Tim Cook, CEO, Apple and his team of product executives have launched a slew of products at the iPhone launch event on 10 September at the Steve Jobs Theater in California.
The company has introduced three new iPhones, a new iPad with support for Apple Pencil, Apple Watch 5 also made its public debut and we finally know how much Apple’s video streaming and online gaming platforms will cost per month for users in India.
Key Announcements at Apple iPhone Keynote:
- Apple TV+ streaming and Arcade online gaming priced at Rs 99 per month in India. Offered with free trial of seven days.
- iPhone 11 with dual rear cameras priced at Rs 64,900. Will be available in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB variants.
- iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max will be available for a starting price of Rs 99,900 and Rs 1,09,900 respectively, also comes in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB storage options.
- Apple Watch Series with improved features launched at Rs 40,900 for the Wi-Fi model.
- iOS 13 will come to iPhone 6S and later models. iPhone 6 users will have to upgrade.
- Apple has also introduced a 10.2-inch iPad with Retina display and support for Apple Pencil.
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Tim Cook Back on Stage
The Apple CEO is summing up everything that Apple announced at the keynote today, and guides everybody present at the Theater to get a hands-on experience of these devices.
And that’s a wrap from our end as well, stay tuned for detailed stories and analysis of Apple’s iPhone launch event.
iPhone 11 Pro Makes Its Debut
The iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max have been officially revealed by Apple.
The iPhone 11 Pro series gets 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED display respectively. This is most likely the same screen that we’ve seen with the Galaxy Note 10 series from Samsung earlier this year. These phones will also be powered by the A13 bionic processor, but how much RAM? We’ll know soon.
Before that, iPhone users, this is what the iPhone 11 Pro will offer in terms of the battery life. In addition to this, iPhone Pro buyers get an 18W charger out of the box.
But what about the cameras? Phill explains with this diagram of the sensors and their capabilities.
Apple has packed ‘Pro’ features into this series, but how does it compare with other ‘Pro’ smartphones in the market? It’ll be an intriguing battle for sure.
And here’s the most important news of the day. iPhone 11 Pro series has been priced starting from $999, which means in India, it’s probably going to launch at over a lakh. It will be available from 20 September.
It's iPhone Time: iPhone 11 First
The new iPhone is called the iPhone 11. No surprises with that. Let’s see what the new variant offers, except for the new colours.
iPhone 11 gets a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display, which is probably Apple’s version of 720 pixels resolution. The phone sports dual cameras at the back, both supporting wide and ultra-wide angle 12-megapixel sensors. Even on the front, you’re getting a 12-megapixel shooter.
The iPhone 11 packs the A13 bionic processor, claimed to be the fastest processor on any smartphone. Apple has priced it at $699, and now we wait for the other iPhone variants.
Apple Watch 5 Incoming!
The products are coming at a quick pace, and Cook has now moved to talk about the new Apple Watch.
"Apple Watch saves lives". Cook plays a series of videos, including a woman who had an emergency C-section, another man who had a heart attack and third who was inspired to run, all thanks to the Apple Watch. Hmm.
The Apple Watch 5 gets a retina display and Apple claims it will last for 18 hours on a single charge.
Apple Watch 5 comes with a built-in compass, which can give you directions in different apps or just displayed on the screen.
Apple Watch 5 can be pre-ordered after the keynote, and this is what it’ll cost this year; $399 for the basic variant and $499 for the cellular model of Apple Watch 5
In addition to this, Apple will continue to sell the Series 3, but at a revised price tag of $199.
