TARLAKENYO (Sept. 13, 2023) — Apple launched their latest – and greatest – iPhone 15s and Apple Watches.
The most notable change in the new iPhones is the USB Type-C charging port – goodbye, Lightning port! Well, it was an 11-year run for this proprietary connector that was first introduced with the iPhone 5, as a replacement for the 30-pin dock connector.
Going back to the iPhones, the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus also got the “Dynamic Island” – first introduced in the iPhone 14 Pros last year. They feature an industry-first color-infused back glass with a stunning, textured matte finish, and a new contoured edge on the aluminum enclosure. Both models also feature an advanced camera system designed to help users take fantastic photos of everyday moments in their lives. A powerful 48MP Main camera enables super-high-resolution photos and a new 2x Telephoto option to give users a total of three optical zoom levels — like having a third camera.
Pricing:
iPhone 15
6.1-inch display
from P56,990
iPhone 15 Plus
6.7-inch display
from P63,990
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are designed with aerospace-grade titanium that’s strong yet lightweight to deliver Apple’s lightest Pro models ever. The new design also features contoured edges and a customizable Action button, allowing users to personalize their iPhone experience. Powerful camera upgrades enable the equivalent of seven pro lenses with incredible image quality, including a more advanced 48MP Main camera system that now supports the new super-high-resolution 24MP default, the next generation of portraits with Focus and Depth Control, improvements to Night mode and Smart HDR, and an all-new 5x Telephoto camera exclusively on iPhone 15 Pro Max. A17 Pro unlocks next-level gaming experiences and pro performance.
Pricing:
iPhone 15 Pro
6.1-inch display
from P70,990
iPhone 15 Pro Max
6.7-inch display
from P84,990
Also launched today are the new Apple Watches. The cheaper Series 9 brings new features to the world’s best-selling watch and achieves a significant environmental milestone. Apple Watch Series 9 is more powerful than ever with the new S9 SiP, which increases performance and capabilities; a magical new double tap gesture; a brighter display; faster on-device Siri, now with the ability to access and log health data; Precision Finding for iPhone; and more. Apple Watch Series 9 runs watchOS 10, which delivers redesigned apps, the new Smart Stack, new watch faces, new cycling and hiking features, and tools to support mental health.
Pricing:
Apple Watch Series 9
Aluminum from P26,490
Stainless Steel from P46,990
The Apple Watch Ultra 2, meanwhile, brings new features to Apple’s most capable and rugged smartwatch. The Ultra 2 offers all of the features users love about Ultra, plus the powerful new S9 SiP, a magical new double tap gesture, Apple’s brightest display ever, expanded altitude range, on-device Siri, Precision Finding for iPhone, and advanced capabilities for water adventures. Apple Watch Ultra 2 also runs watchOS 10, which delivers redesigned apps, the new Smart Stack, new cycling experiences, features to help explore the outdoors, and a new watch face — Modular Ultra. With all the new advancements, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 has the same 36-hour battery life with regular use and up to 72 hours in Low Power Mode.
Pricing:
Apple Watch Ultra from P54,990
You may get your hands on the shiny new gizmos on Sept. 22. Pre-orders start this Friday.
