Apple unveils the iPhone 13: Here's what's new and what it'll cost

Apple's iPhone 13, unveiled to the usual fanfare in a virtual event earlier this week, is available for pre-order starting today. The lineup includes several models, while Apple also announced a redesigned Apple Watch and new IPads. iPhone 13 will be released for pre-order on Friday, September 17. The full iPhone 13 lineups will be available in stores and delivered to customers beginning September 24. Like last year's model, the iPhone 13 is available in four sizes and a range of colors. Pricing for the base model of the new flagship phone will start at $699 for 128 GB of storage. The larger, more powerful iPhone Pro and Pro Max will start at $999 for 128 GB storage. Apple will also continue to sell the compact iPhone Mini, which usually retails for about $100 less than the base model. Although the latest design is similar to last year's iPhone 12, the new device features several enhancements including a zippy new A15 Bionic processor, improved cameras and a smaller front-facing sensor notch. The iPhone 13 also includes improved 5G capabilities. Last year's iPhone, which introduced the new faster wireless network, sold more than 100 million units. But the new iPhone 13 will help 5G find an even wider audience this year and next, said Dan Ives, an Apple analyst for Wedbush Securities, in a report. It also should help further boost Apple's stock market value.

Here's what you need to know about the iPhone 13 and Apple's other new gear: