September 2022 Apple Event
By MacRumors Staff on September 8, 2022
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Apple's "Far Out" event was a media event held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, where the company unveiled the iPhone 14 lineup, new Apple Watch models, and updated AirPods Pro.
The iPhone 14 lineup included four new models: the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. New Apple Watch models included an updated Apple Watch SE, new Apple Watch Series 8, and the high-end Apple Watch Ultra.
The iPhone 14 lineup included four new models: the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. New Apple Watch models included an updated Apple Watch SE, new Apple Watch Series 8, and the high-end Apple Watch Ultra.
September 2022 Apple Event How Tos
How to Watch the 'Far Out' Apple Event on Wednesday, September 7
Tuesday September 6, 2022 9:01 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple is hosting an online streaming media event for the public and press on September 7, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The company is expected to announce its new iPhone 14 lineup alongside an Apple Watch Series 8, a larger fitness-focused Apple Watch "Pro", new AirPods Pro earphones, and potentially other products during the event, dubbed "Far Out." Here's how you can watch it and when,...
September 2022 Apple Event Guides
What to Expect From the September 7 Apple Event: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8 and More
Friday September 2, 2022 10:32 am PDT by Juli Clover
Apple's annual iPhone-centric fall event is set to begin on Wednesday, September 7, and unlike last year, there will be an in-person component with members of the media invited to test out new devices. We've been hearing rumors about the next-generation iPhones for many months now, so we know the ins and outs of what to expect.
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September 2022 Apple Event Articles
Apple Watch Ultra Can Check the Water Temperature As You Dive and Swim
Thursday September 8, 2022 4:15 am PDT by Sami Fathi
The new Apple Watch Ultra features the ability to measure the temperature of the water as you're diving, swimming, and doing a range of other water sports thanks to new functionality, added durability, and a new Depth app pre-installed on the watch.
The Apple Watch Ultra is the most rugged Apple Watch yet, with features and design elements explicitly designed for swimmers, divers, and...
Order and Shipping Dates for All of Apple's Newly Announced Products
Thursday September 8, 2022 3:07 am PDT by Sami Fathi
Apple yesterday announced a slew of new products, ranging from four new iPhone 14 models, three new Apple Watches, and brand new AirPods Pro. With so many new products, you may be confused over when each product will be available for pre-order and in-store. To help, we've created a guide to make clear all the important dates related to Apple's latest products.
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iPhone 14 Pro Max Geekbench Score Reveals Marginal Performance Improvement Over iPhone 13 Pro
Thursday September 8, 2022 2:13 am PDT by Sami Fathi
A Geekbench score for the iPhone 14 Pro Max with the new A16 Bionic chip has revealed little performance improvement compared to the iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max from last year.
A Geekbench test result for iPhone15,3, the identifier for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, shows the new iPhone with a single-core score of 1879 and a multi-core score of 4664. The iPhone 13 Pro scores 1707 in single-core and...
Here's a First Real-World Look at the iPhone 14's New Video Action Mode
Thursday September 8, 2022 2:04 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple's newly announced iPhone 14 models include a new Action mode when recording video, and here's our first real-world example of the feature in action.
The video below was taken by tech reporter Rich DeMuro during the hands-on time that followed Apple's "Far Out" media event on Wednesday, when it unveiled the new iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max....
Apple Says Over 3 Trillion Photos Were Taken on iPhone Last Year
Thursday September 8, 2022 1:48 am PDT by Sami Fathi
During its "Far out" event on Wednesday, Apple said that over three trillion photos were taken worldwide on iPhone last year, proving that the iPhone is always "ready to quickly and effortlessly capture your life's moments."
The statistic was shared during the keynote by Caron Thor, a senior manager at Apple for camera quality. The three trillion photos taken across all iPhones last year...
Five iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus Features You Didn’t Know About
Thursday September 8, 2022 1:33 am PDT by Sami Fathi
Apple has officially announced the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, featuring 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays, respectively. At first glance, the iPhone 14 models may seem to be an iterative upgrade compared to the iPhone 13, and while they may look unchanged other than the larger size, there are several noteworthy new features for the latest iPhones.
Below we've listed five lesser talked-about ...
Apple Watch Ultra Ships With New Braided Charger
Wednesday September 7, 2022 5:13 pm PDT by Sami Fathi
The new Apple Watch Ultra ships with a braided Apple Watch to USB-C charger, according to Apple's product page, the "What's in the box" section, and Apple Store retail documentation seen by MacRumors. The Apple Watch Ultra is the first Apple Watch to ship with the uniquely braided cable.
The Apple Watch Ultra features an all-new design that's more rugged with advanced features for athletes,...
Everything Announced at Today's Apple Event in Just 11 Minutes
Wednesday September 7, 2022 7:49 pm PDT by Juli Clover
Apple today held its annual iPhone-centric event, debuting the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple also introduced the new Apple Watch Series 8 models, a revamped version of the Apple Watch SE, the Apple Watch Ultra, and the AirPods Pro 2.
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It took Apple more than an hour and a half to introduce all...
Here is Every iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro Case That Launched Today
Wednesday September 7, 2022 2:12 pm PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Apple's "Far Out" event has wrapped up, and with it we have a new generation of iPhones, Apple Watches, and AirPods Pro. We already covered all of the band accessories you can get for your new Apple Watch, and now we're looking at all of the new case options available for iPhone 14.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
Starting with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus models, we have an array of the...
Your First Ever Hands-On Look at the All-New iPhone 14 Pro
Wednesday September 7, 2022 1:45 pm PDT by Sami Fathi
Following today's Apple event, media personnel have shared the first hands-on photos and videos of the new iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, which both feature a notch replacement called the Dynamic Island, a new Deep Purple color option, an upgraded rear camera array with a 48-megapixel Wide lens, and more.
Aided by software, the new Dynamic Island can morph into different shapes and...
Here is Every New Apple Watch Band That Launched Today
Wednesday September 7, 2022 1:21 pm PDT by Mitchel Broussard
During Apple's "Far Out" event today the company unveiled new models of the Apple Watch and iPhone, and as is customary, we're also getting a fresh batch of accessories to match the new hardware.
Starting with the newest Apple Watch band styles, Apple introduced three bands designed for the Apple Watch Ultra. Still, Apple's website does note that the bands are compatible with 44mm and 45mm...
AirPods Pro 2 Personalized Spatial Audio and Find My Features Won't Work With iPad and Mac Until October
Wednesday September 7, 2022 1:07 pm PDT by Tim Hardwick
Two headlining features of Apple's new AirPods 2 Pro earbuds won't be available to use on iPad and Mac when they first land in customers' hands on Friday, September 23, the company has revealed.
According to a footnote in Apple's AirPods Pro 2 press release, "Personalized Spatial Audio profiles and Find My will be available with iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura in October."
Support for the new ...
Apple Releases Third-Generation AirPods With Non-MagSafe Charging Case
Wednesday September 7, 2022 1:06 pm PDT by Joe Rossignol
In addition to unveiling the second-generation AirPods Pro today, Apple made the third-generation AirPods available with a Lightning charging case that lacks MagSafe wireless charging. This version of the case can be charged with a Lightning cable only.
Pricing for the third-generation AirPods with a Lightning case is set at $169 in the United States, compared to $179 for the...
Hands-On Images Offer First Look at All-New Apple Watch Ultra
Wednesday September 7, 2022 1:05 pm PDT by Sami Fathi
New images shared by media personnel in attendance at Apple's "Far out" event offer the first hands-on look at the all-new Apple Watch Ultra, which is designed for athletes and includes a new design with advanced features.
The Apple Watch Ultra features an all-new 49mm titanium case that is larger than previous Apple Watch models. The watch features a protruding housing on the right side for ...
You'll Be Able to Charge Your New AirPods Pro Using Your Apple Watch Charger
Wednesday September 7, 2022 12:45 pm PDT by Sami Fathi
With the new second-generation AirPods Pro, users will be able to use their Apple Watch charger to charge the newly redesigned charging case.
There are now three ways to charge the new AirPods Pro case, including with a Lightning cable, MagSafe wireless charging, and now with an Apple Watch magnetic charging puck. The original AirPods Pro case cannot be charged with an Apple Watch charger.
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Apple Continues to Sell iPhone 13 Mini at Lower $599 Starting Price
Wednesday September 7, 2022 12:44 pm PDT by Joe Rossignol
While the new iPhone 14 lineup does not include an iPhone 14 mini, Apple continues to sell the iPhone 13 mini, with pricing starting at a lower $599 in the United States. The device remains available with 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB of storage in several colors.
Apple has discontinued the iPhone 12 mini following its event today, but refurbished models remain available on Apple's online store...
iPhone 14 Pro Models Thicker Than iPhone 13 Pro Series Due to More Advanced Cameras
Wednesday September 7, 2022 12:33 pm PDT by Sami Fathi
Apple's new iPhone 14 Pro models are marginally thicker than the previous-generation iPhone 13 Pro models due to camera advancements.
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max have a thickness of 7.85mm, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max measure in at 7.65mm. The increased thickness is largely the result of rear camera improvements on the iPhone 14 Pro models, which feature an...
Apple Delays iCloud Shared Photo Library Feature for iOS 16
Wednesday September 7, 2022 12:12 pm PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple appears to have delayed its new iCloud Shared Photo Library feature for iOS 16, which is scheduled to be officially released on Monday, September 12.
In iOS 16, currently still in beta, Apple has introduced an iCloud Shared Photo Library that aims to make it easer to share photos with your friends and family.
With the new iCloud Shared Photo Library in iOS 16, a new...
No iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Pro Model Supports Latest Wi-Fi 6E Standard
Wednesday September 7, 2022 12:09 pm PDT by Sami Fathi
None of the new iPhone 14 models support the latest Wi-Fi 6E standard and instead remain limited to Wi-Fi 6, according to Apple's tech specs.
Rumors previously suggested that the new iPhones would support Wi-Fi 6E, but Apple's website confirms that the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max are limited to Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO.
Wi-Fi 6E offers the...
Apple Opens Pre-Orders for Apple Watch Series 8, Second-Generation SE, and Ultra
Wednesday September 7, 2022 11:39 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Apple's brand new Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch SE, and Apple Watch Ultra are both now available to pre-order on Apple's online store. Today's pre-order day comes ahead of the Series 8 and SE's September 16 launch day and the Ultra's September 23 launch day.
Both the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE were announced today at the "Far Out" event. The Series 8 features a larger...
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