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All new products announced today will come with the latest version of the operating system
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We will be releasing major OS updates starting tomorrow, including iOS 14, says Apple CEO Tim Cook
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The new iPad Air will be priced starting $599
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The new iPad Air
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The iPad Air will come with USB-C
It also includes a 7 MP selfie camera, and 12 MP camera at the back.
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Apple’s A14 chip
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Apple claims that the A14 chip can do 11 trillion operations per second
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The A14 chip makes the new iPad Air 40 percent faster than the previous generation iPad Air
Apple also claims it has 2X faster graphics performance.
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The new iPad Air is powered by an A14 chipset
Apple claims it is the first 5-nanometer chip in the industry. The A14 chip packs 11.8 billion transistors.
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The new iPad Air’s power button features the Touch ID on top of it
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The new iPad Air comes in four colour options
It features a 10.9-inch retina display.
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Apple is also refreshing the iPad Air series
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Apple iPad 8th generation is priced starting $329
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On the new iPadOS 14 you can use the Apple Pencil to handwritten notes and then paste it has regular text on your notes.
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The Apple Watch works with keyboards and the Apple Pencil
23:14 (IST)
Apple announces iPad 8th generation
It comes with an A12 Bionic chip. Apple claims it is 2X faster than the top-selling Windows laptop, 3x Android tablet, 6x Chromebook. Apple says it’s a 40 percent faster CPU and has a 2X jump in graphics.
23:12 (IST)
Apple One subscription bundles announced
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The Fitness+ app will be available for users globally by the end of the year
For people who buy the new Apple Watch, the Fitness+ service will be available for first three months.
23:07 (IST)
The Fitness+ app can be downloaded now from the app store
23:04 (IST)
Apple launches its now fitness service called Fitness+
The feature lets you choose the workout from your watch, iPhone, iPad or Apple TV. It shows you your real-time calouries burns, activity rings, and the summary of the entire workout.
23:02 (IST)
Apple has created a fitness service around the Apple Watch
22:57 (IST)
Apple says that by 2030 it will be 100 percent carbon neutral
As part of its efforts to reducing electronic waste, Apple is also removing the power adapters from the Watch box this year.
22:56 (IST)
Apple Watch Series 6 has been announced at a starting price of $399 in the US
22:55 (IST)
Apple Watch SE announced
It will be priced start $279 in the US.
22:52 (IST)
Apple Watch Family Setup
Apple will now let you setup a watch for your family members who do not have an iPhone or the app. The feature also comes with a DND mode for children during their study time. Initially, the feature will be rolled out only to a limited number of markets.
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The Watch Series 6 also comes in a braided solo loop
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The Apple Watch 6 comes with a ‘solo loop’ strap
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The Apple Watch Series 6 comes with a number of customised watch faces, including the memoji face
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The Apple Watch 6 has an always-on display
The watch also features an always-on altimeter.
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Apple Watch Series 6 uses Apple’s Silicon S6 chipset
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Apple Watch Series 6 lets you monitor blood oxygen levels
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The Apple Watch Series 6
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Apple COO has taken over to talk more about the new Apple Watch
22:33 (IST)
Apple CEO Tim Cook has taken over!
22:33 (IST)
The hynotising animations have levelled up!
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The Apple Event webcast is now live
The video shows a hypnotising animation of the Apple logo.
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Apple will also be streaming the event on its YouTube channel
Below is the webcast link video:
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Are you also wondering what the Apple Event animation trend is all about?
For the Apple Event tonight, the company partnered with Twitter so that when a user likes any tweet with the official #AppleEvent hashtag, they will see a special like animation.
21:34 (IST)
Apple Event: What to expect!
At the event today, Apple is expected to launch the Watch Series 6, a new Watch SE (believed to be a cheaper version of the Watch Series 3), iPad Air 4 and also the AirTags (finally!).
Additionally, some reports suggest that tonight, Apple might also announce the release date for the final version of iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, tvOS 14, along with the unveiling of Apple One subscription and AirPods Studio.
11:55 (IST)
Apple Time Flies event will kick off at 10.30 pm IST
Welcome to the liveblog, folks!
Apple is hosting an event at 10.30 pm IST today. At the event, it’s expected to launch the Watch Series 6, a new Watch SE, iPad Air 4, AirTags, Apple One subscription and AirPods Studio. Stay tuned to the liveblog to get all the updates from the event.
