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Smart column HomePod
That makes the answer kupertintsy Google Home and Amazon Echo, in recent years there were a lot of rumors. Now it's official: Apple has introduced a column with the voice assistant functions and excellent sound.
The device consists of seven tweeters and a subwoofer. Responsible for processing the information processor A8 - the same as the iPhone. With it HomePod adjusts the flow of the acoustic waves at the room.
Even in the six microphones installed column - especially to the built-Siri as accurately distinguish the user's voice. HomePod activated already familiar to all the team, "Hey, Siri».
The assistant can respond to complex musical questions: the name of the band, what song was a hit in May 2011 and who now plays the drums. All this - thanks largely to tight integration with Apple Music.
Siri in the weather, you can ask the company column, road traffic and sporting events, as well as using it to set a reminder. If you have configured your system HomeKit smart home, it can be controlled through HomePod curtains, air conditioning and lighting.
The device will go on sale at the price of $ 349 in black and white. In December, it will appear in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and Hong Kong, and in 2018 gets to Russia and other countries.
The new iPad
Another confirmed hearing - iPad Pro with a diagonal of 10.5 inches. Case dimensions are the same as they were, but the display is increased by reducing the frames. Tablet weighs 450 grams.
The screen of the new device is configured for ProMotion technology. Its refresh rate is twice as high as usual - 120 Hz. It varies depending on what content the user is viewing. For example, for the still image mode is switched to 24 Hz. With this tablet is still withstand 10 hours of active mode.
Due to the 6-core processor A10X new iPad Pro has become 30% more productive. Schedule it processes up to 40% better with 12-core GPU. According to representatives of Apple, the overall production capacity has increased 500 times since the first iPad. Resolution main camera is 12 megapixels.
The company has upgraded and larger model iPad Pro. Now both, 10,5- and 12,9-inch, 64 include GB standard. The cost of the cheapest options - 649 dollars, the most expensive - 1099 dollars.
iOS 11
The new version of the mobile operating system - another delight for fans of Apple devices. The update is actively involved the possibility of machine learning.
The company paid great attention to Siri on iOS. Now Assistant supports 21 languages in 36 countries and works with new voices - and not only with women, but with men. Assistant learned to translate from one language to another in real time. A new tone make Siri even more like a human.
The Control Center has come to occupy not two, but one page. It supports 3D TouchNew widgets and functions.
Another important piece of news - the first in nine years, updated App Store design. Application store has become more like digital magazines such as Pinterest and Flipboard. In it there was a tab "Today" with new applications, as well as a separate tab with the games. Pages applications themselves also changed dramatically: Now they have a lot of new information such as tips, and reference material.
On the iPad operating system includes still and bottom panel with running applications - both on MacOS.
But most of all the fans should rejoice because in iOS 11 through the application of "Files" will be almost a full file system. The app acts as a single interface for cloud storage such as Box and iCloud, and you can create folders, rename them and add them to the files.
file drag and drop function has been significantly improved. you are now, for example, you can select images in the "Photos" and drag and drop them in the mail, to attach to the letter.
The updated OS will be released in the fall. The first beta version of iOS will be 11 at the end of June.
macOS High Sierra, iMac and MacBook
The new desktop operating system of Cupertino corporation called the High Sierra. It appeared an improved browser Safari: It is faster and consumes less energy. Moreover, the program has learned to block automatic rollers and acquired improved settings against surveillance. According to representatives of Apple, Safari Chrome faster by 80%.
Developers already available beta version of High Sierra. The rest will be free to download it later.
Main railway novelty - iMac Pro - the most powerful computer, which Apple has ever produced. In it set 8-, 10- or 18-core Xeon processor and graphics card Radeon Vega with 16 GB of memory. This provides a performance of 22 teraflops. Amount of RAM - 128 GB, SSD - up to 4TB.
Among the new computer - the iMac with the screen, a 43% brighter than the previous model, and processor Intel Core i7 (Kaby Lake). The maximum amount of RAM in the 21-inch model - 32 GB. At 27-inches, this figure reaches 64 GB. SSD-storage capacity of 2 TB became 50% faster.
MacBook, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, too, move to Kaby Lake.
watchOS 4
The operating system, new desktops for the Apple Watch. Thanks to them, and machine learning technology selection information to display on the home screen automatically.
Also watch learn how to communicate via NFC with exercise machines in the fitness center. It earns it in the autumn, though not everywhere.
Among other useful innovations - an application-lantern and the exchange of data with other Bluetooth wearable devices.
tvOS
The company announced Amazon Prime Video app for tvOS. Soon the owners of Apple TV set-top boxes will be able to watch streaming movies and TV series service.
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