CAPE TOWN - The technological global event of the year has kicked off with Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc taking the stage in the newly opened Steve Jobs Theater at the Apple Campus to reveal their new product at the highly anticipated Apple 2017 event. Scroll further down to read about the new devices revealed at the event.
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Twitter users went into meltdown awaiting the new annoucnement:
Me when they announce the new iphone today at the #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/CyVooawroc
— Appie (@AppieTweets) September 12, 2017
I just want to know how will my next iPhone look like, specs and all 👻👻👻already excited for this #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/iQqY2h3rJ2
— Rare Breed🇿🇦 (@Sibusiso_Bonga) September 12, 2017
Me waiting for the #AppleEvent like pic.twitter.com/QsIFmuUDre
— Steph (@_sailorsteph) September 12, 2017
As the Event begins, Tim Cook refers to Steve Jobs as the ''dna of apple''. The first product given attention to is the Apple Watch Series 3. The watch was designed to aid keeping users active. According to Cook, it is now the number 1 watch in the world with 97% customer satisfaction. It has upgraded systems that now monitor a resting heart rate, recovery heart rate and it has cellular connectivity, so you can leave your phone at home and just use your watch. It will be available September 19, says Apple Jeff Williams. New dual-core processor with 70% better performance.
New dual-core processor in AppleWatch Series 3, up to 70% more performance #AppleEvent #AppleEvent2017 #AppleWatch3 pic.twitter.com/SsBhbEeqKF
— Apple iPhone 8 Event (@iPhone8Event) September 12, 2017
The next device introduced is the Apple TV 4K. It supports both 4K and HDR, which modern TVs have. HD 10 and Dolby Vision supported. The device will also have sports available. The starting price for the device begins at $179.
The main event of the evening has finally been revealed. The new Iphone 8 has been shown on the screens at the theatre.
The Iphone 8 and the Iphone 8 + will be available in in silver, space grey and a gold finish. The glass on the device is the most durable in a smart phone. It is also microscopically sealed to be dust and water resistant. The Iphone 8 have new stereo speakers along with a new chip. The A11 Bionic chip. "The most powerful chip ever in a smart phone."
It is designed to play 3D apps and games as well. Faster auto focus in low light, multi band noise reduction to help get better images. It features a new 12MP camera, a new sensor which allows for 83% more light and deeper pixels.
Video capabilities of the new device are impressive, allowing you to shoot video in 1080p. The Iphone also allows for wireless charging. The Iphone 8 will be priced at $699 and the Iphone 8+ will be priced from $799. The new devices can be pre ordered from 15 September 2017 and will be available a week after in stores.
Some pretty neat AR apps, like this one which maps out the sky around you into the actual sky #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/MHmt1T7XGQ
— Karissa Bell (@karissabe) September 12, 2017
IPhone X has also just been revealed. It is water and dust resistant, in space grey and silver. It also as a super retina display.
It used new OLED technology for the display. The home button has been removed from the Iphone X. It has a full glass display. Swiping up from the bottom allows for you to go to the home display. Multi tasking on the phone is efficient by swiping in different directions on the device. Unlocking the device has become more innovative. Looking at the device simply unlocks the phone, using the new Face ID technology.
iPhone X can be ordered Oct 27. Available Nov. 3rd. Starts at $999. #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/YLuox6ItsG
— UrAvgConsumer (@UrAvgConsumer) September 12, 2017
You can unlock the phone just by looking at it. It also features new animated emojis that mimic your facial expressions, you can also record speech and send to another user.
The Iphone X will be priced at $999 and will be available from November this year.
The iPhone X is Apple's most powerful phone yet. Here are the specs. #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/QicEhJagDd
— CNET (@CNET) September 12, 2017
Apple shows off a charging mat that charges iPhone, Watch and AirPods – they call it AirPower https://t.co/MhI028tT32 #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/tffP2qULV1
— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) September 12, 2017
Wireless. #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/9UabZwRtiQ
— iLeak (@iLeakers) September 12, 2017
The new iPhone!!! #iPhoneX #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/Jw5MG8tzUO
— Nomar Ceballos (@ocebal23) September 12, 2017
Animoji are controlled with your face, allowing you to change expressions of emoji you use https://t.co/MhI028tT32 #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/0GWktgaXBZ
— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) September 12, 2017
IPHONE: To open the screen, you just have to tap the screen #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/tyosyGFfKO
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) September 12, 2017