Apple event – as it happened: iPhone 13, new Watch and iPad unveiled as devices hit by major problem
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Your support makes all the difference.Apple has unveiled a host of new products in another of its live streamed virtual events.
The headliner of the 14 September Apple Event was without doubt the new range of iPhones – iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max – which Apple described as its best and most powerful handsets to date.
The new Apple Watch Series 7 was also revealed, featuring a screen that curves around the edge of the watch face, as well as a new iPad.
New updates to Apple Fitness+ and new shows for Apple TV+ were also unveiled, plus details about the new operating systems for the Apple Watch, iPad and iPhone.
Rumours suggested that the company was preparing to launch new AirPods, though these did not materialise.
The online live stream of the event can be viewed right here, as well as covered, as it happened, in our live blog below.
iPhone 13 round up
Our tech editor Andrew Griffin has the full rundown of the new Apple iPhone 13 - you can read it here.
iPhone 13 camera specs
Here’s more details about the iPhone 13 camera:
iPhone 13 camera features impressive cinematic mode
Apple’s improved camera for the iPhone 13 features a new ultrawide camera lens, that supports a new cinematic mode.
A preview of what this new mode is capable of is pretty impressive - all powered by the A15 bionic chip.
iPhone 13 A15 bionic chip is a ‘powerhouse'
The iPhone 13’s new A15 bionic will offer 30 per cent faster graphics “compared to the leading competition”.
It is also capable of an astonishing 15.8 trillion operations per second.
“It is a powerhouse. There is nothing in the world like this chip.”
iPhone 13 to be ‘industry leading'
iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini will feature an improved display, a bigger battery and improved camera system. The case is also made partly out of recycled plastic bottles.
iPhone 13 will come in five different colours. Here’s what they will look like:
iPhone 13 unveiled
After a bit of teasing, Tim Cook has finally unveiled what everyone has been waiting for.
“Today, we’re thrilled to introduce our next generation of iPhone,” he says. “This is iPhone 13.”
More details incoming...
Back to Tim...
Tim Cook is back onstage to introduce the all-new iPhone.
Apple Fitness+
A smooth transition now to Apple Fitness+, which wearers of the new Apple Watch Series 7 will be able to use thanks to a free three month subscription that comes with the smartwatch.
There will be everything from Pilates to guided meditation that works in tandem with a new wellness app.
Group Workouts will also allow users to take part in exercises with their friends.
There’s a few other things if you’re interested. You can see them here:
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