The September 2019 Apple Event in a Nutshell
The most recent Apple Event held earlier this week offered a number of surprises to users and industry professionals who had been eagerly waiting for the latest updates from the company. Some of the star features of the event included updated information about Apple Arcade and of course, the unveiling of Apple’s three new products. These included a new starters (entry-level) iPad, the Series5 Apple watch, and the anticipated iPhone 11 Pro as well as its counterpart, the iPhone 11 Pro Max.
Apart from what is mentioned above, Apple gave users globally a pleasant surprise. They provided a live-stream of the entire event on their company website as well as on YouTube. We’re going to elaborate some of the highlights of the event in this blog.
The iPhone 11 Family Updates
Apple officially debuted its iPhone 11 series in this recent event. In fact, it was arguably the biggest highlight of the event that night. Some of the most interesting features introduced were advanced camera functions as well as the addition of a new lens that offered wide-angle photo capabilities. Apart from this, Dolby Atmos sound technology has been used to enhance the audio experience of the device. Finally, the new phones offer Wi-Fi 6 and are driven by the much-acclaimed A13 Bionic processor chip. The A13 Bionic chip is not just faster than its predecessors; it is about 40% more power efficient and contains a GPU (graphics processing unit) that allows users to enjoy hi-res gaming. Starting price for iPhone 11 was quoted at USD699.
Both the Pro and Pro Max versions of the iPhone 11 are equipped with Super-Retina XDR (OLED) screens. Since they offer better visual quality, these screens do consume more power. Despite the added specs and the triple-camera functions, the phone does not fall back by way of speed due to the A13 Bionic processor. A fast charge adapter is also being provided in the box, which is something good since users don’t have to spend extra over the already-expensive phone.
Other features the new line of iPhones boasts include a higher and clearer zoom as well as enhanced image processing capabilities. It is what Apple has coined “Deep Fusion” technology that allows the advanced camera actions on the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max. Starting prices for the Pro and Pro Max are USD 999 and USD 1099 respectively.
Arcade & TV-Plus Updates
Apple also offered those attending and watching a tutorial on its intentions to launch a service known as Apple TV, which will be available for subscription from the 1st of November this year. This service will be available to approximately one hundred countries globally. Those who are already regular Apple customers are entitled to twelve months of Apple TV on a trial basis without charge.
The Apple Arcade service is meant to run on a monthly subscription basis. Priced at USD 4.99 for a month of unlimited access to games on the server, the service is due to start later this September. A point of interest was the collaboration of old-time game giants Konami and Capcom as two of the developers making games for apple arcade. Games and media were both displayed for demonstration at the event.
Series-5 Watch Updates
The new Apple watch is another attention-worthy piece of tech that debuted at the event. The Apple Series-5 watch is the latest in Apple’s line of wearable tech. What stood out for us more than the titanium and ceramic watch options was their association with health studies. Apple introduced advanced features to track cardiovascular health and hearing. It also introduced features to track the menstrual cycle of female watch owners which is possibly a first.
The watches start at USD 399 and 499 for GPS and cell models respectively.
IPad 2019 Updates
The new 2019 iPad comes with a number of altered specs. These include the 10.2″ size, an improved angle of view, enhanced brightness, and so much more. The new model also features a smart connector as well as what is known as smart-keyboard cover. This is meant to allow users to run the newly released Apple media without any hassle.
Winding Down
The Apple event this September was one of the most anticipated ones of the year 2019. Sadly, according to sources, the release of new products did not generate the same interest everywhere. However, what’s worth mentioning is the leaps Apple has made with both its fitness watch technology and the new A13 Bionic Processor, among other key features like the camera. Readers who are interested can check out the entire streamed event on YouTube. Keep checking our blog section for more information on tech, and updates from several other related industries.
