Apple unveiled its latest line of devices Tuesday, including iPhone 13, which will include a more powerful chip, longer battery life and a “Cinematic Mode” for smart, high-quality video production.
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- Apple unveiled its latest line of devices Tuesday, including iPhone 13, which will include a more powerful chip, longer battery life and a “Cinematic Mode” for smart, high-quality video production
- The new iPhone, available in a 6.1-inch model and as a 5.4-inch Mini, has a similar design to its predecessor, although it now arranges its dual camera system diagonally; the notch on the brighter OLED screen is also 20% smaller
- A larger battery will give iPhone 13 up to 2.5 more hours of life than its predecessor, while iPhone 13 Mini will last up to 1.5 hours longer
- The iPad Mini has been redesigned, borrowing some features from the iPad Air, including a USB-C port and power button with a fingerprint scanner for Touch ID
The tech giant previewed the new products at its Worldwide Developers Conference, which was held virtually.
The new iPhone, available in a 6.1-inch model and as a 5.4-inch Mini, has a similar design to its predecessor, although it now arranges its dual camera system diagonally. The notch on the brighter OLED screen is also 20% smaller.
Apple says the A15 Bionic chip makes the new iPhone up to 50% faster than the competition, up to 30% faster when it comes to graphics. The camera shoots at 12 megapixels. And the storage capacity starts at 128 megabytes and goes up to 512 MB.
A larger battery will give iPhone 13 up to 2.5 more hours of life than its predecessor, while iPhone 13 Mini will last up to 1.5 hours longer. Bigger batteries are also available in the Pro and Pro Max models.
For filmmakers, whether serious or aspiring, there’s a new Cinematic Mode, which automatically detects when the focus in a shot should move from the foreground to the background based on what is happening in the scene. (Don’t worry, there’s an option to lock the focus on a subject, too.)
IPhone 13 is being offered in five new colors: pink, blue, midnight, starlight and product red. The regular model starts at $799 and the Mini at $699. The release date is Sept. 24, but preorders can be placed beginning this Friday.
“We are so excited for iPhone 13 with all of its power and capability,” Apple CEO Tim Cook said. “We can’t wait to see what our customers will do with it.”
The Pro models, which also have the A15 chip, are available in 6.1 and 6.7 inches — same as last year — and include three rear-facing cameras, including zoom, wide and ultrawide lenses. The Pro starts at $999 and the Pro Max at $1,099.
The company also announced:
- The iPad Mini has been redesigned, borrowing some features from the iPad Air, including a USB-C port and power button with a fingerprint scanner for Touch ID. While the iPad Mini remains the same size as its previous version, its screen has been enlarged from 7.9 inches to 8.3 inches. It also includes the A15 Bionic processor. It has stereo speakers and a 12-megapixel front and rear cameras, the front one capable of shooting ultrawide. It starts at $499 and will ship next week.
- The larger iPad has been updated with a faster A13 processor, a 12-megapixel front-facing camera and a wider lens. It starts at $329.
- Apple Watch Series 7 will have softer, more rounded edges and 20% more screen area than last year’s models, making it easier to read. It also features a new QWERTY keyboard. Apple says the the watches are more durable and charge faster than before. It also includes new features with cyclists in mind, which includes detecting falls, prompting the rider to call for help if needed. The watches, which start at $399, will be available later this fall, Apple said.
