Apple iPhone 7 announced: Key highlights from the event

It is one of the biggest night for Apple and its fans. The new iPhones have come to life and Apple has introduced some new goodies as well. Tim cook started the proceedings and set the stage for the execs to bring the new gadgets out from the shadows. Here are the key highlights from Apple iPhone 7 event:

*Tim Cook says Apple Watch has topped rankings consistently

*A total of 140 billion App Store downloads have happened so far. Tim Cook called it “Phenomenal".

*Tim Cook announced that Apple Music has now 17 million paid subscribers. The 10th anniversary of the Apple Music Festival will feature Britney Spears, Elton John and One Republic.

* Apple iWork app is getting real-time collaboration

*Pokemon Go will come to the Apple Watch before the end of this year

*A new waterproof (up to 50 meters) Apple Watch (Series 2) was announced at $369 (Rs 24,500 approx)

* The Apple Watch has a redesigned speaker system that can eject water if it gets inside the watch

* The Apple Watch also has GPS built-in

* Apple Watch Nike+ edition announced. Designed with runners in mind, it has stretchable, perforated bands and a vibrant colour scheme

* Apple Watch Series 2 will be available for pre-order starting September 9

* Over 1 billion iPhones sold till date

* The iPhone 7 is dust and water resistant. It adheres to IP67 rating

* The iPhone 7 has a 7MP FaceTime HD camera, along with an all-new 12MP rear camera

* The iPhone 7 Plus has a dual camera setup at the back. Both are 12 MP modules, with one being wide-angle and other telephoto

* The iPhone 7 comes with stereo speakers - one each at the top and bottom edge of the display

* Apple AirPods are here. Powered by Apple-designed W1 chip, they come with IR sensors.

* The new A10 64-bit quad-core CPU powers the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

* Apple iPhone 7 starts at Rs 60,000. Will be available in 32GB, 128GB and 256GB internal storage