It was a huge week in the Apple-verse, with Wednesday’s special event packing in the new iPhones, the powerful iPad Pro, and the brand-new Apple TV. There was even a pretty big update to the iPad mini that barely got mentioned since the rest of the keynote was so packed. Plus, next week brings the launch of iOS 9, so there’s a lot to be excited about!
And we are definitely excited.
Tim Cook does a little recap at the end of every Apple special event, so we’re going to borrow a page from his playbook here. This list contains every story we wrote about this week’s news—perfect for catching up on anything you may have missed while you’re waiting to preorder your iPhone 6s.
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
Susie OchsHands-on with the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
“The only thing that’s changed is everything,” Apple said about the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus at Wednesday’s Apple event. That’s both true and untrue. The case looks pretty much the same, the screen sizes didn’t change, and the entry-level model still has a paltry 16GB of storage. But inside it’s an all-new iPhone with some impressive new capabilities.
iPhone 6s and 6s Plus FAQ: The complete guide to Apple’s new phones
While they might look the same, the new iPhones are made of Apple’s 7000 series aluminum alloy, the strongest of any iPhone ever made, which is also what Apple used to craft the Apple Watch Sport. The aluminum is aerospace industry-grade.
How, when, and where to preorder the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
Apple’s website isn’t the only place you can preorder a new phone. The Apple Store app for iOS is often a faster and smoother way to place an order, in our experience, and Apple recommends that route, too.
Why ‘S year’ iPhones are a bigger deal than they may seem
Like the other “S” models that came before it, the iPhone 6s is much more than the sum of its improvements.
New iPhones are here: iPhone 6s and 6s Plus debut with new 3D Touch displays
How does the iPhone 6s camera stack up against other smartphones?
3D Touch FAQ: Here’s the scoop on the iPhone 6s’ new pressure-sensitive display
The iPhone Upgrade Program is all about keeping you in Apple’s ecosystem
iPhone 6s pricing plan offers frequent upgrades and AppleCare+ for a premium
The week in iPhone cases: The first iPhone 6s and 6s Plus cases are here
Apple TV
AppleHands-on with the new Apple TV and Siri Remote
Now we’re talking—the Siri Remote makes voice search a piece of cake.
Apple TV FAQ: Apple’s new streaming video and gaming machine explained
Apps should be as diverse as what’s available in iOS. Obviously, video-streaming services are front and center, and Apple has commitments from big names in television program creation and movie licensing, like ABC, Disney, HBO, Hulu, and Showtime.
New Apple TV: Siri and the App Store are the stars of Apple’s new set-top box
Apple TV drops optical audio-out: How to pump up the volume again
iPad Pro and iPad mini 4
Susie OchsHands-on with iPad Pro and Apple Pencil, built for getting stuff done
But as large as it is, the iPad Pro doesn’t feel unwieldy, even to me, an avowed fan of the iPad mini. We’ve learned from the iMac and the iPhone that people love giant screens with tons of pixels crammed on to them, and that’s what the iPad Pro delivers, along with performance that should let more people than ever leave their laptops at home.
Hands-on with the iPad Pro’s Smart Keyboard
Would I want to write a novel on the Smart Keyboard or the iPad Pro’s touchscreen keyboard? No, I suppose I wouldn’t. But I’m pretty sure that I could.
iPad Pro FAQ: Everything you need to know about Apple’s 12.9-inch mega tablet
The iPad Pro fills up its large screen with 5.6 million pixels in a 2732×2048 resolution (versus the 2048×1536 resolution of the iPad Air 2), making it the highest resolution Retina display Apple has ever produced, even besting the resolution of the 15-inch MacBook Pro.
Everything you need to know about iPad mini 4, a thinner, lighter, multitasking machine
The biggest change by far is the 4th-gen tablet’s ability to support all of iOS 9’s multitasking features: Slide Over, Picture in Picture, and Split View, a tool that was exclusive to the iPad Air 2 prior to Wednesday’s launch event.
Video: Apple iPad Pro sports 12.9-inch screen
iOS 9 and El Capitan
AppleMark your calendar: Apple announces OS X El Capitan and iOS 9 release dates
El Capitan FAQ: Everything you need to know about OS X 10.11
Elsewhere
Apple’s Sept 9 event recap: All the highlights, zingers, and product details you may have missed
Apple CEO Tim Cook kicked off the event on Wednesday morning and wasted no time in getting down to business. He immediately began talking about the success of the Apple Watch and where the platform was going with watchOS 2, which drops on September 16.
Apple announces new Apple Watch bands and finishes, and watchOS 2 ships Sept 16
Apple also announced new Apple Watch bands and finishes, available today in 24 countries, and showed off a partnership with luxury-goods maker Hermes to bring its Double Tour bands—along with classic Hermes faces unique to those bands—to the Watch platform.
Podcast 473: Hey Siri, let’s talk iPhone 6s, iPad Pro, and Apple TV
Video: The top 3 reveals from Apple’s iPhone 6s, Apple TV, iPad Pro extravaganza
Microsoft unveils new Office for iPad features on Apple’s stage
Live blog: Apple’s September 9 event for iPhone 6s, iPad Pro, and new Apple TV
Author: Susie Ochs, Contributor
Susie has been covering Apple since 2006, and when she isn't glued to her MacBook Air and iPhone, you can find her building sand castles at the beach or snowboarding in the mountains.