It's iPhone 14 time, folks! Apple's September event for the iPhone 14 and Watch 8 is called "Far Out" but is upon us right now, and the iPhone 14 was announced with satellite connectivity, new cameras, and there is even "one more thing" in the form of an Apple Watch Pro model for the rugged outdoors.
Watch the iPhone 14 event live stream
The 'Far Out' Apple iPhone 14 event is now ongoing and you can watch it embedded in the video stream above. Unlike the iPhone 13 event, the iPhone 14 announcement won't be just another virtual affair. Granted, there is a pre-recorded module that is streamed through Apple’s official channels right now: supported browsers, the Apple TV app, and via YouTube.
For select few, however, Apple will hold a hands-on session with the new phones and watches it unveils in its "spaceship" campus in Cupertino, and later on there will be an in-person tribute to Steve Jobs, so Tim Cook's hands will be full on Wednesday with two addresses to a live audience.
Check out all devices being announced at Apple's September 7 'Far Out' event
iPhone 14 series
The biggest, most expensive iPhones ever
6.1" iPhone 14: A15, dual 12MP cameras, new 12MP selfie cam with AF, larger battery
6.7" iPhone 14 Plus: A15, dual 12MP cameras, new 12MP selfie cam with AF
6.1" iPhone 14 Pro: 4nm A16, triple camera with 48MP main sensor, 8K video, punch-hole display
6.7" iPhone 14 Pro Max: 4nm A16, triple camera with 48MP main sensor, 8K video, punch-hole display
The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be unveiled on September 7, representing the largest (in average size) and most expensive (in average MSRP price) iPhone roster that Apple has ever announced.
This is the biggest announcement of the day, as the iPhone 14 models are set to replace the bestselling iPhone 13 5G series that propelled Apple to new market share record in the US (over 50% of Americans own iPhones for the first time). Unlike previous years, there won't be a mini iPhone, and the iPhone 14 won't be taking its place neither in size, nor in price.
All four devices will benefit from tweaked designs with slightly slimmer bezels and a tad taller aspect ratio, but the biggest difference is Apple's final adoption of the punch-hole display concept for the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max.
The revised notch of the iPhone 13 design will be carried over to the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, which would see a reduction in width and house a rearranged Face ID system which works with masks on.
In terms of specs, most of the hardware upgrades are reserved for the iPhone 14 Pro models. They are the ones with the new Apple A16 4nm processor, round and pill-shaped Face ID cutouts, 48MP main cameras with 8K video recording ability, the works.
Apple Watch Series 8
Watch 8 SE: S8 processor
Watch 8: body temperature sensor
Apple Watch Pro: $1000 price, rugged titanium housing
Debuting alongside the iPhone 14 is set to be the Apple Watch Series 8 models. They won't offer the major redesign that came with the Apple Watch 7, as they will come in the same two 41mm and 45mm sizes.
The key differences will be under the hood, as the Apple Watch Series 8 SE will finally get the faster, S8 chipset that will be on the Series 8 as well. Instead of design and processing power, the Series 8 gets the long-rumored sensor for tracking your bodily temperature. In addition, women will get period tracking and other fertility-related health features.
9.0
Apple Watch Series 8 (45mm)
The Good
Beautiful look, premium feel
Smooth performance
Tons of bands available - 1st and 3rd party
Water-resistant
Huge amount of fitness tracking options, plus custom programs (available with watchOS 9)
Sleep stages (available with watchOS 9)
The Bad
Temperature sensor is underused
Some may be getting tired with the design
Only pairs and activates with iPhone (sorry, iPad users)
Apple's first rugged Pro timepiece will also get the fertility tracking options as the Watch 8, as well as its processor. The "one more thing" announcement, however, would hardly be suitable for women's wrists as it would be a giant watch to behold and carry a huge battery that can finally give an Apple Watch a battery life of more than a day and a half. The other added value of the expensive $1000 Apple Watch Pro will be its titanium casing and whatever cool bands Apple decides to throw our way that suit the premium chassis.
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Fitness tracking sensor
Enhanced ANC
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Lossless audio
Apple’s AirPods Pro are over two years old, so a refresh in the form of AirPods Pro 2 is long overdue and expected to be announced on Wednesday, September 7. Еxpect fitness tracking with new motion sensor and a dedicated chip, better noise cancellation, AirTags support, automatic switching, Dolby Atmos, Transparency mode, as well as lossless audio support.
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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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