The moment that Apple fans have been waiting for is almost finally here.
The iPhone 15 smartphone range is widely believed to be launching today during the tech giant’s Wanderlust event in Cupertino, California.
In the build-up to the event, which begins at 18:00 BST, eagle-eyed fans have spotted a sneaky easter egg on X (formerly Twitter).
Tweets that feature the hasghtag #AppleEvent have a custom animation on the ‘Like’ button.
Here’s how to test out the fun feature yourself ahead of the iPhone 15 launch event.
Tweets that feature that the hasghtag #AppleEvent have a custom animation on the ‘Like’ button
Twitter usually just shows you a dark pink heart when you like a tweet.
However, if you now like a tweet that includes the #AppleEvent hashtag, you’ll find that the ‘like’ icon is a grey and blue heart.
This is a nod to Apple’s logo for the event, which also features a grey and blue version of its distinctive apple icon.
Many Apple fans have discovered the surprise, and are absolutely loving it.
‘This new like animation is so cool,’ one user tweeted.
Meanwhile, another added: ‘It’s #AppleEvent day!
‘Click the like button to see the amazing animation.’
Twitter usually just shows you a dark pink heart when you like a tweet. However, if you now like a tweet that includes the #AppleEvent hashtag, you’ll find that the ‘like’ icon is a grey and blue heart. This is a nod to Apple’s logo for the event, which also features a grey and blue version of its distinctive Apple
Apple has confirmed that its Wanderlust event will take place today, with the presentation set to kick off at 10am Pacific Time (6pm BST).
While Apple has made no mention of a new iPhone, the firm has revealed a new device every year around autumn for over a decade now.
Apple will be livestreaming the event on its website from 10:00 PT (18:00 BST) today.
MailOnline will also be covering the event live, so make sure you check back in this afternoon for the latest Apple action!
THE TRILLION DOLLAR RISE OF APPLE
1976: Founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne created the company on April 1 1976 as they set about selling computer kits to hobbyists, each of which was built by Wozniak.
The first product was the Apple I.
1977: Apple released the Apple II in June, which was the first PC made for the mass market.
Steve Jobs unveils Apple Computer Corporation’s new Macintosh February 6, 1984 in California.
1981: Jobs became chairman.
1984: The Macintosh was introduced during an ad break for the Super Bowl and later officially unveiled during a launch event. It was discontinued a year later and Jobs left the firm.
1987: Apple released the Macintosh II, the first colour Mac.
1997: Apple announces it will acquire NeXT software in a $400 million deal that involves Jobs returning to Apple as interim CEO. He officially took the role in 2000.
The then Chief Executive Officer of Apple, Steve Jobs, with the iPhone
2001: Apple introduced iTunes, OS X and the first-generation iPod.
The first iPod MP3 music player was released on October 23, 2001, at an event in Cupertino and was able to hold up to 1,000 songs.
2007: Apple unveils the iPhone.
2010: The first iPad was unveiled.
2011: Jobs resigned in 2011 due to illness, handing the CEO title to Tim Cook. Jobs died in October from pancreatic cancer.
2014: Apple unveiled the Apple Watch. It also unveiled its first larger iPhones – the 6 and 6 Plus.
2015: After purchasing Beats from Dr Dre, Apple launched Apple Music to compete with Spotify and other music streaming services.
2016: Apple returned to its roots and announced the 4-inch iPhone SE. Meanwhile, the firm is embroiled in a legal battle with the FBI, involving the agency demanding access to the locked phone used by Syed Farook, who died in a shootout after carrying out a deadly December attack in San Bernardino, California with his wife. The court order was dropped on March 28 after the FBI said a third party was able to unlock the device.
2017: Apple introduces the iPhone X, which removes the home button to make way for a futuristic edge-to-edge screen design and a new FaceID system that uses advanced sensors and lasers to unlock phones with just the owner’s face.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs speaks at an Apple event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
2018: In a first for the company, Apple introduces new features in its latest operating system, iOS 12, that encourage users to manage and spend less time on their devices. The move was spawned by a strongly worded letter from shareholders that urged the firm to address the growing problem of smartphone addiction among kids and teenagers.
2019: In January, Apple reports its first decline in revenues and profits in a decade. CEO Tim Cook partly blamed steep declines in revenue from China.
2020: In March, Apple closes all its bricks and mortar retail stores outside of China in response to coronavirus.
2021: In an online virtual event in April CEO Tim Cook declared Apple’s goal of becoming carbon neutral for Earth Day. Later in the year the iPhone 13 was announced.
2022: In September the iPhone 14 was announced. One of the new features included a new sensor to detect if a user had been in a car crash as well as an improved camera system.
2023: So far this year Apple has brought back its ‘Home Pod’ after the first generation was discontinued. The ‘Home Pod’ can be seen as an alternative to Amazon’s Alexa or Google Home as it is powered by voice commands.
