Apple Announces ‘Let Loose’ Virtual Event on May 7: What to Expect
I am a law graduate from NLU Lucknow. I have a flair for creative writing and hence in my free time work as a freelance content writer.
I am a law graduate from NLU Lucknow. I have a flair for creative writing and hence in my free time work as a freelance content writer.
With Apple’s iPhone 11 being the biggest highlight, Apple finally hosted its annual Apple Event 2019, which started at 10 a.m. PT and 10:30 p.m. IST and took place at the Steve Jobs Theater on Apple’s campus in Cupertino, California. Along with the iPhone, there were many other products that the company talked about during the event.
The
products, other than the iPhone, mainly includes the new version of
the Apple Watch, and the launch of Arcade, a subscription-based game
for mobile, desktop and living room. Finally, the company has also
launched its much anticipated Apple TV+, that will be up for a
rivalry with Netflix through its original TV shows.
Apple, like every other year, took to the stage of its Apple Event to launch its new flagship smartphone iPhone 11. Like the previously launched Apple iPhone X, the company has brought three smartphones to the iPhone 11 lineup, which includes iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone Pro Max.
Each of these iPhones are in other three variants based on their storage capacities. The Apple iPhone 11 has got storages 64GB ($699), 128GB ($749), and 256GB ($849). The three variants of iPhone 11 Pro includes 64GB ($999), 256GB ($1,149) and 512GB ($1,349). And, the iPhone 11 Pro Max renders stoargae capacities of 64GB ($1099), 256GB ($1,249) and 512GB ($1,449).
This
time, the company has brought the dual sim option to the iPhones
through a Nano-SIM card slot and an eSIM. The iPhone 11 is said to be
the successor of the iPhone XR launched last year and has been
upgraded to a dual-camera setup, including a standard wide-angle lens
and an ultra-wide-angle lens. And, on the other hand, the other two
newly launched smartphones are packed with triple 12MP sensors rear
cameras that include an ultra-wide-angle lens and a telephoto lens.
The iPhone 11 has got a 6.1 inches LCD display, and for the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max, the company has used 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch OLED screen, respectively. The processor used in all the iPhone 11 models is an A13 Bionic chipset, which according to the company is way faster than the processors used in its previously launched iPhones. iPhone 11 comes in six new colours, including purple, green, yellow, white, red and black. The colour choices for the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone Pro Max are midnight green, space grey, silver and gold.
Talking
about the Arcade, that the company launched with a partnership with
gaming giants Konami, Capcom and Annapurna Interactive, is said to be
the first subscription service for mobile and desktop. There will be
more than 10,000 games that the users will have access through the
subscription. The service will be available for $4.99 per month.
The
company also launched the Apple TV+ for a $4.99 monthly subscription
fees that will be streaming in over 100 countries. In fact, the
company has announced a one-year free subscription with the purchase
of any of its iPhone, iPad or Apple TV.
The
company also introduced its new 7th generation iPad, empowered with
the newly launched iPad OS, having a 10.2-inch display. According to
Apple, the iPad has three times better pixels on its display, and for
the first time, any of its iPad is having a 100% recycled aluminium
body. The price of the new Apple iPad is set to be $329, and it will
cost $299 for the educational institutions.
Last but not least, another highlight of Apple Event was the new Apple Watch Series 5, completely dedicated to human health. The watch will be looking after the health of the human heart, and the other women related health issues. The watch also includes a compass and decibel reader to monitor noise level. There are two types of models, one of which only includes the GPS ($399), and the other includes both GPS and the cellular service ($499). The users will also have an option for international emergency calling over the watch. The watch is available in five colours, i.e., silver, gold, aluminium, black and white.
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