“One More Thing” – A Recap of Apple’s Live Reveal

If you didn’t have a chance to keep up with the tweets and live streaming earlier this week of Tim Cook’s iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus Apple Pay and Apple Watch reveal, we’ve compiled a few key points worth noting. Here are the highlights of the next big things in tech right now:

iPhone 6

4.7″ screen // 16 GB iPhone 6: $199: (on sale 9/19)

• 8 MP rear camera and an updated 2.1 MP front camera – that’s up to 240 frames per second.
• Available in gold, white and “space gray”

iPhone 6 Plus

5.5″ screen // 64 GB iPhone 6 Plus: $299 & 128 GB iPhone 6 Plus: $399 (on sale 9/19)

• Apple’s new A8 processor
• Retina HD screen with a 1920 x 1080p resolution
• 8 MP rear camera and an updated 2.1 MP front camera – that’s up to 240 frames per second.
• Available in gold, white and “space gray”

Apple Pay

Available in October

• iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users will be able to scan their credit cards using the Passbook App by creating a unique code stored in your device
• Compatible with Visa, Mastercard or AMEX
• Can be used at 200,000 + supported merchants – basically all you have to do is take our your phone and place it within the merchant sensors reach (the same way your scan your groceries at self checkout.)
• Security + Privacy- no personal information on your purchases or billing info is collected by Apple or merchants

Apple Watch aka “One More Thing” aka NOT the iWatch

$349, Available in 2015

• Navigation – touch screen and a “digital crown” wheel on the side of the watch – allowing for simple, precise adjustments and movements throughout the device
• Hardware – Flexible and durable touch screen to allow for “hard press”
• WatchKit – platform dedicated to the development of Apple Watch compatible apps
• Customizable – 6 stylish interchangeable bands
• The full collection details:
  • Apple Watch: stainless steel and space black stainless steel cases, sapphire crystal display collection,band choices include leather bands, a link bracelet, a Milanese loop, and a band made from high-performance fluoroelastomer
  • Apple Watch Sport: a light-weight aluminum case, durable display with ION X glass and fluoroelastomer band in 5 bright colors.
  • Apple Watch Edition: Six different 18-karat gold cases, display protected with highly polished sapphire crystal and a uniquely designed band for the fashion forward techie.

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Now that you have the lowdown on the latest gadgets, you are fully equipped to talk tech with your friends without skipping a beat. And if you want to get a quick feel for the live event, check out this video from Mashable for a 90 second recap that basically repeats what we said above but in much cooler “Apple” style.