iPhone 15, new Apple Watch, and new AirPods

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– Hayden Field

Apple announced that the iPhone 15 Pro will start at the same price as last year, $999. The iPhone 15 Pro Max will cost $1,199, which is a price increase, but users will get a 256GB storage boost.

Users can pre-order the phones on Friday and they will be available on September 22.

– Ashley Cabot

48MP cameras will now be able to shoot in 48MP HEIF and UHD as the default. The 24MP images will work in low light and very detailed images.

The sensor is larger than previous iPhone models, and the optical engine in the iPhone 15 Pro allows focal lengths of 24, 28 and 35mm.

There will also be a 3X telephoto camera for the iPhone 15 Pro. For the 15 Pro Max, it will be upgraded to up to 5X zoom. This is a new distinction between the two already high-end iPhone models.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max will also feature a focal length of 120mm. Users can also connect their iPhone 15 Pro directly to their Mac computers.

– Rohan Goswami

Since Apple is switching to USB-C charging with the iPhone 15, users’ old Lightning cables will no longer work.

This means US residents upgrading will have to get new cables, even though many people already have them for laptops, headphones, and other gadgets. But it’s also possible that Apple will include a cable in the iPhone box.

– Ashley Cabot

Apple is replacing its mute switch with an “action button” on the iPhone 15 Pro model. When users tap it, they can still toggle between ringtone and silence, but they can also choose from a range of different actions. People can press a button and start a voice memo, for example.

The button will also correspond to the visual feedback in the iPhone 15 Pro’s dynamic island.

– Ashley Cabot

The new A17 Pro chipset includes an “innovative” GPU, a 3nm chip likely manufactured by Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation. It also includes 19 billion transistors.

It will have two high-performance cores and four “efficiency” cores. The Neural Engine, Apple’s AI accelerator, will be twice as fast and powered by 16 cores per company. The GPU is a hexa-core unit that Apple says is 20% faster than the previous version, and the company says the GPUs are focused on gaming rather than AI.

-How Leswing

The high-end, titanium-coated iPhone 15 Pro will come in black, blue, and silver. Apple executives tout how light and thin the metal is, while also emphasizing the strength of titanium, comparing it to the alloys used in the Mars rover.

– Rohan Goswami

The harder titanium material will cover both iPhone 15 Pro models. Currently, they use aluminum, which is less durable. The titanium is polished, and according to the teaser, its edges are a little soft compared to the current iPhone 14 Pro generation.

– Rohan Goswami

Apple announced that the iPhone 15 will be able to call for satellite roadside assistance.

This means that users who do not have cell service and need roadside assistance will still be able to get it. The service will be free for iPhone 15 users for two years.

– Ashley Cabot

The basic iPhone 15 will cost $799. The larger iPhone 15 Plus will cost $899. The low price remains unchanged.

-How Leswing

“USB-C has become a globally accepted standard, so we’re bringing it to the iPhone,” an Apple presenter said. It was the biggest cheer of the morning in Cupertino, California.

-How Leswing

The crowd let out its biggest cheer yet when Apple announced USB-C charging and wired Airpods for the next-generation iPhone 15. The second-generation Airpods Pro will also be updated for USB-C, an executive said.

-How Leswing

The 16-core A16 Bionic chip debuted on the high-end iPhone 14 Pro last year. Now, it’s about Apple’s entry-level iPhone 15.

– Rohan Goswami

Since Apple stopped using leather as a material in its products, it introduced several new fiber- and plastic-based bands and colors on Tuesday, many of which show they use recycled materials through their coloring or pattern.

While ditching leather may be good for the environment, it represents a clear break from the original Apple Watch launched in 2014, which focused on fashion, including its partnerships with luxury brands and premium finishes like leather.

-How Leswing

The Dynamic Island feature was first introduced on the iPhone 14 Plus, and is now rolling out to both the higher and lower variants of the iPhone 15.

– Rohan Goswami

Tim Cook returns to the stage. The company is now announcing the latest edition in the lineup: the iPhone 15. A preview video has teased the iPhone 15 in pink, yellow, green, blue, and of course, black.

– Rohan Goswami

The price of the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will be $799, the Series 9 will be priced at $399, and the second generation SE will be $249, the company said.

– Rohan Goswami

Apple has introduced new finely woven bands for its Watch made without any leather, which the company says is better for the environment.

The company also collaborated with luxury brand Hermès on four new leather-free bands and announced a band collaboration with sportswear brand Nike.

– Ashley Cabot

Jeff Williams is now previewing a new high-end Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Ultra 2. The new watch will feature the new S9 chip, with precision detection through a new second-generation ultra-wideband architecture, and a new display capable of 3,000 nits. . The battery life is up to 72 hours and is made of 95% recycled titanium.

The device will come with a new watch face exclusive to the Ultra 2 called Modular Ultra. Apple calls it the most customizable watch face ever.

– Rohan Goswami