Apple officially released four new iPhone models today. The highly anticipated 15th generation devices will feature larger batteries, ultra-fast processors, brighter displays, 5G connectivity, dual SIM card support, and a formidable set of cameras. Apple’s iPhone 13 versions are mini, standard, Pro and Pro Max, and each is available in pink, blue, midnight black, starlight silver or gold, and (PRODUCT) RED. Whether you’re a die-hard Apple fan or simply considering an upgrade, the following details are but a taste of what you can expect from the iPhone 13.
Battery
As expected, all new iPhone 13s boast improved battery life over their predecessors. This is due in part to their revolutionary processors, but the batteries themselves are also bigger, providing up to 2 more hours of life over the previous generation. It’s been noted that even the low-end model offers nearly 17 hours of video playback on a single charge. Also, the lineup continues to utilize built-in MagSafe technology, supporting a range of magnetic accessories such as industry-leading 15W chargers.
Processors
Despite the troublesome global shortage, Apple has unveiled the world’s fastest smartphone microchip. The upgraded A15 Bionic chip comes standard in every iPhone 13 and features an impressive 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores. This makes the new devices about 15% faster than the 12, capable of performing over 15 trillion operations per second. All models also contain a 4-core GPU, but the Pro editions add an extra core, making them powerful mobile gaming platforms.
Display
Internals are impressive, but many users are most captivated by display quality. The next generation iPhones all feature a Super Retina XDR high-definition display and up to a 120hz (times per second) refresh rate. This basically means a richer overall experience because the screen will refresh faster than your eyes can perceive, allowing for crystal-clear video playback, even if the subject matter is in motion. These displays are also nearly 30% brighter than recent models and feature Wide Color for incredibly vibrant hues.
Cameras
iPhone users tend to love their cameras. Over time, the improvements to mobile camera quality have rivalled traditional photography equipment, and these next-gen devices are no different. The new diagonal dual-lens rear cameras can take either wide or ultrawide 12-megapixel photos, and each features improved apertures which let in much more natural light. In addition to the standard night, burst, portrait, time-lapse, and panorama modes, the iPhone 13 adds a cinematic mode which can adjust focus to shift between subjects and even blur the background for movie-quality video effects. All models also support 4K Dolby Vision HDR video recording at up to 60 frames per second.
5G Network
While powerful functionality is great, what’s the point if you can’t connect to the internet? There’s been a lot of buzz around 5G in recent years, but in many major US cities, the new iPhones can take advantage of superfast millimeter-wave connections for seamless streaming, high-quality FaceTime calls, and competitive mobile gaming. Gigabit LTE is functional when 5G isn’t available, and all models also support Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0. This skill can be as basic or as complicated as you wish to make it. At its core, automation simply means reducing or eliminating manual human effort from certain tasks, wherever helpful and possible.
The latest and greatest smartphones are mind-bogglingly extraordinary. The RAM alone that can fit in the palm of our hands is millions of times more powerful than that of NASA’s original Apollo computers. We can now take breathtaking 4K photos and videos at a moment’s notice, stream hours of live entertainment, and basically run an entire small business on a single device. Given the rapid pace of innovation and the fact that average American adults use their smartphone nearly 6 hours a day, imagining which devices and features will be standard in 10 years is almost impossible.
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