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Apple WWDC 2022 Highlights: iOS 16, New MacBook Models, watchOS 9, and More.

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On June 6, 2022, Apple held its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC). Tim Cook was the one who started the event. On Apple’s official website, the tech titan held an online-only event. Selected members of the media and YouTubers were present at the Cupertino-based corporation for the event. The Apple WWDC 2022 keynote began at 10 a.m. PST, or 10.30 p.m. IST. Here is everything you need to know:

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Apple MacBook Air and Apple MacBook Pro:

The new Apple MacBook Air is out, with MagSafe charging and a notch on the display. This one comes with a 13.6-inch liquid retina display. The display can display 1 billion colours, making it a 10-bit display. The MacBook Air will also get a 1080p camera from Apple. Speakers and microphones are included in the display and keyboard. It comes with a four-speaker audio system. Spatial audio is included with the Apple MacBook Air. On the MacBook Air, Touch ID is still available.

The new MacBook Pro (2022), like the MacBook Air (2022), is powered by the new M2 chipset, and consumers can choose between up to 24GB of unified memory and up to 2TB of storage. According to Apple, the MacBook Pro (2022) has a 13-inch Liquid Retina Display with up to 500 nits of peak brightness and P3 colour compatibility. The MacBook Air, like its predecessor, has an active cooling system, and the fans should provide longer-lasting performance at high clock rates.

Pricing:

The pricing of an Apple MacBook Air (2022) starts at $1,199. (roughly Rs. 93,300). Meanwhile, the Apple MacBook Pro (2022) starts at $1,299 and goes up from there (roughly Rs. 1,01,000). The previous MacBook Air with the M1 chip will continue to be sold for $999, according to Apple (roughly Rs. 77,500). Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, and Starlight Gold will be the colour options for the upcoming MacBook Air model.

Mac0S Ventura 13:

MacOS 13 Ventura, Apple’s next edition of the software for Mac and MacBook machines, was unveiled at the WWDC 2022 keynote on Monday. The updated macOS edition provides an enhanced multitasking experience with Stage Manager. Mail, Notes, Reminders, and Messages are among the preloaded programs that have been redesigned in macOS 13. In addition, macOS 13 Ventura includes a new Safari browser from Apple. Both Intel-powered and Apple Silicon-based Mac machines will be able to download the next macOS update.

Developers who have signed up for the Apple Developer Program were given early access to macOS 13 Ventura for testing reasons. Next month, the new release will be accessible as a public beta, and it will be available for download later this year – most likely in October.

WatchOS 9:

Apple unveiled watchOS 9 at the WWDC 2022 keynote. With the latest watchOS version, Apple Watch wearers will be able to better manage their health and fitness, as well as continuously monitor atrial fibrillation (AFib) and improve sleep tracking. Apple has released the Medications app alongside the introduction of watchOS 9. WatchOS 9 also contains new watch faces and an updated user experience. In order to cater to fitness enthusiasts, Apple has also introduced new training features.

Apple Developer Program participants were the first to receive the watchOS 9 upgrade. Next month, users will be able to participate in a public test of watchOS 9.. This fall, Apple Watch Series 4 or later paired with iPhone 8 or later and iPhone SE (2020) or later running iOS 16 will receive the next watchOS as a free software update (somewhere in September).

iOS 16:

iOS 16, Apple’s next-generation operating system for compatible iPhone devices, has been officially announced. Apple has made tweaks and improvements across the system at its annual WWDC keynote event, as earlier leaks and rumors predicted. The iOS 16 software update will be available later this year, most likely in September, for iPhone 8 and later handsets. It will include enhancements to the operating system, such as a redesigned lock screen and notification system, as well as updated and redesigned system apps. Developer previews will be available this week, with a public beta to follow next month, ahead of the public release later this year.

Apple has started sending out developer previews of iOS 16 to Apple Developer Program members. Meanwhile, an open beta for iOS users will begin in July, and people can join up on the company’s website. According to Apple, the iOS 16 upgrade and the software features demonstrated at Apple WWDC 2022 will be released later this year — most likely in September — for iPhone 8 and subsequent devices.

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Highlights From Apple’s March 8 Event: Announcements From The ‘Peek Performance’ Event.

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Apple‘s first product event of the year has come to a close. The Cupertino behemoth unveiled the iPhone SE 3, iPad Air 5 with M1 chipset, and Mac Studio desktop computer at Peek Performance. Along with these, Apple teased a new Mac Pro but didn’t reveal any details about it. The device will be unveiled at a later date by the company.
The iPhone SE 3 succeeds the iPhone SE 2, which was released in 2020, while the iPad Air 5 succeeds the iPad Air 4, which was released in the same year. Although the iPhone SE 3 and iPad Air 5 have the same design as their predecessors, the devices have been upgraded with powerful interiors. Check out everything Apple announced at Peek Performance.

Apple announced the iPhone SE 3 at its Spring event, which was dubbed “Peek Performance” after a series of leaks and rumours. The Apple A15 Bionic chipset, which also powers the iPhone 13 series, is used in the iPhone SE 3. It supports 5G networks.

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The iPhone SE 3 follows the design of its predecessor, the iPhone SE 2020, with rounded edges. Touch ID is built into the phone, which has a 4.7-inch display. The phone is water and dust resistant, with IP67 certification, for added security. The phone has only one camera on the back, which is a 12-megapixel sensor.

In international markets, the iPhone SE 3 costs $429. The phone is available in India for Rs 43,900. From March 11 onwards, pre-orders will be available. Midnight, starlight, (PRODUCT)RED and green will be among the four colours available for the iPhone SE 3. From March 18, the smartphone will be available for purchase in India and other countries.

The new iPad Air 5 features the most powerful M1 chipset, which also powers the new MacBooks and iPad Pro. The iPad Air 5 was previously rumoured to have an A15 Bionic chipset. The iPad Air 5 does, however, have the same design as the iPad Air 4.

The 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display on the iPad Air 5 has 3.8 million pixels, 500 nits of brightness, and a P3 wide colour gamut. Like the iPad Air 4, it has squared edges. The new iPad also includes a Touch ID fingerprint sensor that also serves as a power button. The iPad also has eSIM, stereo speakers, and Wi-Fi 6 capabilities.

The iPad Air 5 also has a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera on the back and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera on the front, both of which are designed to improve video calls.

The WiFi variant of the new iPad Air 5 is priced at Rs 54,900 in India, while the WiFi+ Cellular model is priced at Rs 68,900. The iPad Air 5 will be available in a variety of colours, including space grey, starlight, pink, purple, and blue.

At its Spring Event, Apple also unveiled the Mac Studio, an entirely new Mac. It is expected to be more powerful than Apple’s Mac mini, which was released in 2020. The M1 Ultra chip, which is more powerful than the M1 chipset, powers the Mac Studio.

The Mac Studio will be available in two versions, one with the M1 Max and the other with the M1 Ultra, according to Apple. In India, the M1 Max starts at Rs 189,900, while the Studio with the M1 Ultra is priced at Rs 3,89,900.

MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro With M1 Pro And M1 Max Silicon, 3rd Gen Airpods, Colourful Homepod Mini Released: Check Out The Highlights From Apple’s ‘Unleashed’ Special Event.

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On Monday, Apple announced several new products, including a new MacBook Pro laptop with more powerful M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, an updated design, and plenty of ports. Apple’s fall event on Monday will highlight the company’s ability to power high-end, professional-grade computers that use its own processors rather than Intel’s. Apple has been replacing Intel processors in its Macs with its own processors since last year. The third-generation AirPods, which have the redesigned Prostyle AirPods but no Active Noise Cancellation, were also revealed by the tech giant (ANC).

M1 Pro And M1 Max

M1 Pro
The M1 Pro has 33.7 billion transistors thanks to the 5-nanometer process technology, and the new 10-core CPU, which includes eight high-performance cores and two high-efficiency cores, measures up to 70 inches longer than the M1, which should look impressive. performance of a professional CPU
M1 Pro delivers up to 1.7 times CPU performance at the same power level as the latest 8-core PC laptop chips and achieves maximum PC chip performance using up to 70% less power.

M1 Max
With 57 billion transistors, a 10-core CPU like the M1 Pro, and a massive 32-core GPU for graphics performance up to four times faster than the M1, the M1 Max is Apple’s largest silicon to date. However, efficiency is still a goal; GPUs deliver performance comparable to high-end GPUs in compact professional laptop PCs while consuming up to 40% less power, and performance comparable to high-end GPUs in larger laptop PCs while consuming up to 100 watts less power.

The M1 Pro and M1 Max will benefit from increased bandwidth and memory capacity. The M1 Pro supports up to 32 gigabytes of integrated memory and has a memory bandwidth of up to 200 gigabytes per second. The M1 Max supports up to 64 gigabytes of unified memory and has a memory bandwidth of up to 400 gigabytes per second, according to Apple, which is twice that of the M1 Pro and nearly six times that of the M1.

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New MacBook Pro Laptops

Apple has unveiled a new MacBook Pro laptop with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, available in 14 and 16-inch sizes. A 120Hz ProMotion Liquid Retina XDR display with new mini LED technology, HDMI port, and SD card slot are included in these new models. It has four USBC Thunderbolt ports, a MagSafe magnetic connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Touch Bar has vanished, and function keys have taken its place. The new Force Touch trackpad can be found below. Apple used a notch at the top of the screen for the first time to house its camera. The new MacBook Pro has a 1080p FaceTime camera with a larger image sensor for 2x low-light performance. They also have 6 speakers, including two new tweeters that are twice as large.

Price And Availability

The 14-inch MacBook Pro costs Rs 194,900, while the 16-inch MacBook Pro costs Rs 239,900. They’re available in silver and space grey, and you can preorder them starting today. They’ll be ready to ship the following week. Apple also announced that the next version of its macOS operating system, macOS Monterey, will begin rolling out as an update on Monday, October 25.

AirPods(3rd Generation)

It’s only natural that AirPods get an upgrade, but they’re not as expensive as AirPods Pro. Apple Music Lossless Audio and the introduction of Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos support have improved cinematic storylines for listening sessions; so it’s only natural that AirPods get an upgrade.
In addition to computational audio with Adaptive EQ, the new AirPods (3rd generation) use the H1 chip with an Apple-designed acoustic system. They’re sweat and water-resistant, and they have a force sensor for easy music and phone control.
The extended battery life of up to six hours of listening time and up to 30 hours of total listening time with the charging case is arguably the most appealing feature of the new AirPods. This is a much-needed upgrade, as this year’s earbuds and headphones are quite good.

Price And Availability

AirPods (3rd generation) will cost $18,500 and will be available for purchase starting October 18 on Apple’s official online store, with in-store availability beginning October 26.

Mini HomePod

Apple’s popular Mini HomePod will come in a variety of bright colours. Orange, yellow, and blue are now available. Previously, only white and dark grey was available. The new colour options will help boost HomePod sales during the holiday season, as it competes with Amazon’s Echo smart speaker.

Voice Plan

The “Voice Plan” is a new level of Apple Music that Apple has announced. It costs Rs 49 per month and is targeted at Spotify users. Voice Plans differ from Apple’s existing individual plans in that they can only be accessed through Siri and do not include spatial audio or other premium features.

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WWDC 2021 – The Highlights from Apple’s BIg Keynote Presentation.

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Apple hosts a Worldwide Developer Conference every year, where it presents new software products and updates to its existing products. Like every year, the company organized its annual Worldwide Developer Conference on Monday, but this time ‘digitally’, where it boasted new versions as well as features added to its products, like for iPhone, Mac, and Apple Watch. The event was typically based on the new updated Apple OS for its different devices. Apple launched the iOS 15 during its virtual conference, which was the biggest highlight of the event.

New Apple iOS 15

Apple announced the latest iOS version, i.e., iOS 15, at the WWDC 2021 event on Monday. The company has made some improvements to the OS and has also introduced new features for it. The new iOS 15 comes with an improved FaceTime app, as it includes features like Spatial Audio and portrait mode. Now the users can have multiple people on FaceTime through a grid view, and they can also schedule FaceTime calls with their friends by sending links for FaceTime to them.

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Apple has also added a new feature named SharePlay, which will allow the users to share their screens as well as listen to music or watch movies together while FaceTiming. Apart from that, Apple has finally launched FaceTime for Android and Windows Users as well. But still, the users do not get a dedicated app for that and need to use a browser to use Facetime on their Android or Windows device.

Apple has also made some updates to the design of its iMessage app. Now the images received on iMessage will be displayed as a gallery through the newly launched feature “Shared with You”. The links and the other content received through iMessage will also go in a separate library under Shared with You for better access. The feature is built to work with Photos, Safari, Apple Music, and the Apple TV app.

The company has also revamped the notifications for the iOS 15, as now the notifications will display on basis of the user’s status, like whether the user is working, driving, or sleeping, through the Focus feature. Also, the notification panel on the lock screen has been redesigned to make it look neater. The images and icons of the apps on the notifications have also been enlarged for the users to see who has sent the messages on which of the apps. The notifications are also displayed in the order of the users’ priority.

Apart from that, the company has also worked on improving the camera (focus on the text in photographs), the maps (the software will make use of 3D data), as well as the memojis used in messages (can be customized in terms of facial features).

 Apple iPadOS 15

For the iPadOS 15 also, Apple has brought some new updates, including the App Library feature that the company had introduced last year. The App Library feature automatically organizes apps on the screen, whereas, now the users can also use widgets to arrange the apps as per their requirements. Apple also introduced the split-screen feature for the iPad to let the users use two apps at a time. The company has also made new changes to the Notes as well as the Translation app.

watchOS 8

Apple introduced the latest OS for the Apple watch, the watchOS 8. The new OS comes with a feature to let the users write messages through their finger. It also include a newly launched breathe tracking app named Mindfulness, which let the users track their respiratory rate during sleep. The company has added new workouts to the Workout app, including martial arts and palates.

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macOS Monterey

After iOS, iPadOS and watchOS 8, Apple also launched a new version of macOS, named MacOS Monterey. The new macOS includes support for the same mouse and keyboard for a Mac or an iPad through the new Universal Control feature. The AirPlay feature announced by the company allows all the iOS devices’ screen to mirror the Mac screen. The company has also made some changes to the Apple browser Safari and has updated the bookmark feature of the same. The redesign of Safari has also brought the new tab grouping feature to it. Apple has also introduced new shortcuts to the Mac interface via the new macOS.

Other Announcements

Other than announcing the all-new Apple OS, Apple has updated the Apple HomePod Mini as the users can now use these as stereo speakers for the Apple TV. The company has also brought new privacy features to its devices, including the tracker-blockers for the Mail app on Apple. This feature is built to hide the location and the IP address of the user. Also, the users will find a new App Tracker Report section in their settings to track the usage of the user information by the apps on the phone in a period of the past seven days. During the WWDC also announced iCloud+, a service that includes features like Private Relay, to provide online privacy to its users.

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Apple Major Announcements from One More Thing Event

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Apple hosted its One More Thing event yesterday. This was the tech giant’s third event in the last three months, with several major announcements coming out yesterday. Apple has kept itself busy throughout the pandemic, focusing on research and development. All that hard work seems to have paid off as the One More Thing event announced certain new releases for the company. In this article, we will take an in-depth look at the event and the major announcement made by the American giant.

Apple Move to Better Chips

The One More Thing event’s most significant announcement came in the way they detailed in what manner Apple would be shifting the new Macs to better chips. The new chips, built and designed by Apple will power the new Mac Mini, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air. While Apple has been mass-producing its chips for the iPad, iPhone, and Watches, they relied on third-party suppliers for the other devices. Rather than rely on Intel processors, Apple has switched to its ARM-based processors to power all their new Macs.

However, the company seems to be shifting that concept by using their chips for their bigger devices as well. Apple promises better performance, higher efficiency, and improved power efficiency with its new chips. The first Mac chip named M1 will have the following specifications;

Runs on an 8-core CPU with four focusing on high-performance and the four on high efficiency

  • A GPU with up to eight cores
  • Uses around 16 billion transistors
  • Comes built-in with Apple’s Secure Enclave system in
  • Supports both the Thunderbolt and USB 4 system

iOS Applications to run on Mac

As mentioned at the WWDC conference held in June, the iOS applications will now run on Mac devices. In June, Apple announced that several new applications will now run on both iOS and Mac. Apple held true to their word, and the One More Thing event showcased the HBO Max and Among Us apps running on both iOS and macOS.

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New MacBook Air Announced

Apple also announced a new MacBook Air which will run on Apple’s self-designed M1 chip. The new device, much to the surprise of fans and experts, will run fanless. Apple claimed that the latest device was around 3.5 times faster than its predecessor. Furthermore, the absence of fans for cooling will help make the new MacBook Air a lot quieter than the previous generation. Announcers claimed that the device would run for up to 15 hours on a single charge while using the internet, and for 18 hours if only watching videos. The MacBook Air features a 13.3-inch display and supports an SSD of up to 2 TB. The device will also support Wi-Fi 6, Thunderbolt connectivity, and USB 4 systems. Apple announced that the new device would cost $999 for regular customers, and $899 for educational users.

Apple Announces New Mac Mini

The Mac Mini will also feature the new M1 chip and will go for sale at $699. When considered with older models, the new Mac Mini has been priced $100 less, with experts believing this will help boost sales considerably. The device will support an SSD with up to 2TB capacity and comes with 16GB worth memory. When it comes to connectivity, the device has two USB-A and USB-C ports. The USB-C ports support both Thunderbolt and USB 4 connectivity. The Mac Mini also features a 3.5mm headphone jack, along with space for HDMI 2.0 and Gigabit Ethernet cables.

New MacBook Pro

The new M1 chips will help the MacBook Pro last for up to 17 hours claims Apple. Furthermore, the device will last for up to 20 when used only for video playback. Similar to the MacBook Air, the Pro too features a 13.3-inch display and offers support to SSD’s with up to 2TB storage. The device has 16GB worth of memory and supports both Thunderbolt and USB 4 for connectivity. Additionally, it also features the TouchID, supports Wi-Fi 6, and has a TouchBar. The device will go on sale for $1,299 for regular customers and $1,199 for educational users.

Big Sur arriving soon

Another major announcement that Apple made concerned the new macOS update. Apple announced Version 11.0, named the Big Sur back in June during the WWDC event. The One More Thing event finally named a release date for the update, by informing excited fans that it will drop on November 12th. We will have to wait and see what new changes the update brings, but it is safe to say that fans are excited regarding all the new announcements.

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Apple Event 2019 Date Confirmed; The iPhone 11 Launch Being the Biggest Highlight of the Event

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June 2019, Apple gave some hints on its keynote event to take place in September, where the company would be revealing its new shiny range of iPhones. And finally, the company has confirmed the date too. The company’s mega-event will be taking place on 10th September at 10th at 10 AM PT, 1 PM ET, at the Apple Park headquarters in Cupertino, California.

This is the 11th annual event that the company is hosting, and like the previously held events, Apple will launch the new iPhone series at the event; this time the iPhone 11. Along with the iPhone, Apple will also be talking about the new updates and the iOS that usually are launched one or two weeks after the launch of the new iPhones.

The Apple event is always the most anticipated one, and the rumours about the event always start making rounds months before it. So like every other time, the big news agencies also have been talking about the event and the products, days before the event; iPhone 11 being the major highlight. For now, the new iPhones are considered as their successor. According to some reputed news hosts, Apple iPhone will be almost like the iPhones launched last year, there will still be some of the advanced features to make the difference.

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Apple, like previous year, will be launching three iPhones this year too, and for the very first time, two of the three iPhones will be having a triple-camera setup on their rear. There may be a slight increase in the size of the smartphones, and the rumoured size is a 6.1 inches display. The experts are also expecting a faster processor and improved battery life for the new iPhones.

One of the expected upgrades may also include the support for bidirectional wireless charging for the Airpod, through their new wireless charging cases. Like every other year, the iOS 13 will also be launching soon after the launch of the iPhones. With the launch of iOS, Apple may introduce the dark mode and rich updates to Photos, Maps, and privacy-protecting features like Sign In with Apple.

There is also rumours that the company may launch or reveal new Apple Watches, iPad as well as new Macs. Believing the rumours the MacBook Pro and iPad Pros may be upgraded with a new and faster processor.

The company has already sent the invitations to its guests. Though the invitation does not say much about the new upgrades and the iPhones, it simply reads “By innovation only” accompanied by a colourful multi-layer Apple logo. The different colours used in the logo may be an indication of the availability of these colours for the new range of iPhones. There are also high expectations from the company over the colours of the new iPhones, like a green iPhone for a change.