Apple on Tuesday unveiled new iPad and Apple Watch models, as well as a new fitness service and Apple One, which bundles the company's main services for one monthly price.
Why it matters: Traditionally Apple has launched new iPhones in September, but production issues have flipped the script this year and the new smartphones are expected to be unveiled at a second event, likely next month.
iPad
Apple updated its iPad line with new models including:
- a new entry-level model with a 10.2-inch screen and an A12 Bionic processor. It starts at $329 ($299 for education customers).
- an updated iPad Air that comes in five colors and has an 10.9-inch, all-screen display, with a Touch ID fingerprint sensor integrated into the top button. It also features a new A14 bionic processor.
Apple Watch
- Apple Watch Series 6 features a faster processor and new capabilities, such as blood oxygen monitoring, as well as new color options, including a blue and (Product) Red versions.
- The company is launching a series of health studies to see if long-term blood oxygen monitoring can help with diseases including asthma as well as if changes in the level can indicate anything about flu or Covid-19 onset.
- It also includes an altimeter, for tracking elevation changes, as well as new watch faces.
- Apple is also adding a feature called Family Setup that allows people to use their iPhone to set up a cellular-equipped Apple Watch for their kids or older relatives. (Until now, people needed their own iPhone to set up an Apple Watch.)
- Apple Watch SE uses some aspects of Series 6 but and comes in both cellular and non-cellular models but starts at $279. Apple will also continue selling Apple Watch Series 3 for $199.
- Apple also debuted Apple Fitness+, a new $9.99 per month digital workout service with real trainers and centered around the Apple Watch. The service works with any brand of fitness equipment and supports ten types of workouts, including treadmills, rowing, cycling, yoga, strength training and more. The service will also be available for $79.99 anually and three months come free with a new Apple Watch purchase.
- One thing the new Apple Watch won't come with is a power adapter, with the company touting the environmental benefits of not including something most customers already have.
- The new models will be available for order today and start shipping on Friday.
Apple One
- Apple introduced a new bundle of its key services including iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+ and Apple Fitness+.
- The service starts at $14.95 a month or Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade and iCloud storage. A family plan offers similar features for the whole household for $19.95 per month, while Apple One premier adds Apple Fitness+ and Apple News+ to the other services and costs $29.95 per month.
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