During the Far Out conference, Apple unveiled a new hardware offering. The highlight of the show was the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro, but the company also revealed the Apple Watch 8, Watch Ultra, and the new AirPods Pro.
And it happened. During today’s Far Out event, Apple promised the title of “departure” and the presentation of the latest equipment under the sign of the apple. The conference can still be viewed at this address, and below we present a summary of the announced news.
Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE
The first key device shown in Cupertino was the Apple Watch Series 8, the company’s latest smartwatch.
A new feature is a built-in skin temperature sensor that helps monitor a woman’s health, including the menstrual cycle and ovulation periods. The temperature is measured every 5 seconds and the function focuses on measuring the change in temperature rather than point values. The data is encrypted and Apple cannot access it.
Another feature that Apple is focusing on is automatic crash detection. The watch will detect sudden accelerations and stops, so it will be able to alert emergency services and loved ones in the event of an accident far from civilization.
The watch battery is designed for 18 hours of operation without recharging, as in previous versions of the device. Also new is a low power mode that allows for 36 hours of battery life on Series 4 and later watches. Price $399. in the GPS version and $499. for GSM version. Orders started today, and the product will be available from September 16th.
Next up was the new Apple Watch SE, a cheaper version of the company’s watch. Apple boasted about 30 percent. the screen is larger than the Series 3. The internals are identical to the Series 8, which means the system is 20 percent faster. The Apple Watch SE Gen 2 is priced at $249. and $299 for the GMS version.
Apple Watch Ultra
After the presentation of the basic versions of the watch, the speakers focused on the Apple Watch Ultra, a more durable version of the smartwatch designed for sports fans.
The device with a 49mm case has a larger screen with a brightness of 2000 nits, and the metal body is made of titanium. The screen is covered with scratch-resistant crystal glass. A new function is a new action button that can be assigned different functions.
The Ultra also has the largest battery that delivers 36 hours of use on a single charge and up to 60 hours with the battery saver feature. GPS accuracy has been improved by receiving the GPS L5 signal along with the earlier L1. This is necessary for very precise positioning. The watch is water resistant and WR100 certified.
Apple has created specific straps for mountaineering, diving or hiking with unique wrist attachment mechanisms. The Watch Ultra is priced at $799. All models have the ability to connect to the GSM network.
AirPods Pro 2nd Generation
Then Tim Cook introduced the new Apple AirPods Pro 2 Gen wireless headphones, which are based on an upgraded H2 chip, designed to significantly improve sound quality. The manufacturer also drew attention to the Spacial Audio directional sound function.
The latest generation of Apple headphones also features Advanced Noise Canceling (ANC), which is twice as good as the previous generation AirPods Pro. Sound is processed at 48,000 times per second and must respond quickly to changes in environmental sounds.
New is touch control, such as changing the volume level by dragging the handset across the surface. Apple AirPods Pro 2 offer 6 hours of play on a single charge, or 33 percent. more than its predecessors. Together with the case, the device provides 30 hours of operation without recharging. Headphones cost $249. Orders will start on September 9th and the product will go on sale on September 23rd.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
Finally, Cook announced the highlight of the program - the iPhone 14 and Phone 14 Plus smartphones. The rumors are confirmed and the screens of the devices measure 6.1 and 6.7 inches respectively. The brightness of OLED displays is 1200 nits. On the screen of devices known from previous years, there is a recess.
Apple has indicated that the main chip of the device is equipped with a five-core GPU, a 6-core processor, and a 16-core so-called nerve engine. The battery of the device is “the best iPhone in the world.”
The main camera lens has a resolution of 12 MP (f / 1.5) with an improved light sensor. The camera should capture as much as 49 percent. more detail in low light compared to last year’s model. When shooting video materials, a new stabilization algorithm - Action Mode - will come in handy.
The selfie camera features autofocus for the first time and is expected to be twice as good in low light.
iPhone 14 and Phone 14 Plus offer improved 5G connectivity and improved support for eSIM, a GSM technology without a physical nanoSIM card. The company’s phone also offers car crash detection, just like the latest Apple Watch.
According to earlier rumors, the iPhone 14 supports satellite communications. The feature that uses it is an emergency SOS signal that the user can send even when out of cellular coverage. If, for example, we get lost in the mountains, we can still send emergency messages in case of an emergency. A special application will tell the user where to point the iPhone, which should “point” directly towards a specific satellite.
Satellite communications will be provided free of charge for two years after the launch of the devices. First, the feature will be available in the US and Canada from November 2022. The base iPhone 14 starts at $799. The Plus version costs a minimum of $899.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
Finally, the company announced its most flagship Pro line ever, which includes the iPhone 14 Pro and the larger iPhone 14 Pro Max. The phone’s screen measures 6.1 and 6.7 inches respectively, making it “the brightest screen on the market.” New is the abandonment of the previous notch at the top of the screen in favor of a pill-shaped notch. Apple calls it “Dynamic Island” which, together with the phone software, should present notifications in a whole new way, changing the size and width of the screen, for example - when someone calls us, the panel expands to show the details of the caller and allows you to answer call with one click, similar to playing music or other basic phone functions such as FaceID.
Apple is also introducing a brand new Always on Display feature, ie. displaying basic information even when the screen is off. Screen refresh may be slowed down to 1 Hz to save power.
The heart of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is the latest A16 Bionic chip. It features faster processor speed and up to 40 percent efficiency. higher than competitors. A 5-core GPU should have half the memory bandwidth. The data space is no more than 1 TB.
Another novelty is a much higher resolution wide-angle lens - 48 MP (last year’s model had 12 MP). A four-pixel sensor should be 65 percent. larger than the iPhone 13 Pro and captures much more light.
The telephoto lens has been upgraded from 6 to 7 lenses and is expected to provide 2x optical zoom. Other magnification options provided are 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 3x. The ultra wide-angle lens (12 MP) has also been improved.
The device’s battery should “last all day,” but Apple hasn’t disclosed the cell’s capacity. The phone connector is still Lightning, so the USB-C rumors have not been confirmed.
Prices are $999 for the iPhone 14 Pro and $1,099 for the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Source: Wprost
