Apple announced this Wednesday its new phone versions iPhonethe 14 and the 14 Pluswhich have an aesthetic very similar to that of the previous model, the successful 13, with the A15 Bionic chip, improved image-taking quality and a larger screen in the case of the Plus.
At an event from its headquarters in Cupertino (California, USA), the firm led by Tim Cook showed the new phones, available in black, white, blue, purple and red colors, and which maintain the controversial notch at the top of the screen.
The iPhone 14 has a 6.1-inch OLED display (6.7-inch in the case of the 14 Plus), 1,200-nit brightness, and Dolby Vision.
The camera is 12 megapixels with a focal ratio of 1.5 and motion sensor stabilization. in addition to the already usual ultra wide angle lens, and significant improvements have been made in taking images in low light situations.
One of the biggest innovations is the inclusion of a satellite emergency communication system for when there is no coverage, which from the company ensures that it allows sending SOS messages in less than 15 seconds and that it will be free for iPhone 14 users for two years.
The iPhone 14, which only allows pre-installed virtual SIM cardstarts at $799 ($899 for 14 Plus).
The first model will be available in stores from September 16, while the second will be available from October 7.
The company run by Tim Cook also took the opportunity to present, as is customary at these events, its two high-end iPhone models, the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, with 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch screens, respectivelymore lenses on the camera than the basic models and that do eliminate the controversial notch.
In addition, the Pro models use a new in-house chip, the A16 Bionic.
As for the popular wireless noise canceling headphones AirPods Pro, the company updated them with a second generation version that incorporates the H2 chip and adds a charger with integrated speaker and ‘Find My’ function to prevent loss.
The new chip greatly improves sound quality, as well as the effectiveness of noise cancellation, according to Apple.
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Apple Watch
In addition, the technological multinational presented the new version of your smart watch, the Apple Watch Series 8which among other things uses a temperature sensor to predict ovulation cycles in women and thus helps to determine the moments of greatest fertility.
Apple assured that the ovulation cycle prediction data (based on previous patterns) is encrypted and does not leave the device at any time, so that no one else can access it, something that is done through a password or identification. biometric.
At an event from its headquarters in Cupertino (California, USA), the company led by Tim Cook showed the new watch, with a larger screen than the previous model, fine margins that reach the edges and resistance to water, dust and possible cracks.
The design, however, remains quite similar to the previous model, without major changes. And it’s available in dark blue, silver, red and chrome, as well as gold, silver and graphite for the stainless steel versions.
The Apple Watch Series 8 also incorporates the traffic accident detection functionwhich uses the watch’s sensors to detect cases of serious accidents and automatically alerts emergency services and contacts.
The new Apple watch has a battery life of 18 hours or 36 hours when using low battery mode. It will be available from September 16 and is priced at $399 for the Wi-Fi version and $499 for the GPS and cellular version.
Alongside the Series 8, the company also announced a high-end watch, the Apple Watch Ultra, with an even bigger screen, a price of $799 (the highest for Apple watches) and designed especially for outdoor sports such as mountain climbing. , trail running and scuba diving.
For its part, the simple model Watch SE has also been updated, incorporates the accident detection function, is 20% faster and has a minimum price of 249 dollars.
The Apple Watch Series 8 was the first device to be unveiled at an event that is also expected to show off the new iPhone 14 phone and a revamped version of AirPods wireless headphones.