Apple CEO Tim Cook just held its biggest annual iPhone 14 Far Out Event of the year on September 7. It was the first in-person, indoor launch event apple had after Covid-19 at the Steve Jobs Theatre on the company’s Cupertino campus. The company unveiled its new iPhone 14 series featuring iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Additionally, Apple also announced their new Apple Watch Series 8 model together with Second Generation SE, and Apple Watch Ultra along with their new AirPods Pro 2.
Apple finally revealed its iPhone 14 lineup in the “Far Out” event. And has launched 4 iPhone 14 this year again, but there is a change. The company has swapped its mini model with a plus model. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus comes powered by the last year’s A15 bionic chipset, while the Pro models run on the latest A16 Bionic chipset. All 4 of them will be running IOS 16 out of the box. People were thinking that apple will increase its prices this year but it didn’t happen, the iPhone 14 Pro will start at $999, and the Pro Max starts at $1099, same as last year. iPhone 14 will start at $799, while the iPhone 14 Plus starts at $899. Pre-orders start on September 9, and the sale begins on September 16 besides iPhone 14 Plus which will go on sale on October 7.
Apple iPhone 14 Far Out event highlights.
iPhone 14 series:
- CEO Tim Cook is back again to give a wrap to today’s Apple iPhone 14 Far Out event
- Apple Announces iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus With New Satellite Connectivity.
- Apple Removes SIM Card Tray on All iPhone 14 Models in U.S. For the purpose of offering only E-Sim.
- The iPhone 14 Pro introduced a new dual-core accelerometer with Crash Detection coupled with an Emergency SOS feature. What’s important to realize is that this can also work with satellite connectivity.
- No iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro Model Supports Latest WiFi 6E Standard
- Apple will offer Fitness Plus subscription to all iphone users.
- Apple introduced multiple new simple, MagSafe and leather wallets cases for iPhone 14 Series.
- Apple has upgraded the camera modules on all iPhone 14 models. A better 12MP camera on the 14 and 14 Plus models and an Upgraded 48MP for the 14 Pro and Pro Max models.
- What’s more, the iPhone 14 Models Offer an additional hour of battery life as compared to the other models.
- iPhone 14 & New AirPods Pro 2 Supports Bluetooth 5.3.
- iPhone 14 Features a Mac-Like Startup Sound While Turning On.
- Apple iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus comes with low power mode and an intelligent lock screen.
- Apple introduced iPhone 14 Pro With a new notch design called ”Dynamic Island”
- Apple has finally added Always-On Display to their iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max models.
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max have improved Super Retina XDR display which is up to two times brighter than that of the iPhone 13 Pro with 2,000 nits of brightness.
- The A16 chip is the first Apple chip built on a 4nm process, featuring the new 6-core CPU and 16 billion transistors.
- The A16 chip in iPhone 14 Pro Models features an accelerated 5-core GPU with 50 percent more memory bandwidth and a new 16-core Neural Engine.
- The iPhone 14 Pro model rear camera system features a 48-megapixel Wide camera with a 65 percent larger, quad-pixel sensor and second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization.
- Apple has introduced new iPhone 14 Pro Color Options: Space Black and Deep Purple color, along with the previous gold and silver.
- The iPhone 14 Pro also features an improved front-facing camera with an ƒ/1.9 aperture and autofocus.
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro comes with longer battery life.
- Good news: No price hike for iPhones this year
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro comes with a starting price of $999. The 14 Pro Max, on the other hand, carries a price tag of $1,099.
- Pre-orders start on September 9, and the sale begins on September 16 except for iPhone 14 Plus which will go on sale on October 7.
- Apple iPhone 14 Pro comes with ‘Dynamic Island’ that expands and shrinks according to usage and notification.
- The “Dynamic Island” notch displays background connectivity like music, calls, and more. It is always live and active, hiding the vital information that can be accessed by tapping on it.
- Apple brings emergency SOS alerts via satellite. The iPhone will be able to spend less than 15 seconds sending an alert in case of an emergency with a clear sky.
AirPods Pro 2:
- Apple Announces New AirPods Pro With H2 Chip. Which offers Up to 2x better Noise Cancellation in their iPhone 14 Far Out Event.
- A new, low-distortion audio driver and amplifier for improved sound quality.
- Adaptive Transparency Mode – The H2 chip reduces loud environmental sounds. Like a siren, construction work, or loudspeakers at a concert without silencing noise entirely.
- The AirPods Pro offer richer bass and clearer sound across a wider range of frequencies.
- You’ll Be Able to Charge the AirPods Pro 2 Using Your Apple Watch Charger now.
- You can use the true-depth cameras of your iPhone to be able to make a “personalized spatial audio profile” based on the shape of your ear.
- Better Noise Cancellation which is now twice as effective.
- Up to 6 hours of usage time per charge. With up to 30 hours of additional charge in the carrying case.
- Touch-based controls are now on the stem, instead of the squeeze-based controls of the previous model.
- There’s a built-in speaker at the bottom of the case. Which can be triggered to help you find it like the find my phone function.
- The new AirPods Pro Series 2 will sell for $249 starting from September 23rd.
New Apple Watches:
- Apple Watch Series 8 comes with a new body temperature Sensor as announced in the iPhone 14 Far Out Event.
- The body temperature sensor enables retrospective ovulation estimates and estimates of cycle deviation.
- Apple also introduced a new Car Crash Detection feature in the Apple Watch Series 8.
- The new sensor in the Series 8 measures the wearer’s wrist temperature every five seconds overnight. And can alert the user using the health app.
- The new sensor in Apple Watch Series 8 joins the standard heart rate sensor & the ECG app. This merger offers users a comprehensive suite of health features.
- Apple Watch Series 8 still features up to 18 hours of battery life like previous models. But can last up to 36 hours per charge due to the low power mode of WatchOS 9.
- The Series 8 starts at $399 for GPS and $499 for cellular models.
- The Series 8 is available in aluminum Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and Product(RED). And Silver, Gold, and Graphite color for stainless steel Series 8 models
- Apple has also announced various watch straps ranging from $49 to $849
- Apple also announces Second-Generation Apple Watch SE With Series 8 Chip and Crash Detection for $249.
- The Series 8 chip allows the second-generation Apple Watch SE to deliver Crash Detection, international roaming, and Low Power Mode.
- The second-generation Apple Watch SE is now 20 percent faster thanks to the S8 chip. The same chip from the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra.
- The second-generation Apple Watch SE offers the core Apple Watch experience at a more affordable price.
- The Second-generation Apple Watch SE will be available in a refreshed series of color options, including Midnight, Starlight, and Silver.
- The second-generation Apple Watch SE starts at $249 for the GPS model and $299 for the cellular model.
- Apple also Unveils a new rugged Apple Watch Ultra With Large-Screen Design for Athletes and Explorers.
- Apple Watch Ultra is equipped with grade 5 titanium and sapphire crystal.
- Apple Watch Ultra is able to last for up to 36 hours on a single charge. The battery could last this long with normal use and due to the larger battery.
- The battery can even last up to 60 hours with a new Low Power Mode. And battery optimization options in WatchOS 9 also play an important role in this.
- It has a “night mode” that shifts the screen to red color. To limit how much your eyes need to readjust in a dark environment constantly.
- The battery timing is calculated according to 15 hours of workout, and 600+ time checks. It also includes 35 minutes of app use coupled with 3 minutes of talk time & 15 hours of sleep tracking. And lastly, 5 hours connected to the iPhone via Bluetooth.
- Apple Watch Ultra offers a larger digital crown meant to be usable while wearing gloves
- Apple Watch Ultra got a built-in 86db siren mode. For the purpose of using it in situations where you need someone to be able to find you fast.
- Improved compass functionality keeps you heading in the right direction, allowing you to track directions.
- All in all It’s certified for “recreational scuba”, allowing Athletes to take it down to 130 ft underwater
- A dedicated “action button” that lets you do things like instantly start or stop your workout, or mark the record.
- Apple Watch Ultra will start shipping at $799 on September 23rd.
