Apple’s big iPhone event and what’s around the corner
Apple’s big iPhone event and what’s around the corner
Consider this newsletter a work in progress for as long as it exists. I sure picked a great week for the first installment: Apple announced new iPhones!
What a week. Apple held its annual iPhone event on Tuesday, Sept. 12, debuting four iPhone 15 models, a new Apple Watch Series 9 and an Apple Watch Ultra 2. All of it launches Sept. 22. (Preorders are open now!)
The biggest news? Apple’s proprietary Lightning port has been replaced by USB-C (thanks to a law in the EU that goes into place next year). Yes, that means you’ll need to get new accessories and extra charging cables. Or if you really want to keep using your Lightning accessories, you can buy this dongle for $30.
Most of my work this week, of course, is centered around Apple’s announcements, along with a review of the DJI Air 3. There’s a bunch more Apple content coming next week, but this should hold you over until then.
Published this week:
The best portable chargers of 2023, tried and tested (spoiler, it’s this one) — CNN Underscored
From the iPhone 15 to Apple Watch Series 9, Here’s Everything Apple Announced — Sports Illustrated
There Are Four New iPhones in Town; Here’s Everything You Need to Know — Parade
Apple iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Plus: What’s the difference? — Pocket-Lint
Apple Watch Ultra vs Apple Watch Ultra 2: Which one should you buy? — CNN Underscored
What’s new in iOS 17’s Messages app and how to use the new features — Pocket-Lint
2023: The year phones became fun again, no thanks to Apple — Pocket-Lint
The DJI Air 3 drone offers long battery life, multiple cameras and a ton of fun — CNN Underscored
What’s next?
Next week is going to be just as busy – it’s that time of year – with Apple releasing iOS 17, iPadOS 17, WatchOS 10, TVOS 17 and HomePodOS 17 (or whatever they’re calling it now) on Monday, Sept. 18.
MacOS Sonoma will be released the following week on Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Amazon and Microsoft are holding their fall events on Sept. 20 and 21, respectively. Expect a lot of news and new gadgets from both.
Meta and Google also have events coming up. More on those later.
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