From the mystifying choice of name which is expected after the release of the iPhone X down to the innovative upgrades led by 2019 Android releases.
Some of the new releases were widely anticipated, some of it was a surprise – and some of it was what the company didn’t notably announce.
The pressure has and will always be on the Tim Cook; Apple Inc. led multinational company, but safe to say, they continue thriving with the Friday night event outcome sure cementing their status as one of the Big Four OEM companies.
The stars of the event, of course, were the; iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max (what a name)…
But Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, the new 10.2-inch iPad, and the Apple Watch Series 5 also caught our attention.
So, without much Ado, let’s run through the top announcements.
1. 10.2-inch iPad
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I think the 2019 iPad at 10.2-inch is such a fantastic device that I would even recommend the new slim-bezel monster to everyone who has the budget over the new iPhones…
But of course, you can always get the new iPhone if you are so inquisitive as to what the iPhone 11 lineup really feels like hands-on.
Pricing & Release Date
Starting at $329 and ₦120,000, the 2019 upgraded iPad features many of Apple innovative tech and is available to order starting today and in stores starting Monday, September 30.
2. Apple Arcade and Apple Tv+
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Offering a year free with any Apple product purchase also represents total genius!
Apple Arcade?
Literally no opinion presently with no focus keynote I’m aware of but sure it represents something closer to Twitch. I guess a scenario ten million users get to watch some guy play fortnight game. I wouldn’t tell just yet!
Pricing & Release Date
Apple Tv+ is sure a real coup for streaming freaks at 4k and $4.99/₦1,900/month considering the rumoured pricing at $9.99 and would definitely get better over time. November 1st is the date.
3. Apple Watch Series 5
First and foremost there has been a persistent call for an always-on display feature from Apple Watch users for the Apple Watch, so, pulling this off in the new Series 5 is a massive win but then that entails providing for longer battery life.
No amount of battery life ever provided for consumers can be publicly regarded as enough due to the varying degree of usage, but the new Watch uses two technical tricks to make it work on the Apple Watch Series 5.
Having an always-on display would, indeed, be a huge bonus but likewise a distraction to some people (I wouldn’t call names). But this is a feature a lot of people want, and for which they’ve been waiting.
Just reminiscent of the Nubia Alpha smartwatch that thinks its a smartphone – I’m sure you would want to read that one.
The new titanium finish looks great, and the return of ceramic will please many and boost Apple’s ASP – something it will need after reducing the price of the cheapest iPhone in this year’s line-up.
Finally, including emergency international calling in the cellular model, with or without a plan, is a feature which will undoubtedly save lives say accident falling or even an accident.
Pricing & Release Date
4. iPhone 11| 11 Pro| 11 Pro Max
Amongst the ridiculously-named lineup, I would still talk about the base model iPhone 11 as it pretty much gives the features of what the more expensive iPhone 11 Pro offers.
iPhone 11 Specs, Features
- A13 chip
- Third-generation Neural Engine
- Improved water resistance over the XR (though 2m against the Pro’s 4m)
- P3 colour gamut and True Tone
- The new ultra-wide lens (though not the telephoto)
- Night mode
- Brighter True Tone flash with Slow Sync
- All Portrait Mode features
- Smart HDR feature
- All the video capabilities
- 12MP front camera
- Spatial audio playback
- Dolby Atmos
- Dolby Vision
- HDR10 support
iPhone 11 Review
The new camera features are a huge one, to say the least.
The front-facing camera at 12MP is also a serious one with an option to allow simultaneous front and rear recording a big innovative feature.
Pricing & Release Date
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