The iPhone turns 15 with the iPhone 14, one of a handful of new products announced at Apple’s event on Wednesday. To recap: iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch SE and AirPods Pro 2nd generation. All will be available for pre-order in the coming weeks and some will ship on September 16th. Apple announced the latest version of its iPhone operating system, iOS 16, at WWDC in June, and at the “Far Out” event we saw features like Crash Detection, Always On display and Dynamic Island in action. Want a detailed play-by-play summary? Check out our archived live blog. Apple/Image by Sarah Lord/CNET The Plus expands to a 6.7-inch device from the standard 6.1-inch version. They have updated head diffusion, a 1,200 nit HDR display with Dolby Vision support, and come in a new shade of blue in addition to the rest. They inherit Max’s battery life. A new A15 Bionic chip hits all cores for faster performance. Apple upgraded the camera system with a larger sensor (1.9 microns) and an OIS shift sensor on the 12-megapixel main camera. Apple says you’ll get better results in difficult lighting, but also faster. The new TrueDepth camera also enhances low-light photography and has faster and better focusing. Apple introduced what it calls a Photonic Engine in software for better image processing. Action mode improves digital image stabilization for video and uses the full sensor. As rumored, the iPhone has gone eSIM — no other physical SIMs are supported in the US. It also supports collision detection, thanks to new sensors, and adds satellite emergency SOS for when you’re off the grid, thanks to new antennas and an app that helps you stay connected as the satellite moves. The latter comes free for two years. The iPhone 14 starts at $799 (£849, AU$1,399), the Plus from $899 (£949, AU$1,579). Pre-order starts on September 9th, but the 14 ships on September 16th and the 14 Plus on October 7th. Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max side by side showing sizes Pro Display XDR-like specs come to Pro displays with Super Retina XDR. The new camera notch on the Pro expands and contracts to accommodate notifications and information that you can interact with, called “Dynamic Island.” Better brightness management and a variety of refresh rates are available to manage battery life and prevent the new Always On display from draining too much. The new 4nm A16 Bionic chip is faster and requires less power than the A15. A new display engine in it speeds up display performance, and updated image signal processing adds similar photo quality improvements to lower-end models. A 48 megapixel sensor with support for pixel binning (4 pixels) allows better low-light shooting sensitivity at 12 megapixels. There’s a new 2x telephoto setting and 48mm mode, as well as support for 48 megapixels in ProRaw. The video also has an action mode and 24 frames per second shooting. They come in space black and deep purple, in addition to the traditional silver and gold. Prices start at $999 (£1,099, AU$1,749) for the Pro, $1,099 for the Pro Max (£1,199, AU$1,899). You can pre-order from September 9th. are available on September 16. Apple/Image by Sarah Lord/CNET New watch faces, always-on and larger screen (thanks to smaller bezels), along with better durability are the highlights of the new range. There is better monitoring of the menstrual cycle thanks to a new set of functions, including a new temperature sensor to estimate ovulation, among others. There are also new safety features such as collision detection to provide automatic notification to emergency services and contacts. Made possible by updated motion detection with a new gyroscope and accelerometer. Low power mode turns off some of the less-needed features, like the always-on display, to stretch it to a claimed 36 hours. International roaming will also roll out to all mobile models with WatchOS 9. And several new colors and bands. Prices start at $399 (£419, AU$629) and include three months of Apple Fitness Plus for free. It’s available on September 16, but pre-orders are open now. WatchOS 9 will be available from Monday, September 12. apple The entry-level Apple Watch gets bigger, faster, and an improved pairing for kids without an iPhone, and the back case now matches the finishes. It is made from many recycled materials. It also has the same sensors as the 8 series to enable collision detection. It’s up for pre-order now, shipping September 16th. Prices start at $249 (£259, AU$399). Apple/Image by Sarah Lord/CNET “Extreme” is the motto of this model. It is the most robust yet, made of titanium, with a frame to protect the screen from impacts. There are new bands designed for specific activities (alpine, trail and ocean). There’s a new Action button for quick physical control, while the controls are designed to be usable when wearing gloves. An improved microphone, integrated mobile, a massive battery that will last up to 36 hours (which can be extended up to 60 hours via the new optimization setting), as well as a new composite face and night mode for better visibility are some highlights . Inside, there’s a new GPS designed for better results in city-like environments and uses an array of microphones for better reception. It also has a ton of new apps that target specific types of activities, like a dive computer and a wayfinding system. The Apple Watch Ultra will cost $799 (£849, AU$1,299) and automatically includes the handset. Pre-orders are open now and the Watch Ultra will be available on September 23rd. Apple/Image by Sarah Lord/CNET The H1 chip ends in the H2, and new drivers and processing deliver better detail and clarity, according to Apple. Spatial sound has a personalization option for better surround, active noise cancellation, passive noise reduction and microphone noise cancellation, all boosted. Adaptive transparency will do a better job with very loud noises. Use these headphones for up to six hours on the headphones, plus 30 hours of charging in the case, and the case is easier to find thanks to a…
