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iPhone 13: Apple fans flock to stores to get their hands on the £799 flagship smartphone


After months of anticipation, Apple’s latest flagship phone, the iPhone 13, finally went on sale today. 

Fans around the world have been lining up outside Apple stores since the early hours of this morning to get their hands on the device.

Desperate buyers have been pictured queuing up in front of Apple stores in London, as well as cities in Russia, China, Singapore, Australia and more, in an attempt to be some of the first around the world to become iPhone 13 owners. 

Earlier this month, Apple unveiled four new phones that make up the iPhone 13 range – the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max – along with a new Apple Watch and iPad mini.  

The iPhone 13 includes a sleek design and ceramic front shield, an advanced dual camera system that captures 47 per cent more light and a hefty increase in battery life – 2.5 more hours than the iPhone 12. 

The iPhone 13 mini costs £679 ($699) and the iPhone 13 costs £799 ($799), which are the same prices as the iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 released last year. 

Meanwhile, the iPhone 13 Pro costs £949 ($999) and the iPhone 13 Pro Max costs £1,049 ($1,099). 

As of Friday morning, most of the iPhone 13 range is listed as ‘temporarily out of stock’ on Amazon. 

People will be picking up models such as the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

People will be picking up models such as the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max

A customer in the Apple Store in Regent Street, central London, as the new Apple iPhone 13 goes on sale in the UK

A customer in the Apple Store in Regent Street, central London, as the new Apple iPhone 13 goes on sale in the UK

Eager iPhone fans queue up in London to get their hands on the new device, which was announced by Apple earlier in September

Eager iPhone fans queue up in London to get their hands on the new device, which was announced by Apple earlier in September 

Customers get a round of applause as they enter the Apple Store London to spend their money on a new phone

 Customers get a round of applause as they enter the Apple Store London to spend their money on a new phone

IPHONE 13 VS IPHONE 12
    IPHONE 13  IPHONE 12
Colours   Red, Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink Red, Blue, Green, Black, White and Purple 
Capacity    128GB, 256GB, 512GB  64GB, 128GB, 256GB 
Size    5.78 x 2.82 x 0.30 inches  5.78 x 2.82 x 0.29 inches
Weight    173 grams  162 grams 
Display    6.1 inches  6.1 inches 
Camera    Dual 12MP camera system  Dual 12MP camera system 

Some of the first new iPhone owners were in Sydney, where there is still a lockdown and strict social distancing measures due to Covid.

Buyers have been pictured in the Australian city’s Apple Store in Sydney wearing masks and keeping their distance from others. 

Due to the Sydney lockdown restrictions, customers are able to pick up their pre-ordered products with click and collect, but are not able to shop in-store. 

The new iPhone 13 is not a completely redesigned Apple smartphone, but includes subtle changes that improve performance and user experience. 

For example, the Face ID notch is 20 percent smaller than what is featured on the iPhone 12.

The latest device is also powered by Apple’s new A15 Bionic Chip, and includes an up to 50 percent faster CPU than the competition, along with delivering up to 30 percent faster graphics. 

Customers wait for their new iPhone while complying with social distancing inside the Apple Store on George Street on September 24, 2021 in Sydney

Customers wait for their new iPhone while complying with social distancing inside the Apple Store on George Street on September 24, 2021 in Sydney

Jun Matsuda receives his newly purchased iPhone Pro from an Apple Store staff member inside the Sydney Apple Store

Jun Matsuda receives his newly purchased iPhone Pro from an Apple Store staff member inside the Sydney Apple Store

Matsuda kisses his newly purchased iPhone 13 inside the Sydney Apple Store. iPhone 13 Pro offers customers the most advanced camera system ever on iPhone, a Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion and is powered by A15 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone

Matsuda kisses his newly purchased iPhone 13 inside the Sydney Apple Store. iPhone 13 Pro offers customers the most advanced camera system ever on iPhone, a Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion and is powered by A15 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone

Jun Matsuda receiving his new Apple products from an Apple staff member inside the Apple Store on George Street on September 24, 2021 in Sydney, Australia

Jun Matsuda receiving his new Apple products from an Apple staff member inside the Apple Store on George Street on September 24, 2021 in Sydney, Australia

Additionally the iPad mini and a new iPad also went on sale today. Due to current Covid lockdown restrictions in Sydney, customers are able to pick up their pre-ordered products with click and collect, but are not able to shop in-store

Additionally the iPad mini and a new iPad also went on sale today. Due to current Covid lockdown restrictions in Sydney, customers are able to pick up their pre-ordered products with click and collect, but are not able to shop in-store

iPhone 13 Pro offers customers the most advanced camera system ever on iPhone, a Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion and is powered by A15 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone. Additionally the iPad mini and a new iPad also went on sale today. Due to current COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in Sydney, customers are able to pick up their pre-ordered products with click and collect, but are not able to shop in-store

iPhone 13 Pro offers customers the most advanced camera system ever on iPhone, a Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion and is powered by A15 Bionic, the fastest chip in a smartphone. Additionally the iPad mini and a new iPad also went on sale today. Due to current COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in Sydney, customers are able to pick up their pre-ordered products with click and collect, but are not able to shop in-store

Apple CEO Tim Cook said 'These are the best iPhones we've ever created,' noting Apple's work to design the 'very best products and services to enrich people's lives'. Pictured is the inside of a store in Beijing, China on Friday

Apple CEO Tim Cook said ‘These are the best iPhones we’ve ever created,’ noting Apple’s work to design the ‘very best products and services to enrich people’s lives’. Pictured is the inside of a store in Beijing, China on Friday

People wear face masks at an Apple Store on the day the new Apple iPhone 13 series goes on sale, in Beijing, China

People wear face masks at an Apple Store on the day the new Apple iPhone 13 series goes on sale, in Beijing, China

Customers queue to get newly-launched iPhone 13 mobile phones at an Apple store in Hangzhou, China

Customers queue to get newly-launched iPhone 13 mobile phones at an Apple store in Hangzhou, China 

Customers test newly-launched iPhone 13 mobile phones at an Apple store in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province

Customers test newly-launched iPhone 13 mobile phones at an Apple store in Hangzhou, in China’s eastern Zhejiang province

The iPhone 13 has six cores and a specialised portion for running artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. 

And the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini both have larger batteries to give them more power than their predecessors. 

iPhone 13 Pro will last up to one and a half hours longer in a day than iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max will last up to two and a half hours longer in a day than iPhone 12 Pro Max. 

Apple unveils a $329 iPad 

Apple’s event opened with the unveiling of a new iPad that is three times more powerful than a Chrome book and six times more powerful than an Android Tablet.

The iPad features the tech giant’s new A13 Bionic Chip, giving it 20 percent faster performance than its predecessor with the A12 chip.

Apple’s Melody Kuna, a senior manager of iPad product design, who announced the upgraded device, said it features improved rear and front cameras.

The iPad includes a 12 megapixel front-facing camera for better video calls, like on Zoom and includes a wider lens to capture more people in a single scene.

The upgraded iPad costs $329 with 64GB of storage and goes on sale next week.

Apple hosted its annual fall event on Tuesday, which opened with the unveiling of a new iPad that is three times more powerful than a Chrome book and six times more than an Android Tablet

 

Customers queue to get newly-launched iPhone 13 mobile phones at an Apple store in Hangzhou

Customers queue to get newly-launched iPhone 13 mobile phones at an Apple store in Hangzhou

An Apple staff member talks with customer at the Apple store in The Mixc mall as iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, new iPad and iPad mini go on sale

An Apple staff member talks with customer at the Apple store in The Mixc mall as iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, new iPad and iPad mini go on sale

A customer wearing a face mask looks at an iPhone 13 at an Apple Store on the day the new Apple iPhone 13 series goes on sale, in Beijing, China

A customer wearing a face mask looks at an iPhone 13 at an Apple Store on the day the new Apple iPhone 13 series goes on sale, in Beijing, China

iPhone 13 Pro ($999) and iPhone 13 Pro Max (1,099) are available in four finishes, including graphite, gold, silver, and the all-new sierra blue

iPhone 13 Pro ($999) and iPhone 13 Pro Max (1,099) are available in four finishes, including graphite, gold, silver, and the all-new sierra blue

An Apple employee wearing a face mask speaks to a customer at an Apple Store in Beijing, China

An Apple employee wearing a face mask speaks to a customer at an Apple Store in Beijing, China

The 6.1-inch smartphone keeps the sleek design and ceramic front shield as its predecessor, but now boasts a diagonal camera lens design for the new dual system. Pictured, an Apple employee in Beijing, China

The 6.1-inch smartphone keeps the sleek design and ceramic front shield as its predecessor, but now boasts a diagonal camera lens design for the new dual system. Pictured, an Apple employee in Beijing, China

People are seen wearing face masks are at an Apple Store in Beijing, China, September 24

People are seen wearing face masks are at an Apple Store in Beijing, China, September 24

Customers stand in front of an image of iPhone 13 devices at an Apple Store on the day the new Apple iPhone 13 series goes on sale, in Beijing, China

Customers stand in front of an image of iPhone 13 devices at an Apple Store on the day the new Apple iPhone 13 series goes on sale, in Beijing, China

Despite the range of upgrades being less substantial than last year, industry experts said Apple had still unveiled a range that would appeal to older iPhone users thinking about upgrading.

‘The iPhone remains a core lucrative product for Apple as it represents a gateway to other devices and more importantly services,’ tech analyst Paolo Pescatore of PP Foresight said.

‘While many will see some upgrades as incremental, there are millions of users who have yet to upgrade to 5G. 

‘Therefore, this so-called ‘supercycle’ moment is still relevant.

‘The biggest challenge will be maintaining a premium for what some users will see as incremental upgrades. 

‘While the individual improvements may not seem to be much, collectively they will be significant in leading to the best iPhone experience for users.’   

Even poor weather conditions in Beijing, China didn't stop buyers from venturing out to get their iPhone 13 this morning

Even poor weather conditions in Beijing, China didn’t stop buyers from venturing out to get their iPhone 13 this morning 

The Pro line-up gets an makeover with an-all new flat-edge design and textured matte glass back. Both are also powered by the A15 Bionic Chip, a larger battery and power optimizations

The Pro line-up gets an makeover with an-all new flat-edge design and textured matte glass back. Both are also powered by the A15 Bionic Chip, a larger battery and power optimizations

Apple iPhone 13 are pictured at an Apple Store on the day the new Apple iPhone 13 series goes on sale, in Beijing, China, September 24

Apple iPhone 13 are pictured at an Apple Store on the day the new Apple iPhone 13 series goes on sale, in Beijing, China, September 24

People wait in line to purchase newly released products at the Apple Store in Orchard Road on September 24, 2021 in Singapore

People wait in line to purchase newly released products at the Apple Store in Orchard Road on September 24, 2021 in Singapore

Inside the Singapore Apple Store on Friday where people try out the newly released products

Inside the Singapore Apple Store on Friday where people try out the newly released products

Apple announced September 14 the release of four variants of its latest iPhone 13, alongside other upgrades to its product lineup

Apple announced September 14 the release of four variants of its latest iPhone 13, alongside other upgrades to its product lineup

Haikal Putra (R) and Wayne Chang look at the iPhone box at the Apple Store in Orchard Road in Singapore

Haikal Putra (R) and Wayne Chang look at the iPhone box at the Apple Store in Orchard Road in Singapore

The same Singaporean customers show off their purchases for the camera outside the store

The same Singaporean customers show off their purchases for the camera outside the store

The new Apple IPhone 13 smartphones on display in the re:Store shop, Russia. The iPhone 13 mini costs $699 and the iPhone 13 costs $799, which is the same prices as last year

The new Apple IPhone 13 smartphones on display in the re:Store shop, Russia. The iPhone 13 mini costs $699 and the iPhone 13 costs $799, which is the same prices as last year

The iPhone 13 has six cores and a specialized portion for running artificial intelligence algorithms. And the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini both have larger batteries to give them more power than their predecessors. Pictured, a shop assistant in Russia

The iPhone 13 has six cores and a specialized portion for running artificial intelligence algorithms. And the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini both have larger batteries to give them more power than their predecessors. Pictured, a shop assistant in Russia 

People gather outside the re:Store shop selling smartphones in Tverskaya Street Moscow, Russia

People gather outside the re:Store shop selling smartphones in Tverskaya Street Moscow, Russia

The new iPhone 13 is not a completely redesigned Apple smartphone, but includes subtle changes that improves performance and user experience

The new iPhone 13 is not a completely redesigned Apple smartphone, but includes subtle changes that improves performance and user experience

APPLE RELEASE ITS NEW SOFTWARE UPDATE iOS 15

Apple released its new software update, iOS 15, on September 20 (Monday), complete with a generous array of tweaks to Maps, Safari, FaceTime and more. 

The new update, which was revealed back in June, includes the ability to FaceTime with Androids and a new Live Text tool that can recognise handwriting from photos.

Notifications also have a new look, including contact photos and larger app icons to make them easier to identify. 

The release of iOS 15, as well as iPadOS 15 and WatchOS 8 for tablets and smartwatches, came ahead of the release of iPhone 13 this Friday. 

Rather than being restricted to the new device, iOS 15 runs on all Apple phones from 2015’s iPhone 6S and newer. 

Read MailOnline’s round-up of the most notable iOS 15 features here.   



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