It’s Apple event day, and that means lots of new hardware. Are you ready for a new iPhone, new Apple Watch and possibly an update on Vision Pro?< Didn’t have time to tune in live? That’s okay — we’ve summed up the most important parts of the event below. We were also live blogging from the ground in Apple Park. Apple has officially unveiled its latest wearable. The new smartwatch is powered by the new S9 chip, which the company claims is 60% faster, coupled with a 30% faster GPU. The Apple Watch Series 9 will be available for preorder Tuesday before going on sale on September 22. Read more on the Apple Watch Series 9. In addition to the new Series 9, the company this morning announced an update to last year’s Apple Watch Ultra. The Apple Watch Ultra will be available for preorder Tuesday before going on sale on September 22. Apple also unveiled the next generation of iPhone models. Available for preorder on September 22 and available in stores next week. Read a review. The iPhone 15 is the “most Pro iPhone we’ve ever created,” according to Apple. Available for preorder on September 22 and available in stores next week. See what the new models look like in real life. Apple’s iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are here with a more powerful processor, rounded edges, and more. The phones go on sale this Friday, with shipments starting next week. Read about the iPhone 15 here: https://t.co/mgSB9rn8Cg #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/97QYjDnewz — TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) September 12, 2023 The phone maker also showed off its new iPhone 15 Pro Max, with its flagship camera capabilities, including: It’s official! The iPhone is getting a USB-C connector. Also, find out what that unlocks. And what other devices are getting it. The iPhone isn’t getting all the fun: AirPods will get the USB-C connector treatment, too. USB-C powered AirPods Pro 2 will be available at $249 starting September 22. The company added that users will be able to buy wired EarPods with a USB-C connector at $19. Apple revealed two new tiers for iCloud+, its cloud storage subscription. Subscribers can choose between storing 6 terabytes or 12 terabytes of data. Apple confirmed in its iPhone press release that its latest operating system, iOS 17, will be released as a free software update on September 18. Even if you’re not upgrading to one of Apple’s latest iPhones, you will still be able to update your iPhone and gain new features. Find out more. Source @TechCrunch
Apple Event 2023: Everything you need to know about iPhone 15, Apple Watch, USB-C connector
