iPhone 15 Event Reactions: Sneaky Updates! - Summary

Summary

The speaker provides a detailed summary of Apple's Wonderlust event, highlighting the announcements and interesting aspects of the event.

The speaker begins by discussing the surprise announcement about the MacBook Air, which was reviewed by Marques Brownlee. The speaker was not aware that this would be happening, and it was a surprising inclusion in the event. The speaker then moves on to discuss the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, highlighting their key features and updates.

The speaker also discusses the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, noting that they have a new S9 system on a chip that is more powerful and efficient. This allows the watches to have a higher max brightness while maintaining the same battery life. The new watches also feature a new double tap gesture, which the speaker found to be very accurate.

The speaker also discusses the AirPods Pro 2, noting that while they barely got mentioned during the keynote, there were significant updates. The AirPods Pro 2 with the wireless charging USB-C case will be capable of doing lossless audio with low latency if you have Apple Vision Pro.

Finally, the speaker discusses the event's focus on carbon neutrality and the environment. The speaker notes that Apple made a lot of progress in this area, but there is still a lot of work to be done. The speaker ends by inviting viewers to share their thoughts in the comments section.

Facts

1. Apple's Wonderlust event took place, and it was not particularly surprising given the expected announcements.
2. The event featured a recap of a MacBook Air review, which was unexpected and appreciated by the audience.
3. The new MacBook Air was praised and highlighted in the keynotes.
4. The event was significant as it marked the growth of independent creators as part of the media, with a rise from zero to 12 or 13 YouTubers at the event.
5. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro were announced, with the iPhone 15 receiving the A16 Bionic chip from the iPhone Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro getting a new three-nanometer A17 Pro chip.
6. The iPhone 15 Pro also features new brushed lighter titanium rails, a faster USB-C port, a customizable action button, a new set of cameras, and a new 5x telephoto camera for the 15 Pro Max.
7. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have the same starting price and screen sizes as last year, priced at 799 and 899 respectively.
8. The iPhone 15 Pro starts at 999, but the Pro Max now starts at 1,199 because it starts at 256 gigs.
9. The Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 were announced, with a new S9 system on a chip, a new Ultra Wideband chip for more precise Find My iPhone functionality, and a new double tap gesture for quicker actions.
10. The AirPods Pro 2 were also mentioned, with a new USB-C case and new hardware and architecture for lossless audio with low latency when used with Apple Vision Pro.
11. Apple announced its commitment to carbon neutrality and the environment, with the Apple Watch being the first fully carbon neutral product that Apple is shipping. The company aims to be fully carbon neutral as a company by 2030.