Apple Event 2023 Highlights: iPhone 15 Series & Apple Watch

Apple Wonderlust September 2023 Event Highlights

 
Apple's Wonderlust event was a significant event highlighted by a number of highly anticipated announcements. During the event, Apple unveiled a number of new products that created excitement among tech fans. Among these remarkable unveilings were the iPhone 15 series, the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and the Apple Watch Series 9, each of which brought a unique set of features and enhancements to the forefront.

In particular, the iPhone 15 series took centre stage with its four distinct models: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Every new model provided a variety of creative enhancements and long-awaited upgrades, demonstrating Apple's dedication to pushing the frontiers of smartphone technology.

 

Table of Content -

• Everything About Apple Watch 9
• Everything About Apple Watch Ultra 2
• Everything About Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
• Everything About Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
• Apple AirPods Pro 2

Apple Watch 9:

 
The First product in Wonderlust Event by Apple was Watch 9 Series. As per Apple they have made some significant improvements over the Watch 8 series in this new Apple Watch 9 Series. Let’s check out what are the new feature Apple Watch 9 Series is bringing with it –

• The New Watch 9 Series will be shipped with Apple’s latest S9 Watch Chipset. The S9 Chipset is said to have 5.9 billion transistors which is 60% more compared to the previous generation. The GPU in the Apple’s S9 Chipset is also 30% faster compared to last year’s chipset.
• Watch 9 series will have 2 times faster Neural engines and now dictation will be 25% more accurate compared to previous generation Apple S8 Watch Chipset.
• Now Apple Watch users can access the health data using Siri. This Siri + Health feature will come later this year.
• In Apple’s latest offering Watch 9 now you can share your contact info using Name Drop feature.
• Now Apple Watch user will be apple to find their iPhones using precision location tracking. The haptics and audible guide will tell you the exact location of your device all thanks to new S9 watch chip.
• Apple's Watch 9 now has a peak brightness of 2000 nits and can dim down to 1 nits, which is going to be a really helpful feature.
• This year Apple has added a revolutionary feature “The Double Tap Gesture Control.” This feature will be very handy in coming times. This feature allows you to operate your Apple Watch without touching it, you can answer to a phone call or quiet an alarm or play & pause music by merely squeezing your fingers together. All you have to do is double tap aur Index finger and thumb twice. This feature will also work as a digital crown. 
• When we double tap, the S9 chip uses the data from gyroscope, accelerometer, and optical heart sensor to track the unique signature & tiny movement in blood flow then it signals to perform the desired action.
• You can order Apple Watch 9 now and it will available from September 22.
• The New Watch 9 Series will come in Pink, Starlight, Silver, Midnight, and Product Red Color with Aluminium build material.
• The New Watch 9 Series will come in Gold, Silver, and Graphite Color with Stainless Steel build material.

Apple Watch 9 Price in India:

 
The Watch 9 Series will cost $399 for GPS version and for GPS + Cellular version you have to pay $499. In India Watch 9 Series will cost you as follows –

Indian Price for Aluminium Build Apple Watch 9 –

• For 41 mm (GPS) is INR 41900 and 41 mm (GPS + Cellular) is INR 51900
• For 45 mm (GPS) is INR 44900 and 45 mm (GPS + Cellular) is INR 54900

Indian Price for Stainless Steel Build Apple Watch 9–

• For 41 mm (GPS + Cellular) is INR 70900 and 45 mm (GPS + Cellular) is INR 75900

Apple Watch Ultra 2:

 
Last year Apple Launched Apple Watch Ultra which take the world by storm and this year Apple has brought its successor “The Apple Watch Ultra 2.”  Let’s check out what are the new feature Apple Watch Ultra 2 is bringing with it –

• Apple's Watch Ultra 2 now has a peak brightness of 3000 nits which is the highest any watch or smartphone can have and can dim down to 1 nits, which is going to be a really helpful feature.
• The Watch Ultra 2 will also feature the new Apple S9 watch chipset and the double tap gesture.
• The Battery on Watch Ultra 2 will last up to 36 hours and using low power mode it can last up to 72 hours.
• Watch Ultra 2 will have some new cycling features.
• Precision finding for an iPhone.
• Watch Ultra 2 will now have a customisable action button, that can be customised as per your convenience.
• Apple has added a Modular Watch Face in Apple Watch Ultra 2 which is customisable.
• Watch Ultra 2 can no record all the depth session logs.
• Using Watch Ultra 2 a diver can dive up to 40 meters and it also supports -500 to 9000 meters elevation range.
• You can order Apple Watch Ultra 2 now and it will available from September 22.

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Price in India:

 
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 will cost $799 for GPS + Cellular version. In India Watch Ultra 2 will cost you INR 89,900.
 

Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus:

 
The iPhone 15 series was the major attraction at the Apple Wonderlust event. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus finally get notable improvements over last year's models. Check out the specifications of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus –
 

The most noticeable change in the iPhone 15 series is the addition of a new Dynamic Island cut-out for the front-facing camera and Face ID for both iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Apple introduced Dynamic Island last year but only for pro models of iPhone.

• iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be powered by the Apple’s A16 Bionic Chipset, which was used in Pro variants of the iPhones last year.
• iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will come with reduced bezels, comfortable form factor with textured matt finish.
• iPhone 15 will have 6.1-inch and iPhone 15 Plus will have 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR Display with ceramic shield protection. The iPhones display will now support up to 2000 nits peak brightness.
• In terms of camera, there is a substantial hardware upgrade in the form of a new 48 MP main camera lens. This 48 MP camera lens have 26 mm focal length, 100% focus pixels, f/1.6 aperture and Sensor shift OIS. The other lens is 12 MP Telephoto lens which can support 2 times optical zoom. This lens has 52 mm focal length and 100% focus pixels.
• This year Apple has introduced Auto portrait feature in iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Later the focus and depth in portrait photos can be adjusted.
• Night Photography is also enhanced.
• Both iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will have Second Generation Ultra-Wide Band Chipset which will help in precision finding with clear direction.
• Now Apple’s iPhone will also have the Voice Isolation feature which will reduce background noise during call.
• Emergency SOS via Satellite and Roadside Assistance via Satellite will also be available on iPhone 15 and 15 Plus.
• Finally, Apple has brought the most awaited USB-C for the iPhones.
• iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be available in Pink, Yellow, Geen, Blue, and Black color.
• You can book iPhone 15 series now and it will be available from 22 September 2023.

Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Price in India: 

Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max:

 
Now let us talk about the Elephant is the room the iPhone 15 Pro series and check out the specifications of the iPhone 15 series –

• Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will now come with Titanium frame. Apple claim that using titanium frame will reduce its weight.
• Now iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max will have customizable Action Switch Button.
• Pro Motion
• Extreme Dynamic range.
• Always on Display.
• Stand By Mode
• Both iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max will be powered world first 3nm architecture Apple A17 Pro Bionic Chipset.
• ProRes up to 4k@60fps
• Spatial Video feature.
• USB-C

Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Price in India:

• iPhone 15 Pro (128 GB): INR1,34,900
• iPhone 15 Pro (256 GB): INR 1,44,900
• iPhone 15 Pro(512GB): INR 1,64,900
• iPhone 15 Pro (1 TB): INR 1,84,900
• iPhone 15 Pro Max (256 GB): INR 1,59,900
• iPhone 15 Pro Max (512 GB): INR 1,79,900
• iPhone 15 Pro Max (1 TB): INR 1,99,900

Apple AirPods Pro 2:

 
At the conclusion of the Wonderlust Event, Apple also revealed that the AirPods Pro 2 will now feature USB-C charging capabilities and an enhanced IP45 rating.

 

Conclusion:

 
The event was a treasure trove of technological advancements, and it left audiences eager to get their hands on these cutting-edge devices. In summary, the Wonderlust September 2023 Event by Apple was a showcase of innovation and excellence in the world of consumer electronics.