Apple may have spared no hyperbole during its big iPhone 13 event yesterday, but eager travelers may find the most useful improvements didn't get a mention in the glossy launch stream. Like last year's iPhone 12 family, there's 5G across the board from the smallest iPhone 13 mini through to the flagship iPhone 13 Pro Max, but changes in how and where you'll be able to connect could make a difference.
In the midst of its iPhone 13 reveal event today, Apple announced an interesting new feature for all of the upcoming iPhones. That feature is called Cinematic mode, and it allows iPhone 13 users to shoot videos that have a professional-looking rack focus effect to them. Apple even made a pretty convincing case for Cinematic mode by showing off a short film shot entirely on an iPhone 13 during the presentation.
The iPhone 13 was revealed today, changing Apple's 2021 current collection of iPhone devices from top to (almost) bottom. The iPhone SE remains the lowest-end smartphone (least expensive) in Apple's iPhone lineup here at the end of 2021, followed by iPhone 11 for $499 and iPhone 12 for $599. The iPhone 13's price starts at $699, while the iPhone 13 Pro price starts at $999 USD.
Apple has detailed its new iPhone 13 Pro model, including the camera system it packs. The company is promising a new level of mobile photography, offering amateurs and professionals alike the opportunity to leave their big, bulky camera at home and use their smartphone in its place. The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max camera system offer better low-light performance, ultra-wide-angle shots, and much more.
Following the reveal of the iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 mini today, Apple has also confirmed details about the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. There are a lot of similarities between the standard iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 Pro, but of course, the iPhone 13 Pro generally takes things one step further. Apple kicked off its presentation on the iPhone 13 Pro by talking about the phone's design and its new display.
The new iPhone 13 works with a flat-edged design with a Ceramic Shield frontside with IP68 water resistance. The back side camera array has diagonally-arranged cameras, and upcycled water bottles used in its antenna lines. The iPhone 13 works with a brighter display than before at 1200nits (max HDR brightness) and 800 nits max outdoor brightness, True Tone, Haptic Touch, Dolby Vision, HDR10, P3 wide color, and Super Retina XDR in an "Apple-custom OLED."
Apple's privacy stance, even in the face of government pressure, may have endeared it to many activists and people of interest, but that also means its devices have become even bigger hacking targets. Several high-profile organizations and companies have made it their business to circumvent Apple's strong protections and pilfer data from compromised iPhones and Macs, often owned by people in danger of state-sponsored espionage. That seems to be the case with a new exploit discovered this year that has been traced to the notorious NSO Group's Pegasus spyware, and all that it takes to trigger the exploit is a seemingly innocuous GIF sent through iMessage.
Apple has released iOS 14.8, along with iPadOS 14.8, watchOS 7.6.2, and macOS Big Sur 11.6, patching some security issues that the Cupertino firm says it believes have been actively exploited. The new software - released for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac today - is recommended for all users, Apple says.
On the 14th of September, 2021, Apple scheduled an event that was expected to deliver the smartphone iPhone 13. This device very likely one of four different models: iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. These devices are expected to be revealed alongside Apple Watch Series 7, a device that may have the first major redesign of the body of the Apple Watch since inception.
Apple's big annual event is barely two days away, but that isn't stopping last-minute leaks from flowing in. Despite Apple's recent legal efforts, a lot about the iPhone 13 has already been leaked, but there's always room for some last-minute surprises. Ming-chi Kuo, however, may have stolen Apple's thunder, revealing that this year's iPhone will see a refreshed selection of storage configurations that will offer higher storage capacities while also saying goodbye to a 64GB option.
Apple has published a new support document advising iPhone owners to avoid certain high-amplitude vibrations, namely the kind you get from powerful motorcycle engines, in order to protect their phone's camera system. The newer iPhone models in particular have sophisticated camera technology, including optical image stabilization, that may be impaired by certain vibrations.
The iPhone 13 series is expected to be revealed at Apple's next press event happening on September 14. This event is rumored to be the first place Apple will officially unveil the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. We've gone over the specifications and expected features for the lot - now it's time to take a peek at the more basic details, like size and color.