After a lot of speculations and rumors regarding Apple launching a dual-sim iPhone this year, it finally comes to reality. At the 2018 Apple event which kicked off yesterday at Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park, the tech giant Apple introduced three new iPhone variants, the iPhone XS, XS Max and a iPhone Xr.
The tech giant Apple has finally unveiled its latest iPhone series and its newest tech at the annual Apple Event yesterday. Apple unveiled three new iPhone devices as mentioned, Apple watch 4 series and the company’s latest Bionic Chip along with updates for HomePod and tvOS 12 with Atmos that would be available from September 17 onwards.
2018 iPhones – Dual-sim
We’ve been covering rumors regarding the new 2018 iPhone series and finally, we can see what Apple has in stock.
The new iPhone X successors feature the notch display, latest iOS software and powered by the company’s latest A12 Bionic Chip which Apple claims is the “smartest and most powerful chip ever in a smartphone. Below is the list of Apple’s new devices, specs, price and availability.
iPhone Xs
Key Spec:
| Display | 5.8″ OLED (458 PPI) (Super Retina HD display) |
| Storage Options | 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB |
| Chipset | A12 Bionic Chip |
| Rear Camera | Dual-camera (12MP wide-angle camera (ƒ/1.8 )+12MP telephoto lenses (ƒ/2.4)) |
| Front Camera | 7-megapixel camera (ƒ/2.22) |
| Battery | Lasts up to 30 minutes longer than iPhone X |
| OS | iOS 12 |
| Colour Options | Gold, Silver, Space Gray |
iPhone Xs Max
Key Specs:
| Display | 6.5″ OLED (480-500 PPI) (Super Retina HD display) |
| Storage Options | 64GB, 256GB, and 512GB |
| Chipset | A12 Bionic Chip |
| Rear Camera | Dual-camera (12MP wide-angle camera (ƒ/1.8 )+12MP telephoto lenses (ƒ/2.4)) |
| Front Camera | 7-megapixel camera (ƒ/2.22) |
| Battery | Lasts up to 1.5 hours longer than iPhone X |
| OS | iOS 12 |
| Colour options | Gold, Silver, Space Gray |
iPhone Xr
Key Spec:
| Display | 6.1″ LCD (Liquid Retina HD display) |
| Chipset | A12 bionic Chip |
| Storage Options | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear Camera | Single 12 MP wide-angle camera (ƒ/1.8 ) |
| Front Camera | 7 MP (ƒ/2.2) |
| Battery | Lasts up to 1.5 hours longer than iPhone 8 Plus |
| OS | iOS 12 |
| Colour Options | Red, Yellow, White, Coral, Black, Blue |
Availability and Pricing
Starting from September 14, iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max will be available for pre-order and will be available in stores from September 21 at a starting price of $999 (US) and $1,099 respectively.
The iPhone XR, however, will be available for pre-order starting from October 19 and will be available in stores from October 26 at a starting price of $749.
Apple Watch Series 4
Apple Watch Series 4 has been redesigned and re-engineered to help you stay even more active, healthy and help you stay more connected. The device features almost bezel-less screen for a larger display and incorporates the new S4 64-bit dual-core processor. The latest Apple Watch comes in both GPS and Cellular versions along with some advanced features like Digital Crown with Haptics, Fall Detection, ECG heart rate monitoring, Swimproof, etc.
The Apple Watch 4 is up for pre-order on Apple’s website starting September 14 at a cost of $499 for the cellular version and the GPS only at a cost of $399. Both versions will be available in stores from September 21st onwards.
So, what do you think about the new 2018 Apple iPhones and Apple watch 4 series? Tell us in the comments
