Apple iPhone 14 launch event LIVE : Follow the September 2022 Apple Far Out event here. Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max tonight.
Accompanying the iPhone 14 series will be the Apple Watch Series 8 which will be the new standard smartwatch from Apple. However, also expect the much more affordable Apple Watch SE 2 to be launched tonight.
But an affordable Apple Watch is not all as we also expect the Apple Watch Pro to launch at this event which will be the most expensive Apple smartwatch ever!
Apple event September 2022: What to expect?
Finally, the AirPods Pro are long due for an upgrade, and we do expect the AirPods Pro 2 at the event as well. The AirPods Pro 2 are expected to come with a new design and spacial audio support.
These products were launched at the Far Out Apple event:
Apple Watch Series 8
Apple Watch SE 2
Apple Watch Ultra
AirPods Pro 2
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Prices remains unchanged!
iPhone 14 Pro starts at $999.
iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $1,099.
There are US prices, mind you.
Both models will go on sale from September 16.
UPDATE
India price:
iPhone 14 Pro starts from ₹129990
iPhone 14 Pro starts from ₹139990
Space black, silver, gold and deep purple.
The cinematic mode can now do 4K/30fps.
Action mode for more stable videos.
New ultrawide with a 1.4 micron pixel size.
Claimed 3x improvement in low light and better macro.
New 48MP main camera with F1.78 and 24m focal length.
Is 65 percent larger than before.
It does 12MP binned photos to maximize light capture.
The new A16 Bionic chipset is made on a 4nm process.
It has a claimed 16 billion transistors.
It has a 6-core CPU with 2 high-performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, all with lower power consumption.
New 16-core neural engine as well.
The LTPO 120Hz display can go as low as 1Hz.
6.1-inch for the iPhone 14 Pro and 6.7-inch for the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Finally, always-on display is standard.
The display can go up to 2000 nits in certain situations!
The hole punch can merge and move using the software.
It is called "dynamic island"
Notifications pop out of the hole punch in an animation.
The rumours were true. The notch is gone!
Say hello to a dual hole punch setup.
Global starting prices are:
$799 for the iPhone 14. Available September 16
$899 for the iPhone 14 Plus. Available October 7
UPDATE
India price:
iPhone 14 starts from ₹79900
iPhone 14 Plus starts from ₹89900
Can detect crash detection like the Apple Watch. Can automatically connect with emergency services.
Both phones have satellite connectivity for SOS.
No more physical SIM trays on USA iPhones!
2x low light improvement on the front and ultrawide cameras, 2.5 times low light improvement on the main camera.
New F1.9 TrueDepth camera selfie camera with autofocus.
New 12MP main camera with a larger sensor and 1.9 micron pixels. F1.5 aperture and OIS.
The A15 has six-core CPU with two high-performance and four efficiency cores and a neural engine.
A15 Bionic chip on both phones. No A16!
OLED screen, 1200 nits peak HDR brightness and Dolby Vision
The larger iPhone 14 Plus is finally official! Will have a larger 6.7-inch display.
Global price is $249.
UPDATE:
India price is ₹26900
The design looks unchanged.
33 percent better than before.
6 hours of listening on a single charge.
Charging case allows for 30 hours of listening time, increase of 6 hours.
Can use Apple Watch charger to charge them wirelessly.
Can now use the camera on an iPhone to create a personalized spatial audio profile.
Improved noise cancelling. Up to 2x better.
New extra small eartip for a better fit.
Swipe controls on the stems thanks to new capacitive layer.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 are official.
Come with new Apple H2 audio chip with high bandwidth connectivity.
Have a new driver that provides more detail and clarity across frequencies.
Global price is $799 for the GPS + cellular model.
Available from September 23.
UPDATE
India price is ₹89,900
Ultra is designed for water sports. Great for recreational scuba divers. New app coming for them.
New Oceanic Plus app for Apple Watch Ultra turns it into a dive computer.
New GPS chip for L1 + L5 GPS frequencies.
New chip will enhance performance in outdoor situations
Ne watch face called Wayfinder. Can be customised for mountains, ocean or trail.
Features a red mode for low light visibility.
Gets special bands for various outdoor activities.
Second speaker for outdoor use.
Claimed 36-hour battery life on a single charge.
Up to 60 hours battery life in a new battery optimisation setting coming later.
New button called action button. Customisable for different actions.
Buttons and crown designed to be used with gloves.
All Apple Watch Ultra model have cellular connectivity.
The new flagship Apple Watch Ultra is official!
It is much bigger than the regular Apple Watch. Has a 49mm titanium case.
$249 for the GPS model
$299 for the GPS + Cellular model
Available from September 16
UPDATE:
India price starts from ₹29900
It is claimed to be 20 percent faster than the previous Apple Watch SE.
Apple Watch SE 2 is available in three colours: midnight, silver and starlight
Its new production process reduces carbon footprint by 80 percent
Starting at $399 for the GPS model
Starting at $499 for the GPS + cellular model
Available from September 16
UPDATE
India price starts from ₹45900
Four colours for aluminium finish: midnight, starlight, silver, and product red.
Three stainless steel finishes: silver, gold, graphite
A claimed 18-hour battery life.
A new low-power mode gives up to 36 hours of battery life!
The Watch Series 8 comes with crash detection.
Can identify your location and notify emergency services in case of an automatically detected crash.
It has an improved gyroscope and a new accelerometer.
The temperature sensor helps indicate ovulation.
Can detect changes as small as 0.1 C.
It now features a new temperature sensor.
Tim Cook is currently delivering the opening speech.
The September 2022 Apple Far Out event begins very soon.
Stay tuned for all the live updates!