(CNN Español) – Every year Apple surprises us with a number of new products, and this year the Cupertino, California company introduced four new iPhone 13s, a revamped Apple Watch and two new iPad models during a virtual event that took us to several of the most iconic points of the golden state.
The new line of smartphones is made up of the iPhone 13 mini, the iPhone 13, the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max, which despite not having any notable design changes have improvements in the its cameras, batteries and processing power.
And while we didn’t have a big surprise or “something more” during the event, the company made a change that, while it may sound boring, was well received and is that it increased the initial storage of its models. base, the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, from 64 GB to 128 GB. In addition, you can now also get a 512 GB version, something that was previously reserved for your Pro models.
For its part, the iPhone 13 Pro Max can be purchased with storage of up to 1 TB.
Also, contrary to rumors, Apple made key upgrades to its models without raising base prices.
Apple showed the price comparison of the new iPhone 13 with some of its previous models. Credit: Apple
Apple emphasized its commitment to the environment, so its new iPhone 13 line is designed “using a lot of recycled materials.”
The company aims to become a carbon-neutral company by 2030, so the entire iPhone 13 line was designed to minimize its environmental impact. For example, Apple said the packaging was redesigned to remove the outer plastic wrap and thus save 600 metric tons of plastic, which brings the company closer to its goal of completely removing plastic at all. their packaging.
The iPhone uses rare earth elements 100% recycled in magnets and 10% recycled in the welding of the main logic board.
Here is a summary of everything we saw during the Apple event:
iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
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Apple’s high-end phones, the 6.1-inch iPhone 13 Pro and the 6.7-inch iPhone 13 Pro Max, were in charge of closing the event.
Both feature Apple’s new A15 Bionic chip, which according to the company is the “fastest CPU in any smartphone.” The five-core CPU promises 50% faster graphics that should attract many gamers. In addition, Pro devices also feature a bright Super Retina XDR display with a faster refresh rate.
This will give the iPhone enhanced machine learning capabilities, such as real-time video analysis and the ability to analyze text in photos.
The camera system also got a solid upgrade, as it includes a new 77mm telephoto lens with 3-fold optical zoom, as well as new wide-angle and ultra wide-angle cameras.
The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are priced at $ 999 and $ 1,099, respectively. Pro models are available in four colors: saw blue, silver, gold and graphite, and will be available for purchase online and in stores starting Friday, September 24th.
The iPhone 13 Pro Max can also be purchased with storage of up to 1TB at a price of US $ 1,599.
iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
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Like the Pro models, the 6.1-inch iPhone 13 and the 5.4-inch iPhone mini also feature the A15 Bionic chip.
Apple also added longer-lasting batteries and indicated that the iPhone 13 will last 2.5 hours longer than the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 13 mini will last 1.5 hours longer on a single charge.
As for its cameras, both the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini feature major innovations, including the dual camera system with a new widescreen camera with larger pixels and optical image stabilization. Apple has indicated that this technology is “capable of collecting 47% more light for less noise and brighter results.”
Apple also added an ultra-wide-angle iPhone 13 camera that captures more detail in darker areas, as well as new photo styles and more options for the TrueDepth front-facing camera. For video fans, ‘cinema mode’ automatically creates depth effects and focus changes.
The iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 are priced at $ 699 and $ 799, respectively. Both are available in pink, blue, midnight blue, stellar white and red, starting Friday, September 24th.
Apple Watch Series 7
Apple introduced the new Apple Watch Series 7, a smartwatch with a Retina display almost 20% larger than the Apple Watch Series 6 and 50% larger than the Apple Watch Series 3 thanks to the fact that Apple redefined the edges by 40%.
The new Apple Watch Series 7 can display 50% more text and also has a full keyboard that you can tap or swipe to type text messages.
Apple has indicated that the new charging system allows the new Apple Watch to go from zero to 80% in just 45 minutes.
Among its features, which will thrill cyclists, the Apple Watch 7 Series now knows when the user starts pedaling, while its voice system informs progress, distance, speed and goals achieved. It also includes automatic fall detection.
Apple also introduced Fitness +, a service designed to work specifically with the Apple Watch. This has a handful of new features, including guided meditation, a new training program for skiers and snowboarders, as well as group workouts for up to 32 people. Fitness + will arrive in 15 new countries at the end of 2021 and with subtitles in six languages.
The Apple Watch Series 7 is priced at $ 399 and will be available later this fall in five new colors: green, blue, red, stellar white, and midnight blue.
iPad and iPad mini
After briefly announcing the arrival of new series and movies for its streaming service, Apple TV +, the Cupertino company introduced a new iPad (ninth generation) and iPad mini.
iPad
The iPad has a 10.2-inch retina display with True Tone, an ultra-wide 12-megapixel front-facing camera with Center Stage – which uses machine learning to adjust the camera during FaceTime video calls -, support for Apple Pencil first generation and Smart Keyboard, the intuitive iPadOS 15 and twice as much storage as the previous generation.
The new iPad also features a powerful A13 chip with 20% faster performance which, according to Apple, is 3 times faster than a Chromebook computer.
The iPad is available in space gray and silver. Its 64 GB version costs $ 329 and the 256 GB version costs $ 479. However, students will be able to purchase it for $ 299. The presale begins today and shipping on September 24th.
iPad mini
For its part, the new 8.3-inch iPad mini now comes with smaller bezels, Apple’s Liquid Retina display and USB-C support.
Like the iPad, the mini model also has the new A15 Bionic chip, so its performance is up to 80% faster than the previous generation, according to Apple. Its cameras also feature the Center Stage feature and are compatible with the second-generation Apple Pencil.
The iPad mini is available in Space Gray, Pink, Purple, and Star White. Its 64GB version costs $ 499, while the 256GB version costs $ 649. The presale begins today and shipping on September 24th.