Apple iPhone 13 Launch Event: Live Updates Are Here From ‘California Streaming’!

Finally, the wait is over for another iPhone announcement. 

Apple introduced four new models in the iPhone 13 lineup, two new iPads and an updated Apple Watch during its 14 September California Streaming event that kicked off at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET. Apple still left some rumored products waiting in the wings. However, it’s for discussion at a future product event rumored to be coming later this fall. 

Also Read: Apple’s WWDC 2021 Day 1 Announcements Takeaways. 

Even now, many Apple product’s launches are not grabbing as much attention as the iPhone 13 series. In addition, there are some rumors that there are plenty of similarities between the iPhone 13 series and the iPhone 12 models. But the fact is that there are still noteworthy enough changes – especially on the iPhone 13 pro models – to entice users to upgrade. In this blog, you will get complete information about the Apple iPhone 13 Launch Event. 

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What Was Apple’s Latest Announcement In the ‘California Streaming’ Event?

Let’s have a closer look at what Apple announced in the ‘California Streaming’ Event:

# 1 – iPhone 13

Like last year, Apple launched four models of the iPhone 13 series such as iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro & iPhone 13 Pro Max. They have the same prices as the iPhone 12 lineup – $699 for the iPhone 13 mini, $799 for the iPhone 13, $999 for the iPhone 13 Pro and $1,099 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max. But, more than a few updates are coming to the iPhone lineup. 

The phones have major improvements to the cameras such as big sensors to let in more light. All four models support a new Cinematic mode which brings Hollywood-style rack focus to the videos you shoot. 

Also Read: iOS 13 next generation OS for iPhone & iPads

The Pro variants of the iPhone 13 come with improved telephoto lenses plus MotionPro displays. These improvements help in adjusting their refresh rate for smoother, more immersive experiences.

iPhone 13 & iPhone 13 Mini Features

• 6.1 inches for iPhone 13 and the screen size of iPhone 13 Mini is 5.4 inches
• Dual camera system with 12MP wide camera and 12 MP ultra-wide camera sensors placed diagonally
• Super Retina XDR display
• A15 Bionic chip
• Dolby vision
• Cinematic mode for video recording
• The longer battery and better performance
• 5G connectivity
• MagSafe

iPhone 13 Pro Variants Features

• 6.1 inches for Phone 13 Pro & iPhone 13 Pro Max’s screen size is 6.7 inches
• A15 Bionic chip
• Include three cameras such as Telephoto camera, a wide camera and an ultra-wide camera with night mode
• ProMotion display
• ProRes Video feature

#2 – iPad Mini 6

Apple launched its smallest iPad, i.e, iPad mini 6. It marks its first update since 2019 with a new edge-to-edge display & Touch ID button like the one Apple introduced with the iPad Air. 

iPad mini 6 Features:

• USB-C port
• 5G downloading speeds peaking at over 3GB per second
• 12 Mp back camera with true tone flash feature
• Can record in 4K
• 12 MP ultra-wide front camera with a spotlight feature
• Support for 2nd gen Apple Pencil

#3 – iPad 9 (9th Generation)

Apple’s standard iPad gets an A13 Bionic Processor, an improved 12MP front camera that grabs the Center Stage feature and better low-light photography. 

iPad 9 (9th Generation) Features:

• Improved autofocus in low light
• 12MP ultra-wide front camera with Centre-stage feature
• Truetone to adjust color to the temperature in the room
• Support for 1st gen Apple Pencil 
• Shipped with iPadOS 15

#4 – Apple Watch Series 7

Apple’s new watch series 7 isn’t expected to arrive later this fall. But, when it does it’ll have a bigger, brighter screen, thinner display borders and faster charging that will grab the attention of the market. 

Apple Watch Series 7 Features:

• WatchOS 8
• Retina Display 
• 20% more screen area than Series 6
• 40% thinner border
• Softer, rounded corners
• 70% brighter indoors
• Redesigned and enlarged buttons
• More text on the screen
• Crack, dust & water-resistant
• 18-hour battery
• 33% faster charging than Watch Series 6 with faster USB-C charger

Final Crux!

Apple’s big September 2021 event is over! In this event, Apple launched 4 new models of the iPhone 13 series, two iPads and Apple Watch Series 7. This new iPhone series runs the latest A15 processor and comes with improved cameras and new color options. It has a new pink color for the iPhone 13, 13 mini-series, while the Pro variants have a new gold and a Sierra Blue.

Apple Watch Series 7 with its bigger, flatter display is also officially announced. Apple also launched two new iPads with improved front cameras at the event

Missing in action from this event was any news about MacBooks & AirPods 3 – which we were expecting to be left out. What’s more, Apple released iOS new updates that you can learn to make your development project the best.

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