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Apple held a launch event on Wednesday at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. The company unveiled new phones, an Apple Watch Series 8, and other products at the "Far Out" event.

The tech giant introduced a brand-new family of iPhones as well as some other great tech products. And celebrated new smartwatches which have proven to be lifesavers.

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus

The highlight of the show was undoubtedly the latest and greatest iPhone 14 series. Apple has made some dramatic changes to how the phones look, feel and work.

First, the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Plus replaces the iPhone 13 Mini which is no longer being produced.

The Mini model was a much smaller version of the traditional iPhone. The Plus model is a larger version of the basic 6.1-inch iPhone 14.

Another major change in 2022, is that the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus aren’t made with new silicon.  Both phones will feature the A15 Bionic with a new chipset, which became available in the iPhone 13 series.

The 14 series features new camera hardware which promises enhanced images. And better photographs and videos. There’s also a new 12MP selfie sensor with autofocus, a first-time feature for the iPhone. The 12MP has a faster aperture and creates clearer photos.

Apple eliminated the SIM card tray. Now, all US-based iPhones will be eSIM-only. Make sure your carrier is on top of this situation.

The iPhone 14 starts at $799, and the iPhone 14 Plus begins at $899. They are going to be available for pre-order on September 9. And the iPhone 14 will be out in stores on September 16. 

Expect the iPhone 14 Plus to hit the shelves on October 7.

All things Apple Looking Good

The new phones do look different from the front. The notch has been replaced by a pill-shaped cutout. Apple is calling this the Dynamic Island where the UI experience merges. 

This cutout is where multiple sensors are located for Face ID and selfie photography. Dynamic Island can also resize notifications and other software features.

The back of the phone has three camera lenses. That’s an upgraded wide, ultrawide, and telephoto lens.

The iPhone 14 Pro starts at $999. Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $1,099.

Both phones hit the pre-order stage on September 9 and general sales on September 16.

Apple Watch Series 8

The 2022 version of the Apple Watch features some upgrades over last year's version. 

The Series 8 features a temperature sensor for the first time. It will help detect health issues. It is designed to aid women’s cycle tracking, specifically ovulation. It will also record temperature fluctuations during sleep.