Whereas getting blitzed by an avalanche of mind-numbing specs throughout Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” occasion, I stored marveling at how good San Francisco appeared. The gorgeous Metropolis by the Bay offered the backdrop to Monday’s occasion, with lots of the presenters standing in entrance of attractive San Francisco landmarks.
San Francisco is my hometown (I’ve lived right here practically 30 years now), and it’s been getting beat up by tales about city decay lately. However it’s nonetheless one of many world’s most stunning cities, and it appeared nice throughout Apple’s stay stream. Right here’s a fast rundown of all of the eye-popping SF areas.
All of the San Francisco areas in Apple’s It’s Glowtime occasion
As common, Apple labored visible magic with the It’s Glowtime occasion, streamed stay Monday world wide. The merchandise revealed — the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Professional lineups, the brand new Apple Watch Collection 10 and extra — appeared gorgeous, in fact. However San Francisco’s pure and architectural magnificence served up loads of scenic photographs and delightful backdrops.
Crissy Discipline — Jeff Williams
Apple’s Chief Working Officer Jeff Williams kicked off the It’s Glowtime occasion by presenting a phase on the Apple Watch Collection 10 from a grassy outpost in Crissy Discipline. The decommissioned airfield now serves as an expansive public park on the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge.
De Younger Museum Commentary Tower — Dr. Sumbul Ahmad Desai
Dr. Sumbul Ahmad Desai, Apple’s VP of Well being, appeared contained in the Hamon Commentary Tower of the de Younger Museum. San Francisco’s largest artwork museum sits in the course of Golden Gate Park. And the remark tower provides a fantastic 360-degree view of the sprawling leisure zone.
Golden Gate Overlook – Julz Arney
Julz Arney, Apple’s director of health applied sciences, stood on the Golden Gate Overlook for a phase in regards to the Apple Watch. Because the identify implies, the spot overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge (out of shot to the precise). Within the background, you possibly can see the Sea Cliff neighborhood. (The late comedian Robin Williams used to stay there.)
Golden Gate Park — Stan Ng
The east finish of Golden Gate Park offered the backdrop for Stan Ng’s phase on the Apple Watch Extremely, which is available in a brand new black titanium shade. Apple’s VP of Apple Watch and well being product advertising and marketing seems to be standing on Hippie Hill, which sees hundreds of cannabis-smoking hippies on 4/20 yearly.
Coit Tower — Kate Bergeron
Coit Tower offered the backdrop for Kate Bergeron, Apple’s VP of {hardware} engineering. The tower, which resembles the nozzle of a fireplace hose, pays tribute to the town’s firefighters. It provides nice 360-degree views of the northern a part of the town.
De Younger Museum Sculpture Backyard — Kaiann Drance
On the reverse finish of the de Younger museum, Kaiann Drance, Apple’s VP of iPhone product advertising and marketing, stood within the Sculpture Backyard. It’s usually filled with tables and chairs from the museum’s cafe.
Palace of Effective Arts — Craig Federighi
The Palace of Effective Arts within the metropolis’s Marina District featured because the backdrop for the phase offered by Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vp of software program engineering. The Palace of Effective Arts was constructed for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Worldwide Exhibition. It was presupposed to be a short lived construction, and far of it has been demolished, however a wonderful atrium stays, surrounded by a preferred park and duck pond.