Apple Event live updates: Apple Watch 6, Watch SE, iPad Air, iPad 8-gen launched

"Time Flies" indeed. Apple is back with another event and all eyes are on the refreshed product lineup coming shortly. After speculations suggested there might not be a new iPhone at this event, some fans were left puzzled and disappointed. But Apple is sure to change the frown to smile with the planned lineup, even if the iPhone is not a part of it.

Note: All live updates from the event will appear below, and the page refreshes automatically. You can also watch the event live on Apple's official website. The live-stream is also embedded below:

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As the event comes to its close, Tim Cook shares important update. The new software coming for Apple devices, from new iOS14 and iPad14 and more.

The new iPad Air uses 5nm process technology. THAT's RIGHT! It is priced at $599 and available next month.

1. 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display with full lamination, True Tone, Anti-reflective coating
2. All screen-display with TouchID (next-gen) integrated at the top physical button
3. A14 Bionic powers new iPad Air and it uses 5nm process technology. It means editing 4K videos, playing high-GPU games won't break a sweat.
4. Comes in five unique colours. Love that mint green, what say?

 Check out the cool specs it has underneath.

1.  7MP FaceTime camera
2. 12MP rear camera borrowed from iPad Pro
3. Redesigned speaker system ensures no muffled sound while streaming movies and TV shows
4. The magic keyboard with a floating design is incredible.

And there's more. Happy much?

iPad 8-gen comes with a host of new features and ugprades. iPad 8-gen costs $329 for regular buyers and $299 for education customers.

A12 chipset, 40% faster CPU, 2X graphics
2X faster than Windows tablet, 3X faster than Android tablet and 6X faster than Chromebook. Apple is giving in to the comparison temptation.

The new iPad 8-gen works with full-size keypad, supports Apple Pencil. iPadOS 14 in the new iPad makes all the things better. Handwritten text is is easily converted to type text. Shape recognition is pretty cool.

Take a look at the specs below:

1. 10 hours battery
2. 10.2-inch Retina display
3. A12 Bionic chip
4. 8MP camera
5. FaceTime HD camera
6. iPadOS 14

Apple One is a monthly subscription service, which combines all Apple services in a bundle.

1. Apple TV+
2. iCloud
3. Apple Music
4. Apple Arcade
5. Apple News+
6. Apple Fitness Plus

All in one with monthly plans. Available this fall. Comes with 30 days free trial.

Individual plan: $14.95 a month

Family plan: $19.95 a month

Premiere plan: $29.95 a month

Apple Watch SE is catered to budget shoppers. It costs $279.

1. Apple Watch SE uses Watch 5's S5 chip
2. Cellular models get the all-new Family Mode
3. GPS, altimeter and accessibility - all retained
4. It's twice as fast as the Series 3
5. Swimproof
6. Compass, always-on altimeter
7. Face sharing
8. Larger display
9. Solo loop, braided solo loop and leather link for those cool looks
10. Fall detection
11. Sleep tracking
12. New watch faces

1. Apple Watch Series 6 costs $399
2. Apple Watch SE costs $279
3. Apple Watch Series 3 now costs $199

Apple Watch will be available beginning on Friday, September 18, and you can order them from today.

Williams unveils Apple Watch SE - an affordable take on the premium Series 6.

Which one's your favourite?

Jeff Williams, Apple Watch chief, takes over.

Williams unveils the Apple Watch Series 6 comes in cool new blue and Product (RED) in addition to the gold and graphite hues. 

1. Measure blood oxygen (SPO2) in just 15 seconds
2. Periodic background reading
3. Always-on display and it is 2.5x brighter when outdoors.
4. Exciting new watch faces. FINALLY. They are cool, too.
   

   

Tim Cook takes us through the incredible use-cases of Apple Watch. How the Apple Watch has saved lives, helped people live a better, healthier lifestyle. Basically setting the precedent for Apple Watch 6.

Singapore is going start offering people incentives soon to get people to be more active.

Tim Cook commences the Apple Event from Apple Park campus. Cook has confirmed that only two products will be launched today - Apple Watch and new iPads.

Apple's Special Event has started. Over 50,000 viewers have joined in for the live-stream on YouTube alone.