This week was busy with the launch of all of the hardware introduced at the event, as well as the next round of operating updates.
Ahead of Friday's hardware launch, we saw early media reviews of the Mac Studio, Studio Display, iPad Air 5, and even some hands-on looks at the new green iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro colors.
We saw the public release of the new version of the operating system, which included a bunch of new features, including Universal Control, so read on for all of the details on these stories and more!
The first reviews of the desktop computer have appeared just over a week after Apple introduced the Mac Studio.
The first Mac Studio reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, with reviewers praising the computer for its impressive performance. The Mac Studio is faster than a Mac Pro with a 28-core Intel processor, which costs $12,999, when configured with Apple's new M1 Ultra chip.
Pre-orders for Mac Studio began last week. Mac Studio starts at $1,999 with an M1 Max chip and $3,999 with an M1 Ultra chip.
The first reviews of Apple's Studio Display are out, and one common criticism among reviewers was that the webcam's image quality ranges from equivalent to an oldBlackBerry to downright awful.
An Apple spokesman said the company discovered an issue where the system is not behaving as expected and will be making improvements in a software update.
While reviews of the third-generation iPhone SE praised the addition of a faster A15 chip and 5G support at a budget-friendly $429 price point, the device still has the same design as the iPhone 8 from the previous year.
The new iPhone SE has a number of key features, including longer battery life, more durable glass, new camera features, and the return of a 256GB storage option.
The first reviews of the new iPad Air were shared online ahead of the launch, but we have already started to use our own unit.
Thanks to the addition of the M1 chip, the new iPad Air is now on par with the iPad Pro in terms of performance. The new iPad Air has 5G on cellular models, an upgraded 12-megapixel front camera with support for Center Stage, up to a 2x faster USB-C port for data transfer, new color options, and more.
After nearly two months of testing, Apple released the public version of its operating system, and there are a number of new features to check out.
You don't need an Apple Watch to get unlocked with Face ID in the latest version of the software. This is just one of many new features, so be sure to check out our list of everything that is new in the new version of the operating system.
Other releases this week were macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and HomePod.
The A16 chip will only be available in the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max, with the two lower-end models sticking with the A15 chip.
It is possible that Apple will only offer a new chip with the Pro models, and then the two cheaper models the following year.
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