CUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple unveiled new and updated products at its annual Apple event on Wednesday, including a redesigned Apple Watch, an improved AirPod Pro design and an “always on” display on the iPhone 14 Pro.
Meet iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, and AirPods Pro. All that and more from the #AppleEvent
— Apple (@Apple) September 7, 2022
After months of rumors, Apple released a new lineup of popular products.
Apple Watch
Apple announced the release of three redesigned watches, each targeting a different type of user.
- The Apple Watch Series 8: According to The Wall Street Journal, the latest watch will now include new sensors, including one that can measure body temperature.
Apple Watch Series 8. Starting at $399. Available Sept. 16. #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/PkairhdTjv
— 9to5Mac (@9to5mac) September 7, 2022
- Apple Watch SE: One of Apple’s affordable smartwatches will be available in new colors and is faster than previous SE models.
New Apple Watch SE also has a slightly updated design. Basically eliminates the Series 3 from the lineup.
— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) September 7, 2022
Faster S8 SiP
New sensors
$249 GPS, $299 Cellular pic.twitter.com/0j2Afeb55w
- Apple Watch Ultra: One of the most anticipated announcements at the event was a redesigned Apple Watch for outdoor athletes. According to USA Today, the Apple Watch Ultra boasts 60 hours of battery life and can handle extreme temperatures.
Apple Watch Ultra. All models $799. Available Sept 23. pic.twitter.com/H0IxLn4IA4
— 9to5Mac (@9to5mac) September 7, 2022
AirPods Pro
While the design of the next generation of AirPod Pro will remain the same, the popular earbuds will get some improvements.
New AirPods Pro with H2 chip. Similar design, smaller ear tip, with personalized spatial audio with a true depth map of your ear.
— iJustine (@ijustine) September 7, 2022
Touch controls, 6 hour battery life. New added speaker on the case to help find it. You can also use an Apple Watch charger to charge!#AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/bZKlGtqfxT
- Users can now control the volume on the stem of the AirPods.
- Noise cancellation is reportedly two times better than the 2019 AirPod Pro.
- The battery life has improved from 4.5 to 6 hours of listening time, according to The Wall Street Journal.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
The latest iPhone 14 models will come in five colors and have a longer battery life than their predecessors.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/f7wC6x0xBv
— 9to5Mac (@9to5mac) September 7, 2022
- The iPhone 14 models will feature a new 12-megapixel primary camera with a bigger sensor for low-light photography.
- Video recording will have a new stabilization mode for recording action shots.
- Apple announced that new iPhones would feature an eSIM that will allow users to connect to their carrier without the need for a SIM card.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
The pricier iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have a redesigned screen that moves the camera and sensor “notch” from the top edge to the screen in what Apple calls a “dynamic island.”
iPhone 14 Pro $999
— iJustine (@ijustine) September 7, 2022
iPhone 14 Pro Max $1099
Storage up to 1tb
Preorder Sept 9 and avail Sept 16th! So soon!#AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/GnCHOteJjW
- The Pro lineup will have an “always-on” display.
- The phones will have more powerful cameras and video processing than their predecessors.
Other notable announcements
One of the biggest focuses in the 2022 Apple Event was safety. Multiple Apple products will include various safety features that can save lives in an emergency.
- Crash detection: Both the iPhone 14 and latest Apple Watches will sense if you have been in a crash and will automatically notify emergency services.
- Emergency SOS: iPhone 14 will include a service that allows the phone to communicate with satellites in an emergency.
- The Apple Watch Ultra will include an 86-decibel siren that can signal for help over 180 meters away
Some iPhone 14 models go on sale at the end of the week with shipping dates as late as Sept. 23.
According to The Associated Press, the event was the first in-person product launch since the coronavirus pandemic began.
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