Apple announcement days don’t get much more busy than today, with new iPhones, new iPads, a big new Apple TV refresh and even some Apple Watch love seeing today’s media event turn out to be one of Apple’s most prolific yet.
With so much new hardware and software being shown off during the event and so much excitement surrounding things like the iPad Pro, it’s easy to lose track of just what was announced during Apple’s September event. Because of that we’re going to run through the big news of the day here, just so you don’t run the risk of missing out on anything thanks to information overload. And because we’re nice like that.
iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
The one thing that we knew for sure was going to be announced today, Apple’s two new iPhones follow the usual cadence of smartphone releases that we have become accustomed to. That being said, this ‘s’ revision is one of the more feature-rich, with 3D Touch set to be a big deal if Apple’s demos are any indication. For more, check out our detailed posts here:
- iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus Announced: Specs, Price, Release Date
- iPhone 6, 6 Plus Price Reduced By $100, iPhone 5s Goes Free, 5c Discontinued
- How iPhone 6s 3D Touch Display Works [Video]
- iPhone 6s Plus vs 6s vs iPhone 6 Plus vs 6 vs 5s [Specs Comparison]
Apple TV 4 with tvOS
It had been rumored for so long we almost wondered if it would ever happen, but today Apple finally announced a new Apple TV, complete with a redesigned interface, new remote and, importantly, apps. As part of that redesign is a new operating system, dubbed tvOS. Expect to see tvOS start receiving updates along the same lines of iOS and watchOS, with new functionality added over time. For more, check out our detailed post here:
iPad Pro and iPad mini 4
It’s finally here. Apple’s large, 12.9-inch iPad Pro is very much real, and it ships in November. With accessories such as a Smart Keyboard and Apple Pencil, this is the iPad many had been waiting for. It’s big, it’s powerful, and it’s gorgeous. We like this a lot!
Apple also announced iPad mini 4, which is basically iPad Air 2, only smaller.
For more, check out our detailed posts here:
- iPad Pro Is Here: Features, Specs, Price, Release Date [Everything You Need To Know]
- iPad mini 4 Announced: Specs, Price, Release Date
iOS 9, watchOS 2, El Capitan Golden Masters and iOS 9.1 beta
As expected, iOS 9 and watchOS 2 have entered the Golden Master phase, meaning they’re pretty much done and ready to be pushed to everyone on September 16th. In fact, iOS 9 GM even goes so far as to say it has zero known bugs in its release notes! Brave words, indeed.
Apple also released OS X El Capitan GM though there is no public release date announced for the final version yet. iOS 9.1 beta 1 is also available to download now, which will likely be released when iPad Pro ships in November.
For more, check out our detailed posts here:
- Download iOS 9 GM And Install On iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5s, 5c, 5, 4S, iPad, iPod touch [Tutorial]
- Download iOS 9 GM, iOS 9.1 Beta 1 For iPhone, iPad, iPod touch
- watchOS 2 GM Download For Apple Watch Released
- iOS 9, watchOS 2 Final Gets A Release Date
- Apple Releases tvOS Beta, El Capitan GM [Download]
Apple Watch and more
Apple also announced new accessories for Apple Watch, including new Sport band colors, new leather bands and new Gold and Rose Gold finish for the Sport Model.
Also announced was new storage prices for iCloud, along with brand new iPhone Upgrade Program, details on all of which can be found in our detailed posts here:
- Apple Watch Hermès, Gold & Rose Gold Sport Model, New Bands Announced [Video]
- Apple Announces New iCloud Storage Prices
- Apple Announces New iPhone Upgrade Program, Here Are The Details
And here’s the full Apple keynote video in case you want to watch it all:
Out of today’s announcements, personally iPad Pro is my favorite, though the new 3D Touch feature added to the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus do make this round of iPhone updates feel larger and more important than past ‘s’ revisions, that’s for sure.
Which is your favorite announcement from today?
You can follow us on Twitter, add us to your circle on Google+ or like our Facebook page to keep yourself updated on all the latest from Microsoft, Google, Apple and the Web.