The beginning of September marks a special moment for fall lovers and Apple connoisseurs alike. Apple’s Far Out event took place yesterday, and it unveiled the iPhone 14, new watches, and the AirPods Pro 2.
There’s always much debate around Apple’s yearly iPhone releases and whether or not they’re worth a purchase or upgrade. But this year, there’s a bit more buzz around some of the smallest feature updates. Here are some of the highlights:
The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max—the stars of the show—packed in lots of excitement for a few reasons. For one, the notch that many dreaded is now gone and replaced with what Apple calls a Dynamic Island. The notch replacement consolidates your notifications, alerts, and activities and lets you multitask without changing between apps. Other features include an Always-On display that makes your lock screen “always glanceable,” crash detection calls, a camera with 4x the resolution, and a new colorway with “deep purple” and “space black” additions.
You won’t get a Dynamic Island with the iPhone 14, but you can snap better low-light photos and take advantage of the same safety features as the Pro. For those who want a tablet-like phone but can’t afford the Pro Max, the iPhone 14 Plus is a cheaper alternative but comes with fewer features. And as always, Apple’s base-level iPhone comes with vaster color options.
The Apple Watch 8’s major update is its new temperature sensor, which supports ovulation and menstrual cycle tracking. Geared towards athletes, the Watch Ultra is equipped with a durable titanium case and a bigger display. Both the Watch Ultra and Watch 8 are swim-proof and have similar “always-on” displays and safety features as the iPhones. The Apple Watch SE comes with the least new features, but it does share the same water-resistant capabilities and safety features as the others. With a new price drop, it’s also the cheapest option.
Music lovers are excited by the H2 chip that powers the AirPods Pro 2’s advancements. The new chip enhances sound, bringing more clarity and two times more noise cancellation. Apple also says that the buds come with personalized Spatial Audio for a more immersive listening experience. Touch control now lets you manage playback functions from the earbud’s stem and battery life is longer than the first generation of Pros.
Are you feeling any of these upgrades? We asked our Twitter community, and so far, the new iPhone has people most excited. Let us know what you think!
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