Apple is holding a “California Dreaming” launch event for new iPad and iPhone hardware. Here are some of the latest updates from the event. The newest updates are listed at the top of the page.
Update: The event has now ended. Apple introduced the iPhone 13, a sleek new iPad mini, an updated entry-level iPad, and a new Apple Watch Series 7. You can watch the full event by clicking play on the video below, or scroll down for just some of the highlights.
Apple iPhone 13 packs a faster processor, better cameras, and longer battery life https://t.co/3lijFffGwV
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
Prices start at $999 for the iPhone 13 Pro and $1099 for the Pro Max. All new models go up for pre-order Sep 17 and ship Sep 24. These are also the first iPhones available with up to 1TB of storage. pic.twitter.com/dvr12NK9ES
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
Apple says the iPhone 13 Pro will get 1.5 hrs longer battery life than the iPhone 12 Pro, while the Max gets 2.5 more hours than the previous-gen. pic.twitter.com/NkcmTJ9VeK
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
The iPhone 13 Pro has a 6.1 inch display, while the iPhone 13 Pro Max has a 6.7 inch display. The new cameras include a 3X telephoto lens, an ultra-wide camera with 92% better light capture and macro photography support, plus a wide camera. All of the cameras have night mode. pic.twitter.com/fSIqvWlVcR
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max have a version of the A15 Bionic processor with 5-core graphics, plus 3 rear cameras. The new Super Retina XDR displays support up to 1000 nits of brightness. And Pro Motion allows 10Hz – 120 Hz refresh rates. pic.twitter.com/hc531rYd6j
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
The iPhone 13 comes with at least 128GB of storage, and now supports up to 512GB of storage. Prices start at $699 for the iPhone 13 mini and $799 for the iPhone 13. pic.twitter.com/GtGTzkv0Uu
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
The 6.1 inch iPhone 13 and 5.4 inch iPhone 13 mini both have the same camera systems. Apple says the mini gets 1.5 hours longer battery life than the iPhone 12 mini, while the iPhone 13 gets 2.5 hours of additional battery life compared with the iPhone 12. pic.twitter.com/4LNIzs1OuH
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
The iPhone 13 camera system also includes a 12mp ultrawide camera with a faster sensor, and a cinematic mode for video capture that allows for shifting the focus from the foreground to background to emphasize different details. pic.twitter.com/rW8SJGlygi
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
The Apple iPhone 13 has an A15 Bionic processor, with a 5nm 6-core CPU and 16 core neural engine. The phone comes in 6.1 inch and 5.4 inch sizes, and also includes an updated camera system that captures more light. pic.twitter.com/dFViwuswk3
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
The iPhone 13 has a slightly updated design with a 20% smaller front-facing camera system, rear cameras arranged diagonally. It also has a bigger camera, a 28% brighter screen (800 nits OLED). pic.twitter.com/6lZLkTox8g
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
Apple Watch Series 7 is coming this fall for $399 and up, with a wide range of color and style options. The Series 3 remains as an entry-level $199 version, and the $279 Watch SE is a mid-range option. pic.twitter.com/t19obhQMZD
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
The Apple Watch Series 7 has a bigger, brighter display and slimmer bezels. The extra room gives you space for a QWERTY keyboard, among other things. Also the first Apple Watch with IP6X dust resistance. pic.twitter.com/CmMCPEKBvg
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
The new iPad mini has bigger screen, smaller bezels, faster processor, and 5G support https://t.co/788TAqNVJj
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
The new iPad mini starts at $499, comes in WiFi-only and cellular options, supports Apple Pencil, and comes in more color options. pic.twitter.com/OpAmxgX9TH
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
The new iPad Mini has a 12MP rear camera with Focus Pixels and f/1.8 aperture and True Tone Flash and 4K recording support. The front camera is a 12MP 122 degree ultra-wide with Center Stage support. The cellular model also now supports 5G. pic.twitter.com/oSiZFhoFXG
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
Apple’s new iPad mini has an 8.3″ display, slimmer bezels, and Touch ID in the power button. It has a new processor with 40% faster CPU performance and an 80% faster GPU. pic.twitter.com/aU22y6SneX
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
A few more notes about the 10.2″ iPad: It starts at 64GB, twice as much as the previous-gen, while still keeping the $329 starting price. It’s also the same size, which means existing accessories are supported.
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
Apple says the new iPad with a 10.2″ display goes up for order today for $329 and up and will be available next week. pic.twitter.com/kVU4KcyAQY
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
Apple’s new iPad packs an A13 Bionic processor for 20% faster CPU, graphics, and AI performance. The front camera has also been upgraded to a 12MP, 122 degree ultra-wide camera with Center Stage tracking support (to keep you in the frame) during video calls. pic.twitter.com/3YoTyy5WbP
— Liliputing (@liliputingnews) September 14, 2021
Is the standard iPads screen laminated this time?