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On Tuesday, Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 and the new Series 9 Apple Watch during its annual September event in Cupertino, California.
The standard iPhone 15 will start at $799, while the 15 Plus will begin at $899. The Series 9 Apple Watch will be priced at $399 and will be available for sale on September 22nd.
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The main presentation, known as “Wonderlast,” is being held at Apple’s Steve Jobs Theater. Since the inception of the original iPhone in 2007, this event has become an annual highlight on the tech calendar.
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iPhone 15 Pricing and Features:
Apple launched the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max during its annual event
The standard iPhone 15 starts at $799, while the 15 Plus starts at $899.
The phone features a Dynamic Island, a notch design at the top of the screen that takes up less visual space. This feature was first introduced in last year’s iPhone 14 Pro model.
What Does the iPhone 15 Look Like?
iPhone 15 Camera:
The standard iPhone 15 model will have an improved camera system, switching from a 12-megapixel main camera sensor to a 48-megapixel sensor for enhanced optical zoom.
The resolution of the new camera is similar to that of the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera.
Apple Watch Series 9 Pricing, ‘Double-Tap’:
Apple announced the latest model for the Apple Watch, Series 9.
The primary upgrade comes with a new processing chip called the S9-Sip, which the company claims will be faster than the chip introduced in 2020.
Series 9 will have a similar appearance to the previous model but will feature updated colors, including pink, starlight, and silver.
Series 9 will also introduce a new feature called “Double-Tap,” allowing users to respond to the phone by tapping their fingers together.
It will be priced at $399 and available for sale on September 22nd.
Apple Watch Ultra 2 Pricing:
Like Series 9, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 will also feature the “Double-Tap” feature and will have the S9-Sip.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 will offer a 36-hour battery life and will be priced at $799.
Apple USB-C Charger:
To comply with European Union charger regulations, all new iPhones will switch to USB-C charging instead of the Lightning connector.
How to Watch the Apple Event Live:
Apple will livestream the event on its YouTube channel, apple.com, and the Apple TV app.
Apple’s Event Over the Years:
In 2010, Apple unveiled the iPad, followed by the Apple Watch in 2014 and AirPods in 2016.
Security analyst Dan Ives told USA Today, “With selling over 1.2 billion iPhones, Apple has become a significant part of people’s lives around the world.”
Last year, Apple earned over $394 billion in net sales, and since the introduction of its first iPhone in January 2007, the company’s stock price has increased by more than 5,000%.
Apple: After 16 years since the launch of the iPhone, Apple continues to play a significant role in our lives.