Technology company Apple has unveiled the iPhone 14 in the US, which also features emergency satellite connectivity and car crash detection technology.
The company has introduced four versions of the phone at its headquarters and the event was the first time the general public was allowed to attend since the start of the pandemic.
Apple also unveiled The Watch Ultra at the event, focusing on next-generation products like the iPhone, watch, and AirPods.
Apple CEO Tim Cook was on stage at the event held at the Steve Jobs Theater, but the presentation was pre-recorded.
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The company introduced iPhone 14 in two sizes namely iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus.
These new phones have the ability to send emergency calls via satellite.
The phone has information about the satellites in space and tells the device to point them correctly.
It takes anywhere from 15 seconds to a few minutes to send a message through it. "The investment in adding satellite capability cannot be taken lightly," says Ben Wood, chief analyst at CCS Insight.
It would have taken Apple several years, during which it contracted Globalstar and built the infrastructure to deliver messages to emergency services.
Technology analyst Paolo Pescatore says he believes the innovation is good news for users who live in remote areas.
"It is good that phone companies are now thinking seriously about using satellite because quick and efficient communication systems are still very important to consumers," he said.
iPhone 14 camera
Apple also unveiled the iPhone 14's new 12-megapixel camera, which is capable of taking photos of fast-moving objects, and the company claims it's 49 percent better than previous phones in capturing images in extremely low light. is better.
Its front camera has also added an auto focus option which will improve the quality of selfies. According to Apple, iPhone users have taken more than three trillion photos in the past 12 months.
The iPhone 14 costs $799 in the US and £849 in the UK.
iPhone 14 Pro
The biggest change in the design of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max is at the top of the screen.
A new feature 'Dynamic Island' has been introduced and it replaces the black notch that many iPhone users have complained about. It changes its appearance based on notifications.
The other big change is that this phone can always be on. When the phone is not being used, the screen dims and the refresh rate decreases.
The handset is also available in Deep Purple, Black, Silver and Gold. The iPhone 14 Pro costs $999 in the US and £1,099 in the UK.
AirPods
AirPods Pro are easier to find than the phones that came before them. Each of them is equipped with a system that has the ability to find other earphones because if it is thrown out of its case, it keeps emitting a specific sound.
There is also a speaker installed inside the case which emits a loud sound when contacted by the 'Find Me' app.
The new AirPods are priced at $249 in the US and £249 in the UK.
Apple Watch Series 8
The Apple Watch Series 8 has a number of new features, including car crash detection, temperature sensors that can track ovulation cycles, and a new low-power mode option.
In the US, people are particularly wary of using period trackers because of the recent Supreme Court ruling on abortion, and many women fear that law enforcement might find them illegal. Do not use against.
Apple says data on its devices is encrypted to keep it private and requires a passcode or biometric to gain access.
"We're taking our commitment to women's health even further," said Jeff Williams, the company's chief operating officer.
Apple said ovulation reminders can help people who are trying to conceive. If this feature is enabled, the new watch will measure your body temperature every five seconds and indicate ovulation through slight fluctuations.
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