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Apple launches new phones, watch and mobile wallet
Apple today announced an unprecedented range of additions to its product catalogue, including the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, Apple Pay and Apple Watch. The keynote session in Cupertino, California, saw the unveiling of new NFC mobile payment capabilities to be built as standard into the new models, and the launch of the Apple's foray into the wearable technology space with Apple Watch, as widely anticipated.
Tim Skinner
September 9, 2014
2 Min Read
The new Apple Watch
Apple today announced an unprecedented range of additions to its product catalogue, including the iPhone 6, 6 Plus, Apple Pay and Apple Watch. The keynote session in Cupertino, California, saw the unveiling of new NFC mobile payment capabilities to be built as standard into the new models, and the launch of the Apple’s foray into the wearable technology space with Apple Watch, as widely anticipated.
In a quick-fire presentation focusing on 3 distinct areas of innovation, Tim Cook et al rattled through the latest updates on the iPhone. With ironic nods towards various information leaks in the build up to the announcements, Apple’s SVP of Marketing Phil Schiller went through the specification for each of the new iPhones. Then came the two announcements long expected, that of NFC-enabled mobile payment capabilities for the new range of iPhones, and the Apple Watch. On the way, Cook provided a nod to iOS 8, which is scheduled for release on 17th October.
iPhone 6 & iPhone 6 Plus specifications:
4.7-inch and 5.5-inch screen size, with 1080p resolution for the 6 Plus
6.9mm & 7.1mm thin
Apple A8, 64-bit chip
Up to 20% faster CPU and 50% faster graphics
Enhanced battery life & size
Support for 20 LTE bands plus carrier aggregation
VoLTE enabled, confirmed with USA & Korean carriers
Voice over Wi-Fi enabled: confirmed with EE in the UK and T-Mobile in the US
8 Mega Pixel Camera with enhanced Auto-Focus, 1080p resolution at 60fps and Optical Image Stabilisation
Pre-order from 12th September, with release on 19th September
iPhone 6 16GB, 64GB & 128GB models available from $199, $299 & $399 on a two year contract
iPhone 6 Plus equivalents come at a $100 premium
Apple Pay:
Live in October 2014
220,000 retailers currently confirmed as partners
Utilises existing contactless payment systems and infrastructure
NFC strip located across the top of the iPhone & TouchID is used as an authenticator for transactions
No card numbers are stored on the phone or provided to the merchant.
Uses a one-time payment number and dynamic security codes
If your iPhone is lost, Find My iPhone will erase any card information stored on the phone, but Apple stressed that you will not need to cancel your cards
Apple Pay will only be available on iPhone 6 models
Apple Watch:
“The most personal device we’ve ever created” – Cook
Utilised the iPod Nano as “the DNA of Apple Watch”
Touch screen with force sensitivity
Wireless charging
iPhone required to operate
Compatible with Apple Pay
Available early 2015
Prices starting from $349
For an initial take on the broader implications of these launches see our analysis: Apple has first interesting product launch for four years.
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