Apple Event 2023: Key highlights from iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 launch
Apple Event 2023: Your big wait for new iPhones is over. Apple announced four new iPhones -- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Max. iPhone Pro models are made of Titanium -- Apple says same alloy as the Mars Rover. iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max colours include Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium. The Pro models run on A17 Pro processor, first-ever 3 nanometer chip. Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max colours include Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium. As for updates in iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, the duo get Dynamic Island, 48 MP camera upgrade and A16 Bionic processor. There's Super Retina XDR display with OLED. Screen size is 6.1" and 6.7" for iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus respectively. Apple says that iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are built of Aerospace-grade aluminum and color built into the foundation of the back glass itself. Series 9 comes in a new pink Aluminum case. Apple Watch Ultra comes with 3000 nits brightness -- maximum on any watch ever. Apple Watch Ultra other key features include: New Modular Ultra display, S9 chip, 36 hours battery use, and 72 hours in low power mode. Apple Watch Ultra announcement follows that of Apple Watch Series 9 that comes with new edge-to-edge display and processor. Apple Watch is currently controlled by gestures like wrist raise or covering the display with your hand. And now there's something new -- Introducing Double Tap. Company announces plans to go carbon neutral by 2030. Key highlights from the event.
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22:47 (IST) Sep 12
Double Tap is magic at your finger tips
New gesture is enabled by neural engine in S9, which uses data from all the sensors and machine learning to detect the double tap.
22:45 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Watch gets a new gesture
The Double Tap can be used to pick the call, end it and more
22:44 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023 Live: Apple Watch gets a processor upgrade in years
The Watch Series 9 comes with S9 SiP that offers 18 hours of battery life, makes Siri smarter and among the expected performance gains
22:40 (IST) Sep 12
Apple shows off the new Watch Series 9
The Watch Series 9 comes with new S9 chip, it's most powerful yet
22:39 (IST) Sep 12
Updates on Vision Pro
Tim Cook confirms Vision Pro is “on track to ship in early 2024.”
22:35 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023 Live: Apple CEO Tim Cook joins us for the iPhone reveal
"Good Morning," says Tim Cook as Apple reveals new iPhones
22:33 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023 Live: The keynote begins with how Apple Watch has saved lives
22:31 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023 Live: The livestream is on
Stay with us for live updates for the event.
22:29 (IST) Sep 12
Apple 'Wonderlust' event begins
Apple is expected to show off the new iPhones, Apple Watches and a new AirPods Pro? But is there more in store? Stay tuned to find out
22:25 (IST) Sep 12
Less than 5 minutes to go, more than 600K users waiting on YouTube
22:15 (IST) Sep 12
iPhone 15 Launch Live: We are seated in the Steve Jobs Theatre at Apple Park!
Waiting for Tim Cook to take the stage.
22:09 (IST) Sep 12
iPhone 15 Launch Live: Everyone's gathering at Apple Park for the iPhone launch
21:59 (IST) Sep 12
How the iPhone would be different this year
For starters, iPhones are expected to bring USB-C, ports, Dynamic Island, and a 48MP primary camera across the lineup.
21:50 (IST) Sep 12
iPhone 15 series launch Live: We are here at the Apple Park for the big iPhone reveal
Stay tuned with us for the live updates
21:30 (IST) Sep 12
iPhone 15 series launch Live: T-1 hour to go for Apple's 'Wonderlust' event
What's in store? New iPhones, Apple Watches, and more. The event starts at 10:30 PM IST. Follow us for live updates.
21:18 (IST) Sep 12
iPhone 15 series launch Live: X has a new like animation for Apple event
21:00 (IST) Sep 12
iPhone 15 series launch Live: Less than three hours to go for new iPhones
20:48 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023 Live updates: Biggest update
The iPhone 15 is expected to be the biggest update to the device in three years. It is expected to include upgrades to the camera system across the range, and the Pro models will gain an improved 3-nanometer processor. The top-end iPhone 15 Pro Max may even get a periscope camera.
20:30 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023: Time to say goodbye to Apple Watch's Hermes collection
One of the rumours going around is that Hermes Apple Watch could be discontinued. As for signs, Hermes has removed Apple Watch from its website altogether.
20:16 (IST) Sep 12
Shift to USB-C charging may be here
USB-C ports are expected for all four new iPhones, this means that all iPhone 15 models will support USB-C charging.
19:51 (IST) Sep 12
iPhone 15 Launch Live: "See ya soon!," says Apple CEO Tim Cook
19:29 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023 Live: Will there be another design change for iPhones this year
18:51 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023 Live: Check the time for your city
18:09 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023 Live: Physical Action button
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to replace the Mute Switch with an Action Button that could be programmed for the following actions:- Silent mode on/off- Turn flashlight on/off- Record Voice Memo- Accessibility- Launch Camera app- Turn on/off Focus mode- Add Shortcuts
17:29 (IST) Sep 12
Apple iphone 15 launch: Tata Group likely to manufacture iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in India
There are reports that Apple may enter into a contract with Tata Group for manufacturing iPhones in India. Earlier this year a report in TrendForce claimed that Tata Group will initially manufacture the upcoming iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. "Due to geopolitical and pandemic, Apple has been accelerating the diversification of its supply sources, with India being the most well-known case for such transfer. According to TrendForce, India’s Tata Group is expected to become the fourth iPhone assembler for Apple," said the report. Tata's ability to manufacture iPhones is attributed to the company's acquisition of Wistron's Indian production line.
17:16 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023 Live: Apple Store website goes down
The countdown has started. Keeping with the tradition, Apple Store website across the globe has gone down.”Be right back,” goes the message on the Apple Store website. It is followed by the line: “We are making updates to the Apple Store. Check Back Soon.” The website has the picture of today's event, dubbed “Wonderlust” in the background. The Apple Store website will be back with new Apple products as soon Tim Cook and his team showcase them on stage at Apple Park.
17:11 (IST) Sep 12
Nothing may have 'food for thought' for Apple
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— Nothing (@nothing) September 12, 2023
16:32 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023 Live: Fastest-ever update to an audio product from Apple
Apple is also likely to launch a new version of AirPods Pro. This may be the quickest ever update to an audio product from Apple as the last AirPods Pro launched in September 2022. are unlikely to get any major new hardware features. There may be software updates that may bring improved automatic device switching and the ability to mute and unmute from the AirPods themselves. There may also be a new feature called Conversation Awareness that automatically silences media being played when people begin speaking to the user.
15:28 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023: No new Apple Watch SE
Apple is unlikely to launch a successor to Apple Watch SE 2 launched in 2022. However, no surprises here as the second-generation Apple WAtch SE too launched after a year's gap. The first-ever Apple Watch SE launched in 2020.
14:39 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023 Live: Made-in-India iPhone 15
iPhone 15 models will go on sale in India on the same day or just a few days after the global availability of the phones. Speculations suggest that for the first time ever, the latest-generation iPhones -- iPhone 15 models -- manufactured in India be available in the market around the same time as the global launch. The units are reported to be manufactured at Apple assembler Foxconn's Chennai factory.
14:33 (IST) Sep 12
The 'big upgrade' to watch out for
The big focus for the Apple Watch this year is speculated to be performance. The new Apple Watches are reported to get their first new chip since the Series 6. Also, the heart rate sensor in the two upcoming models too may get an upgrade.
12:38 (IST) Sep 12
iPhone 15 Launch Live: New design
The two high-end iPhone 15 models will feature Titanium frames. iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are likely sport a new design that changes the side edges' material (frame) from stainless steel to titanium.
11:43 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event Live updates: Same screen size
The screen size of all the new iPhones will be the same, as in the same as last year. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will continue to use 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, and so will be iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Though the bezel size is said to be reduced in the Pro models of iPhone 15.
10:22 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event Live: The regular iPhones
Like last year, iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will be the base models. The phones are likely to sport sides and glass back like the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. They are expected to get the camera upgrade to 48MP and the Dynamic Island on display. The processor too may be A16 Bionic, that powers iPhone 14 Pro models.
09:03 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event Live Updates: Stakes are high this year
The stakes are high this year as Apple is looking to pull out of a sales slump. Also The company is facing trouble in China, where the government workers are increasingly banned from using its devices. Apple has lost billions in its market value in the last week.
08:12 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event 2023 Live: 'One more thing' or no ...
The event is unlikely to see the introduction of a new product category — like the Vision Pro headset unveiling at WWDC in June. The combination of the iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods remains the core of the company’s ecosystem and these will be the products that are likely to be showcased.
08:06 (IST) Sep 12
Live stream of iPhone 15, Apple Watch 9 launch
The Apple Event 2023 will be held on September 12, 2023, at 10:00 AM PT. You can watch the live stream on Apple's website, YouTube channel, and other streaming platforms.
07:26 (IST) Sep 12
iPhone 15 Launch LIVE: Colours of your new iPhone
The iPhone 15 colors are likely to be Black, White, Yellow and Blue; some reports also claim a Orange/Coral Pink option.
06:30 (IST) Sep 12
iPhone 15 Launch Live updates: New design
The two high-end iPhone 15 models will feature Titanium frames. iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are likely sport a new design that changes the side edges' material (frame) from stainless steel to titanium.
06:26 (IST) Sep 12
iPhone 15 Launch Live: Same screen size
The screen size of all the new iPhones will be the same, as in the same as last year. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will continue to use 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, and so will be iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Though the bezel size is said to be reduced in the Pro models of iPhone 15.
03:07 (IST) Sep 12
Apple event 2023: The regular iPhones
Like last year, iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will be the base models. The phones are likely to sport sides and glass back like the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. They are expected to get the camera upgrade to 48MP and the Dynamic Island on display. The processor too may be A16 Bionic, that powers iPhone 14 Pro models.
03:02 (IST) Sep 12
iPhone 15 launch: Stakes are high this year
The stakes are high this year as Apple is looking to pull out of a sales slump. Also The company is facing trouble in China, where the government workers are increasingly banned from using its devices. Apple has lost billions in its market value in the last week.
00:45 (IST) Sep 12
Apple Event Live: New AirPods Pro
The third product set to launch is the new edition of AirPods Pro, its premium Apple earbuds. The company may launch AirPods Pro with support for USB-C charging.
23:20 (IST) Sep 11
Iphone 15 launch Live: Four new iPhones coming and no Ultra
Apple will launch four new iPhones under the iPhone 15 series -- iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Reports suggest that Apple will stick to iPhone 15 Pro Max naming and not move on to iPhone 15 Ultra name, as claimed by some earlier reports.
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