Apple Special Event Summary: Let’s Talk iPhone
October 4, 2011
Apple’s special event in Cupertino has concluded. So what’s new? We’ve compiled this “round up” to let you know about everything that happened. For more details, follow the links to read our full articles about each announcement.
CEO Tim Cook outlines some of Apple's iOS-related figures. Yup, the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are doing really well.
Create cards on your iPhone and Apple does the rest. The app will be free and cards will cost $2.99 to mail. Available October 12.
October 12 is the big date when iOS 5 will be launches. The key features Apple outlined at its presentation are:
The iCloud service, whith stores users’ music, photos, app, calendars and documents in the cloud, will be free and fully integrated within iOS 5.
Furthermore, Apple is launching its “iTunes Match” service in the United States, which costs $24.99/year.
According to Apple, here are some of the key features of iCloud:
Apple announced a new app called Family and Friends. It allows you to find out where each of your family and friends are.
Features include:
As expected, Apple today unveiled its next-generation iPhone, calling it the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 4S replaces the iPhone 4, which first went into production in June 2010. This will be the first iPhone that should be considered a World Phone. Looking just like the existing model, the new iPhone 4S smartphone includes an A5 chip and an 8-megapixel camera with backside illumination. In addition, for the very first time, a 64GB version is also available.
The handset will come in three flavors. These include: 16GB for $199, 32GB for $299, and 64GB for $399. Both black and white models will be available. In addition, the iPhone 4 will remain (8GB, $99), plus the iPhone 3GS (8GB, free with contract).
The iPhone 4S arrives October 14 in the U.S., Canada, Australia, the UK, France, Germany, and Japan. Preorders begin October 7.
Apple Unveils New iPod Nano And iPod Touch - Nano Gets New Features, Touch Gets iOS 5
At its iPhone event in Cupertino, CA, Apple has announced a series of new iPods. An updated iPod nano with a pedometer and new clock faces, available today: $129 for 8GB, $149 for 16GB. The iPod touch, with iOS 5, will come in black and white: $299 for 32GB, $199 for 8GB.
This is an example of an app that will take advantage of the upgraded iPhone 4S capabilities.
Going way beyond the already-cool Siri app, Siri on the iPhone 4S looks amazing. All you have to do (once the feature is enabled) is ask a question, and Siri will respond. For example, you can ask “Will it rain today?,” and Siri will show a weather forecast. You can tell Siri, “Wake me up at six a.m.,” and the feature will have an alarm configured for you. It can grab definitions from Wikipedia and Wolfram Alpha – just speak “define,” followed by a word, and Siri (“your personal assistant”) will do the job for you.
The service is integrated within Apple’s built-in apps, and it’s even possible to dictate SMS messages and emails using Siri!
So, that’s everything you need to know about Apple’s fall event. Let us know in the comments what you thought about the event. Were there any surprises for you? Are you planning to buy a new iPhone this month?
Apple Announces Its Figures At iPhone Event
CEO Tim Cook outlines some of Apple's iOS-related figures. Yup, the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are doing really well.
Apple Announces New Cards App
Create cards on your iPhone and Apple does the rest. The app will be free and cards will cost $2.99 to mail. Available October 12.
Apple Talks iOS 5 at iPhone Event - Announces October 12 Launch Date
October 12 is the big date when iOS 5 will be launches. The key features Apple outlined at its presentation are:
- Notifications
- iMessage
- Reminders
- Twitter integration
- Newsstand
- Improved Camera app
- Improved Safari app
- Improved Mail app
- PC-free
- Photo editing
Apple Talks iCloud At iPhone Event - Announces Launch Date: October 12
The iCloud service, whith stores users’ music, photos, app, calendars and documents in the cloud, will be free and fully integrated within iOS 5.
Furthermore, Apple is launching its “iTunes Match” service in the United States, which costs $24.99/year.
According to Apple, here are some of the key features of iCloud:
- iTunes in the cloud
- Photo Stream
- Documents in the cloud
Apple announced a new app called Family and Friends. It allows you to find out where each of your family and friends are.
Features include:
- Set location sharing blocks of time — “at the end of the day, location sharing stops automatically. Easily locate friends and family, temp sharing options, simple privacy controls…”
- Share your location for a limited time. I invited friends to the beach, and I want to set my location sharing to stop at 7pm. At the end of the day, it just stops.”
The iPhone 4S "World Phone" Is Revealed
As expected, Apple today unveiled its next-generation iPhone, calling it the iPhone 4S. The iPhone 4S replaces the iPhone 4, which first went into production in June 2010. This will be the first iPhone that should be considered a World Phone. Looking just like the existing model, the new iPhone 4S smartphone includes an A5 chip and an 8-megapixel camera with backside illumination. In addition, for the very first time, a 64GB version is also available.
The handset will come in three flavors. These include: 16GB for $199, 32GB for $299, and 64GB for $399. Both black and white models will be available. In addition, the iPhone 4 will remain (8GB, $99), plus the iPhone 3GS (8GB, free with contract).
The iPhone 4S arrives October 14 in the U.S., Canada, Australia, the UK, France, Germany, and Japan. Preorders begin October 7.
Apple Unveils New iPod Nano And iPod Touch - Nano Gets New Features, Touch Gets iOS 5
At its iPhone event in Cupertino, CA, Apple has announced a series of new iPods. An updated iPod nano with a pedometer and new clock faces, available today: $129 for 8GB, $149 for 16GB. The iPod touch, with iOS 5, will come in black and white: $299 for 32GB, $199 for 8GB.
Epic Announces Infinity Blade Sequel At Special iPhone Event
This is an example of an app that will take advantage of the upgraded iPhone 4S capabilities.
Apple Announces New Service: Siri - Let’s Talk, iPhone
Going way beyond the already-cool Siri app, Siri on the iPhone 4S looks amazing. All you have to do (once the feature is enabled) is ask a question, and Siri will respond. For example, you can ask “Will it rain today?,” and Siri will show a weather forecast. You can tell Siri, “Wake me up at six a.m.,” and the feature will have an alarm configured for you. It can grab definitions from Wikipedia and Wolfram Alpha – just speak “define,” followed by a word, and Siri (“your personal assistant”) will do the job for you.
The service is integrated within Apple’s built-in apps, and it’s even possible to dictate SMS messages and emails using Siri!
So, that’s everything you need to know about Apple’s fall event. Let us know in the comments what you thought about the event. Were there any surprises for you? Are you planning to buy a new iPhone this month?
