The results of Apple's spring presentation: iPhone SE, 9,7-inch iPad Pro, iOS 9.3

Putting last year the beginning of a good tradition to hold the spring presentation, Apple did not violate her in 2016. New products was not as much as expected, but the highlight of the program, of course, is the new 4-inch iPhone SE.

iPhone SE

New iPhone SE was the most compact smartphone in the Apple lineup. He was almost the same appearance as its predecessor: round buttons, chamfers on the edges, the rear panel with glass inserts. Consolation to those who are waiting for the updated design can be compatible with existing accessories for the "fives".

But the old iron was gone: A9 processor, allows you to activate Siri voice as iPhone 6s; M9 co-processor; 12-megapixel camera, removes Live Photos and video in 4K resolution and received selfie-flash Retina Flash. New supported payment system Apple Pay, but, as expected, 3D Touch gestures remain the exclusive chip of the older models. The model with 32 GB of memory is refused, is now a choice of storage capacity 16 and 64 GB. But all colors are available, including pink.

Price in Russia will amount to 37 990 and 47 990 rubles for a model with 16 and 64 GB respectively. Pre-orders will begin to take on 29 March.

iPad Pro

The company abandoned the idea to further develop the Air lineup and took as the basis of its medium-tablet released last year iPad Pro.

With the title did not bother: it is also iPad Pro, only 9.7 inch. By stuffing it identical to its "big brother": A9H processor, 4 GB of memory, an improved screen, and most importantly, Apple Pencil stylus support and the presence of the smart connector for external keyboards and other accessories. The only thing entry-level outdone older, - a more advanced 12-megapixel camera with an aperture ƒ / 2.2 and flash True Tone, can shoot video in 4K resolution. In addition, there were 256 GB models, they will be available for the two diagonals of the tablet.

Prices for the 9.7-inch models start from 52 990 rubles (12-inch worth from 71 990 rubles). The date of the sale in Russia is not yet known, worldwide sales start on 31 March.

iOS 9.3

Of software updates it has become the most important iOS 9.3. It appeared the night mode Night Shift, change the color temperature of the display, depending on the time of day, the defense certain entries in the "Notes" with a password and Touch ID, a horizontal mode in Apple News, and a multiplayer mode on the iPad, which will be useful for training institutions. Improvements touched application "Health" and Apple Car support.

tvOS

Second software update was tvOS 9.2. Apple added wiser voice assistant Siri, which became even better search for content, I learned to enter passwords with your voice, and received the support of Dictation. In addition, there were long-awaited desktop folder that lets you organize your application on the screen, and a media library iCloud.

New clothes for the Apple Watch

With new miracle did not happen for hours, but no one really did not expect. Apple announced several new models of straps for sports and casual series, including nylon and the new black "Milanese loop."

However, no significant news has not done. The company reduced the price of Apple Watch, and now the prices of watches start at $ 299.

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Generally, presentation and I get at least a short but very informative. New iPhone, new iPad and the rest of the little things. Tell me in the comments what you liked and you plan to buy something.

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