15 years after the release of the first iPhone, here comes the iPhone 14. The smartphone may share Apple’s launch pad with the Apple Watch and AirPods, but it remains the undeniable star of the evening. Or rather, a morning in San Francisco, jet lag obliges.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are primarily larger screens than the previous generation. They have 6.4 and 6.7 inch screens respectively. They are available in five different colors. Fittingly, Apple has opted for “even more” for the latest additions to its lineup. The new A15 chip, dedicated to the iPhone 13 Pro, comes to the iPhone 14 for ever more advanced performance. Photo sensors have also been redesigned to optimize shooting, including selfies. The video is also improved with the action world, which allows you to take advantage of the stabilizer. You don’t need to use a gyroscope to make action videos. An essential answer to stay ahead of the race against Chinese rivals who always do more on the field.
Apple goes a step further by offering eSIM on its iPhone. This feature is a carrier’s nightmare, it makes switching from one telecom operator to another even easier. But only the United States is affected by this feature due to arrangements with major local mobile carriers. Those who bet on the evolution of design, the disappearance of notches, will be at their own expense. The differences between 13 and 14 cannot be seen at first glance.
Payment within 24 months
iPhone 14 is sold for $799, and iPhone 14 Plus for $899. It is more expensive in euros: 1,019 euros for the iPhone 14 and 1,169 euros for the iPhone 14 Plus. First of all, Apple offers an installment payment system.
Due to the increase in the price of the euro, due to the weakness of the currency against the dollar, Apple offers to pay 42.45 euros per month for 24 months for the iPhone 14 or 48.70 euros per month for two years for the iPhone 14 Plus. .
This measure will likely affect Apple’s bottom line in the near term, but it’s also a tremendous tool for building customer loyalty. However, the iPhone still represents half of the world’s most valuable company’s sales. Despite the overall decline of US tech giants, Apple’s market valuation is still close to $2.5 trillion, after passing the $3 trillion mark last year. And this is one of Apple’s strengths. Investors remain confident in its ability to innovate, including marketing. After these announcements, the title started to rise again on Wall Street.
iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
The iPhone 14 Pro comes in two screen sizes, 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch, for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Both are equipped with the latest generation A16 Bionic chip. A new feature, Dynamic Island, is integrated into the professional range. An overlay on top of the screen that allows access to background applications such as listening to music, notifications… In other words, Apple integrates multi-functionality into its iPhone 14 Pro, as Samsung does for some of its models.
Apple has beefed up the telephoto lens of its photo and video sensors. Features that will appeal to photography professionals who are increasingly using their iPhone to shoot, including 4K. With 48 MP, it is possible to increase the details of the photo without losing quality. It also has a wide angle and promises to be more effective, including in low light or macro mode. iPhone 14 Pro also has an Action world for shooting moving images with a stabilizer.
The iPhone 14 Pro retails for $999 and the Pro Max for $1,099, the same price (in dollars) as the previous generation. Watch out for the Euros, this works out to €1,329 for the iPhone Pro and €1,479 for the iPhone Pro Max!!! Again, payment over twelve months is offered: €55.37 per month for the iPhone 14 Pro and €61.62 for the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Additional satellite
For added security, all iPhone 14s can even be deployed in white areas thanks to satellite connectivity. A small revolution in itself, intensifying competition between traditional telecom operators and new satellite players. But this is not suitable for all applications… Thanks to a special antenna, the iPhone 14 can connect to the satellite, which is enough to be able to send urgent messages and receive short information in a few seconds or minutes, depending on the cloud density. . The service is only available in the US and Canada.
AirPods Pro
“World’s Best Wireless Headphones”, according to Tim Cook, also come with a new version. Finally! The volume can be increased (or decreased) with a simple finger touch on the headphones. Audio spatialization is supposed to bring a more immersive and personal experience with this setting. AirPods are also equipped with noise reduction so you don’t have to worry about outside noises anymore. It’s also a way to not turn up the volume to avoid background noise. The “transparent” world also lets you zoom in on what’s happening around you with a new feature: it adapts. The most annoying noises (like the sound of a hammer) are completely deleted.
And for the giddy, AirPods Pro are locateable, and their case has a tiny speaker that beeps to make them easy to locate. They cost $249 and are available starting September 23rd.
Apple Watch Series 8
Apple Watch has been the best-selling smart watch in the world for seven years. The group intends to maintain its ranking with the Apple Watch Series 8, which has a slightly larger and brighter screen. It is available in 41 and 45 mm versions and eight different colors. It is also more resistant to water, dust, shocks… in short, it is a solid watch, but not only that. The focus is on health monitoring thanks to the many sensors it contains, including a temperature newcomer. But why turn his watch into a thermometer? For better monitoring of women’s health and their menstrual cycles. But promised, privacy is respected and this data will not leave your watch, assures the brand. Measuring the night temperature makes it possible to follow ovulation cycles and hormonal changes. On a side note, Apple explains that this can help women who want to have a baby spot early signs of medical problems… but not avoid pregnancy in the first place. The data is secure, encrypted, and cannot be read by Apple unless otherwise specified and the user wishes to share it with a third party, such as a doctor.
Apple Watch includes a new feature: Crash Detection. It is triggered when the wearer of the Apple Watch Series 8 is involved in a car accident, thanks to motion sensors capable of detecting the specific force of the collision. Added to the microphone, GPS information, the Apple Watch initiates a call and checks if the wearer needs emergency intervention.
Apple Watch Series 8 will be sold for $399 with the GPS version and $499 with the GSM version. Prices unchanged from Series 7. And to use Apple Watch longer, low power mode. It is available on all Series 4 watches to extend the usage time to 36 hours.
For younger kids, the Apple Watch SE is slightly cheaper, starting at $249. The main features of the Apple Watch are integrated into the Apple Watch SE. It can be paired with a parent’s iPhone for kids who don’t yet have their own smartphone.
One more thing: Apple Watch Ultra
Extreme super-athletes also have their own Apple Watch Ultra. His presentation by Apple is like a video of a spaceship launch. The case is made of “aerospace” titanium, the sapphire crystal is stronger, the 49 mm screen is the largest in the range, everything is provided so that the watch can be used with gloves, so that the connection is maintained optimally, even in the harshest atmospheric conditions. , with a battery optimization system that provides 60 hours of battery life. The compass is optimized to work and be used in all conditions. The watch is equipped with the new Oceanic + app, which offers the same functions as the dive computer, all color-coded to make the readings more readable. The data is then transmitted to the watch to summarize the dives. All this has a price: 799 dollars… or 999 euros (it stings a bit).
Apple Watches will be available from September 16, with the exception of the Apple Watch Ultra on September 23.
Carbon neutral?
Tim Cook has also decided to anchor his company in an environmental transition, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. Longevity of iPhones and greater recyclability of the devices are the main advantages of using recycled materials. “Their approach is an example. However, we note some gaps in the emissions associated with the use of their products.”, warns Alexis Normand, CEO of carbon accounting platform and co-founder of Greenly. Apple would leave out the impact of internet usage on mobile (4G / 5G) and cloud services, such as various music and video streaming sites, in its calculations. Only Apple’s own services (iCloud, Music, Apple TV+) will be integrated.
Source: Le Figaro
I am David Wyatt, a professional writer and journalist for Buna Times. I specialize in the world section of news coverage, where I bring to light stories and issues that affect us globally. As a graduate of Journalism, I have always had the passion to spread knowledge through writing.