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Apple Shares New 'Half Court' Ad Showing Off Live Photos on iPhone 6s

Just a day after debuting three new iPhone 6s ads focused on the iPhone's camera and wireless "Hey Siri" functionality, Apple has shared a new short 15-second ad in the same series, this time focusing on Live Photos.

In the "Half Court" ad, the iPhone 6s is used to capture a half-court shot made by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, which is then played back again.

The iPhone 6s is here, and the only thing that's changed with the camera is everything. Because now you can shoot amazing Live Photos. Bringing every moment, big or small, to life with just a touch.

Yesterday's longer camera-focused iPhone 6s ad also featured a shot by Stephen Curry and both ads come just ahead of the start of the 2015-2016 NBA Regular season. The two ads may be featured during the Cavaliers/Bulls and Pelicans/Warriors games, set to be broadcast on TNT.

Over the course of the last several weeks, Apple has launched more than five videos to market the iPhone 6s, which have focused on 3D Touch, Siri, and the new camera features in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. Apple has also released a number of Apple Watch ads highlighting Apple Music, Apple Pay, Siri, and more.

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Top Rated Comments

Quu Avatar
142 months ago
Or just take a video.
Score: 15 Votes (Like | Disagree)
mikeartz Avatar
142 months ago
Just a day after debuting three new iPhone 6s ads ('https://www.macrumors.com/2015/10/25/apple-shares-new-iphone-6s-ads-camera-hey-siri/') focused on the iPhone's camera and wireless "Hey Siri" functionality, Apple has shared a new short 15-second ad in the same series, this time focusing on Live Photos.

In the "Half Court" ad, the iPhone 6s is used to capture a half-court shot made by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, which is then played back again.


Yesterday's longer camera-focused iPhone 6s ad also featured a shot by Stephen Curry and both ads come just ahead of the start of the 2015-2016 NBA Regular season. The two ads may be featured during the Cavaliers/Bulls and Pelicans/Golden State Warriors games, set to be broadcast on TNT.

Over the course of the last several weeks, Apple has launched more than five videos to market the iPhone 6s, which have focused on 3D Touch ('https://www.macrumors.com/2015/10/15/apple-iphone6s-ad-3d-touch/'), Siri, and the new camera features in the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus. Apple has also released a number of Apple Watch ads highlighting Apple Music, Apple Pay, Siri, and more.

Article Link: Apple Shares New 'Half Court' Ad Showing Off Live Photos on iPhone 6s ('https://www.macrumors.com/2015/10/26/apple-ad-live-photos-stephen-curry/')
This video displays the problem with Live Photos perfectly. The PHOTO SUCKS and the live part isn't as good as a short video. whats the point?
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
/dev/toaster Avatar
142 months ago
Live photos have been such a let down honestly
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jasonklee Avatar
142 months ago
Terrible ad for a terrific feature. Live photos have proven their worth to me, but it's perplexing how this ad survived a brainstorming session to get funded, choreographed, and celebrity endorsed.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
btrach144 Avatar
142 months ago
Haven't cared for the recent ads that much and same goes for this one.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
142 months ago
Still just looks like a short vine to me.

You can't talk about moving pictures and call it a photo.

I think anyone watching this at home who hasn't watched an apple press event will just think this is an ad about making a movie (and they wouldn't be wrong).
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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