Pictured Above: The new iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max comes in four (4) colors. Credit: Apple. Apple unveiled its new iPhone 14 lineup at a highly-anticipated press event today Wednesday (7th September 2022), along with three (3) new Apple Watch models, an update to its popular AirPods Pro and a feature that could save lives when cell service is not available. iPhone 14 Apple unveiled four (4) new smartphones, including the new iPhone 14 with a 6.1-inch screen and the iPhone 14 Plus with a larger 6.7-inch screen. The new iPhone 14 features a 12 MP main camera with bigger pixels, a faster aperture and improved sensors. It also uses the same pricessor as last year's iPhone 13 Pro model (the A15). For the first time, the new front camera has auto focus, allowing it to focus at multiple distances in low light for better individual and group selfies. It also has a new action mode that lets users keep videos stable while moving. Apple's new Pro line features an always-on display and the ability to receive notifications and activities through what the company is calling the “dynamic island,” which makes clever use of a new floating notch near the top of the screen. The Pro line also comes with the first-ever 48 MP camera on an iPhone. In a notable shift, the iPhone 14 lineup also eliminates the need for a physical SIM card and instead uses a digital ”e-SIM” card. Users can now store multiple e-SIMs on the same device and have multiple cellular plans and phone numbers on the same phone. It also prevents others from removing the physical SIM card if your iPhone is lost or stolen. Apple said all U.S. models of the iPhone will no longer have the SIM tray. The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will come in five (5) colors: midnight, starlight, blue, purple and red. The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus will start at US $799 and US $899, respectively, the same starting prices as last year's models. The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max start at US $999 and US $1,099, respectively, also unchanged from the year prior. Analysts widely predicted Apple would hike the price of the premium models by US $100. Apple Watch Series 8, SE and Ultra Apple announced several new Apple Watch models, including a higher-end version that costs US $799 and is designed to support the needs of outdoor enthusiasts. It also added an option for its watches to detect when a user has been in a car crash, as well as a satellite connectivity feature for phones, which is intended to help people communicate when their cell service is not available or not working. Apple unveiled three (3) new smartwatches at the event: the Series 8, the SE and the Ultra. At the high end, the Ultra model is designed to help users track endurance training, scuba diving adventures and triathlons. The device gets about thirty-six (36) hours on a single charge, is more water resistant and boasts an enhanced compass that can work at night, in the ocean and other conditions. At the low end, Apple updated the SE to be up to 20% faster than the prior version. It starts at US $249 for GPS models and US $299 for cellular models. In the middle is the Series 8 model, which starts at US $399. Like prior versions of Apple's smartwatch, the Series 8 is intended to motivate users to stay active and fit. Apple also emphasized the Watch's features for women's health, with revamped period cycle tracking tools that can predict ovulation. The tracking data is kept on each device and only accessible through a passcode or face ID, according to the company. Apple does not have a key to encrypted data and so it cannot access it without your express permission. The announcement comes as data security for women has become a major flashpoint in the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. AirPods Pro 2 Apple also showed off its latest generation of AirPods Pro, which will have six (6) hours of listening time with a single charge — better than the original version. Each headphone and the case itself are now equipped to make a sound to help you find it. A light swipe up and down on the short stems of each headphone will increase or decrease volume. AirPods Pro 2 now comes with improved dynamic noise-cancellation technology, and can cancel out double the amount of noise compared to the original version. Meanwhile, a new adaptive transparency mode aims to reduce harsh environmental noise. The AirPods Pro 2 cost US $249 and will be available in stores on Friday (9th September 2022). Noteworthy Apple unveiled a new Emergency SOS via Satellite feature, which the company said has been in the works for years. It was designed and built specifically for iPhone 14 devices to connect to satellites when not near a terrestrial tower. By allowing users to point their device toward a satellite, which the phone will help locate, users will be able to send and receive information to get emergency help. The company said it created a short text compression mechanism to condense messages that take about fifteen (15) seconds to send if a user has a clear view of the sky. (It may take a few minutes longer if something like foliage is in the way). Apple said local providers will be alerted to assist with calling for help. If you missed Apple’s event today, you can watch it below in its entirety. [Source: CNN]
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