The big day is here. After months of speculation, rumors and counter-rumors, we now know what’s on sale and for how much. Here’s the full rundown.

Apple's latest smartphone, the iPhone 16, will be available in stores starting today, following disappointing Wall Street feedback from pre-order data.

As the iPhones went on sale, however, Apple released the first public beta of iOS 18.1, an early version of the software that will bring Apple Intelligence. New customers can get access to those features in an early version by joining Apple’s beta programme and choosing to download that update.

The big keynote is over and now we’re waiting for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro to go on sale. Here’s everything that will happen in the meantime.

Apple Intelligence will not be on any of the new handsets until October but some Irish consumers will have to wait even longer for the clever new features

Apple Watches have the processing power to stand alone without an iPhone. Allowing Apple Watches to work with Android phones could boost sales. Apple doesn't need to tie Watches to iPhones to maintain brand appeal & functionality.