Apple's new iPhone XS, iPhone XR and Apple Watch Series 4 are now available for preorder

Today is a big decision day for buyers of new iPhones and Apple Watches. The preorders for the new and improved iPhone XS, the ipHone XS MAX and the iPhone XR as well as the sleek new Apple Watch 4 are kicking off today on Apple's website.

Choosing a new iPhone has just become more challenging. Aside from the pricing, we used to have to contend with two to three colours and choose between two sizes and three storage capacities. This year, however, we have a larger iPhone XS Max which is the biggest iPhone ever made with a 6.5-inch display that encroaches on iPad mini territory.

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Is the iPhone XR the triumphant return of the iPhone 5c?

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Given that it is an 'S' year in iPhone releases with the expected bump in features and functionality plus the availability of a larger size, this week's iPhone event really did give us a lot to consider.

iPhone buyers now have a plethora of choices (none of which feature a headphone jack) in terms of new iPhones. The iPhone XS improves on the design and performance of iPhone X and the iPhone XS Max supersizes this new notched and edge-to-edge design.

These are both flagship devices and the most expensive iPhones ever shipped, even if they are also the most capacious, with storage going up to a whopping 512GB on some models.

The iPhone XR, however, is the release that is likely going to draw the most attention. Following the Pro and Consumer strategy used by Apple to differentiate their MacBooks as well as their iPads, the iPhone XR fits in nicely as a more practical and somewhat affordable option.

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See everything Apple unloaded at today's 'Gather Round' event in this supercut

Apple special events can last well into two hours of wind-ups and unveilings. Thankfully the company has created a 108-second video that encapsulates the range of announcements including three new iPhones and a new and improved Apple Watch. Check out the supercut above to get the an upbeat overview of what's coming from Cupertino.

Apple's missing AirPower mystery deepens

By Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

Apple's AirPower charger, a multifunctional wireless charging dock for iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods, was announced nearly a year ago during the iPhone X launch. AirPower served as an ideal accessory for users invested in the Apple lifestyle, a singular place where they could charge all their devices wirelessly.

AirPower was conspicuously absent during today's iPhone Xs and iPhone Xr launch, even if these new iPhones can supposedly charge wirelessly at a faster rate than previous iPhones. Apple analysts also noted that there was no mention of inductive or wireless charging during the keynote which made it clear that Apple didn not want to go there.

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