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Apple iPhone 6, 6 Plus, Wallet & Watch Launch Event

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Will Apple's new iPhone and iWatch break new grounds in the technology market?

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Saw that nobody had posted a discussion topic related to Apple's launch last night so thanks to 'Rookie's" Samsung Vs Apple thread, I thought I'd get it going.

What's everyone's thoughts on the new devices, especially the new watch. Do you think it's going to pick up much traction in the marketplace? And most importantly, will it survive long enough to create it's very own market for "smart watches"?

For those who haven't had a full run down of the products Apple released, this is a great article: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/te...053299032?nk=15e84a9a77d02cdb2d75c47bd479135b.

APPLE has hit back at the doubters, launching two new iPhones, a payment ‘wallet’ and the highly-anticipated Apple Watch.
Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed the iPhone 6 and the larger iPhone 6 Plus in front of 2400 tech-heads packed into the Flint Centre in Cupertino, California.

“Today, we have some amazing products to share with you and we think at the end of the day that you will agree that this too is a very key day for Apple,” he said, to rapturous applause.

The new iPhones are easier to use one-handed, can switch to wi-fi calling and have a special ‘burst selfie’ mode for photos.



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Apple also said it was introducing a new mobile wallet that will allow consumers to simply tap their phones to pay retailers, aiming to popularise the idea of mobile payments.

The Apple Watch, a sleekly designed wrist device that links to the iPhone “will redefine what people expect from this category”, Mr Cook said.

“It is the next chapter in Apple’s story.”

Apple senior vice-president Phil Schiller said the new iPhones were “simply stunning” with improved displays thanks to polarised glass.

“These are the best phones ever made,” Schiller said, as he described the new devices at a major set-piece event streamed live online.

iPHONE 6 and iPHONE 6 PLUS
The iPhone 6 is 4.7 inches (12cm) and iPhone 6 Plus is 5.5-inch (14cm), with both having Retina HD display.

The iPhone 6 has more than 1 million pixels, while the iPhone 6 Plus has more than 2 million pixels. Both are thinner than the iPhone 5.

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“Best phones ever made” ... Apple has unveiled two new sleek phones — the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Picture: Apple



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Unveiling ... senior vice president Phil Schiller discusses the new iPhone 6 (centre) and iPhone 6 Plus. Picture: AP

The iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus have been designed to be easier to use one handed.

The power switch has been move to the top right-hand side.

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There is also a new touch gesture for the home button for the two new iPhone 6 phones which lets users move the screen of the app they’re using to the bottom half of the display to better access the apps underneath.

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The new iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus are powered by the A8 chip, which has two billion transistors — double the number on the A7 chip which powers the iPhone 5S.

The A8 is up to 25 per cent faster than the A7 in processing and able to render graphics up to 50 per cent faster.

Compared to the original iPhone, the A8 is 50 times faster and up to 84 times faster with graphics.

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus have better battery life than the iPhone 5S.

Compared with the 40 hours talk you can get on the iPhone 5S, you can get 50 hours on the iPhone 6 and 80 hours on the iPhone 6 Plus.

The phone has a new M8 chip for tracking activity, with a barometer that looks at differences in air pressure to detect when you walk up flights of stairs.

The new phones still only have an eight megapixel camera, but there have been improvements to its functionality.

The iPhone 6 Plus has a new lens with image stabilisation that will help keep your photos sharp in low light.

The new iPhone 6 cameras can now take super slow motion video.

While the iPhone 5S can shoot slow-mo video at 120 frames per second, the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus shoot 1080P videos at 240 frames per second in slow-mo mode.

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The iPhone 6 has a new burst mode for the front facing camera, which means selfie lovers can snap of a series of funny faces by holding down the button.

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One for selfie lovers ... senior vice president Phil Schiller discusses the camera features on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Picture: AP

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will go on sale in Australia on September 19 although you can preorder from the 12th.

Australian pricing for the iPhone 6 is 16GB — $869, 64GB — $999, 128GB — $1129.

For the iPhone 6 Plus it is 16GB — $999, 64GB — $1129, 128GB — $1249.

Other iPhone users won’t miss out on a new look for their existing smartphones.

Apple will release iOS8 on September 17.

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Layers ... Senior Vice President Phil Schiller describes the layers of the new iPhone 6. Picture: Getty Images/AFP

Mobile wallets — “Apple Pay”
After unveiling the two new iPhone 6s, Apple CEO Tim Cook moved on to mobile wallets.

“We’ve create an entirely new payment process and we call it Apple Pay,” Cook said.

The Apple vision is to replace the wallet, he said.

The new Apple Pay system works with the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, which have NFC (Near Field Communication) and a new separate chip to keep your payment information secure.

The system involves using the Touch ID to identify yourself with your fingerprints.

Apple head of software Eddy Cue said: “Apple Pay is easy, it’s secure and it’s private.”

If you lose your phone, you use “Find My Phone” to cancel your payments but you don’t need to cancel your credit card.

Apple doesn’t keep a record of what you’ve bought, where you’ve bought it or how much you’ve paid. And the cashier doesn’t get to see your credit card details.

The system is launching in the US starting with American Express, Mastercard and Visa and major banks, with no word on when the system is likely to hit Australia.

Mr Cook says Apple Pay “will forever change the way we buy things”.



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Apple Watch
Mr Cook used those three words every Apple fan dreams of — “one more thing” — to launch the Apple Watch.

There were squeals of delight not heard at an Apple launch since the birth of the iPad.

“We believe this product will redefine what people expect from this category,” he said.

Mr Cook called the Apple Watch the next chapter in Apple’s story.

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Apple Watch ... users can receive and send messages from their wrists. Picture: Apple

“We set out to make the best watch in the world,” Mr Cook said.

“It’s incredibly customisable so you can find one that reflects your personal style and taste. It’s also a comprehensive health and fitness device.”

Mr Cook continued: “With every revolutionary product that Apple has created, a breakthrough in user interface was required.

“What we didn’t do was take the iPhone and shrink the user interface and strap it on your wrist.”

The Apple Watch has a digital crown which allows you to navigate your phone. Turn the crown, and it zooms in and out on a map or scrolls through a list.

“Apple Watch, of course, is made to be worn and it can be worn all day for any occasion,” Mr Cook said.

Apple design guru Jony Ive spoke about the Apple Watch in a video.

He said the Watch senses when you’re raising your wrist and activates the display.



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“The digital crown is a remarkable input device,” Mr Ive said.

“Critically, you can use it without disrupting the display.”

The Watch has notifications, activity tracking information and a heart rate monitor.

The Watch has a setting so that you can send information directly to a friend’s Apple Watch.

It senses touch and force which recognise the difference between a tap and a press to give a wider range of controls.



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iWatch ... Apple CEO Tim Cook unveils the new and fancy Apple Watch. Picture: Getty/AFP

The iWatch isn’t wirelessly charged as some rumours suggested, but it does have inductive charging through a connection that attaches to the rear.

Personalisation of the Watch includes changing the look of the display and a way of swapping bands with the range, including a sweat-resistant sports band.

The Apple Watch comes in two sizes and in three collections: one has a stainless steel case; the sport collection has an alloy case; and the Apple Watch Edition is made of gold.

As vice president Kevin Lynch demonstrated the Apple Watch, the first thing you see is the clock. Hit the crown and you see the apps available on the watch.

Swipe up from the bottom of the Apple Watch screen and you get “Glances”.

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At your fingertips ... Apple CEO Tim Cook introduces the new Apple Watch. Picture: AP

This is information from either Apple apps or third-party apps, and lets you control things such as music playing through your iPhone or accept a calendar invitation.

When you go to reply to a message, the software analyses an incoming message and gives you quick one-touch reply options.

One of the coolest features of sending a message in the Apple Watch is the new type of 3D emoji you can edit before you send, such as adjusting the expression on a smiley face.

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Marketing ... senior vice president Phil Schiller discusses messaging on the new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Picture: AP



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Customisable ... wearers can change the colour of their Apple Watch wrist bands. Picture: Apple

Apps created for the new Watch including one which lets you open your hotel room with a touch of the watch, an app that will help you find where you parked your car and another one that will work with smarthome controls.
Mr Cook, a Nike board member, again took the stage to detail how the Apple Watch will monitor fitness.

The Fitness app in the Watch monitors all your movement in the day. The Workout app lets you set specific goals for cycling and running.

The Fitness activity in the Watch works by completing circles that indicates you’ve achieved recommended goals of standing rather than sitting, doing 30 minutes of exercise a day and burning a recommended number of calories.

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Paying with your phone ... senior vice president Eddy Cue explains how the new Apple Pay service works. Picture: AP

To charge the watch, you attach a magnet to the back. It starts, in the US, at $349 and will be available early next year.

There was no word on availability in Australia or other countries.

“Apple Watch is the most personal device Apple has ever created,” Mr Cook said.

Apple Pay will work with Apple Watch, so you can touch and tap your smartwatch to pay for goods.

“It will redefine what people expect from a watch,” Mr Cook said.

After having launched two iPhones, a mobile payment system and a smartwatch, Mr Cook introduced U2 to the stage.

U2’s new album Songs of Innocence is available free on iTunes — now.



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