Apple Event 2019: The latest iPhones and other major announcements
What's the story
Apple has just unveiled the latest batch of iPhones including iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max with a familiar design, upgraded cameras, and a new A13 Bionic chipset. The tech giant has also launched a new Apple Watch Series 5, an improved entry-level 7th-generation iPad, Apple Arcade gaming service as well as the company's video streaming service, Apple TV+.
Hardware #1
iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max: At a glance
Right of the bat, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are identical-looking sequels to the premium iPhone Xs and Xs Max. The standard Pro model comes with a 5.8-inch OLED display while the Max model gets a 6.5-inch screen. Apple is calling this display as Super Retina XDR which features HDR, Dolby Vision, 2 million to 1 contrast, and 1200-nits of brightness.
Key details
Apple iPhone 11 Pro models also come with A13 chipset
The iPhone 11 Pro models are powered by the A13 Bionic chipset and offer improved battery (upto 5 hours more than their predecessors). Notably, these models will also come bundled with an 18W fast-charging adapter. As for the new 7nm CPU, it can reportedly do 1 trillion operations/second. Lastly, the iPhone 11 Pro starts at $999 while the Max model begins at $1,099.
Hardware #2
Apple iPhone 11: The low-cost iPhone 11
Apple has also announced the iPhone 11. The low-cost model comes as an upgrade to the iPhone Xr featuring a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina Display, faster Face ID, A13 Bionic chipset, and new color finishes. It gets an upgraded dual 12MP rear camera, a new 12MP front-camera with a wide-angle lens and slow-motion video support. The iPhone 11 starts at just $699 (approximately Rs. 50,000).
Information
iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max offer upgraded cameras
Unlike the standard iPhone 11, the Pro models come with a triple camera setup comprising a 12MP (f/1.8) wide-angle lens, a 12MP (f/2.4) telephoto lens, and a new 12MP (f/2.0) ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front, all models feature 12MP selfie snappers.
Hardware #3
Apple iPad 7th-generation with A10 Fusion chip, Apple Pencil support
Throwing in a small surprise, Apple announced its 7th-generation iPad with a bigger 10.2-inch Retina Display, Apple Pencil support, and Touch ID. It comes with an A10 Fusion chip and a Smart Connector for pairing it with a full-sized keyboard. It will run iPadOS out-of-the-box, and comes at a price of $329. For education customers, it'll cost $299. You can order it right away.
Hardware #4
Apple Watch Series 5 now offers Always-On display, sleep tracking
Alongside the new iPad, Apple has introduced the new Apple Watch Series 5. The wearable looks exactly like its predecessor while offering a new Always-On LTPO display, built-in compass, international emergency calling, and all-day battery life, and sleep tracking. The Series 5, now also available in Ceramic and Titanium cases, starts at $399 for the GPS model and $499 for the LTE variant.
New services
Apple Arcade and Apple TV+
Apple is also going big on services, this time around. Notably, Apple Arcade will be available as a new tab in the App Store. Apple will add new games every month, and like apps, you'll get recommendations, trailers, and more. It will cost $4.99/month for a family subscription. The company has also announced Apple TV+ and the service will go live starting November 1 at $4.99/month for a family subscription.