During its traditional September presentation Apple company introduced smartphones iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max and iPhone Xr, as well as smartwatches Apple Watch Series 4. New items pleased with design, functionality and performance.
One of the brightest technological presentations of the year was considered in an illustrated narration by the resource engadget.com - the new iPhones are presented by Apple.
The appearance on stage of the head of the legendary company Tim Cook (Tim Cook) was greeted with applause.
He noted that about 500 million people visit the shops every year. In addition, the company sold the 2 billionth iOS device.
Apple Watch Series 4 presented
Apple Watch, notes Tim Cook, has become the number one watch in the modern world. Apple Watch is equipped with a heart rate monitor that allows users to monitor their health.
The clock has become full screen. Frames are generally invisible. Apple Watch Series 4 is now official. The screens are more than 30% larger - 35% in the larger version, 32% in the smaller version. And the hulls got smaller.
A similar trend is now observed for laptops. You can add your favorite contacts to the watch screen.
A number of new clock screen views have been added. The Digital Crown provides tactile feedback.
Speaker - 50% more sonorous.
S4 chip - with a 64-bit dual-core CPU, a new GPU. The Series 4 is also new - an accelerometer and a gyroscope. Series 4 can detect falls. Low heart rate notifications are provided.
Apple Watch can show heart rate in the background. There is also an electric sensor built into the back panel, which makes a cardiogram. Apple notes that this is the first consumer product to do an ECG.
It is noted that all fitness and health data is encrypted both on the device itself and in the cloud storage. The charge in the battery will be enough for the whole day of operation of the wearable device (18 hours, as before). But there is a certain feature - the time of exercises on the street is now 6 hours.
The Series 4 will be available in three aluminum versions - grey, black and new gold. Series 4 with GPS - $399 The LTE version is $499. Sales of new products will begin on September 21, 2018. Series 3 - $279 and up.
Apple introduced the iPhone 2018
Three saw the light new iPhones. iPhone Xs. And this is "ten es", not "x es". A new golden version is provided, in addition to silver and gray. Water resistance - IP68. The screen is almost frameless, like in the new Series 4 watch.
5.8" Super Retina OLED display. The second version is equipped with a 6.5-inch display. This is the iPhone with the largest screen in the history of the line. The display has 3.3 million pixels. The novelty is called the iPhone Xs Max. Technically, the screens remain the same - 3D Touch, HDR, OLED, etc.
Both smartphones have stereo sound. Face ID - in both models. The new A12 Bionic chip is the first 7nm chip to be used in the iPhone. 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU. The 6-core processor has two high-performance cores and four power-efficient ones. 5 trillion operations per second. The neural engine directs traffic to the processor that is best suited for this task. Multitask and launch apps up to 30% faster.
The key feature was machine learning - Siri Shortcuts, which were discussed back in June at WWDC. And, of course, the camera provides animoji and portrait mode, as well as augmented reality effects.
The Core ML neural engine is open to developers. Core ML plays a huge role in creating augmented reality effects. With the new iPhone comes another version of iOS with many new features.
Another smartphone was introduced - iPhone Xr. Water resistance - IP67. The display is LCD, as expected. The screen of the smartphone is 6.1-inch with a resolution of 1792 x 828 pixels. It supports Tap to Wake. The display is larger than the iPhone 8 Plus, but the smartphone is more compact. There is no Home button, Face ID is supported, as in flagships. Chip - A12 Bionic, as in Xs and Xs Max. Camera with one 12-megapixel sensor and support for optical image stabilization. Flash - True Tone, aperture - f / 1.18.
On the front is a TrueDepth camera. iPhone Xr will have up to 1.5 hours more battery life than the 8 Plus version. Six color options, three versions (with 64-, 128- and 256-gigabyte drives). The price starts at $749. Pre-orders will begin accepting October 19, 2018, with shipments starting October 26.
Minimum iPhone price Xs Max - $1,099 iPhone Xs - as a maximum, with a 512-gigabyte drive. The price of this model in the minimum configuration is $999. The iPhone 8 will cost $599 and the iPhone 7 will cost $449. The start of deliveries is September 21 of the current year. Starting September 28, new items will be available in more markets.
tvOS is getting a Dolby Atmos update. This update and updates for HomePod are on Monday, September 17, 2018. The final version of macOS Mojave will be released.
On September 12, in the Steve Jobs Theater in California, a traditional presentation of new products from Apple, one of the leaders in the market of innovative modern electronic devices, will take place.
Every year in early September, Apple introduces new models of its devices and updates to the previous ones, demonstrates new improved features, functionality, and updated design.
This year, Apple will introduce new models of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, as well as updated MacBook and AirPods headphones.
Thanks to the large screen in landscape orientation, the large iPhone XS is expected to display apps like an iPad.
Also, sources claimed that future iPhones will receive a USB-C connector instead of the usual one for Apple. The update, according to the source, concerns the next generation iPhone and iPad, and most likely Apple will have a 2019 series of iPhones with USB Type-C support.
The start of sales of the iPhone XS is scheduled for September 14: it is on this day that pre-orders for gadgets will open. The smartphones will go on sale on September 21.
iPad Pro tablets and laptops Macbook Pro
In addition to smartphones, the presentation of two iPad Pro with screens of 11 and 12.9 inches. The main characteristics of Apple's new products - lack of home buttons, face recognition, minimal frames.
Apple may also show updated Macbook Pro with a screen diagonal of 12 inches, writes RBC-Ukraine. Presumably, the MacBook Pro will be equipped with a new generation processor and an improved keyboard with "fast" keys. More powerful processor the next model of the monoblock iMac will also get.
Smart watch Apple Watch
New design will be received smart watch Apple watch. The diagonal of the smart watch display will increase, due to which it will change and appearance gadget. Apple Watch Series 4 will feature 39.9mm and 45.2mm screen sizes. Device bezels will become minimal.
AirPods and AirPower charging station
Headphones will receive new feature: they will be equipped with support for the Siri command, as well as the ability to wireless charging from the AirPower station.
The charging station itself should also be presented in the fall. AirPower was presented last year, but never went on sale due to problems in operation. The updated version will provide fast and simultaneous charging of all Apple gadgets.
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Live text broadcast from Apple presentations!
On October 30, Apple held its second fall presentation in 2018. The following innovations were presented at the presentation:
- Redesigned 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro with Face ID ( overview).
- The new Apple Pencil with gesture support.
- New Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Pro 2018.
- 13 inch Macbook Air (overview).
- The new Mac mini that has been updated for the first time since 2014 ( overview).
Also, two hours after the presentation, Apple released the final versions iOS 12.1 , macOS Mojave 10.14.1, watchOS 5.1 and tvOS 12.1. A recording of our live text broadcast from Apple's October 30 presentation is below.
Live text broadcast of the Apple presentation on October 30
What's new at today's presentation? All the expected Apple announcements are described below.
iPad Pro 2018
The main novelties of the upcoming Apple presentation will be the new massively updated iPad Pro 2018 tablets, which were originally expected to be released in September. However, Apple decided to give presentations new iPads Pro more time, as device innovations will abound.
According to numerous leaks from leading analysts and insiders, Apple is preparing two new tablets: with 11-inch and 12.9-inch displays. Key Features both iPad Pro 2018 will have a screen with minimal bezels, noticeably smaller even compared to the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, and support for recognition Face ID. Other improvements are expected in tablets, including new cameras and processors.
In addition, in the new iPad Pro 2018, Apple may for the first time abandon Lightning connectors in favor of USB-C. This change should open up a whole host of new possibilities for tablets.
Apple Pencil 2
Especially for the new iPad Pro 2018, Apple will release a new stylus Apple Pencil 2. There is almost no specific information about the gadget. We only know that the design of the stylus will be radically updated. We will learn about the technical capabilities of the Apple Pencil 2 during the presentation.
iPad mini 5
In addition to new flagship tablets iPad Pro 2018 at the presentation on October 30, the long-awaited iPad mini 5. This was stated on the eve of the presentation by the authoritative analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who never makes mistakes in his forecasts. According to him, the iPad mini 5 will receive a design in the style of the previous model, modern features and a very low price.
Apple hasn't updated the iPad mini line since 2015. The current iPad mini 4 model is still sold in the official Apple online store, even though the characteristics of the tablet have long been outdated. The iPad mini 5 is a much-anticipated tablet for many Apple fans, as its compact size makes it easy to use when out and about.
New MacBook
According to analysts, Apple plans to release a new less expensive MacBook in 2018. The 12-inch laptop will receive modern features, a very thin body and a lower price tag compared to current models. Latest leaks indicate that the 2018 MacBook will get a fingerprint scanner finger touch ID without touchpad touch bar. This is the first time Apple has implemented such a solution in laptops.
Macbook Pro 2018
The presentation should be the annual update of the MacBook Pro. Experts believe that it will not be the largest. According to assumptions, Apple plans to upgrade the processor and equip the laptop with an improved keyboard.
Mac mini
Several trusted sources said at once that Apple intends to finally update the Mac mini line - its most compact and affordable computers. The company has not updated the Mac mini since 2014, and the old model of the computer is still on sale at the old price tag.
From new Mac mini should expect modern performance, updated design (it is unlikely that Apple will keep the four-year-old design) and an adequate price for Apple computers. Mac mini 2018, like previous models, should be the most affordable Mac.
AirPods 2
Before the presentation iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max And iPhone XR It became known that Apple plans to release a fully updated AirPods 2 headphones this year. But this did not happen at the September presentation, so we should wait for the announcement of new items in October.
How will Apple tie the announcement of the new AirPods 2 to the presentation, which will show tablets and computers? It is assumed that the new iPad Pro will not have a 3.5mm audio output. This will allow Apple to present the second generation AirPods in a logical way and position them as a great purchase bundled with the new iPads.
New iPhones (iPhone SE 2)
Apple may surprise everyone at the October 30 presentation and introduce new iPhone models. This probability was indicated by a recent discovery in the code of iOS 12 beta versions. It was found mentioning two completely new iPhone models. The discovered identifiers of the new smartphones are not related to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR presented in September. In this regard, it is possible that Apple is indeed preparing to release another one or two new iPhones.
According to forecasts, the new iPhones may be an updated compact iPhone SE 2 or an improved iPhone version 7 (2018). It should be understood that the chances of the release of new smartphones are far from the highest. However, expect more available iPhones can.
When will the presentation of the iPad Pro and other new Apple devices take place?
The Apple presentation will take place on October 30, beginning at 17:00 Moscow time. A live text broadcast of Apple's presentation will be held on this page.
Date of the September presentation of Apple.
The September presentation of Apple in 2018 will be very eventful. The company presents three new smartphones at once: iPhone 9 , iPhone 11 and , two with support for the unique Face ID feature, with a significantly larger display and rumored to be the new most affordable computer. But when exactly will the presentation take place? Today, experts from the CNET publication named the most likely date, which coincided with our old prediction .
Live text broadcast of the presentation of the new iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch! Follow the main event of the year with us! The broadcast is already running, the presentation starts at 20:00 Moscow time.
CNET specialists studied the dates of Apple presentations in previous years. Based on the information received, they gave a clear forecast: Apple's September 2018 presentation will take place on September 12. There is a simple and logical explanation for this choice.
Over the past few years, Apple has consistently held presentations of new iPhones in the first half of September. At the same time, the company shows new items only on Tuesday or Wednesday. According to these clarifications, Apple's presentation could take place on September 4, 5, 11 or 12. But:
- September 4 and 5 are excluded due to the fact that in the same week, on Monday, September 3, Labor Day is celebrated in the United States. Over the past six years, Apple has never held a presentation during the week of this holiday.
- 9/11 is excluded due to mourning for the 2001 attacks.
Thus, only September 12 remains. the site previously predicted the presentation of the new iPhone 2018 on this day twice.
Apple Watch of the new generation is able to make an ECG of the wearer to signal a possible heart disease. This feature is activated by a separate button and is only available in the US. Also, Apple Watch Series 4 can detect the fall of the user and call an ambulance.
Compared with previous version, the case has become thinner, and the watch screen has increased by 33%. Apple Watch speakers have become one and a half times louder. They should work twice as fast thanks to the new processor, and at the same time do without recharging up to 18 hours.
Cost new Apple Watch will be from $399. The start date of sales in Ukraine is unknown.
iPhone XS and XS Max
The new smartphones are made in almost the same design as the iPhoneX - with a notch and a frameless display. iPhoneXS differs from iPoneX in a new, faster processor, and the iPhoneXS battery is able to hold a charge for half an hour longer. Also a new version will be available in gold, in addition, a model with 512 GB of memory (that's 200,000 photos) has appeared. In China, a version of smartphones with two SIM cards will be available. Thanks to machine learning, new smartphones are better at processing photos and sound.
XS Max has the largest screen (6.5 inches), and is also able to hold a charge for an hour and a half longer than the iPhoneX.
XS and XS Max will be available in Ukraine from September 28th. Their cost will be respectively $999 and $1099.
iPhone XR
The most budgetary of the “newbies”, this smartphone has a wide variety of colors: coral, red, blue, yellow, black, white. As planned by the creators, XR will make the iPhone X series more affordable.The cost of this smartphone is $749. Its reduction compared to other models was achieved due to the fact that the iPhone XR LCD, rather than an OLED display, has one main camera instead of two, and the body is made of aluminum. At the same time, the smartphone camera can blur the background of the photo. This smartphone will be available for purchase later than the rest - from October 26th.
