Apple has posted various videos show during today's iPhone Xs event to its YouTube channel. These include promo clips for the iPhone Xs, Xs Max and XR, as well as Apple Watch Series 4. Of course, you can always go back and re-watch the event in its entirety, but for the folks who want to just get to the mean of the big announcements, these videos are a great starting point.
Apple unveiled two flagship handsets at the September 12th event, subtly named the iPhone Xs and the iPhone Xs Max, with the former being a 5.8-inch model just like the previous-generation iPhone X and the latter being a 6.5-inch model for those who prefer larger displays.
In this piece, we’ll outline the under-the-hood specs that come standard on the iPhone Xs and the iPhone Xs Max models:
So now that you've heard all about the iPhone Xs and Xs Max, your next two questions are probably: how much will it cost? and when/where can I get it. Well the good news is Apple SVP Phil Schiller just announced that you can pre-order both handsets beginning this Friday, with a starting price of $999 for the iPhone Xs and $1099 for the iPhone Xs Max.
As if Apple’s iPhone X didn’t already provide amazing all-day battery life, Apple shattered these capabilities with its newly-announced handsets: the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max.
Citing Apple’s own Phil Schiller, the iPhone Xs offers a 30-minute battery life bump over the previous-generation iPhone X. The gains are impressive considering the handset’s augmented hardware and powerful capabilities.
Apple today held a media conference in its 1,000-seat underground Steve Jobs Theater on the new Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California. The company opened the keynote presentation in style, by playing a polished, amusing video that you just have to see.
Apple’s new flagship handsets, the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max, pack momentous hardware upgrades to the microchips and silicon inside, but they also feature improved resistance to water.
Taking the stage at the September 12th event, Apple’s own Phil Schiller revealed how the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max each feature a robust IP68 water resistance rating, which is good for 2 meters for up to 30 minutes.
At Apple’s September 12th event, the Cupertino-based company unveiled its new iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max handsets with a bevy of hardware upgrades from their predecessor, the iPhone X.
One of the significant leaps comes by way of faster and more secure Face ID authentication, the process of which has been sped up with improved algorithms and a zippier secure enclave.
The upcoming iPhone Xs refresh may include a brand new 512-gigabyte storage option that should be perfect for the demanding types who need as much onboard storage as possible to store their 4K videos, high-resolution photographs, premium games, apps and other content.
The official names for this year's iPhones have been leaked by the best source around, Apple. Earlier today, Sept. 12, the company temporarily updated its product sitemap file, inadvertently giving the product names away. As long rumored, this year's iPhones will be classed the iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone Xr.
When Apple introduces new iOS devices, it also typically retires older models. Expect more the same after the company unveils three new iPhones tomorrow, Sept. 12.
Current lineupAt both Apple retail stores and online, you can select from eight iPhone models currently, including the:
iPhone X (announced in 2017) iPhone 8 (2017) iPhone 8 Plus (2017) iPhone 7 (2016) iPhone 7 Plus (2016) iPhone SE (2016) iPhone 6s (2015) iPhone 6s Plus (2015)As far back as January, reputed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said Apple planned on retiring the iPhone X when new models are launched. Given that this year's iPhone lineup is expected to include a second-generation iPhone X, the so-called the iPhone Xs, this rumor makes sense.
We're also almost certainly going to see the retirement of the 2015 iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus. It doesn't make sense for Apple to keep either model around after tomorrow.
Meanwhile, I don't believe the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will survive another year, given their similarities with the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. However, it's possible Apple could keep them around to become low-cost models, so stay tuned.
What's less certain is the fate of the iPhone SE. Earlier this year, it looked like Apple was planning on releasing a new 4-inch handset to replace the iPhone SE sometime in 2018. However, those rumors have died down in recent months. With no 4-inch iPhone on the horizon, Apple could feasibly elect to keep the iPhone SE around for another year or no longer produce a handset at that size.
Proposed new iPhone lineupHere's what is likely to be the new iPhone lineup after tomorrow's event:
iPhone Xs (2018) iPhone Xs Max (2018) iPhone Xr (2018) iPhone 8 (2017) iPhone 8 Plus (2017) iPhone SE (2016) (possibly) What does this mean?If you own one of the devices that Apple retires tomorrow, don't be overly concerned. Years ago, when Apple retired an iPhone, it meant that iOS support was ending soon too. However, that isn't the case anymore.
Apple has already said iOS 12 will support the iPhone 5s and newer devices. Therefore, even if you own an iPhone 6s, for example, iOS support for your device should continue at least for another year or two.
We should know soon enough. Tomorrow's event begins at 10 a.m. PDT from the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park Campus. This year, Apple is providing live streaming of the event through various outlets including, for the first time, Twitter.
With one day to go before Apple's big "Gather round" event, new details have emerged about the devices most likely to make an appearance tomorrow. The details come from 9to5Mac, which was the first outlet to publish real images purportedly of the upcoming iPhone Xs/Xs Max and fourth-generation Apple Watch.
Wireless carriers China Telecom and China Unicom have begun promoting a rumored dual-SIM feature for new iPhones ahead of tomorrow's “Gather round” iPhone Xs event keynote.