Key insights

• iOS 9.3 and iPad Pro Expansion

  • 📱 iOS 9.3 brings top stories, trending topics, and editor's picks to track news on iPhone or iPad, CarPlay integrates with over 100 car models and gains more features.
  • 📚 iPad Pro with iOS 9.3 enhances learning experiences with new software and capabilities for students, teachers, and administrators.
  • 🖥️ New 9.7-inch iPad Pro targets current iPad users and Windows PC users with improved display technology and features.
  • 🎨 Brighter and wider color gamut display with True Tone technology, pro audio system, powerful A9X chip, support for pro accessories like the Pencil, and advanced camera capabilities including 4K video recording.
  • 💻 New features of the iPad Pro 9.7-inch model, start of orders and shipping dates, iPad Pro lineup and pricing.

• iPhone SE and iOS 9.3 Features

  • 📷 iPhone SE features a powerful camera with advanced technology, wireless capabilities including LTE speeds, more LTE bands, and high-speed WiFi, NFC for Apple Pay, and Touch ID for secure and private payments.
  • 💡 iPhone SE starts at $399, with higher capacity models available, iOS 9.3 introduces Night Shift for better sleep, enhanced Notes security, and improved Health and News apps.

• Product Announcements and Updates

  • ⌚ Apple Watch now starts at $299.
  • 📺 New capabilities added to Apple TV, including apps, Siri search, folders, and dictation.
  • 📱 Introduction of iPhone SE, a smaller but powerful four-inch phone with advanced A9 chip, improved graphics, and better battery life.

• Health Innovations and Apple Watch Updates

  • ⌚ EpiWatch uses Apple Watch sensors to collect physiologic data during seizures for developing a seizure detector.
  • 🏥 CareKit empowers people to take a more active role in their care through personalized apps for Parkinson's patients and post-surgery recovery.
  • 🔍 New bands like woven nylon and features are being introduced for the Apple Watch.

• R&D Projects and Medical Research Revolution

  • ♻️ Liam deconstructs iPhones to recover materials for repurposing, emphasizing reuse and recycling.
  • 🔄 Renew program encourages easy and safe recycling of Apple devices to save natural resources.
  • ⚕️ ResearchKit facilitates massive participation in medical research, leading to groundbreaking insights and breakthroughs.

• Apple's 40th Anniversary and Environmental Initiatives

  • 🎉 Apple celebrates its 40th birthday and its impact on the world.
  • 📱 Reaching 1 billion Apple devices in use globally.
  • 🔒 Addressing the privacy issue and the responsibility to protect customer data.
  • 🌍 Environmental initiatives including renewable energy usage, sustainable packaging and paper sourcing efforts, and focus on reuse and recycling of products to reduce environmental impact.

Q&A

• What updates were highlighted at the event?

  The event featured updates on Apple's initiatives and products like the Apple Watch, Apple TV, iPhone SE, and CareKit. It also mentioned Apple's future move to a new campus.

• What are the features of the 9.7-inch iPad Pro model?

  The 9.7-inch iPad Pro model offers a 5-megapixel Facetime HD camera, four metal finishes, a 256-gigabyte configuration, and accessories like cases and covers. Orders start on March 24th, with shipping beginning on the 31st, and the lineup starts at $599.

• What are the features of the new iPad Pro?

  The new iPad Pro features a brighter and wider color gamut display with True Tone technology, a pro audio system, powerful A9X chip, support for pro accessories like the Pencil, and advanced camera capabilities including 4K video recording.

• What improvements did iOS 9.3 bring?

  iOS 9.3 brought Night Shift for better sleep, enhanced Notes security, and improved Health and News apps. It also included features targeting education and enhanced experiences for students, teachers, and administrators.

• What are the features of the iPhone SE?

  The iPhone SE features a powerful camera, advanced wireless capabilities, NFC for Apple Pay, and comes at an affordable price starting at $399.

• What new products did Apple introduce?

  Apple introduced a price drop for the Apple Watch, new features for Apple TV, and unveiled the iPhone SE, a powerful four-inch phone with advanced technology and improved battery life.

• What are EpiWatch, ResearchKit, and CareKit used for?

  EpiWatch, ResearchKit, and CareKit are used to transform medical research, improve individual care, and have had a profound impact on health initiatives.

• How has ResearchKit impacted medical research?

  ResearchKit has facilitated massive participation in medical research, leading to groundbreaking insights and breakthroughs in various studies, like Parkinson's, autism, and epilepsy.

• What is Liam and how does it relate to Apple's environmental efforts?

  Liam deconstructs iPhones to recover materials for repurposing, emphasizing reuse and recycling as part of Apple's environmental initiatives.

• What environmental initiatives has Apple discussed?

  Apple has discussed its use of renewable energy, sustainable packaging, and efforts in recycling products to reduce environmental impact.

• How many Apple devices are in use globally?

  There are 1 billion Apple devices in use globally.

• What is Apple celebrating?

  Apple is celebrating its 40th birthday, marking its impact on the world.

• 00:15 Apple celebrates its 40th birthday, reaching 1 billion Apple devices, addresses privacy issue with the government, and discusses its environmental initiatives including renewable energy, sustainable packaging, and recycling efforts.
• 10:08 Apple's R&D project Liam deconstructs iPhones to repurpose materials, inspiring reuse and recycling. ResearchKit revolutionizes medical research with massive participation and insights.
• 18:03 Apple is using apps like EpiWatch, ResearchKit, and CareKit to transform medical research and improve individual care. It has a profound impact on the health area. Also, introducing new bands and features for the Apple Watch.
• 26:07 Apple announces price drop for Apple Watch, introduces new features for Apple TV, and unveils the iPhone SE, a powerful four-inch phone with advanced technology and improved battery life.
• 33:40 The iPhone SE features a powerful camera, advanced wireless capabilities, and NFC for Apple Pay. It comes at an affordable price starting at $399. iOS 9.3 introduces Night Shift, enhanced Notes security, and improved Health and News apps.
• 40:39 iOS 9.3 brings improvements for iPhone, CarPlay, and education with enhanced features and software designed for students, teachers, and administrators. The iPad Pro family expands with a new 9.7-inch model targeting both current iPad users and Windows PC users.
• 47:44 The new iPad Pro has a brighter and wider color gamut display, with breakthrough True Tone technology. It also features pro audio system, powerful A9X chip, support for pro accessories like the Pencil, and advanced camera capabilities including 4K video recording.
• 54:24 The new iPad Pro 9.7-inch model offers improved features such as a 5-megapixel Facetime HD camera, four metal finishes, and a 256-gigabyte configuration. It also comes with accessories like cases and covers. Orders start on March 24th, and shipping begins on the 31st. The iPad Pro lineup now includes two sizes, starting at $599. The event also featured updates on Apple's initiatives and products like Apple Watch, Apple TV, iPhone SE, and CareKit. The company is moving to a new campus next year.