September 2021 Apple Event
By MacRumors Staff on September 15, 2021
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Apple's "California Streaming" event was a virtual media event held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, where the company unveiled the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, Apple Watch Series 7, sixth-generation iPad mini, and ninth-generation iPad.
While the new iPads and iPhones were available to order immediately or shortly after the event, the Apple Watch Series 7 did not launch until October.
While the new iPads and iPhones were available to order immediately or shortly after the event, the Apple Watch Series 7 did not launch until October.
September 2021 Apple Event How Tos
How to Watch Apple's iPhone 13 Event on September 14, 2021
Sunday September 12, 2021 3:00 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple is hosting an online streaming media event for the public and press on September 14, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. Apple is expected to announce its new iPhone 13 lineup alongside an Apple Watch Series 7, and potentially other products during the event, dubbed "California Streaming." Here's how you can watch it and when, wherever you are in the world.
There are multiple ways to...
September 2021 Apple Event Guides
What to Expect at the September 14 Apple Event: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and More
Friday September 10, 2021 1:04 pm PDT by Juli Clover
Apple is holding its annual iPhone-centric event on Tuesday, September 14, and like last year, it will be entirely digital. We've been hearing rumors about what's coming for many months now, so we have a good idea of what to expect.
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We're expecting the new iPhone 13 models and Apple Watch Series 7 models to debut at the event, along...
September 2021 Apple Event Articles
What's Still Coming in 2021 at Apple's Second Fall Event
Wednesday September 15, 2021 2:32 pm PDT by Juli Clover
Apple held its "California Streaming" event yesterday to unveil new iPads, the iPhone 13 lineup, and the Apple Watch Series 7, but we're not yet done with new products for the year.
We're expecting a second fall event to be held in either October or November, and this event will likely focus on Macs. Below, we've highlighted the products that are still rumored to be launching before the end...
iPad Air Now the Only iPad in Apple's Lineup That Lacks 12MP Ultra Wide Front Camera With Center Stage
Wednesday September 15, 2021 3:10 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Yesterday during Apple's virtual "California streaming" event, Apple debuted a refreshed ninth-generation entry-level iPad ($329) and a redesigned sixth-generation iPad mini ($499). Like the iPad Pro, both devices include a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera enabling Center Stage, which makes the iPad Air ($579) the only tablet in Apple's lineup that lacks this feature.
Center Stage is a...
Everything Announced at Today's Apple Event
Tuesday September 14, 2021 6:11 pm PDT by Juli Clover
Apple today held its annual iPhone-centric event, introducing the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max. We also got a look at the new Apple Watch Series 7 and were surprised with the new ninth-generation low-cost iPad and the iPad mini 6.
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It took Apple an hour and twenty minutes to introduce the new devices ...
iPhone 13 Models Are Heavier and Thicker Than iPhone 12 Models
Tuesday September 14, 2021 1:51 pm PDT by Juli Clover
Apple's iPhone 13 models are nearly identical in design to the iPhone 12 models, but there are some slight differences in weight and thickness.
All of the iPhone 13 models are heavier than their iPhone 12 counterparts, likely due to the larger batteries that are inside and the thickness increase. Weight comparisons are below.
iPhone 13 mini - 141 grams vs. 135 grams
iPhone 13 - 174...
Samsung Takes Jab at Apple After Finally Including ProMotion Displays in iPhone 13 Pro
Tuesday September 14, 2021 1:45 pm PDT by Sami Fathi
Following the launch of the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max earlier today, which features ProMotion displays with a variable 120Hz refresh rate, Samsung has come out in an apparent jab to Apple for being late to join the wider industry in adopting higher refresh displays.
In a tweet as the Apple event was underway earlier today, the official Samsung Mobile account tweeted "We’ve been...
Cellular Carriers Begin Sharing Deals and Offers Coming to iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro
Tuesday September 14, 2021 1:07 pm PDT by Mitchel Broussard
With the imminent launch of brand new iPhone models, cellular carriers are already beginning to share various offers that should help save you money when buying the iPhone 13.
AT&T
Starting with AT&T, new and existing AT&T customers will have the opportunity to get a new iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 mini at no cost, with an eligible trade in and on an unlimited cellular plan.
Under this...
Apple's 'California Streaming' Event Now Available on YouTube and Events Website
Tuesday September 14, 2021 12:54 pm PDT by Juli Clover
For those that missed Apple's California Streaming event this morning, the full hour and 20 minute long keynote can be watched both on YouTube and through Apple's Events website.
Apple also debuted several new videos during the event, which have also been uploaded to YouTube separately. The videos feature the iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13, iPad mini, and Apple Watch Series 7, along with...
Here Are All the New Bands and Cases Apple Just Released for Apple Watch Series 7, iPhone 13, and iPad
Tuesday September 14, 2021 12:39 pm PDT by Mitchel Broussard
Apple today announced the Apple Watch Series 7, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPad, and iPad mini, all of which now have brand new corresponding accessories live on Apple.com. All of the accessories are available to order today.
Apple Watch
Starting with new Apple Watch bands, you'll find seven new Solo Loop colors: English Lavender, Chalk Pink, Marigold, Clover, Dark Cherry, Abyss Blue, and...
Apple Watch Series 7 Features Exclusive Watch Faces Including Modular Max and Continuum
Tuesday September 14, 2021 12:27 pm PDT by Tim Hardwick
Coinciding with the new Apple Watch Series 7 debut, Apple has unveiled some new watch faces that will be exclusive to the new model.
Amongst the new faces are Modular Max, Contour Face, and Nike Bounce, the latter of which is exclusive to the Series 7 Nike edition.
The Modular Max displays the digital time alongside a single complication, and includes longer complications that display...
Apple Watch Series 7 Larger Display Allows for Full On-Screen Keyboard
Tuesday September 14, 2021 12:10 pm PDT by Sami Fathi
Thanks to the larger display on the Apple Watch Series 7, users can now use a full keyboard right on their wrist. Users will be able to tap or slide across letters to type, in which case watchOS will use "machine learning to predict the word you’re typing."
The new Apple Watch Series 7, which comes in larger 41mm and 45mm sizes, features larger displays compared to the Series 6 thanks to...
iPhone 13 Pro Available With Up to 1TB of Storage, Pricing Tops Out at Record $1,599
Tuesday September 14, 2021 12:05 pm PDT by Joe Rossignol
Apple today announced that the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max are available with up to 1TB of storage, which is the largest storage capacity ever offered in an iPhone. The storage option is not cheap, with the iPhone 13 Pro Max with 1TB of storage priced at $1,599 in the United States, making it the most expensive iPhone ever.
Four storage capacities are available for the iPhone 13 Pro...
iPhone XR and iPhone 12 Pro Discontinued, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 11, and iPhone SE Still Available
Tuesday September 14, 2021 11:37 am PDT by Juli Clover
With the launch of the new iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple has refined its iPhone lineup and has discontinued the iPhone XR and the iPhone 12 Pro.
The iPhone 12, iPhone 11, and iPhone SE are still around as lower-cost options, with all models getting a price drop. Apple's full lineup continues to be priced starting at $399:
iPhone SE - $399
iPhon...
iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 Will Be Released On September 20
Tuesday September 14, 2021 11:22 am PDT by Sami Fathi
iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 will be released on Monday, September 20, Apple announced today during its "California streaming" event.
iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 include a number of improvements and features, including redesigned notifications, Focus mode, Live Text, and more. iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 were previewed in June and have been in beta testing over the...
All iPhone 13 Models Available to Pre-Order This Friday With September 24 Release Date
Tuesday September 14, 2021 11:21 am PDT by Joe Rossignol
Apple today announced that the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max will all be available to pre-order this Friday, September 17 at 5 a.m. Pacific Time, and all four devices will launch one week later on Friday, September 24. These dates apply to customers in the United States, Australia, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, the UK, and more than 30 other countries and ...
Goodbye 64GB: iPhone 13 Lineup Starts at $699 With 128GB of Storage
Tuesday September 14, 2021 11:06 am PDT by Joe Rossignol
Apple today announced that the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini start with 128GB of storage, which is double the base 64GB offered for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini.
The storage capacities available for the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini include 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB, while the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max also have a new 1TB storage option. Pricing continues to start at $699 for the...
Apple Unveils iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max With ProMotion Displays and Up to 1TB Storage
Tuesday September 14, 2021 11:02 am PDT by Hartley Charlton
Apple today announced the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max at its "California Streaming" event, featuring brighter Super Retina XDR displays with ProMotion, improved rear cameras, a more powerful variant of the A15 Bionic chip, up to 1TB of storage, a new Sierra Blue color option, and more.
The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max come in the same 6.1 and 6.7-inch display sizes as the...
Apple Fitness+ Launching in 15 New Countries Later This Year
Tuesday September 14, 2021 10:46 am PDT by Joe Rossignol
Apple today announced that its subscription-based Fitness+ workout service will be launching in 15 additional countries later this year, including Austria, Brazil, Colombia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Arab Emirates.
Apple Fitness+ is also getting several new features, such as the addition of a...
Apple Announces New Fitness+ Features Including Pilates, Group Workouts, 4K Video, and More
Tuesday September 14, 2021 10:45 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple has announced several new features coming to its Apple Fitness+ subscription service, including new workout types, group workouts, and more.
Apple is adding pilates workouts as a new workout type, as well as guided meditations. Not only that, Apple is bringing group workouts to the service that will function via SharePlay, allowing users to join in the same workout over iPhone, iPad,...
Apple Announces iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini With Smaller Notch, Repositioned Rear Cameras, and More
Tuesday September 14, 2021 10:41 am PDT by Sami Fathi
Apple today announced the iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13, both featuring a smaller notch, repositioned rear-cameras, improved performance, and more while maintaining the same 6.1-inch and 5.4-inch sizes of their respective iPhone 12 predecessors.
The new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini, as rumored, includes a smaller notch allowing for more display area. In specific, Apple said that the notch is ...
Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 7 Featuring Larger Screen Sizes From $399
Tuesday September 14, 2021 10:25 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple today announced the Apple Watch Series 7 at its "California Streaming" event, featuring a new larger design, a new Retina display, thinner borders, better durability, faster charging, and more.
The Series 7 comes in 41mm and 45mm size options, up from 40 and 44mm of previous models, and features a new casing that has a flat base and "softer, more rounded corners," while the screen...
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