Apple Inc. Reveals iPhone 15

The iPhone 15 has been officially unveiled at Apple's recent showcase, which had a "Wonderlust" theme. This latest iPhone lineup includes four distinct models: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, all of which introduce a range of enhanced features and capabilities.

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are designed with a focus on "industry-leading durability features." Featuring a groundbreaking color-infused back glass, available in five vibrant color options (pink, yellow, green, blue, and black), these models boast a sleek new design with contoured edges around the aluminum enclosure. Powering these devices is the A16 Bionic chip, enhancing efficiency and introducing the Dynamic Island feature for seamless access to various apps and functions from the home screen. The impressive photography capabilities include a 48MP main camera, a new 24MP default, and a 2x Telephoto lens for super-high-resolution and close-up photography (with up to three optical zoom levels). Both models also feature a USB‑C connector, enabling users to charge their AirPods or Apple Watch directly from the iPhone.

Available in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch display sizes, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are priced at $799 USD and $899 USD, respectively. Storage options include 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB capacities. Pre-orders for these models begin on Friday, September 15, with general availability starting on Friday, September 22.

Moving on to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, these models feature a lightweight Titanium display with highly durable back glass and introduce a new "Action" button on the side. Similar to the iPhone 15, they also sport contoured edges. The Action button allows users to personalize their iPhone experience, providing quick access to the camera, flashlight, Voice Memos app, and various other shortcuts. Available in four color options, the Pro models further enhance photography with a new 5x Telephoto camera, improvements to Focus and Depth Control, and enhancements in Night mode and Smart HDR. The A17 Pro chip, a groundbreaking 3-nanometer chip, ensures peak performance for gaming, delivering smoother graphics and exceptional streaming efficiency.

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are available in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch display sizes, with prices starting at $999 USD and $1,199 USD, respectively. Storage options for the iPhone 15 Pro range from 128GB to 1TB, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at 256GB and offers 512GB and 1TB variants. Pre-orders for these models commence on Friday, September 15, followed by general availability on Friday, September 22.

Both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models introduce several new safety features, including Roadside Assistance, precision finding for Find My Friends, and the Secure Enclave for enhanced user privacy. For a closer look at these new features, please refer to the gallery above, and stay tuned for the latest updates from Apple's event.

Apple’s M3 Ultra Mac Studio Specs And Release Dates

According to the latest update from MS, Apple is said to be in the testing phase of an M3 Ultra chip. This new chip is anticipated to exhibit a significant CPU upgrade, moving from 24 cores in the M2 Ultra to 32 cores in the subsequent generation of the chip. Additionally, developer logs suggest that the base configuration of the M3 Ultra chip might include 64 GPU cores, with a higher-end variant boasting 80 GPU cores.

These developments pertain to Apple's upcoming high-performance desktop chip. Currently, you can already acquire an M2 Ultra Mac featuring GPUs with 60 or 76 cores. Consequently, the forthcoming chip's advancements, particularly in graphics processing, are expected to be more moderate in contrast to the substantial leap made last year. The previous progression saw the top-tier configuration of the M2 Ultra with a 64-core GPU, marking a 12-core increase from the maxed-out 64-core GPU of the M1 Ultra Mac Studio. However, this doesn't imply that computers equipped with the new chip will be sluggish by any means. The M2 Ultra Mac Studio already delivers impressive performance, and even laptops equipped with the M2 Max, such as the MacBook Pro, exhibit remarkable capabilities. This prowess is so pronounced that the high-priced 2023 Mac Pro is encountering challenges in finding its niche in the market. Once more, as mentioned in the latest Mangaspurs report, it is indicated that Apple is set to launch M3 Macs in October, which will encompass a fresh addition to the iMac lineup. However, the report also reinforces the notion that computers featuring the M3 Pro or M3 Max won't make their debut until the following year. In line with historical release patterns of Apple, MangaSpurs forecasts that an M3 Ultra chip might potentially arrive no earlier than late 2024.

Apple Stops Iphone 14 Plus Production Reports

According to The Information, the tech giant informed at least one of its manufacturers in China to “immediately halt production” of the smartphone’s components while it assesses the demand for the iPhone 14 Plus. Meanwhile, the two downstream Apple suppliers in China that assemble the parts into larger modules are also supposedly scaling back production by 70% and 90%. Demand for the iPhone 14 Plus is supposedly quite low as consumers prefer to spend the extra $100 USD for the iPhone 14 Pro and its extra features. The iPhone 14 line was unveiled during Apple’s Far Out even in September and has only been available to the public for a little over two weeks.

The saving grace for Apple so far has been sales of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Bloomberg describes sales of both models as “robust,” and Kuo reports that Apple has switched “production lines of the iPhone 14 to the iPhone 14 Pro models, which will help improve Apple's product mix/iPhone ASP in 4Q22.” The problem is this is unsustainable. Expanding on his iPhone 14 Plus sales article, The Information reporter Wayne Ma explained that “while at least one supplier also has been told to boost iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max parts production, it's insignificant when compared with the same amount of parts for units they are cutting for the iPhone 14 Plus.” Things are unlikely to get better in the short term. Especially with Apple recently increasing iPhone prices in most countries — something that wasn’t covered widely due to price freezes in the US and China. But even these markets look set to pay more in 2023. There is also a value problem here. In conjunction with rising prices, iPhone 14 trade-in prices are falling twice as fast as iPhone 13 models, which risks undermining the so-called ‘Apple Tax’ as a price worth paying. Throw in worldwide hyperinflation, spiraling energy prices, and a cost of living crisis in several key markets and relying on Pro models is a gamble. Despite this, Apple still has plenty of time on its side. In a contracting market, Apple remains the only smartphone manufacturer with positive growth at least for now. But iPhones are not alone. Questions are also being asked about the pricing and positioning of MacBook Air models and the entire iPad line-up. Apple fans are notoriously loyal, but there are signs this loyalty is now being tested to breaking point. How Apple reacts will be telling.

Apple’s iOS 15.4 Updates

Apple’s iOS 15.4 is arriving next week after being in development since the beginning of the year. While Apple didn’t share an exact release date, the software update is expected to roll out halfway through the month on March 18. The update will include a slew of exciting new features, beginning with a revamped Face ID that allows users to unlock their iPhones while wearing a face mask. A beta version of the feature, which was tested last month, was proven to work well.

Users will be able to enable the feature in their settings, though they’ll have to re-register an image of their face. Apple is also introducing a tool called Tap to Pay. This will allow more businesses to charge customers via their iPhone, and functions as an alternative to the device’s Square card reader plug-in. Other new additions include a fifth Siri voice and a safety feature for the item-tracking AirTags that warns users against tracking others without their consent. It will also bring improvements to FaceTime calls, Live Text and the Weather app. “These latest software features build on the release of iOS 15, which enhanced the iPhone experience with more ways to stay connected, powerful updates that help users focus and explore, and intelligent features to get more done with iPhone,” Apple said in a press release published March 8. iOS 15.4 will automatically be downloaded on the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro.

Apple Rumored to Launch iPhone SE 3 Released Dates

New rumors are now suggesting that Apple will be launching the third generation of its iPhone SE model in early 2022. According to a new report from MacRumors, the Californian tech giant is now in the trial production phase of the iPhone SE 3, with its supply chain gearing up in preparation for mass production by early next year.

 

The entry-level smartphone is expected to release within the first quarter of 2022 and retains much of its predecessor’s design, keeping a physical home button along with the same 4.7-inch display size. Unlike previous models, however, it’ll carry the faster A15 chip as well as an improved camera. The news also comes on top of other rumors suggesting that Apple could be abandoning the 5.4-inch model from its regular iPhone lineup, so those looking for something more compact might be restricted to the iPhone SE 3 from here on out. As usual, Apple hasn’t confirmed any of the news, and there’s also no price tag yet for the upcoming device, although the current SE model starts at $400 USD and insiders expect the tech company to keep the same price point. For those looking forward to the new iPhone SE 3, definitely stay tuned for more updates to come. Elsewhere in tech, LG’s DualUp Monitor is rethinking the optimal aspect ratio for maximum productivity.

Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Specs

Though we’re still (potentially) nine months away from Apple‘s next iPhone release, new rumors have surfaced once again about the upcoming models, which now suggest that there’ll be a big camera and memory upgrade. As per MacRumors, tech analyst Jeff Pu has now revealed in a research note with Haitong International Securities that both models of the upcoming iPhone 14 Pro will boast a triple-lens rear camera configuration with its wide-angle lens working in tandem with a 48-megapixel sensor, while its ultra-wide and telephoto lenses will pair with 12-megapixel sensors.

 

The suggestion also matches those from TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who said back in April that the device will also be able to record videos in 8K. On top of revamped cameras, Pu says that the iPhone 14 Pro will carry 8GB of RAM instead of the standard 6GB for the current iPhone 13 Pro options, as well as new 120Hz displays. While the former could very possibly be true, the latter claim has been called into question, with Ross Young an analyst specializing in the display market saying Apple will retain its 60Hz screens instead. While the iPhone 13 starts at 128GB of storage, Pu also claims that the lowest-tiered model for the iPhone 14 will come in at 64GB. As usual, Apple has yet to confirm any of these rumors or release any information regarding the upcoming iPhone 14, so those interested should be on the lookout for more updates to come from the tech giant.

The Best 2021 Black Friday iPhone Deals

Need a new phone? Black Friday and Cyber Monday are a great time to be shopping for a phone for yourself or as a gift to your nearest and dearest this holiday season. This is the time of year when retailers and carriers are dropping their best deals, whether it’s to make room for next year’s models or to sign up new cellular customers. Android users can cash in on a number of excellent deals from the likes of Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and Motorola; however, Apple is notoriously stingy when it comes to iPhone discounts. You might get a gift card or a pair of AirPods when buying an iPhone, or a carrier might offer a higher trade-in value for a “free” iPhone.

Here are all the best Black Friday phone deals we’ve found so far. If possible, we recommend buying an unlocked phone, so there won’t be any strings attached to the purchase. If we include a carrier promotion, we’ll call out each requirement necessary to get the deal. Given all the supply issues many phone makers have been having all year, there might not be a lot of stock available out there. Good luck!

Apple iPhone Deals

From our experience, Apple doesn’t offer price cuts on any of its iPhone models. At most, you’ll get a pair of free AirPods and / or a gift card to use toward a future purchase.
iPhone SE

    The best deal so far is on a prepaid, 64GB iPhone SE (2020), which is now $199 at Walmart with Walmart Family Mobile  that’s a 50 percent discount on a phone with the same chipset as the iPhone 11 and will get four years of software support from Apple.


    You can get a free pair of Beats Studio Buds in black and a virtual gift card for up to $200 if you purchase an iPhone SE and activate it on Visible Wireless. You’ll need to transfer your number and make at least three months of payments before you’ll be able to redeem your gift, however. Read our full review.
    You can get 12 months of your Mint Mobile data plan for free if you port your number to Mint and purchase an iPhone SE (2020), which is available in several configurations starting at $579. Read our full review.

iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Max

    You can get $300 on a Walmart e-gift card with the purchase of an iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, or iPhone 13 Pro Max (sold out) on either AT&T or Verizon. The exact amount depends on which iPhone you choose (see below), and you can also get an additional $250 Walmart e-gift card by trading in an eligible phone. The deal runs through December 3rd, but you need to activate the new phone no later than December 3rd at 11:59PM local time to take advantage of the deal. If you prefer to get this deal and trade-in squared away in person, you need to schedule an in-person appointment, starting as early as 5AM on November 26th. This in-store deal also ends on December 3rd.
    You can get a free pair of wireless earbuds and a virtual gift card for up to $200, depending on which iPhone your purchase and activate on Visible Wireless. You’ll need to transfer your number and make at least three months of payments before you’ll be able to redeem your gift, however. If you opt for an iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, or iPhone 13 Pro Max, you’ll get a pair of AirPods Pro. If you buy an iPhone 13 mini, you’ll get a pair of Beats Studio Buds.
    You can get six months of your Mint Mobile data plan for free if you port your number to Mint and purchase an iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, which start at $1,000 and $1,100, respectively.
    You can get a “free” iPhone 13 Pro, a second-gen pair of AirPods, and a one-year subscription to Apple TV Plus when you sign up for the Magenta Max or Sprint Max plans with eligible trade-ins. This deal is available to new and existing customers.

iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max

    At Walmart, you can get a Walmart e-gift card for up to $500 with the purchase of select iPhone 12 models on either AT&T or Verizon, though the exact amount depends on which iPhone you choose (see below). You can also get an additional $250 Walmart e-gift card by trading in an eligible phone. This deal runs through December 3rd, but you need to activate the new phone no later than December 3rd at 11:59PM local time to take advantage of the deal. If you prefer to get this deal and trade-in squared away in person, you need to schedule an in-person appointment, starting as early as 5AM local time on November 26th. The in-store deal also runs through December 3rd.

iPhone 12 Pro Max: $500 Walmart gift card (sold out online)
iPhone 12 Pro: $450 Walmart gift card (sold out online)

iPhone 12: $350 Walmart gift card

    You can get a free pair of Beats Studio Buds in black and a virtual gift card for up to $200 if you purchase an iPhone 12 mini, Pro, or Pro Max and activate it on Visible Wireless. You’ll need to transfer your number and make at least three months of payments before you’ll be able to redeem your gift, however.
    You can get three months of your Mint Mobile data plan for free if you port your number to Mint and purchase an iPhone 12, which starts at $729.

How to preorder the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro

Apple announced a fleet of new products at its “California Streaming” event. Chief among them — you guessed it  was the iPhone 13. This one is coming in various sizes and colors, but with smaller notches, the new A15 Bionic chipset, and with redesigned and improved cameras located around the back. Going from smallest to largest, Apple will soon release the iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and finally the iPhone 13 Pro Max. With the Pro and Pro Max, you’ll be able to get the first iPhone to ship with 1TB of storage, along with 120Hz refresh rate displays If you’re looking forward to ordering any of the four iPhone 13 models, the good news is you can preorder now, and it should arrive on release day, which is Friday, September 24th.

Based on years prior, the ship date can slip later if you order them closer to release date. If you’re curious about all of the options and how much it’ll all cost, we’ve listed all of that info below for buying unlocked. All of the carrier-specific promos, including trade-in deals, are listed at the bottom of the post. The iPhone 13 Mini is the 2021 iteration on the Mini phone form factor with a 5.4-inch OLED screen. Apple says that this newer version should get better battery life than the previous model. Battery life was one of the few disappointments in the iPhone 12 Mini, so it’s good that Apple seems to have made improvements here. Apple will offer the iPhone 13 Mini starting with 128GB of storage for $729. You’ll be able to opt for more storage with the 256GB or 512GB versions for $829 or $1,029, respectively. If you purchase through a carrier via Apple’s site, the starting price of each configuration drops $30, starting at $699. If you want to trade in your phone, check for its value right here. Apple’s new iPhone 13 has a 6.1-inch OLED display, the same size as last year’s model. Like other models this year, Apple upgraded the internal chipset to the A15 Bionic.

Preorders will begin Friday, September 17th at Apple. Buying them unlocked will cost you $30 more than buying through a carrier, starting at $829 for the 128GB version, $929 for the 256GB version, and $1,129 for the 512GB version. You can find out your phone’s value at Apple, if you want to trade it in for credit. The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max are the biggest and most capable models coming out of Apple in 2021. The iPhone 13 Pro has a 6.1-inch OLED display with an A15 Bionic chipset, while the Pro Max has a bigger 6.7-inch OLED. Both support up to 120Hz refresh rate, which is an improvement that’s long been anticipated. However, you’ll also pay a lot more for this model than the base iPhone 13. At Apple, the 128GB version of the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max models start at $999 and $1,099, respectively. The 256GB iPhone 13 Pro will run you $1,099, while the Pro Max will cost $1,199. The 512GB configuration of either model will also cost an extra $200, with the 1TB iPhone 13 Pro retailing for $1,499 and the Pro Max retailing for $1,599. Unlike the iPhone 13 Mini and standard iPhone 13, there’s no $30 price difference if you choose to purchase the Pro line unlocked.

As mentioned before, Apple’s site can tell you how much your current phone is worth, if you want to trade it in.

iPhone 13 lineup carrier deals

Verizon carrier deal: Current and new Verizon users can save on any of the iPhone 13 models with a trade-in if you’re on certain unlimited plans, billed back to you in monthly credits over the course of 24 or 30 months. New customers can get an additional $500 worth in credits by switching carriers to Verizon.

How much you’ll get in trade-in credit varies depending on the phone you want, with up to $1,000 back in billing credits if you buy the iPhone 13 Pro Max and have an unlimited plan. If you’re after the 128GB iPhone 13 Pro that usually costs $999, trading in select phones can make it free after you’ve received billing credits.

If you want the iPhone 13, Verizon will offer those on an unlimited plan up to $800 for a trade-in, and you’ll get reimbursed via billing credits. For an iPhone 13 Mini, trade in values cap at $700. Visit Verizon.

According to a Verizon spokesperson, these are the phones that will get the most amount of trade-in value (though the carrier will accept most phones in any condition, but battery damage is a deal-breaker):

iPhone 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max

These are the mid-tier devices:

    Apple: iPhone X and up
    Samsung: GS9 and Note 9 and up
    Google: Pixel 4A and up
    Kyocera: DuraForce Ultra
    LG: V50 ThinQ and up
    Motorola: Moto One 5G, RAZR, Edge Plus
    Nokia: 8 V 5G
    OnePlus: 7 and up
    Sony: Xperia 1 and up

T-Mobile carrier deal: New and existing T-Mobile users can get up to $800 in trade-in credit toward an iPhone 13 series phone. This deal is available for customers on the Max plan, and you’ll get the credit paid back to you in 30 monthly bill credits. T-Mobile’s “Forever Upgrade” initiative will let Max plan holders get up to $800 in trade-in credit for future trade-ins, including this one. Visit T-Mobile.

AT&T carrier deal: New and current AT&T subscribers on an unlimited plan who trade in a phone, then purchase an iPhone 13 series phone on an installment plan can get a good deal after all of the billing credits have come in. You can get up to $1,000 in billing credits if you trade in a phone that’s worth $180 or higher, making the iPhone 13 Pro Max a better deal. Visit AT&T.

Apple's Market Cap Hits All-Time High Once Again

Apple‘s market cap hit an all-time high once again. The New York Stock Exchange saw Apple stock close at $153.12 USD, which was a 3.04 percent increase from the day before. The stock’s uptick resulted in Apple’s market cap surpassing $2.5 trillion USD. Apple broke the $2 trillion USD mark approximately one year ago.

The company did considerably well in comparison to its other major tech competitors like Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet. Apple’s success also helped to lift the Nasdaq Composite 0.9 percent to 15,265, a new record high. The S&P 500 Index also reportedly finished at an all-time peak, rising 0.4 percent to 4,528. Apple’s upcoming iPhone series has likely influenced the stock price of the tech giant. Recently, information surrounding the iPhone 13 series and its specs reportedly featuring satellite connectivity has garnered much traction amongst Apple fans globally. There is currently no definitive date as to when Apple’s latest products will be released and ready for purchase. In case you missed it, Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro series may have 1TB of storage.

Fortnite: Save the World on Mac is Shutting Down

Fortnite, the Save the World version, not the Battle Royale game, will be shutting down on Mac devices soon. The end of the game on that platform is the latest development in the ongoing legal battle between Epic Games and Apple. Epic Games said it’s no longer able to release patches for its games on Mac devices because of the disputes, and as a result of that, the game will be unplayable later this month.

 

Epic Games announced its plans to shutter Save the World on Mac devices in a post on the game’s site this week. Beginning September 23rd, the developer announced, the game will no longer be playable.

“Apple is preventing Epic from signing games and patches for distribution on Mac, which ends our ability to develop and offer Fortnite: Save the World for the platform,” Epic Games said. “Specifically, our upcoming v14.20 release will cause bugs for players on v13.40, resulting in a very poor experience. Since we are no longer able to sign updates and release fixes for these issues, beginning September 23, 2020, Fortnite: Save the World will no longer be playable on macOS.”

If you played Save the World at any point between September 17, 2019, to September 17, 2020, you’ll be getting a refund for whatever edition of the game your purchased and any V-Bucks you may have spent on Llamas on the Mac platform. Save the World Starter Packs are no longer available to purchase as of this week.

If you’ve been playing Fortnite Battle Royale on your Mac devices, you’re in luck. That version of the game is still up and running, but because of the legal situation between the two companies, it won’t be getting anymore updates for the time being. The v13.40 build is the latest update to go live on that platform – the one that added cars to the game – so if you’re playing on a Mac, you’re far behind everyone else that’s been enjoying the current Marvel-themed season and all the updates that have come with it.

Apple Watch Series 6 With Blood Oxygen Sensor, Affordable Watch SE Launched

Apple Watch Series 6 has been unveiled by Apple at its digital “Time Flies” occasion. The new smartwatch by the Cupertino big appears to be like fairly just like the Apple Watch Series four and Series 5 fashions. However, it does carry new {hardware} that’s touted to ship quicker efficiency, higher water resistance, and enhanced wi-fi connectivity, as per the corporate. The Apple Watch Series 6 can also be the primary within the lineup to measure blood oxygen ranges. Additionally, there are new color choices to draw a bigger viewers.

Another main associated announcement was Apple Fitness+, a health service that syncs along with your watch to indicate your Apple Watch Metrics alongside a rising library of music-based exercise movies. The new Apple Watch lineup will notably additionally come with out AC adapters within the field, as a part of Apple’s 2030 setting pledge.

Apple Watch Series 6 value in India, availability particulars

Apple Watch Series 6 value in India begins at Rs. 40,900 for the GPS variant, whereas the Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) choice comes with a value beginning at Rs. 49,900. Both choices can be obtainable for buy in India in 40mm and 44mm sizes. India availability has not but been detailed past “coming soon”.

In the US, the Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) value begins at $399 (roughly Rs. 29,400). The Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) is priced at $499 (roughly Rs. 36,700). It can be obtainable for pre-orders within the US beginning at the moment from Apple.com and thru the Apple Store app, with its availability starting from Friday, September 18 within the US.

Apple Watch Series 6 specs

The Apple Watch Series 6 is available in 40mm and 44mm case choices that each have a ceramic and sapphire crystal again end and are available in aluminium, stainless-steel, titanium, and ceramic supplies. The smartwatch is powered by a brand new Apple S6 SiP (system in bundle), which is claimed to be as much as two instances quicker than the S5 processor obtainable on the Apple Watch Series 5. There can also be a W3 wi-fi chip for seamless connectivity with Apple gadgets. Furthermore, the Series 6 is the primary in its household to return with an ultra-wideband (UWB) know-how and the U1 chip that allow connectivity utilizing radio waves in a brief vary.

Apple has offered an always-on Retina show on the Apple Watch Series 6 that has a refresh price of as much as 60Hz. The show can also be touted to have a peak brightness of 1,000 nits. The 40mm Apple Watch Series 6 comes with a decision of 324×394 pixels, whereas its 44mm variant has 368×448 pixels. It additionally options a greater Always-On Retina show, mentioned to be 2.5 instances brighter than the earlier mannequin outdoor (when the consumer’s wrist is down). It additionally options an always-on altimeter/

In phrases of well being and wellness monitoring, Apple Watch Series 6 now lets customers measure their blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) because of the brand new well being sensor that makes use of infrared mild and photodiodes to detect color of blood below the pores and skin calculate blood oxygen saturation. Users will obtain an alert if their blood oxygen ranges drop under the reference determine between 95 and 100 %. The smartphone additionally retains {the electrical} coronary heart sensor that first debuted on the Series four and is designed to file heartbeat and rhythm. It can detect atrial fibrillation (AFib) and may present an electrocardiogram (ECG) report.

The Apple Watch Series 6 additionally comes with psychological well being monitoring options, to detect panic assaults and excessive ranges of stress. It additionally affords common respiration workout routines to regulate your stress ranges. Further, the smartwatch affords sleep monitoring utilizing a mix of accelerometer information and software program tweaks obtainable by watchOS 7. Apple claims that the Apple Watch Series 6 gives as much as 18 hours of battery life.

Apple Watch Series 6 additionally introduces a brand new Blue color case, along with Gold, Silver, and Space Grey, whereas a brand new stainless-steel Graphite mannequin (other than the prevailing gold) was additionally launched, in addition to a (Product)RED mannequin with matching bands. Titanium end in Natural Titanium and Space Black colors was additionally unveiled obtainable. The firm additionally unveiled its new Solo Loop and Leather Link bands for Apple Watch fashions.
Apple Watch SE value in India, availability

The Apple Watch SE GPS mannequin begins at Rs. 29,900 and Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) begins at Rs. 33,900. India availability has not but been detailed past “coming soon”. In the US, the Apple Watch SE GPS mannequin begins at $279 (roughly Rs. 20,500), whereas the GPS + Cellular mannequin begins at $329 (roughly Rs. 24,200). US pre-orders start at the moment, with availability from September 18.

Apple Watch SE is a extra inexpensive model of the Series 6 with related options
Apple Watch SE specs

Featuring the identical accelerometer, gyroscope, and always-on altimeter because the Apple Watch Series 6, the Apple Watch SE is powered by the Apple S5 SiP, mentioned to make it twice as quick because the Apple Watch Series 3. It comes with the W3 wi-fi chip. It additionally options the identical dimension and backbone Retina (1000 nits peak brightness) show because the Apple Watch Series 6, 30 % bigger than Series 3. It just isn’t an Always-On Retina show nevertheless, just like the Series 6.

Users will get an optical coronary heart price monitor that additionally gives excessive and low coronary heart price notifications, other than an irregular coronary heart rhythm notification. Fall detection, emergency SOS, worldwide emergency calling, and different security options additionally make their strategy to the brand new Apple Watch SE, nevertheless, Blood Oxygen and the ECG apps don’t. There is not any electrical coronary heart sensor onboard both. It is claimed to supply 18 hours of battery life. It can be obtainable in 40mm and 44mm circumstances, with Gold, Silver, and Space Gray aluminium finishes.

Family Setup, Apple Fitness+, and extra

The firm additionally unveiled watchOS 7’s Family Setup, on account of arrive later this yr which permits members of the family to higher take of kids and the aged, by permitting them to make use of an Apple Watch with out an iPhone. Once the watch has been arrange, dad and mom will be capable to management who their youngsters message, get location notifications, and different security options. The standalone Apple Watch in Family Setup requires a mobile Apple Watch Series four or later mannequin. It can be obtainable with choose telecom carriers and restricted nations at launch.

Family Setup can be obtainable for Apple Watch Series four and later mobile fashions

Apple Fitness+ can be obtainable from the tip of the yr, and is priced at $9.99 (roughly Rs. 700) per thirty days, or $79.99 (roughly Rs. 5,900) per thirty days, with a 1-month free trial. It is a part of the Apple One subscription bundle. The firm additionally introduced Three months free Apple Fitness+ with new Apple Watch Series Three or later purchases. The firm can be launching Fitness+ with 10 exercise sorts, together with yoga, biking, dance, treadmill stroll/ run, energy, core, hit, rowing, and aware cooldown exercise sorts. You also can sync the music featured in exercise movies along with your Apple Music account, to listen to them later. It can be launched in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the US initially.

Apple Fitness+ is coming later this yr

The firm additionally unveiled new watch faces that can arrive with watchOS 7, together with GMT, Countdown, Chronograph Pro, Emoji face, Typography, Stripes, and Artist. Other watchOS 7 options embody sleep monitoring, computerized handwashing detection, new exercise sorts, and the power to share watch faces. Apple introduced watchOS 7 can be launched for Apple Series Three and later fashions on September 16.

iPad Air (4th Gen) With A14 Bionic SoC, All-Screen Design Announced, iPad (8th Gen) Updated

Apple has up to date the iPad Air with an all-new design, bigger show, and highly effective new processor. The new iPad Air (4th Gen) borrows closely from the iPad Pro line however incorporates some new enhancements and achieves a extra approachable value level, between the iPad Pros and entry-level iPad. The new iPad Air is on the market in 5 colors: Silver, Space Grey, Rose Gold, Green, and Sky Blue. The W-Fi 64GB mannequin is priced at Rs. 54,900 whereas 256GB will price Rs. 68,900. The mobile 64GB mannequin will price Rs. 66,900, going as much as Rs. 80,900 for 256GB. In the US, the beginning costs for Wi-Fi and mobile are $599 and $729 respectively. It will go on sale in October.

The new design occupies roughly the identical footprint because the previous-gen iPad Air, however permits for a bigger 10.9-inch display screen with no bodily Home button, fairly than a 10.5-inch display screen. There’s nonetheless a Touch ID fingerprint sensor fairly than Face ID cameras. The sensor has been built-in into the facility/ standby button. The sides are flat, very similar to the current iPad Pro and rumoured iPhone 12 sequence.

Apple touts the standard of its liquid retina show, which has a decision of 2360×1640 pixels and is absolutely laminated with an anti-reflective coating. It helps the P3 large color gamut and Apple’s True Tone color adjustment characteristic.

The new Apple A14 Bionic processor debuts with the iPad Air (4th Gen), promising as much as 40 % higher CPU efficiency and 30 % quicker graphics than the earlier era. Apple touts higher sustained efficiency at low energy for enhancing 4K video, enjoying immersive video games, and way more.

The firm has used an industry-first 5nm manufacturing course of to suit 11.Eight billion transistors into the A14 Bionic SoC in addition to enhance energy effectivity. The next-generation 16-core neural engine, plus new CPU-bound machine studying acceleration, are stated to account for 70 % quicker machine studying operations.

Demos proven throughout the launch included real-time monitoring and interpretation of hand actions utilizing the entrance digicam, to scratch a digital file in a DJ app, for instance. Games additionally profit from improved textures, shadows and reflections. “Breakthrough” machine studying efficiency can enable for picture enhancement, upscaling low-resolution photographs by recognising and processing edges, particulars, colors, gradients, and textures.

As closely rumoured, the brand new iPad Air incorporates a USB Type-C port fairly than Apple’s proprietary Lightning connector, for knowledge transfers at as much as 5Gbps which is claimed to be 10X quicker. A 20W Type-C charger and cable are included within the field. The iPad Air helps exterior storage units and as much as a 4K monitor by way of the Type-C port. Wi-Fi 6 and 60 % quicker LTE with a Nano-SIM or eSIM (on mobile fashions) are additionally supported, along with iBeacon microlocation.

Other options embody stereo audio system, a 7-megapixel front-facing digicam with 1080p video recording and higher low-light efficiency, and the identical 12-megapixel rear digicam because the iPad Pro with focus pixels and stabilised 4K video recording. The new iPad Air helps the twond Gen Apple Pencil and has a magnetic connector to cost and retailer it. The new pill additionally works with Apple’s Magic Keyboard and third-party equipment that includes built-in trackpads.

The iPad (eighth Gen) helps the Apple Pencil and iPadOS 14’s new options

Apple additionally refreshed its entry-level iPad, marking the 10th anniversary of the lineup. The new mannequin is priced beginning at Rs. 29,900 and Rs. 37,900 for the 32GB and 128GB Wi-Fi variations respectively, and Rs. 41,900 and 49,900 for the mobile variations in the identical capacities. In the US, the beginning costs are $329 and $459 respectively. It will likely be out there quickly, although no date has been introduced, in Silver, Space Grey, and Rose Gold. Apple says the iPad is likely one of the most profitable shopper merchandise ever, with over 500 million bought, and greater than half of purchases coming from first-time patrons.

The new iPad (8th Gen) retains Apple’s traditional iPad design with a bodily Home button and 10.2-inch Retina show, however a brand new A12 Bionic processor that is stated to be 40 % quicker than the earlier era. Apple guarantees 2X quicker graphics in a package deal that outperforms as we speak’s fashionable laptops and Chromebooks, in addition to Android tablets. The A12 Bionic SoC brings Apple’s Neural Engine capabilities for machine studying to the most well-liked and inexpensive iPad mannequin for first time, driving new app experiences.

The new iPad (8th Gen) helps Apple and third-party keyboard equipment in addition to the 1st Gen Apple Pencil for taking notes and sketching. The 8-megapixel rear-facing digicam and 1.2-megapixel entrance digicam seem unchanged in comparison with the earlier era. This mannequin additionally retains the Lightning connector.

Both iPad fashions will ship working iPadOS 14, which will likely be launched to older iPads as a software program replace on September 16. Apple additionally introduced the brand new Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE, Apple One subscription bundle, and Apple Fitness+ train and coaching service at its digital occasion.

Apple Days Sale: iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone XR Get Price Cuts on Flipkart

iPhone SE (2020) and iPhone XR are currently on sale on Flipkart as part of the Apple Days sale. The sale began today, August 22, and will continue through August 25. The iPhone SE (2020) is going for its cheapest price since it was launched in India in April. The phone brings Apple's flagship processor to a more budget friendly offering. The iPhone XR was launched in September of 2018, while the iPhone 11 made its debut last year in September.

Apple Days sale offers

The Apple Days sale is live on Flipkart and brings three of Apple's popular iPhone modes at discounted prices. The iPhone SE (2020) is listed at Rs. 35,999 for the 64GB storage variant that is lowest pricing yet since its launch in April. The 128GB storage mode is going for Rs. 40,999, while the 256GB variant is listed at Rs. 50,999. The launch price for the three variants in India was Rs. 42,500, Rs. 47,800, and Rs. 58,300, respectively. Flipkart is also offering up to Rs. 13,450 off on exchange and no cost EMI options starting at Rs. 5,667 per month.

The iPhone XR is currently going for Rs. 45,999 for the 64 GB variant on Flipkart and Rs. 51,999 for the 128GB variant as a part of the Apple Days sale. It is available in six colour options, including red, black, blue, coral, white, and yellow. You can avail the same discount as the iPhone SE (2020) with the exchange offer. No cost EMI plans start from Rs. 5,111 per month.

The iPhone 11 can also be purchased for as low as Rs. 63,300 for the 64GB variant with HDFC Bank credit card and debit card Rs. 5,000 instant discount offer. Before the discount, the phone is listed for Rs. 68,300 and you get the same exchange offer as well. No cost EMI plans start from Rs. 7,589 per month. The 128GB variant can be purchased at Rs. 68,600 with the Rs. 5,000 discount and the phone comes in five colour options.

The Apple Days sale on Flipkart will continue through August 25 so if you're interested in getting any of the three phones, this would be the right time.

iPhone 12 release date might be September and October

Apple might have confirmed a delayed iPhone 12 release date, but where previously we were expecting this to land in October, things might be a little more complex, with multiple release dates now being mooted.

The latest leak comes from supply chain sources speaking to Digitimes, with shipments of some components for the 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Max apparently having started, while those for the 5.4-inch iPhone 12 and 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max will apparently begin in late August.

The suggestion then is that the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Max will be the first to go on sale, while the 'base model' iPhone 12 and huge iPhone 12 Pro Max will be launched later.

What's interesting here is when these will actually land - with Apple confirming a delay in supply of the new iPhone for 'a few weeks', that would surely put the first wave of iPhones right at the end of September, if not at the start of October, and the release of the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Max on sale later in that same month.

There’s certainly going to be a delay of some sort though, as Apple itself recently confirmed that the upcoming phones will be “available a few weeks later” in the year than the iPhone 11 range was in 2019.

However, it remains unclear whether that also means a delay in the announcement, which rumors had previously suggested would happen on September 8, or just a delay in when you can buy the phones - we're working to the same launch timing, just a later on-sale date.

That said, it's entirely feasible that Apple will push the launch later so as not to let the hype over the new iPhones die down - the most important thing is to capitalize on the interest in these phones (which are set to sport all-new designs) as well as bringing the more pocketable 'small' iPhone 12 to market.

Apple Tops Saudi Aramco as Most Valuable Publicly Listed Company

Apple surged over 10 percent to a record high on Friday after reporting blockbuster quarterly results, helping the iPhone maker eclipse Saudi Aramco to become the world's most valuable publicly listed company. Apple's stock ended the session at $425.04 (roughly Rs. 31,800), putting its market capitalisation at $1.82 trillion (roughly Rs. 1.3 crore crores), according to the share count provided by Apple in a regulatory filing on Friday.

It was Apple's largest one-day percentage gain since March 13, and it added $172 billion (roughly Rs. 1.2 crore crores) in market capitalisation during the session, greater than the entire stock market value of Oracle.

Saudi Aramco, which had been the most valuable publicly listed company since going public last year, had a market capitalisation of $1.760 trillion as of its last close, according to Refinitiv data.

After Apple bought back $16 billion worth of shares in the June quarter, it had 4,275,634,000 outstanding shares, as of July 17, according to the filing.

With Friday's stock gain, Apple's has surged about 45 percent year to date, with investors betting that it and other major US technology companies will emerge from the coronavirus pandemic stronger than smaller rivals.

In its quarterly report, Apple announced a four-for-one stock split, with trading on a split-adjusted basis starting on August 31. It will be Apple's first share split since 2014.

Over 20 analysts raised their price targets for Apple's stock following the company's report, according to Refinitiv. However, the new median analyst price target of $409.63 is more than $15 short of Friday's closing price.

Apple’s Next Wearable Apple Watch 6: Just Revealed Top 5 Features!

Every tech giant has made a blistering start to 2020. Several new phones are due for launch in the coming phones and many more are in the pipeline. OnePlus started its year with the launch of OnePlus 8 while Tim Cook’s Apple is ready with the iPhone SE. The new Google Pixel 4a is all set to launch in the coming days. The Apple Watch is slowly starting to take shape. Apple Watch 6 still has time for its debut but hasn’t stopped the wearable from featuring online. The previous Apple Watch 5 did not live up to the expectations after the success of the 4th one. This means the new wearable has a job on its hands.

The new watch won’t be coming out anytime before late 2020 and will feature the same design as its predecessors. The starting price will be set around  $399 / £399 / AU$649. A report suggests that the new watch might feature a microLED display that means Apple Watch 6 can have longer battery life. There are rumours about a biometric scanner being fitted to the watch for additional security.

5 New Features Leaked

Youtuber Nikias Molina has shared a few new features on his Youtube Channel on April 30. He has mentioned quite a few features we might get with the new Apple Watch 6.

1. Sleep Tracking

Currently, sleep tracking is available on Apple Watches through third-party applications. This is the biggest hurdle the company faces. But according to the leak, the new Apple Watch 6 will feature an inbuilt sleep tracking software.

2. Emergency Services

The new watch could feature to identify if the user is in danger of drowning. If the user is, then the watch will automatically contact emergency services. This feature is based on the idea of the Apple Patent, which could make out if the person is in open water. Then it will work out the data based on the calendar and your current location and will let you know exactly the point where you are or where you should be.

3. Pulse Oximeter

An Oximeter is a small device that monitors the amount of oxygen carried in your body and your pulse rate. If the levels drop, it warns the wearers if there is a chance of a cardiac arrest. This feature might be important in the current outbreak. All Apple watches monitor your heart rate and lets you know if the heart rate is less or higher or irregular than usual.

4. Longer Battery Life

The new watch could feature a larger battery life Apple Watch 5. It is expected to go on for 4 days on one charge.

5. Mental Health Tracking

With the Apple Watch 6, you will be now able to track your vials. The watch will also notify emergency services in cases of panic attacks, anxiety attacks, or high levels of stress.