September 14, 2021
Tim has gone for a lie down after todays iPhone 13 presentation. So here’s our usual cheat sheet, with most of the details and none of the BS…
iPhone
New iPhone 13New A15 Bionic5 nm Architecture, 15 billion transistors6 core CPU, 4 core GPU, 16 core Neural Engine2 diagonally arranged cameraAll new Wide Camera gathers 47% more lightSensor Shift from 12 Pro Max now on 13 standard & miniNew ‘Rack Focus’ cinematic mode20% smaller notch28% Brighter OLED Display2.5 hours longer battery life compared to iPhone 12Now starts at 128GB, new 512GB optionPre order from Friday – available 24th SeptStarts at – Mini £679, standard £770
New iPhone 13 Pro & 13 Pro MaxAs above plus…5 core GPU25% brighter Displays6.1″ Pro, 6.7″ Pro MaxProMotion Display from 10Hz to 120HzAll new Rear camera system77mm tele (3x), ultra wide f1.8, wide f1.5Ultra wide allows macro photography at 2 cmsAll cameras have night modeProRes video coming later this yearBigger Battery – 1.5 to 2.5 hours longer4 coloursNew 1TB GB OptionPre order from Friday – available 24th SeptStarts at – Pro £949 & Pro Max £1,049
Apple Watch
New Apple Watch Series 7Nearly 20% more screen than S6 in slightly larger bodyup to 70% brighter when wrist is downFit nearly 50% more text on screenNew onscreen keyboard for tapping or slidingImproved durability – stronger screen & IP6X18 hour battery lifechargers up to 33% fasternew USB C cable – Charge to 80% in 30minsWatchOS 8 adds support for cyclingAvailable in new coloursAvailable later this AutumnStarts at £399(series 3 still available from £199)
iPad
New iPadA13 Bionic CPU 20% Faster in all aspectsCameras have improved autofocus & low light performance12MP ultra wide front camera with ‘Centre Stage’ feature from ProTruetoneSupports 1st Gen Apple PencilShips with iPadOS 15 Starts with double the storage – 64GBPre order from today – available next weekStarts at £319
New iPad Mini‘Complete redesign’Narrower bezelsNew coloursLiquid Retina DisplayBigger 8.3″ screen in same size form factorTouch ID on top button40% CPU & 80% GPU improvementsUSB C5G Available – up to 3.5GbpsRear Camera now 12MP with true tone flash12MP ultra-wide front camera with ‘Centre Stage’ feature from Pro Stereo speakers in landscapeSupports 2nd Gen Apple PencilPre order from today – available next weekStarts at £479
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