Apple has officially pulled the wrapping off its new iPhone 14 with a six-inch display, along with iPhone 14 Plus that features a larger 6.7-inch screen, and both support Emergency SOS satellite connectivity that launches is November.
This means users stranded in remote areas, such as mountains, the middle of the woods and deserts, can connect to a satellite to send a message for help – and the service is free for the first two years.
iPhone 14 family connects directly to a satellite by showing you where to point your smartphone, and a ‘custom short text’ is created by an algorithm that shares the emergency message in just 15 seconds.
Along with supporting satellite internet, the new smartphones can detect when you are in a car crash and notifies 911 and your emergency contacts.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus come in five eye-catching colors: midnight, starlight, blue, purple and product red.
iPhone 14 starts at $799 and the Plus $899, which is much lower than rumors had predicted – speculations said costs could rise by 15 percent due to inflations.
Preorders start Sept. 9. iPhone 14 will be available on September 16 and iPhone 14 Plus releases October 7.
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iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus come in five eye-catching colors: midnight, starlight, blue, purple and product red
Apple shares rose 0.9 percent nearly immediately after it revealed its new iPhone 14.
Rumors about the tech giant partnering with a satellite internet company surfaced just last week, but Wednesday those speculations are now a reality.
‘Since satellites are moving rapidly through space, iPhone will show you where to point to maintain your connection — and avoid obstructions such as mountains and heavy foliage,’ Apple shared on its website.
The company states on its website that once the iPhone is connected to a satellite, it automatically sends a message, you location, Medical ID (if setup) and battery left on your device to the nearest dispatcher.
iPhone 14 family connects directly to a satellite by showing you where to point your smartphone, allowing you to then send a ‘custom short text’ created by an algorithm that shares the emergency message in just 15 seconds
iPhone 14 starts at $799 and the Plus $899, which is much lower than rumors had predicted – speculations said costs could rise by 15 percent due to inflations. Preorders start Sept. 9. iPhone 14 will be available on September 16 and iPhone 14 Plus releases October 7
The tech giant said the smartphone has an ‘amazing new camera system’ with an upgraded 12 megapixel main camera that features a sensor larger than the smartphone’s predecessor.
It also has a 49 percent improvement in low-light capture and a new TrueDepth for the front-facing camera that automatically focuses on objects and people within the frame.
The new iPhone 14 family includes a software feature called ‘photonic engine’ that captures better details and color in low-light.
The video system also received an upgrade with ‘action’ mode, which keeps the video footage stable even when you are shaky.
Apple enthusiasts also saw the new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Max that uses even more of the front screen by display information on the notch and the TrueDepth camera is much smaller.
These smartphones feature the company’s new A16 chip that is faster than the A15 chip, but uses less battery power.
iPhone 14 Pro has a camera that is 65 percent larger than the iPhone 13 Pro’s and features sensors that allow it to take pictures twice as better in low-light than its predecessor.
The tech giant said the smartphone has an ‘amazing new camera system’ with an upgraded 12 megapixel main camera that features a sensor larger than the smartphone’s predecessor
It also has a 49 percent improvement in low-light capture and a new TrueDepth for the front-facing camera that automatically focuses on objects and people within the frame
CEO Tim Cook said the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Max are the best smartphones Apple has ever made.
iPhone 14 Pro costs $999 and iPhone 14 Pro Max will go for $1099, with pre-orders for both starting September 9 – they both will be available starting September 16.
Right before Apple revealed the highly anticipated smartphones, the company debut the next-generation AirPods that cancel out twice as much noise and include a new charging case with built-in ‘Find My’ technology – for those who never know where their AirPods are.
And Apple said the AirPods Pro have better battery, with six hours on a single charge.
The new earbuds will cost $249, and you can order them on September 9th.
Apple also announced a completely new Watch, called Apple Watch Ultra, which is a rugged smartwatch for ‘extreme athletes’ with a titanium case that wraps around the display and side buttons that work even when the user is wearing gloves.
Right before Apple revealed the highly anticipated smartphones, the company debut the next-generation AirPods that cancel out twice as much noise
The new Airpods also include a new charging case with built-in ‘Find My’ technology – for those who never know where their AirPods are
Apple Watch Ultra can endure temperatures that fall below 0F or those that spike above 100F and has a new, advanced map to help explorers stay on their path.
The company said it also gets up to 36 hours of battery life on a single charge, just like the new Apple Watch Series 8, but this device will get a new ‘battery optimization setting’ this fall that increases power to 60 hours.
Apple Watch Ultra will be $799 and automatically includes cellular connectivity. Pre-orders start today and the device will be available September 23.
The Watch Ultra also has its own bands – three new bands with features for divers and runners.
It also has an advanced GPS system for hikers, helping them recall where they have been and show them where they need to go – putting an end to getting lost in the woods.
Right before the world was introduced to a new Watch, CEO Tim Cook unveiled the Series 8 with an always-on display and provides up to 36 hours on a single charge – twice as much as the Series 7.
Series 8 is designed with several new features, such as a way to track ovulation and technology that detects when you are in a car crash in ‘the most popular types of vehicles.’
Apple announced a completely new Watch, called Apple Watch Ultra, which is a rugged smartwatch for ‘extreme athletes’ with a titanium case that wraps around the display and side buttons that work even when the user is wearing gloves
Right before the world was introduced to a new Watch, CEO Tim Cook unveiled the Series 8 with an always-on display and provides up to 36 hours on a single charge – twice as much as the Series 7
The company says it is the most durable Watch yet – it is swim proof and crack proof.
Apple Watch Series 8 is also so bright, you can read text and notifications on the screen even when your wrist is down.
Users can purchase the Apple Watch Series 8 for $399 or $499 with cellular connectivity. Pre-orders open today, with the device available on September 16.
The reveal took place Wednesday during the tech giant’s annual product event hosted at its headquarters in Cupertino California.
Jeff Williams announces Apple Watch Series 8 during the live event, which he said: ‘It has all the things you love about Apple Watch, plus even more.
‘It has new watch faces, and it’s bright even when your wrist is down.’
The cycle tracking feature is a major addition to the Apple Watch, which allows users to monitor their period cycles for better family planning.
Series 8 is designed with several new features, such as a way to track ovulation and technology that detects when you are in a car crash in ‘the most popular types of vehicles
This is possible through a new temperature sensor to provides estimation for when the wearer is ovulating.
Apple says its cycle tracking will also alert you on your iPhone and can help bring your attention to any other health issues that might come up.
The company stresses that all health data collected by the Watch is protected by end-to-end encryption.
‘Your cycle tracking data is encrypted on your device and only accessible with your passcode Touch ID or Face ID,’ according to Apple.
Along with tracking health, the Apple Watch Series 8 can help save your life more than ever before.
The device features a new sensor with a high-G-force accelerometer that detects when you have been in a car crash, such as ‘side impact, rear end collision and rollovers.’
The feature, dubbed ‘car detection,’ only activates when you are traveling in a vehicle.
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