Apple event - as it happened: iPhone 14 Pro, new AirPods and Watch Ultra unveiled
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Your support makes all the difference.Apple has held its biggest event of the year, announcing the latest version of its most popular product.
The company hosted a live streamed event to show off the new iPhone 14 range, revised Apple Watches and even a new update to its AirPods.
There were four new iPhone 14s: a small and large version of the Pro and non-Pro. Apple aslo introduced a new “rugged” or “Ultra” Apple Watch.
It began at 10am local pacific time (6pm BST) on Wednesday, 7 September, when Apple boss Tim Cook introduced proceedings with a pre-recorded segment from the Apple Park campus.
It was the first time media has been invited to the event since the pandemic. Recent editions involved Apple showing off its new products in spectacular, special effects-heavy livestreamed productions.
You can follow all the news and updates from the event as they happened right here.
Apple event -live: Watch Series 8 specs
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Apple event - live: Watch SE
And here’s everything on the slightly cheaper Apple Watch SE:
Apple event - live: All new Watch Ultra
And there’s another Apple Watch!
The Apple Watch Ultra has a titanium case to make it the most durable smartwatch Apple has ever created. It comes with a customisable Action button.
It also comes with a brighter screen and extra speaker, as well as a bigger battery that gets up to 60 hours of extended life.
Apple event - live: Watch Ultra specs
You can read more about the Apple Watch Ultra right here.
Apple event - live: Watch Ultra
Here’s all the specs for the Apple Watch Ultra, which will cost $799 and will be available from 23 September.
Apple event - live: Watch Ultra built for scuba divers
Apple is really selling this for scuba divers. It may seem like a niche market but it’s one I was writing about recently with the launch of a new underwater communication app. Unfortunately, it’s currently only available for Android.
Apple event - live: Next generation AirPods unveiled
Tim Cook is back to introduce “the most advanced AirPods yet”.
The AirPods Pro comes with a brand new H2 chip, with high-bandwidth connectivity. There is also a new low-distortion driver to offer a wider range of sound experiences.
Apple event - live: AirPods Pro specs
Apple promises better battery life (6 hours), improved noise cancellation and touch controls, as well as precision finding. It can also be charged using a wireless charger for the Apple Watch.
Here’s all the specs for Apple’s new headphones:
Apple event - live: Onto the iPhone 14
Tim Cook is back to introduce the new iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.
Here’s some screen specs to start off:
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