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ICYMI: New Products from Apple Announcement on September 10, 2019

Written by Sarah Glose | Sep 17, 2019 6:24:16 PM

Apple Event Recap

If you’re looking for a quick overview of the new products that Apple announced this week, here’s a glance at the major device features that were released on Tuesday. 

Don’t feel like reading about it? Here’s a great little recap of the Apple event in a flash video!

Want to relive the whole experience? Click here to watch the keynote.

The New iPad - starting at only $329

($299 with Education pricing)

It’s been some time since Apple made a refresh to its most popular line of iPad. The entry-level standard iPad got a couple major updates that make it ideal for anyone looking to jump into the tablet games. Here’s a quick rundown of the notable specs you should be aware of.

  • This is the 7th Generation if Apple iPad
  • Screen size: 10.2-inches Retina Display (moving up from the 9.7-inch display)
  • Weight: Approx. 1 pound
  • Material: Enclosure Made from 100% aluminum
  • Accessories: Added support for Apple's Smart Connector, meaning it’s now compatible with the full-size smart keyboard and Apple Pencil
  • Processor: A10 Fusion chip
  • iPadOS compatible (when this new OS is released)
  • Desktop-class browsing
  • All-day battery life (10 hours)
  • Front and back cameras 
  • Touch ID Privacy
  • Order today - click here to contact us and place an order!
  • Shipping by EOM
  • Click here to compare iPad models 

 

The New Apple Watch Series 5

With the new always-on retina display, you’ve never seen a watch like this before. And with the new upgrades coming to watchOS 6 available September 19th, you’ll have even more access to updates and apps to make you fall in love with Apple watch all over again. Here’s a breakdown of delightful specs.

  • New display that is always-on - no need to raise your wrist
  • Battery life remains at 18-hours - see the time all the time
  • Built in compass - see where you’re headed, but also see your exact latitude, longitude, elevation, and incline
  • Updated maps app so you can see which direction you’re facing
  • In addition to the SOS and fall detection features, watchOS will also boast international emergency calling
  • Aluminum models are made from 100% recycled aluminum 
  • Other materials to choose from: Stainless steel, ceramic, and Titanium
  • Starting at $399
  • Available 9/20
  • Order today - click here to contact us and place an order!

 

The New iPhone 11

  • 6.1-inch Screen (same as iPhone XR)
  • Dual-lens 12 MP cameras (one lens is a wide angle lens, the second is an ultra-wide lens that allows for 120 degree field of view)
  • Water-resistant and dust-resistant 
  • Spatial audio for an immersive and deep audio experience
  • Camera Upgrades
    • New portrait lighting that provides studio-quality black and white photos
    • New Portrait Mode not just for people; pets and other objects
    • Night Mode for extremely low-light photography. This feature will turn on automatically when it’s dark enough and will not require the flash!
    • Updates to the front-facing TrueDepth camera
    • Slow-motion videos for the front facing camera “slofies”
    • Face ID has been improved but details haven’t been announced
  • Battery upgrades (1 hour more than iPhone XR): Up to 17 hours of video playback, 10 hours of streaming and 65 hours of audio
  • Made from 100% recycled aluminum
  • Colors: Black, White, Green, Yellow, Purple, and (PRODUCT)RED.
  • Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB
  • Click here to see more details about the incredible new iPhone 11

 

The New iPhone 11 Pro & iPhone 11 Pro Max

  • Both: Triple camera: Telephoto (for better zoom), wide, and ultra-wide
  • Both: Night Mode for extremely low-light photography. This feature will turn on automatically when it’s dark enough and will not require the flash!
  • Both: Super Retina XDR display which is a new custom-designed OLED display. (massive update in the display space)
  • Both: Spatial audio for an immersive and deep audio experience
  • Both: A13 Processing Chip
  • Both: include the fast-charge 18W power adapter
  • Both Features a stainless steel enclosures
  • Battery Life: iPhone 11 Pro - 18 hours of video, 11 hours of streaming, 65 hours of audio playback
  • Battery Life: iPhone 11 Pro Max - 20 hours of video, 12 hours of streaming, 80 hours of audio playback
  • Size: iPhone 11 Pro 5.8-inch 
  • Size: iPhone 11 Pro Max 6.5-inch
  • Colors available for both models: Gold, Space Gray, Silver and an all-new Midnight Green.
  • Storage Capacity for both models: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB
  • Click here to review a comparison of the new iPhone models