Check out the big announcements from Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone X event.
Apple made a lot of important announcements during its September 2017 event. Here are all of the important ones and included links to exactly what you need to know!
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus
Apple has announced the iPhone 8 and the iPhone 8 Plus. These new iPhones feature glass on both the back and front for the first time since the iPhone 4s, and come with new colors, improved cameras, a brand new A11 chip, and wireless charging support through the Qi standard. The phones come in 64GB and 256GB configurations. Pre-orders start September 15, with shipping beginning on September 22.
iPhone X
Apple also announced the iPhone X (pronounced 'ten'), what it deems to be "the future of smartphones." Like the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, the iPhone X features a glass front and back, along with a stainless steel band along the edges. It also features the A11 Bionic chip, as well as Face ID, the new facial recognition system used to unlock your iPhone. The iPhone X will go up for pre-order on October 27, and launch on November 3 starting at $999.
Apple Watch Series 3
The third generation of Apple's smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 3 comes in both cellular and non-cellular models. You'll be able to make phone calls, send messages, reach Siri, and more. The watch will also support Apple Music independent of your iPhone. Thanks to the new processor, Siri also now talks on the Apple Watch. Apple Watch Series 3 launches on September 22, priced starting at $329 for the non-cellular version, and $399 for the cellular watch.
Apple TV 4K
Apple announced a new version of the Apple TV with support for 4K video, as well as High Dynamic Range with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support. The set-top box will also launch alongside 4K content in the iTunes Store, which will be available at the same price as HD content, while customers' existing HD purchases will be upgraded at no extra cost. The Apple TV 4K will be available for pre-order on September 15, and will ship on September 22 for $179.
iOS 11
Apple announced that iOS 11, filled with new functionality and a variety of cosmetic alterations, will arrive on September 19. Here's everything you need to know.
watchOS 4
watchOS 4 brings a number of improvements to the Apple Watch experience, including several health and fitness enhancements, a new music app, and more. watchOS 4 will launch on September 19, and here's everything you need to know.
Reader comments
All of the major announcements from Apple's iPhone 8 event
Nothing exciting
Does the iPhone 8 have water and dust resistance like the 7 did?
Yes!
Was there anything new for Airpods? I heard something about an optional case that will allow wireless charging but anything else?
That's amazing that they are upgrading previously purchased HD content to 4K at no extra cost! I don't have a 4K TV, but it is great to know that in the future, when I have 4K TV and I get the new Apple TV, all of my HD content will also be in 4K!
That's the one announcement I was most excited for as I've purchased god know how many movies on iTunes, most likely somewhere between 200 and 250. I was not looking forward to repurchasing everything in 4K like I would have had to do on my Microsoft Movies & TV and Vudu accounts.
Dumb question here! I work outdoors and have to have a solid case. Will the wireless charging work with a case and if not would I use the ole lightening cable?