Thursday, June 16, 2022

13 Inch MacBook Pro with M2

13 Inch MacBook Pro with M2

From Friday, June 17, at 5 a.m. PDT onwards, you can order the updated 13 inch Macbook pro with M2. If you want to get this updated version, you need to visit apple.com, the Apple Store app, and Apple Authorized Resellers. People worldwide can get it on Friday, June 24.

This new device features a new M2 chip keeping it full-charged always. Therefore, you can experience this next generation of Apple silicon. The device can perform uniquely. Besides, it comes with up to 24GB of unified memory and ProRes acceleration. In addition, it features up to 20 hours of battery life. Overall, it has a compact design.

Combining this 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 and 14- & 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max makes the best lineup ever. The device comes with more advanced features and can provide more performance.

Portable 13 inch Macbook pro with M2 offering better performance:

You must prefer the compact design of the device. With M2, you can get improved performance. The device has a next-generation 8-core CPU offering new updated features. It is available for both efficiency cores and performance. In addition, it features Apple's next-generation GPU with up to 10 cores. Compared to M1, M2 has two more cores. Moreover, the active cooling system helps to sustain pro performance for people who have more demanding workflows.

Are you a user with RAW images in apps like Affinity Photo? If yes, then you can find it working nearly 40 % quicker than the previous generation. In addition, it can work up to 3.4x quicker. It is for the people upgrading from a model without Apple silicon. It allows you to play graphics-intensive games nearly 40 percent faster than the previous generation. For example, you can play Baldur's Gate 3 quickly. In this case, it can work up to 3.3x quicker for those who upgrade from a model without Apple silicon.

It is compatible with up to 24GB of fast unified memory. Besides, it comes with 50 percent more memory bandwidth. These features make the model multitasking. In addition, its unique design helps to speed up video workflows.

Furthermore, 13 inch Macbook pro with M2 is compatible with ProRes encode and decode. Therefore, it is possible to play back up to 11 streams of 4K and up to two streams of 8K ProRes video. You can transfer the video projects to ProRes nearly 3x quicker than previous.

It has a superb battery that can offer up to 20 hours of video playback. Above all, 24GB of memory, ProRes acceleration, and good battery life make it effective.

MacOS Monterey:

  • 13 inch Macbook pro with M2 comes with Continuity tools like Universal Control. It allows you to work with Mac and iPad easily. 
  • FaceTime features Portrait mode and Spatial Audio. These features make calling more natural. In addition, SharePlay offers a shared experience to Mac users via FaceTime. Besides, Live Text and Visual Look Up take the help of intelligence to surface helpful information. Moreover, Safari has strong tab organization with Tab Groups. With the help of Shortcuts, you can use Mac easily. 
  • MacOS Ventura provides Stage Manager, powerful new capabilities with Continuity Camera, and Handoff coming to FaceTime features. Therefore, it can get complete benefits of M2. In addition, it has major updates to Safari, Mail, Messages, Spotlight, etc.

Perfect for the Environment:

  • This upcoming device can decrease its impact on the environment. Hence, it uses 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in the enclosure magnets and tin in the solder of the main logic board. In addition, it doesn't have numerous harmful substances. Moreover, it can fulfill Apple's high standards for energy efficiency. The device takes the help of wood fiber in packaging from recycled sources or managed forests. 
  • Now it is 2022, and Apple is carbon neutral. By 2030, it wants a net-zero climate impact across the complete business. It features manufacturing supply chains and life cycles of all products. Each Mac produced by Apple will be 100 percent carbon neutral from design to manufacturing.

Pricing and Availability:

  • It is available to users on 17th June. The device comes in silver and space gray. Its starting price is $1,299 and $1,199 for education. If you want to get extra technical specifications, you can get it available at apple.com/macbook-pro-13. 
  • If you buy a Mac from Apple, you can experience a free Online Personal Session with an Apple Specialist. It is available in chosen stores. You can get help with data transfer and receive guidance letting you know how to use the device. 
  • If you are a US customer, you can get 3 percent Daily Cashback while purchasing directly from Apple with Apple Card. While selecting Apple Card Monthly Installments, you may pay the amount over time. 
  • 13 inch Macbook pro with M2 allows you to trade in your PC with the Apple Trade-In system. If you are willing, go to apple.com/shop/trade-in to learn more about it. 
  • AppleCare+ for Mac can deliver technical support and extra hardware coverage from Apple. Besides, it can offer up to two incidents of accidental damage protection every year.

Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Apple Watch Pride Edition Bands

Apple Watch Pride Edition Bands

In June, a celebration month, Apple has released two new Apple Watch Pride Edition bands. This feature dynamic Pride watch faces for the global LGBTQ+ community and equality movement. Besides, it comes with a Sport Loop. In addition, this feature can display a color gradient with a "pride" term woven directly into the band.

In addition, the company has released a new Shot on iPhone campaign on Instagram also. It helps to capture the requirements of artists and figures within the global LGBTQ+ community.

Moreover, it works on The Trevor Project based on suicide prevention and crisis intervention. It is the largest organization worldwide for LGBTQ+ young people. The company supports other advocacy organizations like Equality Federation Institute, Equality North Carolina, Equality Texas, Gender Spectrum, GLSEN, Human Rights Campaign, ILGA World, The National Center for Transgender Equality, PFLAG, and SMYAL. In the 7th year, the bands with watch faces illustrate the techniques in which it supports the LGBTQ+ community. 

 Apple Watch Pride Edition Bands

Pride Edition Sport Loop:

The company's members and cooperators of the LGBTQ+ creative community offer a new expression through exceptional design. The company uses the Sport Loop design, which is durable and adjustable. Besides, the design offers comfort and allows the company to use a new technique. As a result, it can remove the double-layer nylon-woven textile loops on the band. It helps to reveal the term "pride" in a cursive style inspired by the original "hello" greeting. In 1984, it was showcased first.

They designed a color gradient that helps to associate the real rainbow colors with those drawn from different flags. For instance, light blue, pink, and white represent transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals. On the other hand, black and brown symbolize Black and Latinx communities. You can understand other meaningful things also from the colors. For example, these indicate those living with or who have passed away from HIV/AIDS.

Pride Threads Watch Face:

It comes in a combination of colors representing the strength and mutual support of the LGBTQ+ movement. This new watch face gets inspiration from many pride flags. Every strand of vibrant thread can contribute to the total composition of the watch face. In addition, it is similar to the woven loops of the Sport Loop.

The movement of colorful threads depends on the Digital Crown, display, and user's wrist. It means while you rotate Digital Crown on this Watch, tap on the display or raise your wrist, it will move. Besides, the company also comes with new App Clip functionality within the band packaging. The feature allows you to access the new watch face instantly in an easy way.

Pride Edition Nike Sport Loop:

It comes with a full spectrum of the rainbow. In addition, the sport loop includes a matching rainbow-colored Nike Bounce face which incorporates the model. Moreover, it is suitable for those who want to expand sport for their future generations.

Furthermore, people willing to inspire others to feel the joy of being authentically themselves can use it. Another thing you should know is that Be True is a part of Nike's broader commitment to the LGBTQ+ community. Their primary focus is on recognition, advocacy, inspiration, and education.

A New Shot on iPhone Pride Campaign:

This iPhone campaign happens from Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco to Paulista Avenue in São Paulo. It celebrates the present-day queer pioneers for their historical significance to the LGBTQ+ movement.

If you see it on Instagram, you can get find the series with many photographers, including:

  • Evan Benally Atwood at Window Rock in Arizona; 
  • Ryan McGinley at Stonewall Inn in New York; 
  • Meinke Klein at The Homomonument in Amsterdam; 
  • Lydia Metral at Plaza de Chueca in Madrid; 
  • Caia Ramalho at Paulista Avenue in São Paulo; and 
  • Collier Schorr at Harvey Milk Plaza in San Francisco.

How to add the Apple Watch Pride Edition bands Watch face:

If you are willing to add this latest watch face, you should follow the steps.

  • First, your task is to go to the watch app and open it on the iPhone. 
  • After that, your job is to click on the "Face Gallery" available at the bottom of the display. 
  • Choose "Pride Threads" available in the "New Watch Faces" section. 
  • Next, your task is to click on the "Add" option.

You will get a choice between a white or black background. Whether you have a Nike edition, you can enjoy a pride band available. In addition, it also enables you to add similarly, as explained above.

Pricing and Availability of Apple Watch Pride Edition bands:

  • People can get Sport Loop and the Nike Sport Loop available at $49 (US). 
  • You can order Apple Watch Pride Edition bands from apple.com if you want. In addition, Apple Watch Pride Edition bands are also available in the Apple Store app. 
  • You can get Apple Watch Pride Edition bands available at Apple Store locations from May 26. 
  • Users can get the Nike Sport Loop available at Nike.

Conclusion:

You can get the new Pride watch face today. It needs Apple Watch Series 4 or later running watchOS 8.6 and an iPhone 6s or later running iOS 15.5. Apple Watch Pride Edition bands can support any Apple Watch also.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Q. Does Apple support LGBT?

According to spokesperson Peter Ajemian, the company has lobbied against anti-LGBTQ+ legislation across the states.

  • Q. Is there a Series 7 Apple Watch?

Series 7 is the most durable model of the company's watch. It requires basic design change to achieve the vision of the larger Always-On Retina display.

  • Q. Are there other Apple Watch faces?

You can use the Face Gallery in the company's Watch app to see all watch faces. If you find something which looks interesting, you can customize it easily. Then, you can select complications and add the face to your collection.

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Apple Previews Innovative Accessibility Features

Apple Previews Innovative Accessibility Features

Apple previews innovative accessibility features introducing the latest techniques for its users with disabilities for navigation, connection, and other related things. Its excellent updates come with the latest technologies to offer unique and customizable tools for users. Door detection technology is one of the new advancements in these updates for blind people and those with low vision, and using the technology allows these people to use iPhones and iPad.

The company's users with motor & physical disabilities and who depend on Voice Control and Switch Control specifications can control the company's Watch completely from the iPhone. If you belong to the Deaf and hard of hearing community, you may follow the Live Captions on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

The company is increasing support for the industry-leading display reader VoiceOver with more than twenty new languages and locales. As a user, you will get the specifications available with software updates this year across the company's platforms.

Sarah Herrlinger, Apple's senior director of Accessibility Policy and Initiatives, said they would introduce these innovative specifications to provide even more options for the company products.

Recently Apple previews innovative accessibility features:

Door Detection:

The new specification is especially for people with blind or low vision. You can find a door upon arriving at a new destination using the specifications. Besides, the specification lets you know how far the door is, the attributes of the door, if the door is closed or opened, and whether you can open it by pushing, turning a knob, or pulling a handle.

Apple previews innovative accessibility features and it is one of them. This specification allows you to read signs and symbols around the door, including the presence of an accessible entrance symbol, the number of houses at an office, etc. In addition, the innovative specification is the combination of the power of LiDAR, camera, and on-device machine learning. Users can get the specification available on iPhone and iPad models with the LiDAR Scanner.

The unique technology will come in a new Detection Mode within Magnifier and be available at the company's default app supporting blind and low vision users.

Detection mode allows users with vision disabilities to use Door Detection, People Detection, and Image Descriptions specifications. Thus, it assists them in navigating and accessing rich descriptions of the surroundings. With the help of the Apple Maps and VoiceOver users will get sound and haptics feedback helping them to detect the starting point for walking directions.

Physical and Motor Accessibility:

Apple Watch Mirroring makes accessing the Watch easier than ever for people with physical and motor disabilities. People can access this Watch remotely from their paired iPhone using the technology, and they can use inputs including voice commands, sound actions, head tracking, etc.

Besides, it uses hardware and software integration, with advanced built on AirPlay. It is lucrative for people depending on the mobility specifications and can provide unique advantages such as Blood Oxygen, Heart Rate, Mindfulness, etc.

In addition, it enables you to do even more with simple hand gestures. Besides, the new Quick Actions help a double-pinch gesture to answer a phone call or end a call, dismiss a notification, take a photo, play or pause media in the Now Playing app. Moreover, it helps to begin a workout, pause or resume it.

Apple previews innovative accessibility features— Live Captions— for iPhone, iPad, and Mac:

Apple previews innovative accessibility features, and Live Captions is one of them. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. They can follow the audio content more easily whether they are texting someone next to them, using social media app or video conferencing app, on a FaceTime call, etc.

In addition, they can manage the font size to read easily using the specification. Live Captions comes with auto-transcribed dialogue in FaceTime to call participants. Thus, making group video calls for people with hearing disabilities makes it easier. You can use the Live Captions for calls on Mac. In addition, you can get here an option to type a response. The users' information remains protected as Live Captions are created on the device.

VoiceOver adds New Languages:

VoiceOver is the display reader of the company for blind and low vision users. Besides, it can support over twenty extra locales and languages, including Bengali, Bulgarian, Catalan, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. In addition, you can choose dozens of new voices optimized for assistive specifications across languages.

All these locals, & languages, are available for Speak Selection and Speak Screen accessibility specifications. VoiceOver users may use the new Text Checker tool to find basic formatting problems, including duplicative spaces or misplaced capital letters. As a result, proofreading documents or emails becomes easier.

Apple previews innovative accessibility features (additional):

  • The Buddy Controller helps you to ask a care provider or friend to help them in a game. In this controller, you will get two game controllers into one. Therefore, many controllers can drive the input for a single player. 
  • People with speech disabilities manage the response time of Siri to a request with Siri Pause Time. 
  • With the help of the Voice Control Spelling Mode, people can have a choice to dictate custom spellings using letter-by-letter input. 
  • They can customize sound recognition specifications to recognize sounds specific to a person's environment, including the home's unique alarm, doorbell, or appliances. 
  • The Apple Books app comes with new themes. In addition, it can provide different customization options, including bolding text and adjusting line, character, and word spacing. All these specifications offer a reading experience even more accessible.
  • The Sound Recognition updates help to train iPhones and iPad to recognize a unique alarm, doorbell, or appliance.

The bottom line:

The company is celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day with special sessions. They will launch SignTime in Canada on May 19 to connect the company's store and its Support customers with ASL or American Sign Language interpreters. Apple previews innovative accessibility features, and users of the United States, British, and France can get SignTime available. These are for those who use ASL, BSL (British Sign Language), & LSF (French Sign Language).

Monday, May 23, 2022

Apple Car - Macmyth

Apple car macmyth

As per rumors, Apple will launch the Apple car in the near future. But the company has not announced anything yet. An online source has written a report on an patent application of the company for an in-car infotainment system. News says that it might come with VR technology and no windows.

It resembles a black Magic Mouse of the company with wheels attached. The combination of headline and image created painted quite the dystopian picture of a lightless, windowless vehicle. In addition, you can see an image of the all-black vehicle on the web. While you see the vehicle on the internet, you can notice a small logo of the company on the bonnet, which reminds people about the company's wireless mouse.

What is the expected cost of the Apple Car?

You will get it available around $40,000 to $170,000.

Features of Apple Car:

The company brought a patent to light and drew a much dryer picture. This model comes with an AR/VR headset designed for self-driving vehicles. Its target is to offer different use cases for passengers who won't bother to pilot the vehicle. Besides, it is ideal for business users also. The VR headset can conduct video chats during travel times, which is lucrative for business owners. However, leisure passengers can use the headset system to watch movies or play games.

The company's patent comes with a VR entertainment system for a self-driving vehicle. In addition, it has details of a few other VR experiences you can enjoy. For instance, it lets you enjoy pop-ups on the headset, the current city or a virtual location, etc. Besides, it enables you to learn how to turn your ride into a new experience altogether.

Virtual vehicle chases or fleeing through an apocalyptic hellscape are some features you can get also. In this case, the acceleration and braking of the vehicle can be incorporated into the virtual experience. Besides, its 4DX touches like wind can be blown in your face.

According to the patent, you can use the VR headset to combat motion sickness. Driving in a windowless vehicle can trigger it, and in this case, it provides a virtual view of the outside world.

When Apple Car will be released?

The rumors say that the company will produce an electric vehicle around 2025 very soon. Besides, as per the rumor, the EV was a self-driving one. The most news you will get about the company's vehicle involves lining up talent, and it is from the automotive industry to work on the project.

The company filed a patent on May 3 for the entertainment system. According to an online source, it may replace the view of the real world in a vehicle with virtual environments.

The US Patent and Trademark Office granted the company's patent. It is for a headset helping to mitigate motion sickness for people who use self-driving vehicles. Thus, you can get an immersive experience from the VR system while it replaces the real-world view with virtual environments. In addition, Active vehicle systems and vehicle control systems have connections with the VR system. Thus, these help to offer physical effects with the virtual experiences.

Conclusion:

You can get the AR/VR headset even at the end of the year. It can appear early in 2023 because it has been shown off to the company's board. However, you can expect iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro to see in the future when the company launches.

However, an online source clarified that it is a concept design of the self-driven vehicle, not the company's design. But netizens have not stopped poking fun at this tech company. Many people compared it to the design of Tesla's Cybertruck. But many users thought that it was the company's magic mouse on wheels.

The company has hired a 31-year Ford veteran to boost the working process of their Apple Car. However, an online source reported that the company can launch the vehicle as soon as 2025.

Sunday, May 15, 2022

Apple discontinues the iPod

Apple discontinues the iPod

iPod was introduced more than twenty years ago. These years, it has captivated users across the world. People prefer to take their music with them on the go. But Apple discontinues the iPod recently. The music library has been connected with company's iPhone, Watch, iPad, and Mac. Besides, Apple Music allows you to access over 90 million songs and over 30,000 playlists.

Recently, the company announced that it had discontinued the Touch. In addition, they said that it would be available 'while supplies last.' In the news on Tuesday, they also added that the spirit of the product remains in other devices playing music, such as the iPhone, iPad, and HomePod Mini.

The halt in sales of the last remaining model marks the end of this era. Twenty years ago, the real FireWire-equipped model worked as a portable music player. However, the company created models used to listen exclusively to audio until 2017, when the iPod Nano and Shuffle were discontinued. A few enthusiasts have embraced the Touch as the new classic music player. However, a few people willing to get an iPhone-like experience use these models.

What did Tony Fadell say about 'Apple discontinues the iPod'?

Tony Fadell is a developer of the original model. He said in an interview that the its team knew the iPhone could meet the needs of music players. He added that they were beginning to include music, and MP3 playing, to the mobiles delivered by them at the time.

In 2007, the original model came on the market, and coincidentally iPhone got also its first release. You can get almost similar software and hardware as the real iPhone model, excluding the calling features. The tech giant tries to direct its customers toward other products which provide music playback.

What did Greg Joswiak say?

He said that Music had always been a part of the company. It brought a lot of customers; similarly, iPod impacted more than the music industry. In addition, it also explained again how music is discovered, listened to, and shared. He is the company's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing.

Greg Joswiak said that recently the company has different products, including this company's iPhone, Watch, HomePod mini, and across Mac, iPad, and TV. Besides, Apple Music can provide industry-leading sound quality with support for spatial audio. Therefore, it is the best way to experience and enjoy music.

Several ways enable you to enjoy music across multiple devices like the new iPhone SE, the latest iPhone 13 Pro Max, etc. However, iPhone offers the best performance for streaming this Music. Besides, it can store a whole music library on the go. Using the company's Watch and AirPods, it becomes possible to access more than 90 million songs right from their wrist. The price begins at only $279 with this company's Watch SE.

In addition, the iPad features a more powerful chip, larger display & the latest iPadOS and is available for only $329. If you are willing to enjoy music at home, you should go with the HomePod mini for only $9. The later version of the Touch allows users to send emails, take pictures, make video calls, etc. This company updated the model last in 2019.

iPod Availability:

You can buy the Touch through apple.com in it's Store locations as a customer. Thr company's Authorized Resellers supplies them last.

Steve Jobs revealed the first model in typical Apple style in 2001. It came with much fanfare and anticipation in his trademark jeans and black turtleneck. It was the first MP3 player that could store 1000 songs. However, a rumour was there that the company would announce a new music player after the launch events invitation. The company held about 70% global market share in 2011 in MP3 players. Till now, it has sold over 400m iPods.

What did Jobs say about Apple discontinues the iPod?

He said during his long presentation that music has a relationship with every person, and it has been around us for a long time. There was a headline for the night saying: "1,000 songs in your pocket."

What did Ben Wood say?

He, chief analyst at technology advisory firm CCS Insight, said that the company knew the starting of the iphone was the end of the model.

What did Carolina Milanesi say?

She said that the decline in model sales is connected with the iPhone sales, and it seems to be moving from digital sales to streaming.

Conclusion:

We have told Apple discontinues the iPod recently. However, iPhone can cover up for it by offering valuable features.