just three hours left for the ‘Far Out’ event. Meanwhile, several reports claim that the tech giant has deliberately taken down its online Apple Store. This, according to many, is not an alarming situation as it is being seen as a routine development. Interestingly, Apple’s website is working fine, only the online store has been facing a down time.
IPhone 14 Pro Models to be bigger and better
Apple may introduce bigger batteries on the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The new iPhone Pro models are tipped to feature 35W fast charging support.
Looking forward to a stellar Apple event
Good morning! Looking forward to a stellar Apple event. https://t.co/8rwWBwX79V
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) 1662555632000The Notch
iPhone 14 Pro models are expected to come with a pill-shaped cutout notch. While several reports have been saying that the new notch may come with two cutouts, latest reports suggest that the iPhone 14 Pro models will have a notch that will look like a single pill.
iPhone 14 Max or Plus?
Even before the launch of the iPhone 14 series, there have been several rumors suggesting that the tech giant may launch a new device named iPhone 14 Max. However, recent reports seem to be suggesting that the new device may be named iPhone 14 plus and will have a 6.7-inch display.
The iPhone 14 Series
The new line-up of iPhones is expected to come with a host of unique features and extraordinary capabilities. Reportedly, Apple may be ditching the iPhone Mini that was launched along with the iPhone 12 series. The new iPhones will flaunt design innovations coupled with the powerful A16 Bionic chipset.
