New iPhone, iPad and Watch: Highlights from Apple's Annual Presentation

Rumors of new AirPods and a redesigned Apple Watch did not materialize.

At its annual autumn presentation, Apple unveiled four new versions of the iPhone 13. They include the base model, mini, Pro and Pro Max. The tech giant also updated its “budget” iPad and introduced the long-awaited iPad mini. The Watch Series 7 received a minor update as well.

iPhone 13

The budget iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini have a notch that is 20% smaller, a new OLED display that is 20% brighter than its predecessor, and an A15 Bionic chip that is “50% faster.” Five colors: pink, red, blue, “midnight” (black) and “starlight” (white). The minimum storage is 128 GB. Prices are the same as last year’s models, starting at $699 and $799 respectively.

The main camera sensor is 50% larger, and it also gained sensor-shift optical image stabilization, as in the iPhone 12 Pro. The ultra-wide camera now captures more light and performs better in low light. The phones also gained a portrait mode for video and support for two eSIMs.

According to Apple, the new mini runs 1.5 hours longer than its predecessor, and the base iPhone 13 runs 2.5 hours longer than the iPhone 12. The iPhone 13 mini (128 GB) is expected to cost UAH 27,999, and the iPhone 13 (128 GB) UAH 29,999. They go on sale September 24.

The Pro version received a new LTPO display with ProMotion support at 120 Hz and brightness of up to 1,000 nits. The company showed a 3x optical zoom, improved macro photography, night mode on all cameras, and support for Cinema mode and recording high-quality 4K video at 30 FPS in ProRes format with more accurate color and detail rendering.

The new Pro models are available with 1 TB of built-in storage. Four colors: sky blue, gold, graphite and silver. The iPhone 13 Pro (128 GB) is expected to cost UAH 39,999, and the iPhone 13 Pro Max (128 GB) UAH 43,999. They go on sale September 24.

iPad

The design of the base iPad has not changed. The tablet received the A13 Bionic chip from the iPhone 11, support for Apple Pencil and Smart Keyboard, and a new 12-megapixel camera with Center Stage, a feature that automatically tracks the face of the person speaking. The price remains the same, starting at $329 for 64 GB. It goes on sale September 24.

The new iPad mini has a bezel-less screen without a Home button and a diagonal of 8.3 inches. The body dimensions remain unchanged. The Touch ID sensor is built into the lock button, as in the iPad Air. It features an A15 chip, a USB Type-C port instead of Lightning, and support for 5G and Apple Pencil 2.

The front 12-megapixel camera supports Center Stage. The main 12-megapixel camera supports SmartHDR and a True Tone flash. There are also new stereo speakers. Four colors: pink, purple, space gray and starlight (white). The price starts at $499 for 64 GB. It goes on sale September 24.

Apple Watch

Despite rumors, the Apple Watch Series 7 kept the old case design. However, it gained a new Retina display that is 20% larger than its predecessor's, and new 41 mm and 45 mm versions. The company promises a screen that is 70% brighter indoors and charging that is 33% faster.

Apple called the seventh series its “most durable watch” yet, with reinforced glass and IP67 protection. The new USB-C charger charges it to 80% in 45 minutes. Apps have been adapted to the new screen sizes.

The price starts at $399 for the 41 mm model. Release “later in autumn 2021.” The Watch Series 3, starting at $199, and the Watch SE, starting at $279, will remain on sale.

The new iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 operating systems will be released on September 20.