September and tech giant Apple have had a long correlation. This year is not different. Apple made some big announcements and introductions in its latest array of products. It launched the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, iPad 8th Gen, and iPad Air (2020) during an event. The company also un- veiled its Apple One subscription bundle service. It also announced that iOS 14, iPad OS 14, and watchOS 7 will be released. Due to the pandemic the iPhone 12 launch has been delayed but we can be expecting it sometime next month.
Watch Series 6
The biggest highlight of the Apple Watch Series 6 is the ability to measure blood oxygen saturation. For the very first time, Apple brings a watch in the PROD- UCT (RED) variant alongside a few other colour options. Apple Watch Series 6 also has a new Solo Loop, which has a single band with no clasp. It is made of silicone and is being launched in seven colours. There is a very catchy Braided Solo Loop as well. The Apple Watch Series 6 ships with the S6 processor. Apple Watch Series 6 comes with an improved always-on display, faster and brighter than the previous. The watch comes with various watch faces including GMT, countdown, memoji face, among many others. The new Apple Watch comes with 10 sports modes.
Watch SE
Apple Watch SE comes with all fitness and health features. Us- ing the same Series 5 chipset, it also gets Apple Watch Family Setup, which allows you to pair multiple Apple Watch devices to the same iPhone. Watch Series SE runs on WatchOS software like the new Watch Series 6.
Fitness+
Apple has launched a fitness service called Apple Fitness+, which is targeted at Apple Watch users. Keeping in mind that the new normal is more at home, this option can come very handy. It allows you to choose workouts from the catalogue of videos that can be played on iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. You can track and monitor your workout alongside. There would be multiple routine options and they would be refreshed weekly. It integrates with Apple Music so you can enjoy your own music. It is not available in India right now.
iPad 8th Gen
Adding to the announcement was iPad 8th Gen. The iPad now gets a much faster and capable chipset. A12 Bionic chip, the form factor of the iPad is like its predecessor. The iPad 8th Gen also supports Apple’s Smart Keyboard cover and Apple Pencil.
New iPad Air (2020)
iPad Air gets an all new look. Redesigned body the borders are flatter which helps place the second- generation Apple Pencil easily. Apple iPad Air (2020) also includes support for USB-C, single 12MP rear camera, 7MP front sensor, magic keyboard. iPad Air (2020) comes with the new A 14 Bionic chipset. Apple says the iPad Air (2020) offers 40% better CPU performance and 30% better graphics performance than the previous iPad Air.
Apple One
One subscription for all services. That is what Apple One is all about. Apple One can be used for all 6 services. It can be used by your Apple family and they continue to have private access to each service. It is a more economical way for using the services.
In India, the Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS) is priced at Rs 40,900 while the Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) is priced at Rs 49,900. It prices the Watch SE (GPS) at Rs 29,900 and Watch SE (GPS + Cellular) at Rs 33,900. The India prices of the Apple One plan include the individual plan with Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and 50GB of iCloud storage which is priced Rs 195 per month. The family plan with Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Arcade, and 200 GB of iCloud storage costs Rs 365 per month and can be shared with up to six family members.
The new iPad (8th generation) will have a starting price in India at Rs 29,900 for the Wi-Fi model and Rs 41,900 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model in 32GB and 128GB configurations. The device will be compatible with Apple Pencil (1st generation) priced at Rs 8,500 and the Smart Keyboard priced Rs 13,900. The new iPad Air will be available in October at Apple authorised resellers. The Wi-Fi models of iPad Air will be avail- able with a starting price of Rs 54900 and Wi-Fi + Cellular models start at Rs 66,900. The compatible Apple Pencil (2nd generation) is priced Rs 10,900, while the Magic Keyboard is sold separately at Rs 27,900 and Smart Keyboard Folio at Rs 15,900.
