Apple held their annual event yesterday and put an end the rumors and speculations surrounding new product. Products that were introduced included the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Pro, iPad mini 4, a new Apple TV, and several new accessories. This turned out to be one of Apple’s more prolific events yet and below we have a roundup of everything that was announced plus a video of the entire event for those who missed it.
With so much new hardware and software announced yesterday there is so much excitement about what product to buy first. The iPad Pro was a big feature as was the new iPhone models. There was so much to take it that it was easy to lose track so below you will find a run-down of the new hardware and software.
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
We already knew that two new iPhones were going to be introduced yesterday as this is something that we have become accustomed to. That being said the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s plus came with some great new features including 3D touch which is sure to be a massive selling point. You can see this demonstrated nicely in some amazing videos over on 9to5Mac.
Apple TV 4 with tvOS
Once again the rumors have been shown to be true and Apple finally announced a new Apple TV, complete with a redesigned interface, new remote, and more importantly, new apps. As part of this redesign a new operating system, dubbed tvOS was introducted. You can expect to see tvOS starting to receive updates along the same lines of iOS and WatchOS, with new functionality being added over time. The release date is set for October with prices starting at $149. Again check out the video at the end to see this new box in action as well as Siri being used to search for TV programs and more.
iPad Pro and iPad mini 4
So we finally have. Apple’s large 12.9 inch iPad Pro has been announced and it will ship in November. Some great accessories such as a Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil are being made available. This is something that a lot of people have been waiting for and we love it. Apple also announced the iPad mini 4 which is very similar in spec to the iPad Air 2. Check out the video and see the fabulous iPad Pro in action.
iOS 9, Watch OS 2, El Capitan Golden Masters and iOS 9.1 Beta
We were expecting iOS 9 to be announced as well as WatchOS 2. Both of these have entered the Golden Master Phase which means they are done and ready to be rolled out on September 16th. Also released was OSX El Capitan GM though no public release date was announced. For those with developer accounts, iOS 9.1 beta 1 is available to download now and this is expected to release in November when the iPad Pro starts shipping.
Apple Watch and More
New accessories for the Apple Watch were also announced and these included new Sport band colors, new leather bands and new Gold and Rose finishes for the Sport Model. Also announced was new storage prices for iCloud along with a brand new iPhone upgrade Program. This new upgrade program allows you to purchase an unlocked iPhone 6s or 6s Plus including Apple Care from as little as $30 per month over 24 months.
Out of the announcement yesterday we loved the iPad Pro. The new 3D Touch feature added to the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus is really great too. We can’t wait for release dates to get our hands on these great new products. Which is your favorite? Be sure to check out the full keynote speech below and be sure to comment and let us know what you think.
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