Featured: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, New iPads and more

Apple’s highly anticipated “California Streaming” event on Tuesday had an interesting mix of expected and unexpected news, including the iPhone 13 line which largely followed expectations and the Apple Watch Series 7 which fell short of the hype. flat overhaul expected but otherwise matches. with rumors pretty much.

On a more unexpected note, we’ve received updates to the entry-level iPad mini and iPad, which most people didn’t expect until a second fall event in October or November. We also didn’t get the third-generation AirPods, which were rumored but quite uncertain about attending the event.

For a look at Tuesday’s biggest announcements, check out our 7-minute recap video and the related article which links to all of our day-of-event coverage.

Apple announces iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini with smaller notch, repositioned rear cameras, and more

Apple on Tuesday announced the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, both with a smaller notch, repositioned rear cameras, improved performance and more, while maintaining the same 6.1-inch and 5-inch sizes. , 4 inches from their respective iPhone 12 predecessors.

As rumored, the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini include a 20% smaller notch, allowing for more display area. Inside, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini are powered by the all-new A15 Bionic chip, while a more advanced dual-camera system on the rear delivers better photos and videos than ever before.

Pre-orders are now underway ahead of a launch on Friday, September 24, although shipping times for many models and some Apple card users have had difficulty placing orders as they go live.

Apple unveils iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max with ProMotion displays and up to 1TB of storage

In addition to the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, Apple also announced the iPhone 13 Pro and ‌iPhone 13‌ Pro Max on Tuesday, featuring brighter Super Retina XDR displays with ProMotion, upgraded rear cameras, a longer variant. powerful A15 Bionic chip, up to 1TB of storage, a new Sierra Blue color option, and more.

Both devices sport the A15 Bionic chip with a six-core processor and a five-core GPU for a significant performance boost. This variant of the A15 chip contains an additional GPU core compared to the A15 chip of the iPhone 13‌ mini and iPhone 13‌.

Pre-orders for the Pro models are also underway ahead of their launch on September 24, and if you’re having trouble deciding which model to buy, we have a buyer’s guide comparing the regular and Pro lines.

Apple unveils Apple Watch Series 7 with larger screens starting at $ 399

As expected, Apple introduced the Apple Watch Series 7 at Tuesday’s event, delivering the larger screen size expected thanks to thinner bezels and slightly larger bezels.

What we didn’t expect is that the design is quite similar to that of the 6 Series and other recent models, with smooth, rounded edges rather than the flat-edged redesign that had been announced by several. eminent sources.

You’ll also have to wait a bit to get your hands on the new Apple Watch, as Apple has only said it will be available “later this fall.” Recent reports have indicated that Apple is struggling to speed up mass production of the new models, and that’s almost certainly the reason for Apple’s vague launch schedule.

Apple Introduces Redesigned Sixth Generation iPad Mini with Touch ID, USB-C Port, 5G and More

We’ve heard a number of rumors about a redesign of the iPad mini that would bring it closer to the iPad Air, and that’s exactly what we got on Tuesday with the sixth-generation model.

The new iPad mini has a larger 8.3-inch display that largely covers the front of the device, Touch ID on the power button rather than having a Home button, a USB-port. C instead of Lightning and support for Apple’s second generation. Pencil.

Orders for the new iPad mini are available now, with a launch slated for Friday, September 24.

Apple Announces New 9th Generation iPad With A13 Chip, True Tone Display And More

While it hasn’t seen as big a redesign as its little sibling, the entry-level 10.2-inch iPad received an update on Tuesday, switching to an A13 Bionic chip that delivers up to performance. at 20% faster, a True Tone screen, an improved front camera, and more.

The new ‌iPad‌ features an enhanced 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Center Stage, which uses machine learning to automatically detect people in the frame, pan and zoom to keep them in sight during FaceTime calls. The feature recognizes when other people join or leave a call, adjusting the position of the camera to suit everyone.

Orders for the new iPad are available now, with a launch next week on Friday, September 24.

iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8 and tvOS 15 will be released on September 20

Apple’s big software update launch will take place on Monday, September 20, with Apple releasing iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8 on that date.

We haven’t received an official launch date for macOS Monterey yet, but it seems likely we’ll have a Mac-focused media event in about a month, and we’ll likely hear more about Monterey by then, if not more. early.

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