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

The company announced the rollout of its newest iPhone.

Last Updated: September 7, 2022, 4:04 PM EDT

Apple announced its new line of iPhone models and other updated products at a launch event on Wednesday.

The event, which began at 1 p.m. ET, broadcast from the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California.

Apple CEO Tim Cook presented the newest products for the occasion, which Apple promoted with the teaser tagline "far out."

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Here's how the news is developing. All times Eastern.
Sep 07, 2022, 2:33 PM EDT

Apple releases new iPhone 14 Pro

Apple released on Wednesday a new iPhone 14 Pro with advanced camera and video settings, the company said at a launch event. The model will also be available in the larger 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max model.

The iPhone 14 Pro draws on the new A16 bionic chip, which enables an always-on display, high-resolution photo and video, and greater memory bandwidth, the company said.

The advanced photo and video capabilities owe to a new 48 megapixel camera with a quad pixel sensor.

A guest looks at the new iPhone 14 at an Apple event at their headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022.
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The new model of the iPhone 14 includes a “dynamic island,” a set-aside section of the screen that offers alerts that can expand and change size without distracting from an app in use.

A new low-power mode will extend the duration that the phone can last on a single charge, the company said.

Sep 07, 2022, 2:17 PM EDT

New iPhone 14 will cost either $799 or $899

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.

Apple introduces iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus on Sept. 7, 2022.
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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.

Sep 07, 2022, 2:06 PM EDT

Apple releases new iPhone model

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.

Apple CEO Tim Cook presents the new iPhone 14 at an Apple event at their headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022.
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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.

Sep 07, 2022, 1:56 PM EDT

New model of AirPods will cost $249

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.