Yesterday, the annual WWDC 2017 conference was held, within the framework of which Apple introduced its new developments, including new versions of iMac, MacBook Pro and MacBook, updated versions of operating systems, HomePod column and much more.
MACOS HIGH SIERRA
One of the innovations of the operating system is the Intelligent Tracking Prevention technology, which protects against intrusive advertising and tracking of search requests. Now the Safari browser will become even more secure and convenient to use. In the new version, the "Mail" and "Photo" applications will improve - now users will not only conveniently position their pictures, but will also receive new tools for editing them. In addition, the new OS will receive support for virtual reality devices. The developers have already begun to access the new OS, for users it will be available in the fall of 2017.
WATCHOS 4
A new version of the operating system for Apple Watch will receive a whole range of updates for athletes. The Activity app will encourage the user to move even more aggressively. To this end, a new system of achievements was added to the program, synchronization of the playlists with the time of the beginning of the workout and interfacing with other devices through the NFC module.
The clock will automatically display Siri messages and acquire new design elements.
IOS 11
At the conference, ARKit was shown, an application with the help of which software developers can make applications with augmented reality. While the practical application of ARKit is in question, but the ability to instantly transfer virtual objects to the real world using the iPhone and iPad looks great.
iOS 11 also received a number of improvements that affected its appearance, applications and Siri. IMessage has improved the synchronization between devices and made it so that now deleted messages will be erased at once on all devices. In addition, Apple Pay will be available through iMessage.
Siri will grow wiser and begin to learn, much more attentively looking at the habits of the user, and even in it appears the function of an interpreter. While English, German, Chinese, French, Italian and Spanish are supported. Russian will add later.
We paid attention and photos. Now the JPEG codec will replace the new HEVC codec, due to which the quality of the photos will improve, and the size of the files, on the contrary, will decrease. Updated and a number of applications, including "Photo", "Maps" and the App Store.
UPDATED VERSIONS MACBOOK, MACBOOK PRO and IMAC
On laptops will now start to put faster SSD and Laby Lake processors of the new generation. The updated version of iMac will now be sold with new displays, the brightness of which was increased by 43%. In addition, they will be equipped with new processors Kaby Lake seventh generation. The computers have increased the amount of memory, now the 21.5-inch version will be equipped with a different amount of RAM up to 32 GB, and a 27-inch version - up to 64 GB. In addition, the 27-inch version will be equipped with new fast drives with a capacity of up to 2 TB.
On the iMac, 21.5 inches will be the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 graphics accelerators with 64 MB eDRAM, for the iMac Retina 4K 21.5 inches - the Radeon Pro 555 & 560, up to 4 GB VRAM. The 27-inch version will have a choice of Radeon 570, 575 and 580. Thanks to this filling, computers will be able to cope well with virtual reality.
Prices for new models will start from $ 1099.
IMAC PRO
Later introduced a new iMac Pro with an eight-core Xeon processor and powerful video solutions up to 16 GB VRAM. The computer will be equipped with four Thunderbolt 3 ports and a FaceTime camera. In addition, the new iMac Pro will have a specially designed cooling system for its needs. The maximum amount of ECC-memory will be 128 GB, and to store information it will be possible to select a drive with a capacity of up to 4 TB. Price tags for the novelty will start from 4999 dollars.
On sale iMac Pro will appear in December 2017.
IPAD PRO
The size of the case of the new iPad Pro is almost identical to the version of 9.7 inches, but the weight is only 400 grams, in addition, the new model reduced the frame by 40% - due to this diagonal display, the new "ipad" could be increased to 10.5 inches. Inside the novelty - a six-core processor A10X Fusion and a 12-core graphics chip. The cameras in it are exactly the same as in the iPhone 7, so with the new "ipad" it will be possible to take steep pictures. The amount of memory will start from 64 GB, the tablet will appear on sale in a week.
HOMEPOD
In addition, the presentation showed a wireless "smart" column HomePod. Inside the 16-centimeter device there are seven speakers, including a four-inch subwoofer. The design and placement of the speakers are designed in such a way as to correctly form the sound stream and to avoid interference, ensuring high-quality reproduction. The column itself will be able to determine the parameters of the room in which it is located, and then, based on the received data, will adjust to the situation. Connect it to other devices do not need it - it does a great job itself, working with the application Apple Music on Wi-Fi.
The price of the device is $ 349, the start of sales is scheduled for December of this year.
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