In California, the traditional annual presentation of new Apple devices. The company showed three new iPhones, including the largest version of the device in history, as well as a budget model. In addition, Apple has updated its watch line.
iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max
New iPhone models– XS and XS Max. The XS model will have a 5.8-inch diagonal, just like last year's iPhone X. The XS Max will have a 6.5-inch screen, making it the largest iPhone ever. New smartphones will support eSim technology, which allows you to work in the networks of two operators at once, but this option will not be available in Russia.
The new A12 Bionic processor is the fastest and most powerful in iPhone history, with six cores. At the same time, the iPhone XS lasts 30 minutes longer without recharging than the iPhone X, and the iPhone XS Max lasts an hour and a half longer.
The XS and XS Max models will be equipped with a 12 megapixel camera and 2x optical zoom, as well as an OLED display - providing the highest pixel density of any Apple device.
Apple has also expanded the color range of stainless steel cases. In addition to the two standard silver shades, a golden color will be added.
Price: new smartphones will be available with 64 GB, 256 GB and 512 GB memory at prices starting from RUB 87,990. and from 96,990 rub.
When will they appear in Russia: September 28, in the second wave of sales. The first wave of sales will begin on September 21 (pre-order from September 14), including the USA, Australia, Great Britain, Germany, Hong Kong, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Canada, China, UAE, Singapore, Switzerland, Sweden, France and Japan.
iPhone XR
Apple showed a new budget model of the new generation iPhone. The device has a 6.1-inch screen, an LCD screen (less advanced technology than OLED), and a 12-megapixel camera with one lens. The aluminum case will be made in six colors: white, black, blue, yellow, red and coral. The processor is the same as the premium iPhone XS, and the eSim function is also available.
The iPhone XR will last an hour and a half longer than the iPhone 8 Plus.
Price: from 64,990 rub. up to 77,990 rub. for smartphones with memory 64, 128 and 256 GB.
When will it appear in Russia: will be available for pre-order on October 19th and will be available on October 26th.
Apple Watch Series 4
Display new Apple Watch 30% more than the previous one, speakers – 50% more powerful. The watch will be able to detect the owner's fall and call an ambulance if he does not rise for too long. Also, the new Apple Watch is equipped with a heart activity sensor, that is, it is even more tailored to monitor the physical condition of the owner. However, the ECG application to store electrocardiogram data will be available at a later date and only in the US. The new Apple Watch will also feature the Walkie Talkie app, a new way to communicate over WiFi or a cellular network.
The presentation of the Apple iPhone 8, at which the official announcement of the new iPhones will take place, will take place on September 12 at 20:00 Moscow time. “Kanobu” will conduct a live broadcast in Russian, during which you will learn all the most important things: characteristics, official date iPhone release 8 in Russia and prices in rubles.
You can watch the broadcast of the iPhone 8 presentation on our website or on YouTube; it starts a little earlier than the conference itself, at 19:45 Moscow time. Here's everything that is already known about the iPhone 8 and other new products.
What will be shown at the Apple presentation?
First of all, new smartphones: iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, which is commonly called the “eighth”. Apparently, we won’t see the iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus - in 2017, Apple is celebrating the anniversary of its most popular device, so they decided to abandon the usual scheme.
In addition to iPhones, the presentation will most likely show a new Apple model watch 3, wireless headphones AirPods 2, iPod Touch 7 and iOS 11.
What's new in iPhone 8?
New Apple smartphones are equipped with the new generation A11 processor and use new design- the iPhone 8 (or iPhone X) is expected to have a screen that covers the entire front panel, with the exception of a small “overflow” at the top edge.
Because of this, the new iPhone will not have a “Home” button; it will be replaced by an on-screen Home, which will be able to perceive not only clicks, but also gestures. As you know, Apple abandoned the physical button back in the iPhone 7; in the current model, under the screen there is a round platform with a fingerprint sensor, pressing which simulates the Taptic Engine vibration motor.
The iPhone 8 will also not have a fingerprint sensor or a headphone jack. The ultrasonic facial recognition system of the owner is rumored to be responsible for safe unlocking.
What's new in iOS 11?
For the first time in 10 years of the operating system's existence, iOS 11 will feature file manager, which will allow you to save files in the memory of your smartphone (or tablet) and move them between folders. Additionally, the Files app will have native integration with cloud services iCloud and Dropbox, so it will be convenient to move documents, photos and other files between devices in the Apple ecosystem.
Also in iOS 11 there will be an updated Control Center curtain and Dock, quick access icons in which you can customize as you wish.
I will also rework the camera software, iTunes, App Store, the iPad will have the ability to run two applications on one screen.
There is just over a week left before the presentation of the new iPhones, but the most important facts about the new line of smartphones from Apple are already known.
On September 12, one of the most anticipated technological events of the fall will take place in California - Apple presentation, where the company will show its latest innovations, including three iPhone models And apple watch Watch Series 4.
iPhone XS and the new budget model
Price and release date
The estimated price of the cheapest device will be $700 (about 20 thousand hryvnia), which is almost the same as the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus now cost. If we talk about models with a 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch display, then standard iPhone XS Apple will sell for $800-900 (23-25 thousand hryvnia), and the 6.5-inch one – for $900-1000 (more than 28 thousand hryvnia). However, in Ukraine the price may differ slightly.
Sales will start this September. It is expected that on the 14th it will be possible to pre-order new products from Apple. The gadgets should go on sale directly on September 21.
Apple Watch
During the presentation on September 12, the company will also reveal the new Apple Watch Series 4. In an exclusive photo from 9to5Mac, you can see that its bezels are smaller than previous models, giving it a larger screen. Smart watch also received a new dial and are equipped with a battery that holds a charge much longer.
The event may also show new iPad Pro models - 11 and 12.9 inches. In design, the new tablet is a bit like the iPhone: it will have the smallest frames possible, it will get rid of Home buttons and will support Face ID facial recognition technology. It may not have a headphone jack.
New Macs
Apple is currently working on developing a new line of Macs, which will include a budget model MacBook Air, as well as a Mac Mini with improved specifications. It is expected that the new MacBook Air will lose frames and have a Retina screen, and the Mac Mini, which has not been updated since 2014, will receive modern hardware.
However, the appearance of new Macs at the September event still seems unlikely.
Other
It is possible that during the presentation on September 12 it will also be possible to see new Charger AirPower and upgraded AirPods headphones - according to rumors, from now on they will support Siri and will be able to charge wirelessly.
Today, September 12, 2017, at 20:00 Kyiv time there will be a presentation of a new, special anniversary iPhone from Apple. Apple is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the release of its first smartphone and will introduce 3 new iPhone models: iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (updated iPhone 7), as well as a new version - iPhone X.
Since the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be the successors to the 7th version of the smartphone, while the iPhone X will receive premium characteristics, let’s dwell on the characteristics of the new iPhone X and everything we know about the new gadget.
The Apple iPhone X smartphone will be universal and unique both in terms of internal content and external characteristics. It will cost around 1 thousand dollars.
Probably for the first time in a long time iPhone years will receive a radical redesign: an edge-to-edge display thanks to the abandonment of the physical Home button. Some sources note that the Touch ID fingerprint scanner will be built into the screen, others say that Apple will abandon Touch ID altogether in favor of a new method - a facial recognition system that recognizes the user in millionths of a second and can work even in the dark .
The dimensions of the smartphone will be comparable to the 4.7-inch version, but the screen diagonal will be closer to 5.5 inches. There is a possibility that the new product will have a screen with a diagonal of 5.8 inches and a usable area of 5.15 inches. The rest of the space will be filled with the so-called functional area, which will look like a cross between the bottom Android toolbar and Touch Bar new MacBook Pro.
For the first time in history, the display will use not the usual liquid crystals, but OLED technology, which will enable Apple not only to provide users with a screen with improved contrast and color reproduction, but also to make the device thinner and more energy efficient.
Replaces the aluminum used in the back panel iPhone latest 5 years, glass will come. The creators were prompted to abandon the metal body by the desire to equip the smartphone with wireless charging.
The processor will be called A11 and will be significantly more productive and energy efficient than the A10. There is a possibility that in new version iPhone will be bigger and bigger random access memory- up to 4 GB. Basic version will have 64 GB of internal memory, then there will be a 128 GB model and for the first time in the history of the iPhone there will be a top-end version with 512 GB of memory!
Another innovation of the iPhone 8 will be related to cameras. It is expected that the front of the smartphone will have a camera with improved resolution and a 3D scanner for facial recognition. There is a version that both rear cameras will have optical stabilization in the iPhone 8.
Regarding color, then new iPhone, judging by the latest leaks on the Internet, will be offered in 3 color options - traditional black and silver, as well as Blush Gold - reminiscent of either bronze or copper. It is likely that this option will be in greatest demand.
We decided to look into the likelihood of introducing new devices. The event is not rubber, so obviously not everything will fit into it.
What is the probability of seeing each new product?
iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Plus, and iPhone 9
Probability: 100%
The cutout in the screen for True Depth is not visible, but it is definitely there
Since 2010, we have seen a clear naming system for the iPhone: 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 6, 6s and 7. There were special 5c and SE, but the general principle did not raise any questions. In 2017 everything changed.
Instead of the iPhone 7s, we saw the iPhone 8 and iPhone X (10), so in 2018 we first expected the inexpensive iPhone 9, the flagship iPhone XI (11) and iPhone XI Plus. But according to 9to5Mac, the latter will end up being Xs.
They will receive iPhone X design And Face ID in the screen cutout.
To 6.1-inch iPhone 9 fits into the lineup, it should get the current A11 Bionic instead of the new A12, as well as an MLCD+ screen instead of OLED, a single camera instead of a double one, and no more than 3GB of RAM.
This way it will fit just under the iPhone X.
The main feature of the iPhone 9 will be a whole range of body colors: white, black, yellow, orange, blue and grey.
TrendForce are confident that 9 will cost no more $699-749 . To achieve this price, it may have larger frames around the screen, as well as aluminum sides instead of steel.
Golden iPhone Xs concept by Venya Geskin
Except A12 chip iPhone Xs And iPhone Xs Plus will receive a 5.8- and 6.5-inch OLED screen, respectively, 4 GB of RAM, dual cameras and steel side faces.
There is almost no doubt that in addition to black and white flagship smartphones will also be sold in gold or bronze. This is hinted at by the presentation logo.
To fully justify the “s” index, devices can also receive ProMotion - overclocking the screen frequency to 120 Hz.
You'll have to pay for the iPhone Xs $899-949 , and for the iPhone Xs Plus they will ask from $999 .
Final versions of iOS 12, macOS Mojave, watchOS 5
Probability: 100%
The presentation should not ignore the final iOS versions 12, macOS Mojave and watchOS 5, which we began to actively use immediately after WWDC 2018.
The main feature of iOS 12 is its speed, and macOS Mojave received a dark interface theme, which should also migrate to mobile devices.
Oddly enough, personally I most I want to see the final version of watchOS 5, although installing it on my Apple Watch Series 2 will not bring anything new.
However, I'm interested to see how she'll use the Apple Watch Series 4's larger screen.
New frameless Apple Watch Series 4
Probability: 95%
No, the Apple Watch Series 4 will not be round. However, the new watch will receive rounded corners screen.
The screen of the new product will increase by 35% for the 42 mm version and by 38% for the 38 mm watch. This will be the main innovation of the device, because of which the old Apple Watch will be replaced.
Rather, their body will also become more rounded, the side button will be recessed into the body (perhaps it will be touch-sensitive, as in the iPhone 7 and 8), and the microphone will be located under the Digital Crown.
This is what the new exclusive watch face for Apple Watch Series 4 might look like
In the renderings, the Apple Watch Series 4 seems thinner than its predecessors, but we will find out the exact information on this matter on September 12.
Personally, I'm most interested in strap compatibility: I hope they didn't change the mount and the old ones will fit the new watch.
AirPower wireless charging station
Probability: 95%
Still from the AirPower presentation in 2017
Apple introduced AirPower along with the iPhone 8 (Plus) and iPhone X in September 2017. Then the company's new smartphones featured wireless charger according to the Qi standard, so we were waiting for such a device.
However, the company announces sales of the device only on September 12, 2018. This is the famous reporter Mark Gurman.
AirPower analogue from Plux from Indiegogo
AirPower supports simultaneous iPhone charging, Apple Watch and AirPods.
Apple planned to launch sales of the device back in June, but it had to be postponed due to technical difficulties.
AirPower is not just Qi wireless charging. It has a built-in operating system, which controls power and pairing.
Updated iPad Pro with edge-to-edge screen
Probability: 50%
The concept of the new iPad Pro from Venya Geskin
Today my colleagues and I are inclined to believe that new iPad Pro will be presented to us on September 12 with a 50/50 chance.
There is a high probability that the company will want to spend more attention iPhone Xs (Plus), as well as the iPhone 9, which is being heavily bet on.
iPad Pro will be an ideological continuation of the current 10.5-inch model. It will have an 11-inch screen with reduced bezels and, most likely, without a cutout for True Depth.
About dual camera and other additional features of the new product are not yet known. But it may have additional contact pads for connecting peripherals.
The new iPad Pro will surely work on upgraded version of the A12 processor and will become the most fast device On the market.
Redesigned MacBooks and MacBook Air
Probability: 25%
We are waiting from Apple new The 12-inch MacBook, which has not yet been updated this year, as well as the new Mac mini (not updated since 2014) and the anniversary iMac (the line is 20 years old).
However, Apple is unlikely to consider these products a priority, so it may not devote time to them at the presentation.
But the updated MacBook Air is unlikely, but may take a look at it.
Apple hasn't updated the MacBook Air since 2015. However, he has no plans to abandon this device.
According to Economic Daily News, the company will offer us an updated 13-inch MacBook Air with a price of up to $1 thousand.
It will run on processors Intel Core generation Kaby Lake and excellent suitable for students and other undemanding users.
Budget iPhone SE2 for developing countries
Probability: 20%
In early August, iPhone SE2 was found in Xcode 10. Most likely, this device will be an updated iPhone 7, which will be sold at a price no more $449 .
