The Vergecast Apple’s iPhone 13 event: the biggest announcements
Sep 17, 2021
Alex Cranz, a technology writer for The Verge, joins the discussion about Apple's latest hardware announcements. They dive into the iPhone 13's enhanced camera capabilities, battery life, and the exciting addition of a 1TB storage option. The conversation also touches on the new iPad Mini's design and affordability, alongside updates to the Apple Watch Series 7. They cleverly critique the event's presentation style and explore the implications of smartphone pricing and trade-ins, all while sprinkling in amusing tech anecdotes.
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Apple Watch as Lock Screen
- Apple's always-on lock screen is essentially the Apple Watch.
- They believe users shouldn't constantly check their phones since they have a wrist-worn device.
Satellite Connectivity Rumor Evolution
- A rumor about iPhone satellite connectivity began with direct satellite connection, bypassing carriers.
- It ended with potential emergency use near relay stations, ultimately unannounced; the necessary bands aren't even in the phone.
iPhone 13 Battery Life Boost
- Expect longer battery life from the iPhone 13: an extra 2.5 hours for the regular model and 1.5 hours for the mini.
- This improvement addresses the mini's previous battery life concerns.