Everything Announced at Apple’s ‘Wonderlust’ Event

Broadcasting from Apple Park in Cupertino, California, Apple CEO Tim Cook and other executives are taking the stage Tuesday to announce updates to the company’s major product lines. In the tradition of Apple’s September events—usually more hardware-focused than the software-heavy WWDC in early summer—we’re awaiting updates to the iPhone and Apple Watch as well as potential tweaks to AirPods. The iPhone may convert from Lightning charging to USB-C to comply with European Union law in a major shift. If it does, say goodbye to all your cords. It may also get a new button.

The company is expected to launch the newest generation of iPhones at the event—iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. Along with the updated flagship smartphones, a new Apple Watch is anticipated, the Watch Series 9 and Series 9 Ultra.

Watch the livestream of Apple’s Wonderlust event:

Apple Watch Series 9

The event opened with testimonials from Apple Watch users who were notified of health problems by their Apple Watches or who were rescued from dire situations by its emergency contact features.

“It’s amazing to see all the ways people use iPhone and Apple Watch,” said Cook.

The company is adding a gesture to the repertoire used to control the watch, which it’s calling “Double Tap.” Users will tap the index fingers and thumbs of their watch hands twice to activate the main action of whatever is on the watch face such as a call.

Both the Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra are getting a computing boost with Apple’s S9 chip.

As part of its environmental initiatives, Apple said it would no longer use leather in its future watch bands. Instead, it’s introducing a new textile it’s calling “FineWoven” which the company claims is made out of 68% post consumer content. Apple showed off several examples of Fine Woven Watch straps which will have a “suede-like” feel. It’s all part of a larger goal of developing completely carbon neutral products. The company said it

iPhone 15

Apple is bringing the Dynamic Island—the modular replacement for the top of the phone’s notch—to the regular iPhone line.

The iPhone 15 is bigger than its predecessor as well, with a 6.1″ display for the iPhone 15 and a 6.7″ display for the iPhone 15 Pro.

In camera updates, Apple said the iPhone 15’s camera would automatically detect when a person (or a pet) was in the frame and turn on Portrait Mode’s depth perception and differentiation.

Apple Vision Pro

Updates on were slight on the headset, with Cook simply saying, “We’re on track to ship by early next year.”

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