What leakers predicted, what Apple actually announced: iPad and Apple Watch
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Dubai: Apple did not announce the highly-anticipated iPhone 12 on Tuesday.
Instead, it unveiled the new 8th-generation iPad powered by "A14 Bionic", Apple's fastest chipset, and also comes with keyboard/pencil support.
Also unveiled were new Apple Watch models, with enhanced medical diagnostic capabilities, including blood oxygen monitoring and fall detection.
The new iPad goes for $299, for what the company calls "education customers". New Apple Watch models were also unveiled during an online event on Tuesday. Below is our coverage of the Apple product rollout, pandemic edition.
Apple Watch SE in UAE Dirhams (Dh)
Silver Aluminum: From Dh1,149 Space Gray Aluminum Case with Sport Loop: From Dh1,349 Gold Aluminum Case with Sport Loop: From Dh1,349
iPad Air prices in UAE dirhams (Dh)
64 GB - Dh2,499 256 GB- Dh3,099 [Colour options - Space Gray, Silver, Rose Gold, Green, Sky Blue]
The iPad Air is a bit like a cross between the "basic" new iPad and the iPad Pro. The price starts from $599. It will be available from October (probably alongside the iPhone 12). They are expected to have the same chipset.
iPad Air features an all‑screen design with a 10.9‑inch Liquid Retina display. It is powered the new A14 Bionic chip. It supports for Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard and comes in five finishes.
More to it: Apple said this new iPad comes with a 100% recycled aluminum case — as well as recycled tin in the solder too. That's a big eco-statement from Apple today.
iPad Air features an all‑screen design with a 10.9‑inch Liquid Retina display, the latest A14 Bionic Apple chip, and support for Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard. Available in five finishes.
To login, simply touch the side button — a crystal enclosure. It comes with a new chipset, the new A14 Bionic.
It's a completely redesigned iPad Air, with an all-new look — and comes in five colors, including blue, rose gold, green and the standard colours.
The new iPad Air is powered by an A12 bionic chip, which according to Apple will be a lot faster than the previous generation.
It's available Friday, September 18, 2020 (It's going to be available for pre-order from today, and you can get your hands on it from Friday September 18 (just like the Apple Watch 6).
The A12 Bionic is the chipset used for iPhone XS.
APPLE ONE in Dirhams (Dh)
Individual - Dh39.95 per month Family - Dh52.95 per month (Can be shared with up to 5 others) [Individual] The bundles include Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, and 50 GB of iCloud storage. [Family] The bundles include Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, share with 5 others (total 6) and 200 GB of iCloud storage.
Are we going to see it unwrapped in today's virtual launch event? We've checked the most well-known leakers, who predict a new iPad, iPad Air — and the Apple Watch Series 6.
Others expect a new iPhone SE, too.
These are pure guess work, even if informed. Till the actual event happens, however, we can only wait and see.
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