Apple product launch updates: iPhone 14, new Watch Ultra debut

The new iPhone model will cost either $799 for a standard 6.1-inch size, or $899 for a larger 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus, the company said at a launch event on Wednesday.

The standard iPhone 14 will be available for preorder on Sept. 9 and purchase on Sept. 16, while the iPhone 14 Plus will be available for purchase on Oct. 7.

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will include a slew of new features, such as enhanced Emergency SOS via satellite, which will be available free for two years for iPhone 14 owners.

The new iPhone model is compatible with 5G cellular networks, which will allow for faster download times and better streaming, the company said.

Apple released a new iPhone model on Wednesday that will be available in two sizes and feature an improved camera, among other updates, the company said at a launch event.

The iPhone 14 will be available in a standard 6.1-inch size as well as a larger 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus.

The new camera on the iPhone 14 will include a larger sensor and faster aperture, which will provide 49% improvement in low-light capture, the company said.

The new iPhone model will also feature an “action mode” for video recording that will stabilize shots as a user moves.

Apple will release a new model of AirPods that costs $249, the company said at its launch event on Wednesday.

The AirPods Pro will be available for order on Sept. 9 and purchase on Sept. 23.

The new ear buds also include a customizable sound profile, enhanced noise cancellation and longer use on a single charge.

Using a photo taken of the user on their iPhone, the AirPods will provide a custom audio experience based on the unique shape of a given person’s head and ears, the company said.

The AirPods Pro will offer up to six hours of use on a single charge, a 33% increase from the previous model.

Apple released a new smartwatch on Wednesday for active and outdoor users called Apple Watch Ultra that will cost $799, the company said.

The watch features precision GPS that operates in remote locations, as well as a redesigned compass app to further aid navigation.

In addition, the product carries a built-in 86 decibel siren that can alert people nearby in an emergency.

The Apple Watch Ultra includes a slew of other features, including a titanium case with edge protection, a second speaker, cellular built into all models, a customizable action button that gives access to other features and 36 hours of battery on a single charge.

A new battery optimization coming this fall will extend the battery life to 60 hours, the company said.