The iPhone 15 will be officially launched this evening at 7 p.m. The motto this year: “Wonderlust”. We’ll accompany the event this evening on time with a live ticker and introduce you to all the new features of the Apple event.
In addition to the new iPhone 15 family, we also expect new products from the Apple Watch product line.
Our live ticker for the Apple Event
8:31 p.m
Oh well: I’ll let you know the euro prices as soon as they are known
iPhone 15 Pro: 1199 euros (128 GB)
iPhone 15 Pro Max: 1449 euros (256 GB)
iPhone 15: from 949 euros
iPhone 15 Plus: from 1099 euros
Apple Watch Series 9: From 449 euros
Apple Watch Ultra 2: 899 euros (has actually become 100 euros cheaper)
8:26 p.m
In any case, thank you all for being there! I hope our live ticker was able to provide you with all the important information that was presented. Please feel free to write us your opinion in the comments. We’re really interested in that right now!
8:24 p.m
Well, at least there’s finally USB-C on the iPhone. Personal: Sobering idea. But your opinion is much more interesting than mine. Vote:
8:23 p.m
Tim Cook summarizes all products. Will there be a One More Thing? Nope, that’s it. Remember my words:
8:22 p.m
iCloud gets new packages: 6 TB and 12 TB.
8:21 p.m
The prices:
iPhone 15 Pro: $999
iPhone 15 Pro Max: $1,199 with 256 GB of storage.
8:19 p.m
New feature: Spatial Video. This can be used to record 3D videos for the Apple Vision Pro. Coming “later this year” though.
8:18 p.m
The video specs follow. iPhone 15 Pro now supports ACES (Academy Color Encoding System).
8:17 p.m
These are the specs of the ultra wide-angle camera:
8:16 p.m
The periscope camera is explained in more detail. We are looking forward to the first tests. Moving on to the ultra-wide-angle camera.
8:15 p.m
The telephoto camera is now the topic. The iPhone 15 Pro Max now supports 5x optical zoom (f/2.8).
8:14 p.m
As every year, the camera is greatly improved. The low light performance is said to be 2x better compared to its predecessor.
These are the specs:
8:11 p.m
The camera is now on.
8:10 p.m
Assassin Creed Mirage will be released on the iPhone in 2024. Also: Resident Evil Village. You read that right.
8:09 p.m
Apple shows scenes from various games. Gaming seems to continue to play a major role at Apple.
8:07 p.m
Of course, the iPhone 15 Pro also gets USB-C (3.0). It was not mentioned which version the iPhone 15 (standard model) will receive. So it may well be that you get a slower transfer rate with the iPhone 15.
RayTracing is said to be 4x faster on the iPhone 15 Pro than on the iPhone 14 with the A16 Bionic chip.
8:05 p.m
The chip is based on 3 nanometer manufacturing. Means: Smaller and more energy efficient, but at the same time more efficient and therefore faster. I’ll spare you the bare numbers at this point. The chip is, unsurprisingly, faster than the A16 chip.
8:02 p.m
Standby is shown again, one of the biggest innovations from iOS 17. Now follows the presentation of the A17 Pro chip.
8:01 p.m
So, the action button is now explained. The button serves as a shortcut, as assumed. So you could put camera modes on it or leave it muted.
8:00 p.m
The colors are now shown, there should be four – but two look the same?! Black, white, blue and white. Fun, the fourth color should be “Natural”.
7:59 p.m
Apple goes further into the titanium frame. After that, more details about the action button will follow. Say goodbye to the iconic mute switch.
7:58 p.m
The iPhone 15 Pro is getting lighter. The action button can already be seen. The display edges are also narrower. Otherwise: The similarity to the iPhone 14 Pro is unmistakable. The Pro Max also comes with a diagonal of 6.7 inches.
12:56 p.m
iPhone 15 Pro: The titanium case is coming.
12:55 p.m
The iPhone 15 maintains a frame rate of 60 Hertz. Next stop: iPhone 15 Pro.
7:54 p.m
Prices:
iPhone 15: starting at $799
iPhone 15 Plus: Starting at $899
7:53 p.m
The iPhone 15 at a glance:
7:51 p.m
We now come to USB-C. The “new” connection is finally here. USB-C also comes for the EarPods.
7:49 p.m
Satellite connectivity continues to expand and is coming Emergency-SOS benefit.
7:48 p.m
The iPhone 15, similar to the Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra, gets the second generation of Ultra Wide Band. The iPhone can therefore be found more easily thanks to the Where Is? network.
Apple also cites a significantly better audio experience, even when making calls.
12:46 p.m
The A16 chip lands on the iPhone 15. In 2022, it was integrated exclusively into the Pro series. The successor – A17 Bionic – will probably be introduced with the iPhone 15 Pro.
The iPhone 15 Plus will have a larger battery and will probably be a long-term runner again.
7:45 p.m
The front camera also gets an upgrade. In general, the camera setup makes everything better – apparently.
7:44 p.m
Portrait photos should be better. Better color balance and significantly better low light performance are mentioned.
7:41 p.m
The camera will now be explained in more detail. Like every year, this one gets a little bit better. Pixel binning is used in the new 48 megapixel camera (f/1.6). The main camera with this pixel size celebrated its premiere in 2022.
The telephoto camera still has 12 megapixels.
7:40 p.m
According to Apple, the iPhone 15 will consist of 75 percent recycled aluminum.
7:39 p.m
This is followed by the iPhone 15, first the standard model. Dynamic Island is confirmed and no longer exclusive to the Pro Series. The back looks similar to the iPhone 14 series.
display: Super Retina XDR. With 2000 nits peak brightness, it’s twice as bright as the iPhone 14 – at least something. These are the colors of the iPhone 15 series. In addition to the 6.1-inch model, the Plus comes with 6.7 inches.
7:35 p.m
Both models – Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra – will be available from September 22nd.
The prices (US dollars) are as follows:
Series 9: Starting at $399
Apple Watch Ultra: Starting at $799
7:34 p.m
The battery life is up to 36 hours. In low power mode you can get up to 72 hours.
7:33 p.m
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 also looks very similar to its predecessor, as the image below shows.
7:32 p.m
The first key facts of the Apple Watch Ultra:
- S9 chip
- Gesture control like the Series 9
- 2nd Gen Ultra Wide Band
- 3000 nits
7:29 p.m
Now comes information about the Apple Watch Ultra.
7:28 p.m
All information about the Series 9 at a glance:
There are new bracelets: FineWoven.
12:26 p.m
Apple is switching to ocean freighters instead of transporting the goods via air freight. The Series 9 will be the first product to be Carbon Neutral, Apple says. Leather will no longer be used in upcoming Apple products.
7:23 p.m
The topic of climate protection continues. Apple wants to be CO2 neutral by 2030.
7:20 p.m
The following is a video that is probably intended to allude to the weather. The context: climate protection. There should be no more plastic in device packaging by the end of 2024.
7:18 p.m
The standard model comes in a new color: a subtle pink. The stainless steel models, however, stick to the tried and tested: gold, silver, black.
7:17 p.m
The new gesture should be available as early as next month.
7:16 p.m
The Apple Watch now supports gestures thanks to the S9 chip. For example, you can use “double tap” to answer calls. How? You tap two fingers together and the call is picked up.
Double tab: With the Apple Watch 9 you can answer calls with a tap of your finger.
7:15 p.m
With a peak brightness of 2000 nits, the Series 9 is on par with the Apple Watch Ultra. Definitely a welcome improvement. In addition, the brightness of the watch can be reduced to 1 nit.
7:13 p.m
The new Apple Watch generation supports a new UWB chip to be able to track the iPhone very precisely.
The Apple Watch will also soon support NameDrop.
7:12 p.m
The new chip should ensure better battery life. It is also up to 2x faster when making requests to Siri. The voice assistant is now also able to provide information about the health data. The catch: initially only a few languages are supported.
7:10 p.m
The 9th generation Apple Watch teaser video plays. Unsurprisingly, it looks more than similar to its predecessor model. The wearable gets a better chip: the S9!
7:08 p.m
Now there is a glimpse of the Apple Watch 9.
7:07 p.m
Tim Cook drops all the information about the Apple Vision Pro again. The MR headset, introduced in May at WWDC 2023. The glasses will arrive in spring 2024.
7:05 p.m
The emotional introductory video is over. We now see the Apple Campus. As always, Tim Cook greets the audience and is “so excited”. At the same time he confirms: Apple Watch and iPhone are the stars today.
7:03 p.m
Our survey below is clear so far: The iPhone 15 Plus remains uninteresting for many.
7:01 p.m
As always, Apple starts with a short video.
7:00 p.m
It’s starting! The keynote starts.
6:55 p.m
It starts in five minutes and Apple shows what the new iPhone series and smartwatches have in store. New MacBooks and iPads will probably not be presented today. The presentation of these devices – if one comes – will only follow later this year.
6:45 p.m
Personal opinion: When Apple announces the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus with ProMotion display (120 Hertz refresh rate) today, I’ll go to bed in a positive mood. Otherwise, the following image stays in my head:
But who knows what else the standard model will bring to the table apart from the Dynamic Island.
6:40 p.m
Let’s hear it… or rather read it. Is there a device that you’re particularly excited about today (at least as excited as you can be). Then please take part in our survey:
6:30 p.m
Hello, to the big group! I’m Patrick and I have the honor of accompanying you through the Apple Event. Today we will most likely see new smartphones and smartwatches:
- iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
- Apple Watch 9
- Apple Watch Ultra 2
We’re hoping for an announcement that wasn’t foreseeable in advance due to the numerous leaks… who knows, maybe an iPhone 15 Mini will come after all? At least we would be happy.
Here you can see the Apple Event 2023
The event starts live at 7:00 p.m. on YouTube, on apple.com or in the Apple TV app.
Link to YouTube content
This is what we expect from the Apple event in 2023
The following products are most likely to be unveiled at the Apple event tonight at 7:00 p.m.:
You can find out exactly what we expect from the keynote here:
Will you be following the Apple keynote about the iPhone 15 and the Apple Watch 9 this year or will the supposed new devices leave you completely cold? What are your expectations this year? Have you already got your eye on a particular device or are you just waiting to see the prices? Feel free to write us your opinion in the comments below!
