Apple reveals iPhone 14 Pro and Watch Ultra

At a launch event in the US, Apple announced the iPhone 14, which features emergency satellite connectivity and car crash detection technologies.

For the first time since the outbreak, the company unveiled four variations of the new handset in person to a gathering at its Cupertino headquarters.

It also displayed the Watch Ultra, a brand-new wearable for extreme sports.

The next-generation iPhone, Watch, and AirPod products were the main emphasis of the event.

Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, appeared on stage at the Steve Jobs theater on the company’s campus in California, but the whole talk was pre-recorded.

Apple Watch Series 8

The new features of Apple Watch Series 8 include a new low-power mode option, temperature sensors for tracking ovulation cycles, and car crash detection.

Since the US changed its abortion laws, people have been wary about menstrual trackers because there are worries that information regarding periods could be exploited by law enforcement.
Apple claims that only a passcode or biometrics will provide access to the encrypted data stored on its devices.

According to Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operations officer, “We are going even further in our commitment to women’s health.”

Apple suggested that a new automatic retrospective ovulation notice could be helpful for infertile couples.

If turned on, the new watch can track body temperature every five seconds during the night and identify minute variations that may indicate ovulation.

Car crash detection is another new feature.
When a serious crash is detected by the watch’s sensors, it will automatically link the wearer to emergency services, provide their precise position, and alert emergency contacts.

The Series 8 now includes a low power mode that offers up to 36 hours of battery life on a full charge. This feature was taken from the iPhone.

In the US, the Apple Watch Series 8 starts at $399, while it costs £419 in the UK.

Apple Watch Ultra

Apple has unveiled a robust watch that is swim-proof, dust-proof, and crack-resistant to compete with brands like Polar, Garmin, and others.

In the unveiling for the new watch, which concentrated on a larger face design for use in extreme sports, ultramarathoner Scott Jurek of Born to Run made an appearance.

Apple guarantees that its clients will have enough power to finish an ultra-triathlon, which entails swimming, cycling, and running, with the promise that all Ultra watches have a battery life of up to 36 hours on a single charge and an extended battery life of 60 hours.

The price of the Apple Watch Ultra starts at $799 in the US and £849 in the UK.

iPhone 14

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are the two sizes that the business is introducing.

The newest phones can make an emergency satellite call for assistance.
The phone will show the location of passing satellites in the sky and provide instructions on how to aim the device correctly.

Sending a simple message can take anywhere from 15 seconds to several minutes.

Ben Wood, principal analyst at CCS Insight, said: “The investment to acquire satellite capacity should not be underestimated.”

The establishment of the infrastructure required to transmit signals to the emergency services as well as a business deal with satellite service provider Globalstar “would probably have taken Apple years to put all the pieces of the puzzle in place.”

The breakthrough, according to tech analyst Paolo Pescatore, is good news for customers “in hard-to-reach places.”

In the end, stable and robust connectivity is still greatly desired among all consumers, therefore it is encouraging to see carriers beginning to take satellite seriously, he said.

iPhone 14 camera

The technological behemoth unveiled a new 12-megapixel camera that can capture images of moving objects and boasts a 49% improvement in low-light photography.

For the first time, auto-focus was also available on the front camera to enhance selfie clarity.

Over three trillion images were taken using iPhones in the past year, claims Apple.

Prices for the iPhone 14 start at $799 (US) and £849. (UK).

iPhone 14 Pro

The top of the screen, which is now carved out in the style of a pill, is the largest change in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max designs.

The black notch, which many iPhone users disliked, has been replaced with a feature dubbed the Dynamic Island, which can change shape based on the alerts that are available.

The ability for the handset to always be on is the other significant difference.

The screen dims and the refresh rate is slowed down when the phone is not in use.

The phone is available in deep purple, black, silver, and gold colors.

The cost of the iPhone 14 Pro is $999 (US) and £1099. (UK).

AirPods

Compared to their predecessors, AirPods Pro are simpler to locate.
Each set includes a brand-new technology for tracking down misplaced earbuds that, when dropped outside of the case, sound a chime.

In addition, the case has a built-in speaker that, when activated by the Find My app, will play a louder sound.

The cost of the new AirPods Pro is $249 (US) and £249. (UK).

by James Clayton, a technology reporter for North America

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