Apple Takes iPod Classic Off Of Store

In the midst of all the announcements this morning, Apple took the opportunity to kill off the iPod Classic. The iPod section on Apple.com now shows just the shuffle, nano, and touch, officially marking the end of era for the click wheel iPod

Apple Announces iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Apple announced today the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. The 4.7-inch iPhone 6 features a 1334 x 750 display at 326 pixels-per-inch while the iPhone 6 Plus features a 1920 x 1080 display at 401 ppi. The iPhone 6 is said to have more than 1 million pixels, while the iPhone 6 Plus is said to have 2 million pixels. The new models feature a number of hardware changes. Both models feature the next-generation 64-bit A8 chip, which features 2 billion transistors on a 20nm processor. The A8 delivers 25% faster CPU performance and is 13% smaller and 50% more energy efficient when compared to the A7. Apple states that the iPhone 6 will get 50 hours of battery life for audio, 11 hours for video, 11 hours for WiFi browsing and 10 hours for LTE browsing. With its even bigger body, the iPhone 6 Plus will get 80 hours of battery life for audio, 14 hours for video, and 12 hours for Wi-Fi and LTE browsing. The iPhone 6 now also includes Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) technology, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, which delivers 3x faster Wi-Fi and support for Wi-Fi calling.As for video capabilities, both devices shoot in 1080p at 30fps and 60fps, along with 240fps slo-mo video, which is up from 120fps on the iPhone 5s. The front-facing FaceTime HD camera has also received a new sensor with a f2.2 aperture that lets in 81% more light. Users can also shoot single-shot HDR photos and take HDR video. Both devices will launch on September 19 in the first wave of countries, with pre-orders starting on September 12. The iPhone 6 will be available in 16 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB variants for $199, $299, and $399. The iPhone 6 Plus will be available in the same storage capacities for $299, $399, and $499, respectively. Both iPhone 6 models also come in the same Space Gray, Gold, and Silver. The iPhone 5c is now free on contract while the iPhone 5s will now be offered for $99.

Apple’s iWatch Could Have A $400 Price Tag

According to various reports, Apple has considered putting its rumored wearable device in the market for $400. That may be the higher end of a range of prices for the device, which is said to come in multiple versions including lower priced one's. Apple hasn’t decided on the final pricing for the iWatch, which is reportedly not set to become available until early next year but is expected to be introduced at the September 9th media event. Apple made the date for the media event official a couple of days ago when it sent out  invitations which had the “Wish we could say more” tagline suggesting that the iWatch could be the company’s “one more thing” at the event. Below is CONCEPT art for the rumored iWatch.

Apple Rumored To Launch 12.9 Inch iPad In Early 2015

Is Apple is planning to launch a 12.9-inch iPad in early 2015 ? In rumors an iPad is refereed to as the “iPad Pro” first appeared in the middle of 2013. According to rumors, the larger 12.9 inch iPad will include a high pixel density with a display that nears ultra high definition quality. It will likely adopt many of the design elements offered in the current iPad Air and iPad mini, like an ultra thin chassis and narrow side bezels.