10 Things We Learned From the Apple Live Event
Find out about the iPhone 6, Apple Watch and more.
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Apple Introduces New Products - On Sept. 9, Apple unveiled a number of long-rumored gadgets at the Apple Live event in Cupertino, California. "Today, we have some amazing products to share with you, and we think at the end of the day you will agree that this, too, is a very key day for Apple," CEO Tim Cook said at the special event. Keep reading to learn more about the highly anticipated arrival of the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Apple Pay and Apple Watch. —Patrice Peck(Photo: AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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New iPhones - The new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus will have larger screens, 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches, respectively. The Plus will also have a 401 pixel per inch resolution, which is much sharper than older iPhones' 326 pixels. On Sept. 19, the iPhone 6 will become available in gold, silver and space grey, with pre-orders starting on Sept. 12. The 16GB model will start at $199 with a contract, while 64GB and 128GB versions will be available for $299 and $399, respectively. The iPhone 6 Plus is priced at $299 (16GB), $399 (64GB) and $499 (128GB). (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
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Slim Design - Both devices will also be thinner than their predecessor, the iPhone 5S. (Photo: Apple)
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Stronger, Better, Faster - As for speed, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users can expect a faster A8 processing chip, which means performance 25 percent faster than the 5S. Apple also boasted about the iPhones' improved battery life.(Photo: Apple)
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Updated Camera - Apple revealed that the new iPhones will also include new sensors for better camera shots. Fans of the slow-motion feature on the previous iPhone video camera will also rejoice knowing that the new iPhone will allow even slower shots at 240 frames per second (compared to the normal rate of 60 frames per second.)(Photo: Apple)
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Brand New Feature - Apple Pay, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus's most innovative feature, turns your communication device into a one-touch payment system. (Photo: Apple)
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One-Touch Payment - With the user's various credit and debit card information stored on the phone, shopping trips and checkout lines will never be the same.(Photo: Apple)
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Where Will Apple Pay Work? - Sephora, Whole Foods, McDonald's, Disney and several other major retailers have already agreed to accept Apple Pay.(Photos from left: Spencer Platt/Getty Images, Andy Marlin/Getty Images for Sephora)
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Apple Watch - The long-awaited Apple Watch received most of Cook's attention during the special event. "Apple Watch is the most personal device we've ever created," said Cook. "It will redefine what people expect in a watch." Users will be able to store and display photos, maps, health and fitness information on the watch, as well as integrate Apple Pay and Apple's voice-activated interface, Siri. (Photo: Apple)