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iPhone 11: Apple reveals release date, price, images and new features of phone

Andrew Griffin
Tuesday 10 September 2019 19:51 BST
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Apple unveils the iPhone 11

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Apple has unveiled the iPhone 11.

The new phone features extra cameras as well as a new look on the outside. It comes in a variety of new colours, including green and purple.

Introducing the new phone, Apple focused on the imaging abilities of the new device. Though it received a speed bump, the majority of the announcement focused on the variety of new camera features that have been added to the iPhone 11.

But despite those speed boosts, the iPhone 11 will have an hour more battery than the iPhone XR that it replaces in Apple's line-up. The XR was already Apple's longest-lasting iPhone.

It has two cameras on the back, including a wide-angle lens that allows the phone to be able to capture twice as much as previous models.

That same camera also includes a night mode, which Apple claims will make it far better at taking pictures in the dark.

And it features a variety of different video features.

On the inside, the iPhone 11 includes the A13 Bionic, Apple's latest mobile chip. It performs better than any other phone, Apple claimed, and will allow vastly improved performance.

Apple said there was a variety of new iPhone features that it not have time to discuss, including a better flash, a faster Face ID sensor and improved Wi-Fi.

The phone will sell for $699, Apple said, cheaper than the most recent iPhones.

It is expected to be followed by the iPhone 11 Pro, the more expensive version of the handset.

Follow the latest on the new iPhone below:

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With just five minutes to go until curtains up, here's a reminder of everything to expect.

anthony.cuthbertson10 September 2019 17:54

Apple is streaming the event on YouTube for the first time. It hasn't even started yet and there are already 400,000 people watching.

anthony.cuthbertson10 September 2019 17:59

And we're off!

anthony.cuthbertson10 September 2019 18:00

Apple is starting with a video that makes reference to old technology including the iPod click wheel. They're very nostalgic nowadays! Especially for a company that only ever used to look forwards.

Andrew Griffin10 September 2019 18:01

Andrew Griffin10 September 2019 18:02

Tim Cook on stage talking about how technology innovations can "change people lives".

The Apple CEO promises that there will be some "truly big announcements".

anthony.cuthbertson10 September 2019 18:03

Andrew Griffin10 September 2019 18:04

We're starting with the App Store, specifically Apple Arcade.

anthony.cuthbertson10 September 2019 18:04

Konami's Benjamin Kinney is on stage to talk about Frogger in Toy Town.

anthony.cuthbertson10 September 2019 18:06

It's a new take on the classic arcade game. It involves jelly beans and terrifying giant babies.

anthony.cuthbertson10 September 2019 18:08

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