Apple iPhone event summary, September 9
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The iPhone is now Apple’s ‘intelligent personal hub’
Apple keeps the faith as it unleashes its hardware round-up for the AI era, with all eyes on the new iPhone Duo.
Apple raises iPhone prices by $100
Increase affects new iPhone Pro 18 devices alongside iPhone 16, the iPhone 17 lineup, and iPhone Air.
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A20 Pro chip, priced from a surprising $1,999, IP68, 7.6” open and 5.4” outer display. Star white and night sky and beautifully engineered. No Action button, will work with USB-C Apple Pencil, 31 hours battery life unfolded.
Here are the new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max (PR)
Dramatically improved camera with 48MP Fusion Main camera, variable aperture, and new Pro controls. Redesigned Dynanic Island and A20 chip. Black, silver, glacier, and burgundy.
AirPods 5 gain Active Noise Cancellation (PR)
Improved sound quality, industry-leading automatic ANC, and Siri AI. From $129.
Apple Watch Series 12 with new Health Sensing (PR)
Health Sensing System and S11 chip, offering the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable, Siri AI and more.
Apple Watch Ultra with Health Sensing (PR)
Health Sensing System and S11 chip, the most accurate heart rate sensing, Siri AI, 45-hour battery life, and more.
This is Apple CEO, John Ternus’ manifesto
New Apple CEO’s first remarks leading a keynote are likely to inform the company future strategy.
Apple explains how Audio Intelligence maintains privacy
Audio Intelligence is a brand-new class of Apple Intelligence features that rely on AI and device sensors in a variety of ways. This is an important document to read.
Apple Watch Health Sensing System
Powered by Apple Intelligence, redesigned Health app offers deep health and fitness insights and recommendations to help optimize health and longevity.
Learn about Apple Intelligence usage limits
Apple tech note explains some features have usage limits to ensure a high-quality, reliable experience for everyone.
AppleCare One Family introduced
US customers get extended AppleCare coverage for every eligible device across up to six people for just $49.95/month and up to six total claims/year.
Apple has a new way prove your iPhone photos aren’t AI slop
Apple Reference Image can prove if an image taken with the iPhone 18 Pro is authentic.
Apple’s Series 27 release candidates are available now
Apple has published the series 27 release candidates for iPad, iPhone, Mac, Watch, TV, Vision operating systems.
Interesting insights into how Apple makes iPhone Duo hinge
The enclosure is grade 5 titanium with a mirror-polished finish, and the hinge cover itself is 3D printed titanium, made from 100 percent recycled material.
Developers: Prepare your app for iPhone Duo
Learn how to update and optimize your app for the foldable display of iPhone Duo.
First take from IDC analyst, Francisco Jeronimo
“The first foldable iPhone, the iPhone Duo, is the headline. Apple showed up years after everyone else, yet it walks in and sets the rules. Apple entered the foldable market and, in one keynote, set the price and the standard every rival will now be measured against.”
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