Category: Tech

The iPhone 13 will arrive in four models: a standard version with a 6.1-inch display, a Mini model, plus Pro and Pro Max models with larger screens and better battery life. All four devices will be available to preorder on Friday and launch in stores on Sept. 24. The iPhone 13 will start at $699 for the Mini model, all the way up to the iPhone 13 Pro Max at $1,099

Among the other devices unveiled Tuesday: a revamped budget iPad, an updated version of its iPad Mini, and the new Apple Watch Series 7 with a bigger display. This year’s release features several subtle upgrades to the iPhone, which will remain popular due to “pent up demand” for a new Apple phone. About 250 million of the 975 million iPhones already sold have not been upgraded in more than 3-5 years.

iPhone 13 features

iPhone 13 is available in five colors: red, starlight (a whiteish shade), midnight (a blackish shade), blue and pink. The two camera lenses on the back of the smartphone have been placed diagonally. The new phone also means the arrival of iOS 15, which will launch as a free software update on Sept. 20. It will include updates to FaceTime, a Live Text feature where users can search text within images, and a Focus mode to manage your notifications.

Along with the typical upgrades to processing speed, display and battery life, the iPhone 13 adds a Cinematic Mode, which uses an automatic focus to shift between subjects in a video, similar to Portrait Mode for photos.

iPad & iPad mini

Apple says the new iPad Mini, which will feature an 8.3-inch touchscreen, will perform 80% faster than the previous model. The tablet, available Sept. 24, will include an upgrade to its cameras, support for the second-generation Apple Pencil, and support for 5G wireless networks. Apple also rolled out updates to its iPad line, with new versions of its entry-level model starting at $329 and an overhauled iPad Mini starting at $499.

The entry-level iPad will retain the same design and price but feature more storage starting at 64GB, and add a 12-megapixel front-facing camera with support for Center Stage, a feature on iPad Pro models which can automatically detect and follow who’s on screen.

Don’t Know Which Iphone to Choose ?

Bigger phone, bigger screens, bigger battery life and a bigger price tag. The iPhone 13 Pro starts at $999, and the Pro Max starts at $1,099. There’s also a storage option for the Pro at 1 terabyte.  Here’s a quick rundown of all the iPhones Apple will have available, with iPhone 13 on the list, and its starting price:

• iPhone SE: $399
• iPhone 11: $499
• iPhone 12: $599
• iPhone 13: $699
• iPhone 13 Pro: $999

Users can also personalize their cameras with photographic styles. You can use default templates like rich contrast or vibrant warm, altering the tone and warmth on a photo to create the specific style you want. The camera features a brand new telephoto lens, Ultra-wide and wide lenses. Low light photos will look brighter and sharper, optical zoom will get a boost, while the system will allow for macro photography to get detailed closeups on objects. The smartphones will also feature Night Mode for taking pictures without proper lighting conditions. As for battery life, the 13 Pros last 1.5 hours longer than the iPhone 12 Pro and 2.5 hours longer than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Cinematic Mode

The feature is capable of highlighting and framing the key elements in a video clip, from people or objects in the background to those who are closer to the camera. The iPhone 13 is adding a new mode called Cinematic Mode, which is essentially a version of Portrait Mode for use in videos. The mode will anticipate when the focus of the clip changes.

Apple Fitness+ Update

The fitness app available for Apple Watch will launch in 15 more countries and include additional types of experiences such as pilates and guided meditation. There are also workouts to help users get ready for snow season activities such as skiing or snowboarding. The Fitness+ app will also add Group Workouts using the upcoming SharePlay feature for FaceTime launching on iOS 15. It can support up to 32 people at the same time. 

Apple Watch Series 7

The Apple Watch Series 7 will boast a new display with 20% more screen area than last year’s model. The shape has also been tweaked to feature softer, more rounded corners to create a more seamless wraparound effect. It’s also 70% brighter indoors. The Apple Watch is water-resistant and is the first model with dust resistance. It also boasts an 18-hour battery life and charges 33% faster than the Series 6.  It’s available in multiple colors including midnight, starlight, green and product red. Watchbands also feature a fresh variety of colors, too.

Buttons of the watch have been made larger to make them easier to find (especially if you’re half asleep trying to hit snooze on an alarm). There’s also a keyboard on the Apple Watch. Finally. It also has several watch faces aimed at leveraging the additional screen space.

iPad Mini

The top button will also double as a way to use Touch ID option as well. It’s 40% faster and 80% faster with graphics processing. So, yeah, it’s going to be really fast. The iPad Mini features a USB-C port, similar to iPad Air, which they say will result in 10 times faster data transfers, and support third-party devices that also use USB-C. It will also feature 5G.

It will support the second-generation Apple Pencil, and will have its own line of super -hin Smart Folio cases. The new mini-tablet will also record in 4K and the same camera as the upgraded entry-level iPad, which means it will also support Center Stage.

iPhone 13 Scams

The schemes often involve fake offers such as snagging the next iPhone before release or getting other deals on products like AirPods. People who sign up never get the device, and hackers get a hold of their personal information. As buzz rises over the likely unveiling of the iPhone 13, so too are the number of scams linked to Apple’s event. Research firm Kaspersky said they have seen intensified scamming activity ahead of the event.

“Apple presentations have always been a popular lure for scammers to roll out malicious activity,” said Tatyana Shcherbakova, security expert at Kaspersky, in a statement. “For several years now, we’ve seen how fraudsters use the buzz around new iPhone release and start spreading malicious features.”