Apple’s Far Out 2022 event | Apple launches new iPhone14 series with satellite connectivity, new AirPods pro, Watch series 8, new Watch SE and new Watch Ultra

September 07, 2022 09:34 pm | Updated September 08, 2022 09:23 am IST

Far Out 22 Event

Far Out 22 Event | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

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Event Summary

This brings us to the end of the event. Here is a brief summary of the devices launched.

As expected, Apple unveiled a new series of iphones, watches and Airpods. The smartphone maker launched iPhone 14, iPhone 14 plus, iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max. All of these will support satellite connectivity, a new feature of introduced in iPhones for the first time. The iphone 14 pro series will come with new A16 bionic chip and a 48MP main camera.

The Cupertino company also launched Watch series 8, Watch SE and Watch Ultra. Watch Ultra is primarily aimed at athletes and Apple claims this to be the most rugged Apple watch ever, sustaining extreme weather conditons. The new Watch SE and Watch series 8 can detect car crashes and send alerts to emergency numbers. Watch series 8 introduces new health features for women like tracking ovulation and cycle deviation.

Apple also launched the second gen AirPods Pro that will allow personalized spatial audio. It introduced touch controls letting users control the volume with just a touch. It will support Apple Watch charger and Magsafe.

However, the tech company did not provide any clue around the much talked about AR/VR headset.

11:47 P.M.

iPhone 14 pro announced with new A16 bionic chip

iPhone 14 pro announced with new A16 bionic chip and 48-megapixel camera

iPhone 14 pro announced with new A16 bionic chip and 48-megapixel camera | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The iPhone 14 Pro will come with a 48-megapixel camera, the largest sensor among iPhones. The iPhone14 Pro series get 6.1 to 6.7-inch displays, AOD, gets A16 chip, 1600 nits brightness, along with a 12MP telephoto lens and a 12MP ultra-wide sensor. The iPhone 14 pro will also support satellite connectivity and other features like car crash detection. The iPhone 14 Pro will start at $999 and the iPhone 14 ProMax will start from $1099.

11:23 P.M

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 plus launched

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 plus launched

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 plus launched | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

iPhone 14 comes with a larger 6.1 inches display and iPhone 14 plus has 6.7 inches display. Both models will have OLED displays, ceramic shields, available in 5 colours, and a new lock screen. iPhone 14 Plus has the best battery life among iPhones, claims Apple. iPhone 14 has new true depth camera. The front camera will have autofocus for the first time. iPhone 14 will support eSim with no physical simcard for US models. Emergency SOS via satellite will be supported by the new iPhone 14. The iPhone 14 will be priced at $799 and $899 for iPhone 14 Plus

11:18 P.M

2nd gen AirPods pro

2nd gen AirPods pro launched

2nd gen AirPods pro launched | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

This is powered by H2. Comes with a new audio driver enabling more detailed audio. The device will allow personalised spatial audio. Adaptive transparency for reduced surrounding noise. Touch control introduced and sound can be controlled with just a touch. Extended battery life. A new speaker added to the bottom of the case. Supports Apple watch charger and MagSafe for charging. Available at $249

11:02 P.M

New Apple Watch Ultra

New Apple Watch Ultra

New Apple Watch Ultra | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Primarily aimed at athletes. Has the biggest and brightest display used ever in an Apple watch. A second speaker has been added that provides clear audio even in windy conditions. Has the biggest battery among all Apple watches and can provide up to 64 hours of battery life. Comes with a new GPS solution, and new metrics. Designed to explore remote locations and extreme weather conditions. Apple watch Ultra is specially designed to work under and comes with features extremely useful for underwater diving. Apple claims this to be the most rugged Apple watch ever.

10:53 P.M

New Apple watch SE launched

New Apple watch SE launched

New Apple watch SE launched | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

Apple redesigned Watch SE. Includes crash detection. Available at $249 and $299

10:43 P.M

Apple launches watch series 8

Apple launches watch series 8

Apple launches watch series 8 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement

The device is designed with the most advanced tech and sensors like temperature tracking sensors. It comes with features like detailed watch faces, and the best health care features. It is swim-proof, dustproof, and crack-resistant. Has new health features like tracking ovulation and cycle deviation. The Watch can also detect car crashes, enabled by 2 new motion sensors. The device has 18-hour battery life. Low power mode introduced in the new watch series. International roaming will also be supported by the new watch. The device will be available in 4 colours and priced at $399 and $499 for 2 different variants.

10:25 P.M.

iOS 16 | More customisation and greater security enhancements

iOS 16 has been available for public beta testing for some time now. The latest Apple OS will be powering the new iPhones and is expected to be released to the public sometime after Apple’s September 7 event.

10:21 P.M.

Google accuses Apple of giving poor texting experience between iPhone and Android

Google slammed Apple on August 10 for providing a sub-standard experience to users when people with iPhones and Android phones communicate with each other through text messages, or share photos and videos.

The search giant referred to Apple’s SMS/MMS tech as “outdated technology” and complained that the smartphone maker refuses to adopt modern texting tech like RCS.

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A possible VR device

There has been talks about a new AR/VR headset to be launched by the technology company. Although unlikely to be launched at today’s event or this year due to the ongoing supply chain crisis, Apple might provide some clues and the launch date of the AR/VR product.

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Airpods and WearOS

An upgraded version of the AirPods Pro is also expected to be released tonight. The company could possible introduce significant updates to the H1-powered AirPods Pro, which have been upgraded since their launch in 2019. 

On software, the expected iPhone 14 will be shipped with iOS 16, which comes with better customisations and ease of life features. Similarly the Watch Series 8 will be powered by Watch OS 9 which will bring updates to the Watch faces, workouts along with improvements to sleep tracking and reminders.

9:47 P.M.

Watch Series 8

We expect the company to launch Watch Series 8 that will be powered by S7 chipset, the same ones used in the Watch Series 7. The latest series may look more rugged with a bigger display. 

9:39 P.M.

iPhone 14

In an hour, Apple’s fall event will go live, and we’re expecting the company to unveil its iPhone 14 series. This phone could come in four models: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Max and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The screen size is likely to stay between 6.1 inch and 6.7 inch, and the phones may have 120Hz refresh rate. The biggest expectation on the phone tonight is whether the premium handset will finally let its notch style display make way for a punch hole design. 

And the Pro version of the new phone may possibly get a added connectivity feature that could be useful for remote access and SOS service. The Cupertino-based company may also unveil changed lenses configuration tonight.

9:33 P.M

Apple’s Far Out 22 event

Hello everyone, welcome to Apple’s ‘Far Out’ event. In their last virtual ‘WWDC22’ event, the Cupertino-based company unveiled iOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16, M2 chip, new MacBook Air, and new MacBook Pro.

We will soon start with the live updates of this event of the California tech company. Here is a glimpse of what is expected from the event.

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