Apple launches new Series 9 watch
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Apple is about to launch four new iPhones, two new Watches and maybe more besides.
The launch of the iPhone 15 is the biggest event in Apple’s year, and could bring extra controversy this year, given a widely rumoured higher price and new charging port at the bottom of the phone.
Alongside those updates, Apple is rumoured to be planning new charging technology, faster chips, better battery life and design tweaks for the higher-end, Pro versions of the phone. In all, there is expected to be four versions of the iPhone 15: the base model, the iPhone 15 Plus, the Pro and Pro Max.
In addition to those new products, Apple is widely expected to update both the normal and Ultra version of the Apple Watch. They are expected to receive small updates, with the possible introduction of new chip technology.
The AirPods may also feature in the event. They are also expected to receive an update to swap the Lightning charging port in the bottom for USB-C – beginning the process of getting rid of a charging technology that has been used for more than a decade in Apple’s most popular products.
The event will be live streamed from Apple’s California headquarters, beginning at 10am local pacific time, 1pm eastern, or 6pm in the UK. You can follow all the latest news here.
1694540801Apple event live: iPhone 15 camera specsHere are all the specs for the new iPhone 15 camera:
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Anthony Cuthbertson12 September 2023 18:46
1694540754Apple event live: iPhone 15 to come with improved cameraThe camera on the iPhone 15 is getting a few upgrades, to enable “next-generation portraits” and improved colour and low-light performance.
Improved focus and depth control will also allow more editing options with photos after they’ve been taken.
“iPhone 15 makes it easy to take great looking photos and videos every day.”
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Anthony Cuthbertson12 September 2023 18:45
1694540525Apple event live: no more leather in iPhone or Apple Watch devicesApple will no longer use leather in its products.
Lisa Jackson, Apple’s vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, noted that leather is a popular material for accessories. But it has considerable environmental impact, she noted, especially at the scale that Apple uses it.
As such, it has committed to phasing out those materials. Instead, it will rely on new materials that have been especially developed.
For the Apple Watch’s sport loop, for instance, it has changed the material to use 82 per cent recycled yarn.
You can read more about it here:
Anthony Cuthbertson12 September 2023 18:42
1694540368Apple event live: iPhone 15 unveiledKaiann Drance, vice president of iPhone marketing at Apple, is here to tell us about the new iPhone 15.
The iPhone 15 is twice as bright as the iPhone 14 and is 6.1 inches for the standard model and 6.7 inches for iPhone 15 Plus.
It also comes in five colours: pink, yellow, green, blue and black.
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Anthony Cuthbertson12 September 2023 18:39
1694540159Apple event live: release date revealed for new Apple WatchesOrders open today for the new Apple Watches, and will be available from 22 September.
You can read all about them in our article here:
Anthony Cuthbertson12 September 2023 18:35
1694540071Apple event live: All the new Apple Watch Ultra 2 featuresHere’s everything you need to know about the Apple Watch Ultra 2:
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Anthony Cuthbertson12 September 2023 18:34
1694539945Apple event live: Apple Watch Ultra 2 unveiledThe new Apple Watch Ultra 2 is here, which comes with “incredible new features to elevate any adventure”.
It comes with the brightest display Apple has ever created, 1,000 nits brighter than the standard Apple Watch Series 9.
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Anthony Cuthbertson12 September 2023 18:32
1694539782Apple event live: All the new Apple Watch featuresHere’s a rundown of all the new updates for Apple Watch Series 9:
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Anthony Cuthbertson12 September 2023 18:29
1694539622Apple iPhone 15 event: Apple Watch is firm’s first Carbon Neutral productWe’re moving away from hardware for a moment to hear about Apple’s environmental pledges.
“Our mission is to make products customers love and protect the planet at the same time,” one employee says.
Starting this year, all Apple Watch manufacturing will be powered by 100 per cent clean energy, while more recycled materials will be used in its production. It is also Apple’s first ever carbon neutral product.
Anthony Cuthbertson12 September 2023 18:27
1694539078Apple iPhone 15 event: Series 9 Watch introduces ‘double tap’This is a handy feature: double tap. It allows wearers of the Apple Watch Series 9 to control the smartwatch with the same hand that it’s being worn on.
This means if you’re holding a coffee or dog lead in your other hand, you’ll still be able to answer calls or scroll through widgets by tapping your index finger against your thumb.
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Anthony Cuthbertson12 September 2023 18:17
