Apple held its annual fall event on September 12, 2023, at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, Cupertino, California. The event, which was dubbed "Wonderlust," focused on new products for travel and fitness.
Apple Watch’s
Apple has just announced the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2, the latest additions to its popular smartwatch lineup. Both watches offer a number of new features and improvements, making them the ultimate tools for fitness and wellness tracking.
The Apple Watch Series 9 features a new S9 SiP processor that delivers up to 30% faster performance than the previous generation. It also has a new always-on display that is 20% brighter, making it easier to see at all times. The watch also comes with new workout features, including a new multi-sport workout mode and a new VO2 max measurement.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is the more advanced of the two watches. It features a larger 49mm case, a more durable titanium design, and
a new high-brightness display that can reach up to 3,000 nits of brightness. The watch also has a longer battery life, lasting up to 36 hours on a single charge.
In addition to their fitness and wellness features, both watches also offer a variety of other features, including heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, GPS, and cellular connectivity. They can also be used to make and receive calls, send and receive text messages, and control music playback.
Both the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are available for pre-order now and will start shipping on September 22nd. The Apple Watch Series 9 starts at ₹49,900, while the Apple Watch Ultra 2 starts at ₹89,900.
Carbon Neutral
Both the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are also carbon neutral. This means that Apple has offset the carbon emissions associated with the production and transportation of the watches. This is done through a variety of initiatives, such as investing in renewable energy projects and planting trees.
By making its smartwatches carbon neutral, Apple is taking a step towards reducing its environmental impact. This is a welcome move, and it is one that other companies should follow.
WatchOS 10
Apple has announced watchOS 10, the next major software update for its popular smartwatches.
A variety of new features and enhancements are included in the update, such as:
- A new design for the watch faces, with more customizable options.
- New workout features, including a new multi-sport workout mode and a new VO2 max measurement.
- A new noise app that measures noise levels and alerts you if you are exposed to loud noise for too long.
- A new cycle tracking app for women.
- New features for developers, such as support for third-party apps to access the watch's heart rate sensor
watchOS 10 is also more energy efficient, with Apple promising up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge. The update is available now for Apple Watch Series 4, Apple Watch Series 5, Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch Series 7, Apple Watch Series 8, and Apple Watch Ultra.
Apple iPhone 15 And 15 Plus
Apple has just announced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, the latest additions to its popular smartphone lineup. The two phones are designed to be the most advanced iPhones yet, with a number of new features and improvements.
The iPhone 15 features a new 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display. It is powered by the new A16 Bionic chip, which promises to be up to 40% faster than the A15 Bionic chip in the iPhone 14. The phone also has a new 48MP main camera with improved low-light performance, as well as a new 12MP ultrawide camera.
The iPhone 15 Plus features a larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display . It is also powered by the A16 Bionic chip and has the same 48MP main camera as the iPhone 15. However, the iPhone 15 Plus also has a new 12MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
iOS 16, the most recent version of Apple's mobile operating system, is included with both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. iOS 16 includes a number of new features, such as a redesigned lock screen, new Messages features, and improved Live Text and Visual Look Up capabilities.
Starting prices for the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are respectively 79,900 and 89,900.
iPhone 15 Pro And iPhone 15 Pro Max
The most recent additions to Apple's well-known smartphone portfolio, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, were just unveiled. The two phones are designed to be the most advanced iPhones yet, with a number of new features and improvements.
One of the biggest changes is the switch to a USB-C port. This is a major departure from the Lightning port that has been used on iPhones since 2012. The move to USB-C is in line with the EU's legislation requiring all smartphones to use the same charging port.
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A new 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with a 120Hz refresh rate
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The A16 Bionic chip, which promises to be up to 40% faster than the A15 Bionic chip
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A new 48MP main camera with improved low-light performance
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A new 12MP ultrawide camera
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a new 3x optical zoom, 12MP telephoto camera.
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The newest iteration of Apple's mobile operating system is called iOS 16.
Apple iCloud+ Adds 6TB and 12TB Plans
Both plans include all of the features of iCloud+, such as Private Relay, Hide My Email, and HomeKit Secure Video.
The new storage plans are available now. To upgrade your plan, go to Settings > Apple ID > iCloud > Manage Storage.