During Apple’s big press event, they have announced their latest iPad devices – the iPad Pro, Apple TV, and the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus.
Apple iPad Pro
The Apple iPad Pro will feature a screen that measures 12.9 inches diagonally and performs similar to a desktop computer.
The iPad Pro will come in three colors: silver, gold, and space grey.
Prices for the new iPad Pro will range from $799 to $1079, depending on the storage size. Microsoft’s Surface Pro 3 is priced similarly.
Apple also introduced slick new accessories for the iPad Pro including the Apple Pencil that works as a stylus for theiPad Pro, and the Smart Keyboard – giving users the ability to add a fully functional keyboard to the iPad Pro. The iPad Pro will be available in November.
Apple TV
During their monster event they also announced a new Apple TV. Apple TV will feature Siri integration, a new 64-bit A8 chip, with the latest wireless capabilities and new Bluetooth 4.0 remote control that will control the TV’s volume, feature a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, and has a battery life that will last 3 months. The new Apple TV will feature tvOS – a new operating specially designed for Apple TV, giving developers the opportunity to design new and improved apps specifically for Apple TV. Some of the first apps for the new Apple TV include Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Zillow, Airbnb, and popular games such as Guitar Hero and Crossy Road. Apple iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
Apple unveiled two new iPhones during their big event, the iPhone 6s and the iPhone 6s Plus.
The new iPhone is made with new glass that is claims to be more durable than the iPhone 6 and 6s. One of the most innovative features of the new iPhone is “3D Touch” that changes the way you navigate through menus and access apps without any need to double-tap to access anything. The new phones will have the new A9 chip, which claims to be optimized for real-world use. The chip is 70% faster at general tasks, and 90% faster at graphics tasks when comparing it to the old chip. The iPhone 6s will feature an improved Siri that provides users with more accurate information than ever before.
The iPhone 6s and 6s Plus will feature a 12 megapixels with improved autofocusing and increased photo detail.
Apple continues to change the landscape of photography. The new phones will have a new Live Photo feature that your photos motion by capturing a snippet of motion before and after you press the shutter to give your images a new look and feel unlike any other camera on the market. The prices for the 6s and 6s Plus will be the same as the iPhone 6 and 6s.
Prices for iPhone 6S and 6S Plus:
iPhone 6S: $199-$399 iPhone 6S Plus: $299-$499
Pre-order for the new iPhone starts Sept. 12. The devices will be available in many countries by Sept. 25.
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