Apple unveils new iPhones, iOS 7 (roundup)

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Apple on Tuesday kicked off this year's holiday with a brand new smartphone, the iPhone 5S, coupled with an emerging market device, the iPhone 5C.

Despite the leaks, and the rumors proven true, Apple still had a few snippets of surprise up its sleeve.

The company's latest smartphone arrives in the same design as its 4-inch predecessor, but with an improved 64-bit Apple A7 chip. It will land later this month with iOS 7, packed with new features, a redesigned user interface, and plenty of improvements..

Also see: All ZDNet iPhone coverage | All CNET iPhone coverage | Techmeme | Apple statement

The device is available for pre-orders on September 13, and consumers in the U.S., Australia, Canada, China, the U.K., and other countries, can buy in store on September 20.

Think that's it? Think again. There's a lot to digest in the hour-long media event. Here's a roundup of what you need to know, from ZDNet and sister-sites CNET and CBS News.

Apple launches iPhone 5C: Color, costs aimed at emerging markets

Larry Dignan, ZDNet: The iPhone 5C, one of two iPhone 5 replacements, gives Apple a high-low strategy on pricing. A 16GB version is $99 with two-year contract.

Apple announces iPhone 5S: What you need to know

Zack Whittaker, ZDNet: Apple announced the much-anticipated iPhone 5S at a media event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. Here's the run down of what you need to know.

iPhone 5S in pictures (images) | iPhone 5C first look (images)

ZDNet: The premium next-generation iPhone 5S is sharp and refined, much like its predecessor, and comes in three metallic colors. Meanwhile its low-cost budget iPhone 5C retains the curves reminiscent of an older model, yet remains sleek and professional. Here are the first few snapshots of the two highly-anticipated devices.

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Apple announces iPhone 5S: What you need to know

Apple announced the much-anticipated iPhone 5S at a media event at its headquarters in Cupertino, California. Here's the run down of what you need to know.

Apple's iPhone 5S event: By the numbers

Zack Whittaker, ZDNet: Amid the unveiling of the next iPhone, Apple executives dished out the latest on financial figures, sales and shipments, and other numerical nuggets.

What we didn't get from Apple's iPhone event

David Carnoy, CNET: As expected, Apple announced new iPhones at its press event in Cupertino, Calif. But there are plenty of other product refreshes still waiting for a possible October unveiling.

Apple's iWork free on all new iOS devices

Charlie Osborne, ZDNet: At today's keynote, Apple said that the $5-$10 per app fee for the iWork app suite will be scrapped.

Apple announces iPhone 5S, 5C (pictures)

CBS News: Craig Federighi, senior vice president of Software Engineering at Apple, speaks during the new product release in Cupertino, Calif., Sept. 10, 2013.

iPhone 5S, 5C to be released in Australia on September 20

Josh Taylor, ZDNet: Australians are set to be amongst the first in the world to get the new iPhone 5S and 5C, which will also work on Optus' new TD-LTE network.

iPhone 5C, 5S coming to U.K., France and Germany: Pricing and availability revealed

Jo Best, ZDNet: U.K. consumers will get a slightly better deal than their continental counterparts when the two Apple devices go on sale next week.

Japan's DoCoMo finally offers iPhones to win back customers

Ellyne Phneah, ZDNet: Japanese mobile carrier has ended its iPhone holdout and offered Apple's latest smartphones, iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C, after losing customers and market share to rival telcos in the country.

Apple's iPhone 5C misses the low-cost mark

Shara Tibken, CNET: The Cupertino, Calif., giant needs to sell more devices in places like China, but its new "low-cost" iPhone may not be low enough.

Apple iPhone 5C freakouts unwarranted

Larry Dignan, ZDNet: Wall Street really wanted Apple to go downmarket with an iPhone and grow volume at the expense of profit margins. Apple refrained and whining over the iPhone 5C ensued.

The iPhone 5S camera: What sets it apart

Andrew Nusca, ZDNet: Apple's newest mobile phone carries an improved camera, demonstrating how important this consumer feature has become.

iPhone 5S with Touch ID is a big win for BYOD security

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, ZDNet: Apple takes security on the iPhone 5s to the next level by adding a new Touch ID architecture that incorporates a fingerprint reader directly onto the device. This will please both enterprise users and IT admins managing BYOD.