Introduction
Apple just released its newest products – the iPhone 15 series, Apple Watch models and Airpods Pro 2 earbuds – and the anticipation among tech enthusiasts couldn’t be higher. Was the wait worth it? Let’s take a look at the line of products Apple has revealed this year and the new features worth note-taking…
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
A huge leap forward for iPhone with a gorgeous new design featuring a durable, color-infused back glass and new contoured edge; the Dynamic Island; a 48MP Main camera with 2x Telephoto; and USB‑C. (Source: Apple Newsroom)
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
Featuring a strong and lightweight titanium design with new contoured edges, a new Action button, powerful camera upgrades, and A17 Pro for next-level performance and mobile gaming. (Source: Apple Newsroom)
Apple Watch Series 9
Featuring breakthrough capabilities for the world’s most popular watch and Apple’s first carbon neutral products (Source: Apple Newsroom)
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple’s most rugged and capable watch is now even better with performance updates, a new double tap gesture, and carbon neutral options (Source: Apple Newsroom)
AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Apple introduces new AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB‐C charging capabilities – iOS 17 brings new audio experiences to all AirPods Pro (2nd generation) (Source: Apple Newsroom)
Summary of Some Notable New Features:
- Apple x AI: on Apple Watch update, apple uses machine learning to detect tiny changes in blood flow when the user taps their fingers together
- Pro models use titanium instead of stainless steel, which reduces weight
- iPhone 15 Pro models replace mute switch with new programmable Action Button
- iPhone 15 and 15 Plus powered by older A16 chip
- iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max run on newer A17 chip – offering professional performance and next-gen gaming
- All four models use Dynamic Island
- USB-C port replaces Lightning cable
- Regular iPhone 15 models get upgraded main camera with 48MP sensor
- Improved battery life on some models
- 5x Telephoto Camera (Pro Max): Exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro Max, with advanced portrait features.
- Spatial Video on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
The Lack of Headline-Grabbing Updates
Although the list above showcases some amazing updates from Apple, countless articles and tech influencers have expressed their fair share of disappointment with the underwhelming upgrades that Apple has released this year.
What could be the reason? Is Apple slowing down or they’re trying to starve us from new advancements because they plan to release a much bigger device next?
It was mentioned on one of the upgrades of iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max is the capability to capture “spatial video,” which you can watch on the forthcoming Apple Vision Pro headset, a new Apple device announced on June 5, 2023, at the Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, with availability scheduled for early 2024 in the United States and later that year internationally.
It’s tempting to speculate that perhaps Apple is strategically holding back some of its major innovations and features for the launch of this highly anticipated Apple Vision Pro headset, building up anticipation and ensuring a significant leap in technology when it’s finally unveiled.
Outro
In the ever-evolving world of technology, Apple’s decisions and innovations continue to be a subject of intrigue and debate. As we eagerly await the release of the Apple Vision Pro headset and its promised “spatial video” experience, one thing remains certain: Apple’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology keeps us all eagerly anticipating what’s on the horizon.
