The newest Beats member shows the direction of Apple for its two line of headphones. Studio Buds are cheaper and more compatible than AirPods. It can be charged via the universal USB C connection instead of the proprietary Lightning charging port. It also has its own Android app for those outside the iOS ecosystem. If AirPods are intended to complement and enhance the experience of using iPhone, iPad, and Mac, Beats products are aimed at a larger, more diverse market. Apple wants to turn AirPods into a more premium product when it introduces the AirPods Max hooded headset, equipped with the Spatial Audio feature to increase the difference. Beats Studio Buds allows Android users to see the exact amount of battery on each headset as well as the included charging case. The headset can also be controlled using the Google Assistant. The accessory’s minimalist design also marks a change for Apple. According to testing by Bloomberg, the compact design of the headset makes it comfortable to wear for a long time. It has a noise reduction mode, which is not too effective when listening on a noisy street, but also supports the user experience. The headset battery lasts 8 hours on a single charge, but only when noise cancellation is not activated. Beats Studio Buds for ordering now and starting to ship from June 24. The headset has three colors red, black and white, priced at 3.44 million. Du Lam (According to Bloomberg)

iMac 2021 has a brand new square design Another change that few fans notice is that the design of Apple products is increasingly synchronized. iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPhone 12 Series and iMac 2021 are the clearest proof of this point. And many analysts believe that the appearance of the iPad mini 6 will not be out of this trend. In a render image recently published by leaker Jon Prosser, the new generation iPad mini will possess a completely different design compared to its predecessor. Say goodbye to the unusually thick top and bottom edges with the Home key cum Touch ID fingerprint sensor. Now, the screen part of this compact tablet has been significantly expanded, promising a display with a size of about 8.5 inches. iPad mini 6 next to iPad Air 4 (iPad Air 2020) The Touch ID fingerprint sensor has also been moved up and integrated into the power button on the top of the device similar to the iPad Air 2020. This is a change that has received a lot of response from users, because of the face recognition system. Face ID is not a favorite device for many users, if not, iFan hates Face ID. The Touch ID sensor will be moved to the top of the device and integrated into the power key In the concept image, iPad mini 6 will own a total of 3 colors including Gray, Silver and Rose Gold, the charging port will also be changed from Lightning to USB Type-C like other tablet products launched in the year. recently. iPad mini 6 will have a total of color options The charging port is also USB Type-C instead of Lightning on the previous generation It is expected that the iPad mini 6 will be released this year but there is no specific release date, most likely this compact tablet model will be launched with the iPhone 13 Series around mid-September or at the latest. December last year when Apple launched the brand new MacBook Pro duo. Source: Synthesis

According to the The Intercept, In addition to the usual way, there is an “unofficial” way to ensure that the data on the iPhone cannot be restored. However, doing so would mean damaging the device. The official way to wipe iPhone The encryption key is where your iPhone/iPad uses to decrypt information, so removing this key leaves all your data permanently encrypted and therefore inaccessible. The first thing you’ll need is a working iPhone/iPad that you can navigate using the touchscreen or connect to a computer. Before selling, giving or transferring iPhone, users should wipe old personal data. Photo: iMore. The easiest way is to do the following steps: Settings > General > Reset > Erase All Content and Settings . If your device for some reason cannot access Setting , you can try the second way by connecting them to your laptop or desktop and restore them through a third device. If the above two methods still don’t work, try putting the device into Recovery Mode , iPhone/iPad will return to factory settings and erase all your data. Alternatively, if your device won’t even turn on, use Force Restart according to the manufacturer’s instructions, then follow one of the methods outlined above. The most thorough way to delete data If you have tried all the steps above and your device still won’t turn on or can’t connect to the computer, the best way is to destroy the memory chip, which contains all user data. The flash memory chip (yellow border below) is in the same black board and controller chip. Photo: The Intercept. In ‘s post The Intercept , the author used iPad 6 as an example of how to destroy memory chips. However, regardless of model, the general procedure is the same: remove the iPhone/iPad screen, find the board, and destroy the memory chip. To get the memory chip, you must disassemble your iPad. First, find a way to remove the iPad’s touch screen so you can look at the internal components. There are specialized tools on the market to remove the panel, but if such tools are not available, you can heat around the edge of the screen, to melt the adhesive, then use a flat object and gently pry the monitor up. After removing the screen, you’ll find the iPad’s battery with a metal shell on the side that houses the iPad’s logic board and memory chip. Remove all securing screws and connection cables, and remove the board cover. Use the drill to destroy the memory chip. Photo: The Intercept. After removing the cover, you will see the memory chip is silver and located in a metal shell, next to the logic board and the black processor chip. Now all you have to do is take out the flash chip and destroy it. The suggestion from the article is to use a drill and drill through the memory chip until the device breaks. The author of the article recommends that you ensure safety issues before starting to destroy the aforementioned chip. The above method is also used by many hackers around the world to delete evidence. Catfish, the owner of Chicken Drumstick, the biggest game cheat ever, recounted smashing his memory chips one by one to erase the crime. Once discovered, Catfish quickly shut down the servers running the cheat software, and hammered out all the hard drives that might still contain cheat-related data. “I panicked so much that I smashed every chip I saw in the SSD. Then I dumped it all a few miles away,” Catfish said.

Photo: CNET Long before the iPhone and iPad came out, Apple had a device called Newton. Accordingly, this is the first effort of “apple defect” in the field of digital user aids. One of the most notable features of Appel Newton is its ability to recognize handwriting. The device comes with a stylus so that the user can write on the screen and then it will convert what you write into electronic characters. Apple also created its own operating system called NewtonOS for this device. After mixed sales reactions and market feedback about the bad handwriting recognition, Steve Jobs quickly canceled the next development project for Newton in 1998. Pippin Photo: CNET Until now, many people still remember Pippin as one of the biggest failures in Apple history. In 1994, Japanese toy maker Bandai approached Apple with the idea of ​​releasing a stripped-down version of the Macintosh for gaming. Apple responded to this idea and released Pippin in 1996. Initially, this machine launched with only four games, but was appreciated for its modern Internet connection. One of the biggest problems with Pippin, though, is the hefty price tag of $599. At the time of Pippin’s launch, the Sony Playstation and Seg Saturn were the market leaders of the same class. With a lower price tag while having more games, Pippin seemed to have lost the game right from the start. A few years after its launch, the total sales of this model still stopped at 42,000 units and Steve Jobs once again canceled this project when he returned to the Apple CEO hat. Apple QuickTake Photo: CNET Launched in 1994, QuickTake was one of the first digital camera devices to be sold on the mass market. Unfortunately, it didn’t work as Apple expected. At $749, no focus, no zoom, preview screen, and memory that can only store 32 images, Apple can’t compete with other camera brands like Kodad, Canon or Fuji. QuickTake actually has three refreshes a short time later, adding a few extra features while keeping the cost down. However, all is still not enough to prevent it from ending “premature death.” MacBook Pro supports cellular connectivity You may not know, back in 2007, Apple once developed a MacBook Pro that supported cellular connectivity. Of course, this machine was never released by Apple. In 2011, such a model was unexpectedly sold on eBay. This device has a SIM slot and a strange part of the antenna mounted on the screen

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ and iPad Pro can both replace laptops in some tasks The tablet market share has long been considered a “playground” for devices from Apple. However, the arrival of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and most recently the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ have directly threatened Apple’s “unique” position in the tablet market. Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 (Photo: Samsung.com) If the choice of a smartphone often depends only on configuration, front camera, rear camera, screen and battery life, then for choosing a tablet to replace a laptop, users will definitely need to consider more. some other factors are operating system, ecosystem, interface. While Apple is trying to perfect iPadOS so that the iPad can perform some more laptop functions, Samsung is looking to upgrade the Samsung Dex interface to make the experience on that interface more similar to a regular laptop. Samsung Dex (photo: Samsung) In terms of interface, the above commonly used applications of both devices are incomplete when placed in the task of replacing the laptop. Popular applications such as Instagram, Facebook still regularly change themselves vertically when users experience photo albums on both devices. In short, both still cannot escape being seen as enlarged versions of a phone. However, on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+, you can completely overcome this with Dex mode. Dex mode on Samsung Tab S7+ makes it possible to perform multiple tasks on multiple screens at the same time by dividing the screen just like on a laptop. (Photo: fptshop.com.vn) Regarding the screen, both devices are equipped with an 11-inch screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. While the screen on Samsung devices is longer, giving a feeling of overflow when watching movies, in return, the familiar screen ratio on the iPad Pro gives a more complete experience when playing games like Call of duty, Coalition, … because game manufacturers have not optimized according to Samsung screen ratio. Drawing-related software is well optimized on iPad (Photo: fptshop.com.vn) When determining to work on any tablet model, we need to consider the ability to connect to external devices. Both devices have good connectivity. You only need a Type C port to easily connect to storage devices, keyboards, and mice. However, if you are a person with a high need for drawing and writing on a tablet, the iPad is the device you need to pay more attention to because 3rd party drawing and writing applications are optimized for Apple devices. . In addition, iPad Pro offers Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, which is 4 times faster than the transfer speed of USB Gen 2. This is also a feature that users need to pay attention to. In short, both devices have their own advantages. If the Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ brings the experience closer to a regular laptop thanks to the Samsung Dex solution, the iPad Pro offers a smoother experience. iPad Pro is currently sold genuine in Vietnam with the price from 19,990,000 VND for the 120GB memory version, only Wi-Fi, no accessories. This price is much higher than the Samsung Tab S7 + currently being sold genuine in Vietnam for 12,500,000 VND with Spen pen and keyboard.

Photo: The Verge The above information was shared by the developers of the graphic and design application Artstudio Pro on the Procreare forum. Accordingly, the application can only use up to 5 GB of RAM on the latest iPad. According to the developers, trying to use more than this amount of space causes the application to crash. Photo: The Verge “There was a big problem with the iPad Pro running the M1 chip. After testing the pressure tests on an iPad Pro M1 with 16 GB of RAM, it turned out that the application could only use 5 GB of RAM or less. If used more, the application will crash. This limit is only 0.5 GB more RAM than the old iPads that only had 6 GB of RAM,” the programmer shared. Photo: The Verge Thus, with single applications, as is the case with Artstudio Pro, users do not seem to benefit too much even though the new iPad Pro has an increased RAM capacity. However, overall, with the increased amount of RAM, you can still open more applications to run in the background at the same time because iPadOS itself is not limited to the amount of RAM used. Photo: The Verge The iPad has long been criticized that iPadOS doesn’t allow users to take advantage of the device’s full hardware potential. Apple will hold this year’s WWDC event on June 7. Here, iPadOS 15 will certainly be introduced as well. Bloomberg previously said that iPadOS 15 will bring a completely redesigned Home screen.

Specifically, Apple marketing officer Scott Broderick and screen engineer Vincent Gu just had a conversation with Apple Bitz XL podcast host Brian Tong about the new iPad Pro with the topic of rotating the M1 chip and screen. Liquid Retina XDR image. They say that Apple cannot incorporate new screen technology in the 11-inch version and keep its weight as low as possible. The 11-inch iPad is more portable, so Apple decided not to use a mini LED display because using a new screen would significantly increase both the weight and thickness of the iPad. Broderick said: “For iPad Pro 11 users, they simply want a super powerful iPad in a slim body less than 450 grams, and for users of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro they are looking for one. what allows them to be their best and make great products out of it. So bringing Mini-LED technology to the 12.9-inch version makes sense for truly professional users.” This reason sounds quite absurd and many people think that perhaps due to the lack of components, Apple has covered up the exact reason. The new Mini-LED display has a real difference. Therefore, there are quite a few people who are disappointed when they cannot experience this new technology on the smaller iPad Pro 2021.

Specifically, MacRumors says that Apple has added the iPad 2 to its list of “old and obsolete” products as of May 2019 in all countries except the US and Turkey, where local laws require it. asked the company to continue treating this as an old product. iPad 2. (Photo by Andrew Cunningham / Ars Technica) However, Apple yesterday updated the list of obsolete products it has released, which shows that the iPad 2 has become an obsolete product worldwide. iPad 2 was released by Apple in March 2011 before Apple officially discontinued it in 2014. (Illustration image: Internet) The moment it was released, the second generation iPad marked a breakthrough for the iPad product line and laid the foundation for the years that followed. iPad 2 is highly appreciated by many people with a body that is 33% thinner than the previous generation. The iPad also adds many new features, including a front camera for FaceTime calls, a gyroscope, and an upgraded dual-core A5 processor that’s twice as fast as the original iPad and graphics up to 9 times stronger. (Illustration image: Internet) It is known that Apple classifies products that have been discontinued for at least 7 years as “obsolete”. Products on this obsolete list will no longer receive any hardware repair services from Apple or its service providers. (Photo: Apple) At the end of 2020, Apple also updated its list of “Old and obsolete” products with the presence of the iPhone 5c, the first iPhone phone with Apple’s colorful machine color. This means that technical support for this product will only be maintained at a limited level. Apple will officially “kill” iPhone 5c in 2022. At this time, technical support for iPhone 5c will completely end.

This information was confirmed by the iTunes Customer Experience Manager at the time, Dale Bagwell, on Motherboard in an email that 128 million consumers downloaded more than 2,500 apps infected with malware that came from fake copies. Xcode’s appearance. In total, these 2,500 infected apps were downloaded more than 203 million times in the App Store. Another Apple recruiter mentioned that “China represents 55% of customers and 66% of downloads”, also referring to the malware “XcodeGhost”. According to multiple internal Apple emails, about 18 million affected users are based in the US. Notably, Apple has had many internal discussions about how to send warnings to affected developers and users because the number of customers potentially exposed to malicious code is quite high. Even so, App Store VP Matt Fischer notes that this will pose some challenges in terms of localization of the email’s language, since downloading these apps takes place in the App Store. all over the world. As a result, Apple failed to send warnings to users and developers. Even popular apps like WeChat and Angry Birds 2, designed for the Chinese market, are on the affected list, the report said. As soon as the malware was identified, Apple asked developers to immediately recompile their apps with a genuine version of Xcode. Lookout explains that “developers are drawn to downloading this fake version of Xcode because it will download much faster in China than the official version of Xcode from Apple’s Mac App Store.” Following this incident, Apple increased the security of Xcode installation and malware scanning when submitting apps to the App Store. In testimony from one of the heads of the App Store at the trial of the lawsuit between Epic and Apple, this person said the iOS app review process is part of Apple’s charge for the App Store.

User can go to Sound to choose the types of noises that the device will detect and notify such as dogs barking, car horns, doorbells, running water, crying babies, etc. There are 13 different types of sounds supported by Apple. The sound recognition feature on iOS helps detect a variety of noises. Screenshots. Once activated, the . icon Sound recognition will appear in the Control Center, helping to quickly select the types of sounds to recognize. Users can select multiple types of sounds to recognize simultaneously. When a sound is detected, the device sends a notification. According to the PhoneArena , people with hearing problems should enable this feature to be alerted to doorbells, smoke alarms, etc. In addition to Apple, some companies like Google or Amazon also equip similar features for products. With the Amazon Echo smart speaker, users can set it up to alert when an alarm sounds or glass breaks. Meanwhile, Google Pixel smartphones can use microphones to support car accident detection. However, Apple recommends users not to rely too much on the feature in cases of danger, emergency or navigation. In addition, you also cannot say “Hey Siri” to activate the virtual assistant when activating the feature. Smart iPhone wallpapers Designed to save your iPhone’s battery.

Accordingly, the group is asking Apple to return money to UK customers, with about 19.6 million people will be compensated a total of 1.5 billion pounds (equivalent to 2.1 billion USD). They believe that the US technology company has a monopoly when the App Store is the only “door” to download many applications to iPhone and iPad. The application emphasizes that after 13 years, the App Store is still the only source for Apple devices to access applications, proving that the company has been selfish, charging login fees and using this mechanism unfairly. They claim this is proprietary behavior. According to the lawsuit, Apple receives about 30% of the cost of purchasing an app. Apple, for its part, calls this a planned lawsuit and shouldn’t have happened. The company insists it is committed to its customers and that the App Store has greatly benefited the UK creative economy.
In addition, Apple is currently facing many legal challenges related to exclusivity when using the App Store because of a lawsuit for the same reason by Epic Games – the maker of the famous Fortnite game. according to iMore

Expert Kent, a lecturer at King’s College, University of London, believes that Apple has a monopoly when the App Store is the only door to download many applications to iPhone and iPad. App Store is always accused of charging too much According to this lecturer after 13 years, the App Store is still the only source for Apple devices to access applications, reflecting the company’s selfish “guarding” of the entrance to the world of applications, charging subscription fees. import and use “unfairly” and this is proprietary behavior. According to the lawsuit, Apple receives about 30% of the cost of purchasing an app. Apple has denied these allegations and said it would be open to discussing “the commitment to consumers and the many benefits the App Store has brought to the UK’s innovation economy”. The company also compared the App Store to other digital marketplaces and reiterated that the majority of developers don’t pay Apple for anything because 84% of the apps on the App Store are free. Last month, the European Union (EU) officially accused Apple of relying on the App Store, which has gradually eliminated competitors in the field of streaming (streaming). In March, UK competition authorities also launched an investigation into Apple related to the App Store.

The iPhone can be located even when the network is disconnected because iOS 14 has updated the Find My network feature along with the Send Last Location feature, from there. helps to save the last location of the iPhone before Wi-Fi (or mobile data) turned off and connect with other iPhone devices (running iOS 14 together) to find the exact location. Here’s how to find the lost iPhone even when the network is disconnected: – Go to the item Setting (Settings), click on your Apple ID account name at the top. -Click on the item Find (Find My). Select item Find iPhone (Find my iPhone) – Turn on the feature Network Find (Find My network) by sliding the slider to the right and turn on the feature Send last location (Send Last Location) and features Find iPhone . If you have an iPad or iPod Touch, just do the same. Minh Hoa (th)

Appearing before iCloud Drive, iCloud Documents & Data is the feature to store and sync app data between Apple devices. For example, if you create and edit a document using the Pages app on your Mac, the file will be transferred to iCloud Documents & Data for viewing and editing on your iPhone or iPad. Data in iCloud Documents & Data will be included in iCloud Drive from May 2022. Photo: iMore. According to the MacRumors , iCloud Documents & Data, and iCloud Drive can all back up and sync data in a number of apps. However, the weak point of iCloud Documents & Data is that there is no management app like iCloud Drive. According to the iMore , transferred data will not be included in the general capacity of iCloud, but users need to enable iCloud Drive to view and manage data. iCloud is one of the important features on iOS devices. This is not only a place to store data and photos safely and securely, but also a good choice to free up space on your Mac or iPhone. Introduced in 2014, iCloud Drive is part of the iCloud cloud service, allowing Apple device users to share, manage, and sync files between their Mac, iPhone, and iPad, just like in storage like Google. Drive, Microsoft OneDrive … Apple’s cheapest device is incredibly durable To test the durability of AirTag, CNET ran several tests by placing it in a washing machine, freezing and dropping it.

The malware affected 128 million iPhone users. The XcodeGhost malware was spread by hackers through the hidden installation of a version of Xcode programming software, then sharing on forums for iOS developers. Some of these malicious applications at that time included many popular names such as WeChat, the Chinese version of Angry Birds 2. Statistics show that about 2500 applications were infected with malware and up to 203 million users who downloaded these anti-malware applications Security experts believe that the XcodeGhost malware can collect information such as infected application name, device model, network information and some other data. Later, Apple said it did not record the data associated with the user’s identity, or the iCloud login password was collected. After the problem was discovered, Apple asked developers to use the official version of Xcode to compile the app before re-releasing it on the App Store. According to the 9to5mac Apple also strengthens the security process when installing Xcode, checking the application’s malicious code before releasing it on the App Store after the incident.

Although the Lightning cable was once rumored to be bundled with the iPhone 12, that didn’t happen. On the iPhone 12, Apple still comes with a normal Lightning cable, which is easily damaged and easily broken. The Lightning cable and power cord included with the iMac 2021 are covered with an umbrella. Photo: 9to5mac. Half a year after the launch of the iPhone 12, an umbrella-covered Lightning cable was included with the iMac 2021, used to charge the mouse, keyboard and trackpad. Of course, you can still use this cable to charge your iPhone or iPad. Besides the Lightning cable, the power cord connected to the iMac 2021 is also covered with fabric to match the camera color. For example, if you buy a red iMac, the Lightning cable and the power cord are covered with red umbrellas, increasing the aesthetics of the product. The iMac 2021 comes with a Lightning cable that covers many people. On Twitter, accounts Brad Fogle comment “Good” upon seeing the new cable. Some comments expressed surprise when the shielded cable was included with the iMac, not the iPhone. This cable is currently only included with the iMac 2021, not sold separately by Apple. Because the body is too thin, the Ethernet port of the iMac 2021 is brought to the power supply by Apple. Photo: Apple. “This is the cable I wanted to include with the iPhone, but it got a surprise in another product,” says author Chris Smith from BGR share. In 2019, Apple once donated a Lightning cable braided to the Mac Pro, but this is a high-end product, intended for professional users. In addition to the two fabric-covered cables, the new feature of the iMac 2021 lies in the power supply. On this generation, the power supply is placed separately from the outside and integrated with the Ethernet network port. The power port on the machine is magnet, not 3 pin as before. Launched by Apple at the event on April 20, iMac 2021 has 7 colors, 4.5K 24-inch screen, M1 processor, webcam and upgraded microphone. The device is expected to sell from the end of April with a starting price of 1,299 USD. Apple launches new purple iPhone and improved iPad Pro M1 During the Spring Loaded event taking place at 0:00 on April 21 (Vietnam time), Apple introduced a series of products including iPhone 12 purple version, new design iMac, AirTag card, iPad Pro M1.

iOS 15 will customize how you receive and process notifications based on your “state” (drive, work, sleep …). Status will be adjusted via the lock screen menu (also upgraded) or the Control Center. iOS 15 will allow to receive or process notifications depending on the user’s status. Photo: 9to5mac. Depending on which status is turned on, your phone rings or silences when notifications arrive. User can allow iPhone to automatically reply to messages when switched to respective status. According to the Bloomberg These features are quite similar to sleep mode or do not disturb, but iOS 15 will allow more active status adjustments, not limited to available modes. Apple is also said to be revamping the iMessage app to function as a social network, competing with Facebook’s WhatsApp. However, the plan is in the early stages, it is unlikely to be introduced in the first iOS 15 release. For iPad, the device’s home screen will be first changed since the product launches in 2010. Like iOS 14 on the iPhone, Apple will allow iPad users to place widgets anywhere on the screen. key to update information. A desktop page on an iPad can contain entire widgets instead of app icons as before. IPad main screen will have a big change when updating iPadOS 15. Photo: 9to5mac. New privacy protections are coming to iOS 15 as well, one of which is a list of apps that are silently collecting data. This feature will limit the application’s sneaky collection of location, phone number without through IDFA (Ad Identifier). Apple is expected to launch iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 (codename Sky) at the developer conference (WWDC 2021) held online on June 7. The beta version of iOS 15 will be released to developers, before the mass update for users in the fall. Since WWDC is still a few weeks away, rumors suggest that Apple may still delay some features for later updates. In addition to iOS 15, Apple will also introduce a slight upgrade to macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. Apple launches new purple iPhone and improved iPad Pro M1 During the Spring Loaded event taking place at 0:00 on April 21 (Vietnam time), Apple introduced a series of products including iPhone 12 purple version, new design iMac, AirTag card, iPad Pro M1.

AirDrop is very useful for Apple ecosystem users but is being warned of being insecure. Experts said, AirDrop allows users to share files with Apple devices in contacts. During the process of verifying the connection between devices, AirDrop uses a “mutual authentication mechanism” to compare the user’s phone number and email with the entries in the other device’s phonebook. Basically, data exchanged via AirDrop is encrypted by Apple, but this security mechanism is assessed by experts as relatively weak. In fact, Apple just scrambles the phone numbers and email addresses exchanged in the process of transmitting through AirDrop. This security mechanism can be easily circumvented using simple techniques like brute-force attacks. Also according to security experts at Technical University of Darmstadt (Germany), the above vulnerability was discovered in May 2019 and has been notified to Apple, but Apple still has no specific patch. to fix the problem. Airdrop is a feature that comes pre-installed on iPhone, iPad or Mac (depending on the version of the operating system). Helps iOS, Mac devices connect together and can easily share files wirelessly with each other very quickly without affecting the quality of the file. Airdrop has been integrated on iPhone, iPod, iPad devices using iOS 7 or higher. Macbook from 2012 with OS X Yosemite (10.0) higher (except Mac Pro mid-2012). In addition, AirDrop cannot be used with other operating systems (Android phones, Windows Phone phones …).

Photo: Howtogeek In addition to the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods and MacBook lines, on April 20, 2021, Apple officially launched a new device called AirTag. This device is designed for users to track down and find lost items. This device has been rumored and expected for a long time and now it is officially released. Reasonable price AirTag selling price announced by Apple is $ 29, equivalent to about 700,000 VND. That figure is even $ 6 lower than the Tile Pro and on par with Samsung’s SmartTag +. Apple also offers more options for customers to buy four units priced at just $ 99. Early orders are scheduled for delivery on April 30th. Compact design Photo: Macrumors AirTag comes in the form of a white round knob with a metal plate on one side and is slightly larger than the bottle cap. They measure 1.26 inches in diameter and 0.31 inches tall and weigh 0.39 ounces (11 grams). For each Airtag, customers get free engraved names, including text and a choice of 31 emojis, when purchasing from apple.com or the Apple Store app. Hardware This device has a built-in audio speaker that makes it easy to locate the Airtag. Each AirTag has an integrated accelerometer, a replaceable CR2032 battery and can be used continuously for 1 year thanks to the energy-saving Bluetooth LE technology. Users can click on the back of the Airtag to replace the battery for their device. The way it works is simple Photo: CNBC Initially, users will connect AirTag via iPhone, iPad, will have pop-up when the product is near iDevices similar to the general AirPods connection. When you tap AirTag in the Find My app, it uses input from the camera, ARKit, accelerometer, and gyroscope, then transmits the user signal to the AirTag privately using combines audio, tactile and visual feedback. When activated, Airtag will continuously scan and connect to any nearby iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch to send information and location updates to users through their iCloud account. Optimized use with new iPhone models Photo: Mac World AirTag requires only iPhones running iOS 14.5 and iPads running iPadOS 14.5 to function. This iOS 14.5 / iPadOS 14.5 update will arrive next week, before the accessory goes on sale. This means that all iPhones from the iPhone 6s and later use this device. However, if you own an iPhone with U1 chip, that is, iPhone 11 and above you will make the most of AirTag’s capabilities. With U1 chip, you can easily orient accurately as well as calculate the distance from you to objects. Is the Airtag waterproof? According to Apple’s Newsroom, the AirTag is IP67 water & dust resistant. That is, it sinks 1 meter of water for 30 minutes, and normal daily circumstances will not affect AirTag when you let it get caught in rainwater, splashing water, dust, sand, … Airtag connection range Although not officially confirmed by Apple, many sources have said that the device can connect and work well with a maximum range of up to 100 meters. At this distance you can easily find your objects with precise navigation and distance measurement in the Find My app. How to find a lost item with Airtag Photo: CNBC When the user’s device is out of range of Bluetooth connectivity, the device relies on the Find My network with more than 1 billion Apple devices globally. Apple devices near the AirTag will scan and find it, when found, it will transmit the signal to a device connected to the network and send location information back to the owner. In addition, even when there is no iOS device nearby to detect, AirTag itself, when detached from the host iOS device for too long, will make a noise for others to see it. Those who find AirTag can use an iOS device or any NFC device to view the information of the owner of the AirTag. Security Apple believes that location data and location history won’t be stored anywhere. In addition, all location information will be end-to-end encrypted and not stored anywhere.This also means that only the owner and the AirTag will read each other’s locations.

Leaks indicate that both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro with M1 chip, and will be equipped with this display later this year. Basically, this is still a display technology with the same way LCD works but using much smaller LEDs so they are called mini-LED backlight and there will be many more LEDs in it. among them. The number of small LEDs that Apple claims is up to 10000. In the 12.9-inch iPad Pro 2021, this technology offers a full-screen brightness of 1,000 nits, a maximum brightness of 1,600 nits and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000. : first. Meanwhile, the MacBook Pro M1 has the best screen but also “only” reached 485 nits of full screen brightness and a contrast ratio of 1,470: 1. This number is leading the industry but not losing anything compared to the screen. iPad Pro image. Although it is not certain that the Liquid Retina XDR display when brought to the MacBook will be as effective as the iPad Pro because tablets and laptops serve the purpose of entertainment as well as different usage. But it does show a big difference the mini LED technology can make. If the rumors are true, the Liquid Retina XDR display could be just one of the cool new features coming to the MacBook Pro in late 2021. The 14-inch MacBook Pro is expected to be a complete upgrade over the original. The current 13 inch with thinner bezels, more ports, MagSafe ports, square design like the new iMac, … but leaving the Touch Bar. According to Digitaltrends

Photo: Bloomberg Recently, Apple marketing director Greg Joswiak and chief hardware officer John Ternus did an interview with The Independent to talk about the new array computers. The M1 equipping iPad has sparked speculation that Apple will soon merge the iPad and Mac into one product. However, Mr. Greg Joswiak insists this is not a target for Apple. Photo: Apple Instead of merging two product lines, Mr. Greg Joswiak asserted that Apple is creating the best products in each segment. Meanwhile, Mr. John Ternus said that Apple has no goal of limiting the capabilities of one device just to avoid tampering with another. “We strive to make the Mac the best we can, we strive to make the best iPad possible,” he said. Photo: Apple The new iPad Pro has more performance than what a tablet needs. However, two Apple bosses refused to share about the features that iPadOS will support in the near future. Instead, Mr. Joswiak says that adding more performance will give developers more space to act. “Our developers take advantage of this opportunity very quickly,” he said. Photo: Apple Users will also enjoy buying a device that’s ahead of time, he said.

Despite the addition of multiple colors that sync with the iMac 2021, the Magic Mouse 2 still keeps the charging port on the bottom. The Magic Mouse 2’s charging port placement is one of Apple’s silly designs. Photo: The Verge. Placing the charging port on the underside means Magic Mouse won’t be able to use it when it’s plugged in. According to the Tom’s Guide This charging port position is confusing when created by a company that focuses on the design, optimal user experience. Talk to The Verge Apple also confirmed that the only change to Magic Mouse 2 is adding more colors, the rest of the features have remained the same since the release of the mouse in 2015. Although the charging time is very fast, 2 minutes for 9 hours of use, having to turn upside down and plug the charger cord when the mouse is lying on your back makes many people feel confused. This isn’t Apple’s only “catastrophic” design. The first-generation Apple Pencil stylus also had a confusing way of charging when it had to be plugged into the iPad’s Lightning port. Not only absurd, the fact that a sharp object extending from the iPad charging port is also easy to cause impact and damage. The charging design of the original Apple Pencil was criticized by users for being too uncomfortable. Photo: Business Insider. By 2018, the new charging port problem is resolved when Apple introduces the 2nd generation stylus, connecting and charging by iPad via magnets. While you can’t charge and write, the new way of charging doesn’t affect your iPad’s use. Apple is also not an easy company to change the design. The “butterfly” keyboard on the MacBook has existed for 4 years, despite being criticized since its launch. Similarly, the new Apple TV remote received a design change on April 20, after 6 years of receiving many complaints. It seems that 2015 was the year Apple’s design team came up with the most dumb ideas. While most of the design has been upgraded, the charging port position on the Magic Mouse 2 has yet to show signs of change. The secret behind Apple’s success Apple’s success comes from the smooth combination of hardware and software. At the time of Apple, this strategy was still unfamiliar to many brands.

Author: boat, Chen Ping The world’s largest chip has the second generation! WSE 2 will be listed in the third quarter of this year. WSE 2 uses a 7-nanometer process technology with 2.6 trillion transistors. A large number of chips have entered the market in recent years, aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence and machine learning workloads. Based on different machine learning algorithms, these chips usually focus on several key areas, but most of them have a common limitation-chip size. Two years ago, Cerebras unveiled a revolution in the field of chip design: They developed a chip called Wafer Scale Engine (WSE) with 1.2 trillion transistors, 57 times the size of Nvidia’s GPU Titan V. The size of WSE is bigger than an iPad. Cerebras’ “violent aesthetics” once caused people to exclaim: “WSE has more transistors than neurons in the human brain!” Cerebras is also well-known in the industry. Today, the company announced that its next-generation chip, Wafer Scale Engine 2 (WSE 2), will be available in the third quarter of this year. Using a 7nm process technology, the number of transistors has doubled to 2.6 trillion and contains 850,000 AI cores. WSE-2: 46225 square millimeters, 2.6 trillion transistors. Image source: https://cerebras.net/ Cerebras has been committed to maximizing the role of logical solutions to machine learning problems. When Andrew Feldman founded the company in 2015, training neural networks took a lot of time, while large networks took several weeks. The biggest bottleneck is that data must be transferred multiple times between the processor and the external DRAM memory, which wastes time and consumes energy. The WSE R&D team pointed out: We can expand the chip so that it can accommodate all the data needed together with the AI ​​processor core. With the development of natural language processing, image recognition and other fields, neural networks have also become very large, and the AI ​​field needs a very large chip. How old is it? As large as possible, this means a whole wafer, 46225 square millimeters. CEO Feldman said: “When you want to make changes, you always encounter physical design challenges. Everything is related to geometry. It’s really difficult, but TSMC is our extraordinary partner.” 7 The development of nanotechnology means huge progress, but according to Feldman, the company has also improved the micro-architecture of its AI core. He declined to give details, but said that after working with customers for more than a year, Cerebras has learned some lessons and integrated them into the new core. WSE 2: 7nm process technology, 2.6 trillion transistors WSE 2 uses TSMC’s 7nm process technology. This allows it to be scaled down, and to a certain extent, the SRAM can be reduced. WSE 2 has 850,000 AI cores. The chip size of WSE 2 is the same as that of WSE, but almost all functions have been doubled, as shown in the following table: Like the first generation of WSE, WSE 2 has hundreds of thousands of AI cores on a silicon chip measuring 46,225 square millimeters. WSE 2 has 850,000 cores and 2.6 trillion transistors-by comparison, the second largest AI CPU on the market is about 826 square millimeters and has 0.054 trillion transistors. Compared to the 40MB memory of Ampere A100, Cerebras introduced 40GB of SRAM onboard memory, which is 1000 times the former. The picture shows WSE 1. WSE 2 has the same appearance but doubled the number of cores. Its core is connected by a 2D Mesh with FMAC data path. The goal of Cerebras and WSE is to provide a single platform designed through an innovative patent that allows larger processors for AI computing and has now been extended to a wider range of HPC workloads. WSE 2 is based on the first generation The first-generation WSE chip has 1.2 trillion transistors, which is 57 times the number of NVIDIA’s flagship GPU Titan V. It is built using TSMC’s 16-nanometer process technology. It covers an area of ​​46,225 square millimeters and contains 400,000 cores. On-chip storage is up to 18G and power consumption is 1.5. Ten thousand watts (approximately equal to the power of 6 induction cookers), memory bandwidth 9PB/sec, communication structure bandwidth 100PB/sec. In addition, the first generation of WSE also achieved a speed increase of 3000 times and a storage bandwidth expansion of 10000 times. The key to the WSE-2 design is a custom graphics compiler, which uses PyTorch or TensorFlow, and maps each layer to the physical part of the chip, and allows data flow to be calculated asynchronously. Having such a large processor means no waste energy. Compilers and processors are also designed with sparsity in mind, allowing high utilization regardless of the batch size, or allowing parameter search algorithms to run at the same time. How does WSE 2 compare to the first generation? Compared with the two, the size of the chip itself has not changed. 300 mm is still the largest wafer size in mass production. Therefore, the overall size of the WSE 2 chip has not changed, but the AI ​​core has doubled. WSE 2 is still divided into a 7×12 rectangular array. Comparison of WSE 2 (left) and WSE 1 (right). In addition, the computer system CS-2 that hosts WSE 2 has not changed much. CS-2 is designed to achieve fast, flexible training and low-latency data center inference. Currently, CS-2 is powered by WSE-2. Compared with other data center AI solutions, CS-2 has higher computing density, faster memory and higher bandwidth interconnection, and uses a leading ML framework Perform programming. Cerebras, a fast-growing startup Cerebras Systems was established in California in 2015. Co-founder and CEO Andrew Feldman previously founded server chip company SeaMicro. Andrew Feldman, co-founder and CEO of Cerebras After several years of rapid development, the company’s size has basically doubled, with about 300 engineers in Silicon Valley, San Diego, Toronto and Tokyo. Reference link: https://www.anandtech.com/show/16626/cerebras-unveils-wafer-scale-engine-two-wse2-26-trillion-transistors-100-yield https://www.chinaventure.com.cn/news/114-20190820-347306.html https://cerebras.net/product/ https://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/processors/cerebras-giant-ai-chip-now-has-a-trillions-more-transistors Amazon Cloud Technology Online Hackathon 2021 This is a like-minded training, this is a team competition where masters gather. Show your mind and play with creativity. From March 26th to May 31st, the stage of actual combat will open for you. The “Amazon Cloud Technology Online Hackathon 2021” is waiting for you! In order to encourage the participation and innovation of developers, this competition has prepared generous prizes for participants. In addition to the first, second, and third prizes, there are also special prActIcal awards, creAtIve awards, Koi Geek Awards, and Sunshine Awards. , The team that successfully submits works can receive prizes.

At this event, Apple unveiled the iPad Pro 2o21 duo with a design that is not different from the potential versions, but the hardware inside the device has an extremely strong upgrade when equipped. Apple M1 chip. iPad Pro 2021 will be available in 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions. The machine still retains the square design, aluminum material. To protect the environment, the aluminum material of the machine is made from 100% recycled material. The 11-inch version uses a 120 Hz ProMotion LCD panel that has been in use since late 2018. In the 12.9-inch version, the new display is called Liquid Retina XDR. This is an upgraded display technology from LCD, using more than 10,000 micro LEDs placed below the screen, creating independent areas of light similar to OLED screens, increasing contrast and brightness. For the first time, the iPad Pro comes with 2TB of storage and up to 16GB of RAM; 5G connection support for super fast data transfer speeds. The second most notable upgrade on the iPad Pro 2021 is the Apple M1 chip. This is the latest chip from Apple used in the iMac and MacBook Pro models. Compared to the iPad Pro 2020, the new iPad Pro offers 50% higher performance. 5G versions of the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro support networks below 6 GHz as standard. In the US, users can also access faster 5G mmWave networks. The USB-C port on iPad Pro 2021 is upgraded to the Thunderbolt standard for faster and more convenient data synchronization. This change allows the new iPad to be able to connect to external displays up to 6K resolution. The new iPad Pro will start at $ 799 for the 11-inch version, and $ 1099 for the 12.9-inch version. The top-end 11-inch iPad Pro version with 16GB RAM and 2TB storage will cost up to $ 2,099, while the top-end 12.9-inch iPad Pro model costs up to $ 2,399 – more expensive than the MacBook Pro M1 the most advanced version and of course the MacBook Air M1. However, neither of these prices include an Apple Pencil or Magic Keyboard accessory. If you want users to spend more money to buy more products. Apple for pre-order iPad Pro 2021 from 30/4, expected to ship in May. Users can choose from two colors: gray or silver. HA iPad 2022 equipped with an OLED screen?

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Text: Tencent Technology

According to news on April 23, Apple’s vice president of global marketing Greg Joswiak (Greg Joswiak) said on Wednesday that although the latest iPad Pro uses the M1 processor like the Mac, Apple has not merged the iPad and Mac. Business plan.

Since Apple released the first generation of iPad in 2010, people have been worrying about the identity of this new product category. The history of the iPad has witnessed that it is constantly criticized for being like other products. When the first generation of products was released, the iPad looked like just a bigger iPhone, just a content-consuming device that has become too big; now, it is more often accused of being just a flash-memory Mac as part of Apple’s plan. When the iPad becomes large enough and computing performance is good enough, it will replace more traditional computers.

Many people who follow the latter story believe that Apple’s real plan is not to keep these two devices, but to mix them into one device: a touch-screen Apple Mac, or an iPad that can run macOS, or both. Apple has repeatedly denied this. Craig Federighi, the company’s senior vice president of software engineering, told media at the end of last year that he was surprised by reports that the new desktop operating system design was truly ready.

On Tuesday, Apple released new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros with M1 processors, and a 24-inch iMac that clearly looks like an oversized iPad. This naturally leads people to speculate that the two product lines may merge in the future, but Apple again denies this statement.

In an exclusive interview with foreign media, Joswick and Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus once again emphasized that Apple’s position is that the iPad and Mac are two separate product lines and will continue to do so. Joswick said that Apple has no plans to merge these products. On the contrary, adding Apple-centric processors is one of the company’s continuous efforts to make each product the best product in its own category.

“About iPad and Mac, people like to tell two contradictory stories. On the one hand, people say they conflict with each other. Someone has to decide whether he wants a Mac or an iPad. Or people say we are putting them together. Merging into one: We really have a big conspiracy to eliminate these two categories and make them into one. The reality is not true. We are very proud that we are really very, very hard working in their respective fields Create the best product.”

Tenos added that Apple will not “get into” the theory of mergers. “We are trying to make the best Mac we can make; we are trying to make the best iPad we can make,” he said. When asked why Apple decided to equip the new iPad Pro with the M1 processor instead of the latest A-series processor, Tenos said that the iPad Pro has always been equipped with the best Apple processor. The M1 is currently the “best” processor. Joswick and Tenus also said that installing a new Mini LED display in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is a “huge undertaking.”

Source: Tencent Technology

Original title: Apple executives reiterate again: no plan to merge the two major products of iPad and Mac

At this event, Apple unveiled the new iPad Pro duo with a constant design, but the hardware inside the device has an extremely strong upgrade when equipped with an Apple M1 chip. (Photo: Apple) With the 12.9-inch iPad Pro version, the product has been upgraded to a new mini-LED screen, which Apple calls the Liquid Retina XDR display technology. For the first time, the iPad Pro comes with 2TB of storage and up to 16GB of RAM; 5G connection support for super fast data transfer speeds. (Photo: Apple) Until now, Apple’s iOS and iPadOS operating systems did not take up too much RAM. So, with such a large amount of RAM, this shows that Apple is really serious about making the iPad Pro a powerful device and more features than a regular tablet. (Photo: Apple) Users can use iPad Pro to work efficiently such as editing photos, editing videos, rendering videos or even rendering heavy 3D graphics smoothly. The new iPad Pro will start at $ 799 for the 11-inch version, and $ 1099 for the 12.9-inch version. (Photo: Apple) The top-end 11-inch iPad Pro version with 16GB RAM and 2TB storage will cost up to $ 2,099, while the top-end 12.9-inch iPad Pro model costs up to $ 2,399 – more expensive than the MacBook Pro M1 the most advanced version and of course the MacBook Air M1. Notably, neither of these prices include the Apple Pencil or Magic Keyboard accessory. If you want users to spend more money to buy more products. (Photo: Apple) Users can order iPad Pro from April 30 and the device will officially be on shelves in the second half of May.

At the Spring Loaded event, Apple unexpectedly announced a new Purple color for two devices, the iPhone 12 mini and the standard iPhone 12. Customers will be able to order from April 23, and Apple will begin shipping on April 30. So, after 5 colors: Black, White, (Product) Red, Green and Blue, Apple has announced a new Purple color for the two iPhone 12 mini as well as iPhone 12 models. Unfortunately, Apple does not announce the Purple color for the other two models, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The Purple version brings a fresh look to the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini. You should wait for this color version to appear directly in Vietnam to be able to make the final choices, do not forget that Apple products outside see above website it also takes practice on hand to have the most accurate experience. IPad Pro 2021 series with powerful Apple M1 chip, 5G network support At the end of the event, Apple introduced the 2021 iPad Pro line (11 and 12.9 inches) with Apple M1 chip, Thunderbolt standard support, 5G connectivity with mmWave band in the US. In terms of design, the new iPad Pro is almost identical to the 2020 generation, albeit the new devices are a bit thicker. The new iPad Pro features a Liquid Retina XDR display, delivering darker contrast, higher brightness levels up to 1,600 nits. It’s a new mini-LED panel with 10,000 lights, an extremely high contrast ratio of 1,000,000: 1. All the highlights of the new iPad Pro 2021 line at the event. The iPad Pro line has been around and has been upgraded for many years, but perhaps never has the iPad Pro been as attractive as this year. For the first time, the iPad Pro no longer uses the A-Series processor CPU but completely switches to the Apple M1, which previously only appeared on laptops (Macbook), this change brings extreme processing capabilities. powerful and parallel is a series of impressive upgrades. No need to worry about losing your belongings with AirTag AirTag is an object tracking tool and can be attached to many things, such as bags, wallets, keys … The device will assist users in tracking in the Find My app on iPhone. AirTag connects to iPhone via Bluetooth and uses UWB (ultra-wide bandwidth) chip to locate attached objects. AirTag itself does not have any adhesive to attach to objects, instead, AirTag needs to be used in combination with straps, hooks to attach to objects. To own an Apple AirTag, at the international market price we need to spend about 29 USD (equivalent to 670,000 VND), Apple for customers to order from today (April 21), catch First delivery from April 27, when buying at the Apple Store we will be engraved with free icons. There is currently no selling price and time to sell in Vietnam, but an interesting product like AirTag will probably soon appear in the Vietnamese market. Apple TV 4K (2021) appears with Apple A12 chip, which plays 4K 60FPS video During the event, Apple also announced a new generation Apple TV model, replacing the Apple TV 4K launched in 2017. The new version retains the name but brings more upgrades, especially in terms of performance. with A12 Bionic chip. This allows the product to play 4K HDR content as well as Dolby Vision video up to 60 FPS via AirPlay from the iPhone. 120 Hz refresh rate is also one of the important highlights of the device. In particular, the Apple TV 4K (2021) remote control is also redesigned, thicker than the previous version. It also features a new five-way touch controller that replaces the old generation’s swipe keyboard and a power button to turn off your TV. The Siri search button has been moved to the side of the control, below the user’s right thumb for quick action. As for Apple TV, the device retains the same design but is upgraded in terms of hardware and software inside. Apple TV 4K (2021) will optimize the colors on your TV screen using the light sensor on your iPhone. The new Apple TV 4K will start at $ 179 for the 32GB memory version, which will be available on April 30. The 64GB version will cost $ 199 higher. IMac computer with many colors and runs on the Apple M1 chip Apple at the Spring Loaded event announced the iMac 2021 computer with a completely new look. The device comes in a total of seven colors: Green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver. The front of the iMac has a 24-inch Retina display with 4.5K resolution with relatively thin bezels. In particular, the 2021 iMac is equipped with an Apple M1 chip. Apple says the CPU on the new iMac is 85% faster than the previous 21.5-inch iMac, GPU performance is also 2x faster than the first model. Ceiling paint According to S-forum

This year’s iPad Pro line has integrated the M1 chip instead of the A series chip models as before. The M1 chip has been integrated in the Macbook Air and Macbook Pro laptop models, providing more powerful performance than Intel chips. The M1 chip was included in the iPad Pro to replace the already very powerful A12Z chip. In addition to the new chip, the iPad Pro 2021 also has built-in Thunderbolt on the existing USB port, as well as eSIM and 5G technology for users to transfer data faster. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro version is equipped with a mini-LED display with a contrast of 1,000,000: 1 and a maximum brightness of 1600 nits, which is better than the brightness of 600 nits on the 11-inch. Both 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models come with up to 2TB of storage options. The 1TB and 2TB iPad Pro models will be equipped with 16GB of RAM instead of 8GB of RAM in the lower-end versions. The front camera of the device is upgraded with an ultra-wide 122-degree angle with the Center Stage feature that automatically aligns the frame according to the user’s movement. The starting price for the 11-inch iPad Pro version is $ 799 and the 12.9-inch version will be $ 1099. AirTag This is a device that helps users locate lost items in the Apple product ecosystem. This device has been rumored and expected for a long time and now it is officially released. AirTag is integrated with a speaker, accelerometer and a CR2032 battery that can be used continuously for 1 year. It will broadcast the Bluetooth signal to nearby Apple devices. The location of the devices it detects will be sent to iCloud and the owner of the device can find the lost item through the Find My app. For iPhone 11 or 12 series users, due to the built-in U1 chip, they can use the Precision Finding feature to locate the AirTag while nearby. Apple pledges that all devices that send their location to AirTag are secure and anonymous. The selling price of AirTag is 25 USD. If you buy a combo of 4, the price is 99 USD. New iMac It couldn’t be helped, after putting the M1 chip into laptops and iPads, now the Apple desktops are also equipped with this powerful chip. The new iMac has a thinner, sleeker, and more stylish design. The screen size has been increased from 21.5 inches to 24 inches with 4.5K resolution. The resolution of the front camera is also increased to Full HD 1080p. Included with the machine is the new Magic Keyboard keyboard. This keyboard is integrated Touch ID sensor to help unlock the device faster and switch users on the device easily. In particular, both the iMac and the accompanying accessories include Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard with 7 colors for users to choose from, including gold, silver, orange, purple, pink, green, and blue. The new iMac will be available in the second half of May and will be priced at $ 1299 for the 8GB storage and 256GB version. The yellow, orange, and purple iMac models with higher configurations will only cost $ 1499 or more.

Apple released the iPad Pro M1 that is more powerful than 1,500 old versions Apple said that this is the first iPad to be equipped with M1, the same processor on Macs developed by Apple on ARM architecture. According to Apple, the M1 processor chip helps iPad Pro 2021 to have graphics performance 1,500 times faster than iPad 2010 and up to 50% faster than iPad Pro 2020. Besides, the image signal processor ISP completely new and a LIDAR camera to take high quality images in low light. TrueDepth camera on the front for face unlock. A new feature called Center Stage will track moving objects during video calls. The new iPad Pro comes with many upgrades In addition, the iPad Pro 2021 is also the first iPad with a Mini LED screen, called Liquid Retina XDR, which is upgraded from LCD, in which the LEDs are very small in size. Mini LED on iPad Pro 2021 consists of more than 10,000 micro LEDs placed below the screen, which helps to create independent bright areas similar to OLED screens. Close-up of Apple’s new iPad Pro M1 Thunderbolt on the iPad Pro 2021 also supports a wider range of accessories, with 4x faster bandwidth. Apples also said that this is the first time the company has provided a 2TB memory version for the iPad, allowing the iPad Pro M1 to hold 60,000 ProRAW photos and double the hard drive speed of the previous generation. In addition, the machine also has 5G connectivity and supports using Xbox and PS5 controllers when playing games. In addition to the iPad Pro 2021, Apple also introduced an AirTag finder accessory, a redesigned iMac M1 computer, a Podcast pay radio service, a purple iPhone 12, and an upgrade to the Apple TV 4K.

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Wise things news in the early morning of April 21.

Apple’s “Once in a decade” April spring new product launch event officially opened at 1:00 am Beijing time. Apple officially released the iPad Pro equipped with M1 chip and Mini LED screen, the upgraded M1 chip and the “slimming success” iMac and “Pigeon” Wang’s new product” AirTag locator.

Apple’s spring conference is usually held in March. The last time Apple’s “April New Product Conference” was on April 8, 2010, Jobs gave an in-depth interpretation of iPhoneOS.

Apple CEO Cook took the lead as usual and announced the start of Apple’s first press conference in 2021 on the lawn of the Apple Park. Cook first shared some recent “good news” from Apple.

In terms of environmental protection, Apple has achieved “carbon neutrality” and all businesses use 100% renewable electricity. In the future, Apple will promote environmental protection among its supply chain partners. Apple hopes to reduce carbon emissions by one million tons per year in the future.

Apple did not forget the “humorous” this time. Before introducing the iPad Pro, Cook played an agent “stealing” the M1 chip and installed it on the iPad Pro, which can be said to be full of drama.

▲Cook “steals the core”

At today’s press conference, Apple’s Apple Card, Apple Podcasts and other services have also been upgraded. The iPhone has launched a new purple color scheme. Apple’s “set-top box” product line has been updated with Apple TV 4K, and even the remote control has been upgraded.

At the end of the conference, Cook also “implied” that Apple will soon have many new products to meet with you.

A summary of the product prices of the National Bank of this new Apple product launch:

To my surprise, the price of the 12.9-inch top-of-the-line cellular version of the iPad Pro actually came to 18,499 yuan. This price has exceeded the current starting price of Huawei and Samsung’s top folding screen flagship smartphones.

1. AirTag finally has no “pigeons” this time!Apple emphasizes: only looking for things, not people

   The year-by-year bounce notice, Apple AirTag’s new product “Little Fairy” finally has no “pigeons” this time, and it was introduced at the very beginning of the press conference.

   

   The AirTag launched this time will be used in conjunction with the “Find” function in Apple’s iPhone to find iPad, Apple Watch and other products offline.

   Apple calls it the “precise search” function, which uses distance data, cameras, gyroscope accelerators and other hardware to obtain information to find your device.

   

   Apple specifically emphasized that AirTag is used to find items, not people. This is also for the protection of user privacy and security. AirTag National Bank sells for 229 yuan per piece, and some accessories are available.

   

   In May 2019, the product type “Tag, 1” appeared for the first time in Apple iOS 13. Since then, Apple has also disclosed the name of “AirTag” in its release video. After two years of “long warm-up”, today the new product has finally officially unveiled.

   In fact, starting from the functional positioning of “tracker” alone, there are already many products on the market. In 2020, the total shipment of products with tracking function in the Bluetooth market will reach 66 million. But how to use such technology to create new killer applications and explore more application scenarios is a top priority.

   However, Apple’s most prominent feature is its ecological capabilities, and we are also very curious, what tricks can this small AirTag play in Apple’s hands?

   

2. iMac finally got M1 self-developed core, the thickness is only two mobile phones, and 8K video is not stuck.

   Before introducing the new iMac computer, Cook praised his own M1 self-developed Mac chip as usual. He said that the product sales of M1 chip now accounted for the bulk.

   Apple mentioned that developers are currently “working overtime” to make software adaptations. At present, many mainstream apps in overseas markets have been adapted to Mac computers equipped with M1.

   The iMac finally uses the M1 chip developed by Apple this time.

   

   The iMac series has changed the appearance of the previous rounded back design, the back is flatter, and the side frame has an “iPhone” feel. The frame on the front of the screen is narrower, but surprisingly, the “big chin” is still not removed. It is still possible to “stop the aircraft carrier.”

   

   It can be said that iMac is “successful in losing weight” this time. Apple specifically mentioned that due to the use of the M1 chip, the internal design of Apple’s iMac can be more flexible, the cooling system has only two small fans, the noise is smaller, the volume is reduced by more than 50%, and the thickness is only 11.5mm.

   

   The iMac screen resolution is 4.5K (4480×2520), the peak brightness reaches 500nit, it supports primary color display, and the screen color temperature can be adjusted according to the ambient color temperature.

   The front camera of the iMac has been upgraded at the hardware level. At the same time, the ISP of the M1 chip can process multiple images at the same time, using noise reduction algorithms, color mapping and other technologies to improve the dynamic range and image quality purity. Apple said, this is a Mac computer The best camera on the web.

   

   In terms of radio, Apple has also improved the iMac’s radio effect through microphone arrays and AI algorithms. Of course, in terms of speakers, Apple has also upgraded it, equipped with six speakers, and has carried out targeted enhancements for low and high frequencies. Support Dolby audio standard.

   

   Apple once again emphasized that this is the best sound system on Apple Mac computers.

   The iMac has added a lot of color schemes this time, including 7 kinds of “high saturation” such as white, green, blue, orange, purple, yellow, and red. The starting price of the Bank of China is 9,999 yuan.

   

   The macOS Big Sur system upgrade has not been absent, and it has been optimized in scenes such as games and productivity.

   The built-in M1 chip of the new iMac is powerful enough to allow you to conduct video conferences, fish and play games, and use iPad and iPhone apps on the iMac painlessly.

   

   Apple said that users can edit 5 4K videos at the same time in the Final Cut video editing software, and there is “no stutter,” and of course 8K videos can be edited.

   Compared with the previous generation 21.5-inch model, its CPU can be increased by up to 85%; GPU performance is up to 2 times higher than the previous generation model, and 50% faster than the 21.5-inch model equipped with the highest graphics card; machine learning speed The increase can be up to 3 times.

   

   In terms of interfaces, the iMac has 2 Thunderbolt ports, supports an external 6K display, and uses a magnetic charging port. The power adapter comes with a network cable port. It shares a wire with the charging cable to connect to the computer, saving wires.

   

   The Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Touchpad all have the same color scheme as the new iMac. The Magic Keyboard also adds emoji keys. The Touch ID function appears on the Mac desktop keyboard for the first time.

   

3. iPad Pro debuts Mini LED screen, M1 succeeds A14 and supports 5G!

   The 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro have no major changes in the design, and focus on upgrading the SoC and screen.

   

   iPad Pro is equipped with an M1 chip and upgraded to support 5G cellular networks. In the US, it will support millimeter wave 5G, which improves productivity. The maximum download speed is said to be up to 4Gbps.

   Apple mentioned that due to the similar underlying architecture of M1 and A-series chips, iPadOS can perform well. According to Apple, the CPU performance of the iPad Pro has increased by 50% compared to the previous generation, up to 75 times higher than the first-generation iPad, and the GPU performance has increased by 40%. It is also the “strongest” performance among similar products.

   

   It is worth mentioning that, thanks to the M1 chip, the iPad Pro achieves a thickness of 6.4mm under such strong performance, which is almost on par with the iPhone.

   

   The storage speed of iPad Pro has been increased by 2 times, and the storage capacity has been increased to 2TB. It can store 220 hours of 4K HDR video. Obviously, one of the main application scenarios of this product is productivity creation.

   In addition, iPad Pro has also upgraded its camera and audio capabilities. Using lidar, iPad Pro can help creators perform AR previews of visual scenes. The cooperation of ISP and lidar can improve the shooting effect in low light.

   

   In terms of front video shooting, through the cooperation of machine learning and 122° ultra-wide-angle lens, the iPad Pro can achieve automatic focus tracking during video shooting, while automatically expanding the angle of view, and has a built-in studio-level microphone.

   One of the biggest upgrades of the iPad Pro is the improvement of the screen quality. The iPad Pro 12.9-inch version has 5.6 million screen pixels, and the Pro Display XDR screen technology on the iMac Pro is decentralized to achieve a peak brightness of 1600 nits, and the contrast and dynamic range have also been significantly improved.

   Apple calls this screen the “Liquid Retina XDR” display.

   

   Apple mentioned that the iPad Pro screen is covered with tens of thousands of micro LEDs, which can provide more than 2500 partition backlights, and can achieve a contrast ratio of 1 million:1, but it is still light and energy-saving on this basis.

   

   In fact, the screen of Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro this time is technically the hot Mini LED display technology in the industry. Mini LED technology essentially provides more fine screen brightness adjustment by increasing the number of LED backlight beads. Compared with traditional LCD screens, the color performance and contrast of the screen have been improved to a certain extent, but it has certain advantages compared with OLED in terms of power consumption and cost.

   Mini LED technology is relatively mature. Large-size Mini LED panels have been used in high-end TVs from Samsung, LG, and TCL. A small number of high-end notebook products have also used medium-size Mini LED panels.

   But Apple is the first manufacturer to apply Mini LED panels to small-sized products such as the iPad.

   The starting price of the 11-inch version of the iPad Pro is 6199 yuan, and the starting price of the 12.9-inch version is 8499 yuan.

   

   In the fourth quarter of 2020, Apple’s iPad business revenue exceeded 8.4 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 41% year-on-year. In 2020, iPad sales reached 45.5 million units, which is the first positive increase in Apple’s iPad product line in seven years.

   With the help of the epidemic, the global tablet market will rebound significantly in 2020. This year, Apple has significantly improved performance and battery life through the M1 chip upgrade in the iPad Pro product line, which is likely to continue to promote the growth of its overall iPad sales.

4. With the addition of new color schemes in iPhone 12, can the mobile phone help the TV “color correction”?

   Apple has also upgraded several services this time. The first is that Apple Card has improved the credit mechanism, allowing couples or couples to share credit, and family members can also share credit, and children over 13 can also use it under the authorization of their parents. Apple Card, Apple calls this feature Apple Card Familiy.

   

   Apple has upgraded the Apple Podcast APP this time, redesigned the program list and interface, improved the homepage recommendation, and reduced the advertising content. It will be launched in more than 170 countries and regions around the world.

   

   Unexpectedly, along with Disney-style animation and music, Apple introduced the purple color scheme of the iPhone 12 series, which Cook called the “spring color scheme”, which was officially released on April 30.

   Apple’s Apple TV+ TV service has also been upgraded. Apple’s newly launched Apple TV 4K hardware is equipped with Apple’s self-developed A12 chip, which supports Dolby Vision, plays 4K videos more smoothly, and supports more HDR videos.

   

   On Apple TV 4K, you can better restore 4K videos shot by iPhone. Apple uses the new color balance function to calibrate the screen content. The light sensor on the iPhone can be used for color detection. After the comparison, the Apple TV will calibrate the colors to make the color performance more accurate.

   

   Apple TV’s “remote control” has also been upgraded, changing back to the iPod Classic’s “circular scroll wheel + touch pad + button” style, supporting ring-shaped button touch and sliding control, and the button design is more user-friendly, and the side also has a mute button. , Very similar to the iPhone. Apple TV 4K starts at $179.

   

   Conclusion: Apple’s self-developed M1 chip empowers hardware, and the synergy of software and hardware is becoming more prominent

   The Apple conference in the early hours of this morning can be said to be unexpected and frequent. The update of the iPad Pro and iMac product lines mainly revolves around the application of the M1 self-developed chip. Important upgrades have been made in terms of performance, power consumption, and design, and the software system level has also been optimized with the M1 chip.

   The launch of AirTag products can be regarded as complementing the key “location connection” link in Apple’s AIoT hardware ecosystem. It is worth mentioning that today’s new products are almost exactly the same as the previous “predictions” of foreign media.

   It can be seen that whether it is the significant improvement of Apple’s self-developed M1 chip for product power, or the smooth and consistent user experience brought about by the integration of software and hardware ecology, it has become the core ecological moat built by Apple.

   Self-developed software and hardware, and mastering the underlying core technology are still the core competitiveness of the top players. Apple is playing more and more on this road.

   

The 2021 iPad Pro is equipped with M1 chip as standard, with a storage combination of up to 16+2TB, and it is completely a MacBook Air in terms of performance and storage. You are not mistaken. This should be the first time Apple has marked the running memory of the iPad. The reason is simple: iPad Pro is divided into 8GB and 16GB versions. The 128GB, 256GB and 512GB versions are 8GB and the 1TB and 2TB versions are 16GB storage, I have to admit that Cook is still very smart.

The M1 chip and 16GB large storage are directly used on the iPad Pro. This fact shows one thing: iPad Pro has evolved from a large iPhone to a small Mac. If you still feel untrustworthy, then give a few examples: the latest iPad Air 4 uses a performance combination of A12+4GB storage, and the iPad Pro2020 uses a combination of A12Z+6GB storage. Apple, which is so stingy in storage, uses M1 chips, 8GB and 16GB storage in the new iPad Pro. Do you think this is reasonable?

The current iPad Pro is ready for everything but the wind, and this wind is the WWDC Developer Conference from June 7th to 11th. Not surprisingly, the new iPad Pro will become a combination of iPad and Mac. This is the main selling point of the new iPad Pro. Although the mini-LED screen is a highlight of the iPad Pro, the biggest selling point is still the M1 chip and the upcoming Mac system. Of course, if you have higher requirements for screen size and quality, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is definitely a better choice.

Regarding the purchase of iPad Pro, Qi Ji’s idea is this: Even if the budget is limited, it is not recommended to buy the 128GB version, at least the 256GB version starts. For those who want to replace the Mac as a productivity tool, except for text workers, the flagship recommends 1TB to start. As for buying it back as iQiyi, Qi Ji’s suggestion is to buy it casually if you have money. If you are not in a hurry, you can wait for the WWDC Developers Conference in June to see the future plan of the iPad Pro before buying it with more confidence.

Qi Yan Ji Yu:

For the 2021 iPad Pro series, Qi Ji’s idea is this: Android tablets are too difficult, and have not caught up with the iPad Air level. iPad Pro has already set off for the Mac. Compared with the iPad, the biggest advantage of the Android tablet may be the interconnection with its own mobile phone and WIN computer. With the release of the iPad Pro, Apple has not only taken another step towards unification, but also further announced the status of the iPad in high-end tablets. As a fan of the iPad mini, Qi Ji has already begun to have the urge to buy an 11-inch iPad Pro. These are Qi Ji’s views on the new iPad Pro. What are your thoughts and expectations?

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At Spring Loaded this year, Apple is expected to launch a new iPad product line, Apple Pencil 3rd generation and most notably AirTags. The event will still be broadcast live as a livestream and users can watch it through the Apple website, Youtube and the Apple TV app. With the iPad product, analysts said that the main focus that Apple is aiming at Spring Loaded will be the iPad Pro, iPad mini and updates for the low-cost iPad line. In particular, the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models will have major changes, including updated features and equipped with the powerful A14X Chip, the high-end 12.9-inch mini LED screen will also be thin. 0.5mm more than the previous generation. Looking back at last year, Apple has launched iPad 8 in September, the current period seems a bit short for “the Apple” to promptly upgrade new product line. But according to analyst Daniel Ives’ prediction, the iPad mini 5 also needs a successor product and Spring Loaded could be a reasonable time for Apple to introduce a new product. In addition, analysts also believe that the price of the iPad Pro model will increase moderately, while the next-generation iPad mini and iPad will have the same price, except for models equipped with a 5G modem. In addition, AirPods3 is also the name receiving attention from users, because Apple has previously delayed the launch of this product in March. The interesting thing is right on the front door Spring Loaded , even eBay, Wal-Mart, Etsy and a number of other online sales channels have launched AirTags accessories. It seems that the “Apple family” believers have certain confidence in the appearance of useful accessories for devices like this iPhone and iPad. From previously disclosed information, it can be seen that the AirTags material is similar to the elastic band of the Apple Watch Sport, and there is a concealed lock used to fix the AirTag at the end, so that users can hook copper. Smart watch into any widgets desired. Finally, there are rumors that AirTags is equipped with an ultra-wide bandwidth U1 chip, which supports more accurate object search and locating than Bluetooth. What about the truth, please wait patiently for the event to be broadcast live at 0 o’clock tomorrow morning.

Recently, Apple’s vice president of global marketing Greg Joswiak and senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus accepted an interview with The Independent. The two executives revealed a lot of information about the company’s future development direction and product planning.

Regarding speculation about the integration of the iPad and Mac product lines, Joswiak responded, At present, Apple does not have the idea of ​​merging the two product lines, they are just trying to make the two products the best products in their respective categories, and will not fall into the “merger” discussion.

When asked why the new iPad Pro uses the M1 chip instead of the A series chip, Ternus said: “ We have been using the best chip for the iPad Pro, and now the best Apple chip is the M1 chip. “The two also discussed the behind-the-scenes story of the new screen for ‌iPad Pro‌.

This is by far the best iPad screen, comparable to Pro Display XDR. The manufacturing team has spent a lot of effort to reduce the thickness of the mini-LED screen, which is a difficult task for Apple. This is by far the best iPad screen, comparable to Pro Display XDR. The manufacturing team has spent a lot of effort to reduce the thickness of the mini-LED screen, which is a difficult task for Apple. In fact, as early as the 2018 WWDC conference, Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, explained at the meeting that Apple will not integrate the two product lines. If you consider it from a business perspective, Apple certainly hopes that users can buy iPhone, iPad and Mac at the same time. If there is a competitive relationship between the iPad and the Mac series in product positioning, then users can only buy one device to meet all their needs, which is obviously not in Apple’s commercial interests.

Although Apple has made it clear that it will not merge, Xiao Lei believes that the powerful performance of the iPad Pro will make it more like a “computer” in the future. This year’s new iPad Pro uses up to 16G of running memory and 2T of hard drive. The greater performance of the iPad will definitely drive developers to launch more productive software, and people can use it to complete more daily tasks in the future.

The iPad Pro with a more powerful configuration has also made its product prices higher and higher. Today, the price of the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro is as low as RMB 8,499 and as high as RMB 18,499. In contrast, the lowest price of the MacBook Air is only 7,999 yuan, and the lowest price of the new 24-inch iMac is 9,999 yuan.

For ordinary consumers, the current so high price of the iPad Pro makes it difficult to start. Many people might think why not choose a computer since it’s all at this price? Apple officially said that the iPad Pro will not be merged with the MacBook, but the iPad Pro seems to have “merged” with the price of the computer.

Smart things (public account: zhidxcom)

Author | Yunpeng

Edit | Heart edge

Wise things news in the early morning of April 21.

Apple’s “Once in a decade” April spring new product launch event officially opened at 1:00 am Beijing time. Apple officially released the iPad Pro equipped with M1 chip and Mini LED screen, the upgraded M1 chip and the “slimming success” iMac and “Pigeon” Wang’s new product” AirTag locator.

Apple’s spring conference is usually held in March. The last time Apple’s “April New Product Conference” was on April 8, 2010, Jobs gave an in-depth interpretation of iPhoneOS.

Apple CEO Cook took the lead as usual and announced the start of Apple’s first press conference in 2021 on the lawn of the Apple Park. Cook first shared some recent “good news” from Apple.

In terms of environmental protection, Apple has achieved “carbon neutrality” and all businesses use 100% renewable electricity. In the future, Apple will promote environmental protection among its supply chain partners. Apple hopes to reduce carbon emissions by one million tons per year in the future.

Apple did not forget the “humorous” this time. Before introducing the iPad Pro, Cook played an agent “stealing” the M1 chip and installed it on the iPad Pro, which can be said to be full of drama.

▲Cook “steals the core”

At today’s press conference, Apple’s Apple Card, Apple Podcasts and other services have also been upgraded. The iPhone has launched a new purple color scheme. Apple’s “set-top box” product line has been updated with Apple TV 4K, and even the remote control has been upgraded.

At the end of the conference, Cook also “implied” that Apple will soon have many new products to meet with you.

A summary of the product prices of the National Bank of this new Apple product launch:

To my surprise, the price of the 12.9-inch top-of-the-line cellular version of the iPad Pro actually came to 18,499 yuan. This price has exceeded the current starting price of Huawei and Samsung’s top folding screen flagship smartphones.

1. AirTag finally has no “pigeons” this time!Apple emphasizes: only looking for things, not people

   The year-by-year bounce notice, Apple AirTag’s new product “Little Fairy” finally has no “pigeons” this time, and it was introduced at the very beginning of the press conference.

   

   The AirTag launched this time will be used in conjunction with the “Find” function in Apple’s iPhone to find iPad, Apple Watch and other products offline.

   Apple calls it the “precise search” function, which uses distance data, cameras, gyroscope accelerators and other hardware to obtain information to find your device.

   

   Apple specifically emphasized that AirTag is used to find items, not people. This is also for the protection of user privacy and security. AirTag National Bank sells for 229 yuan per piece, and some accessories are available.

   

   In May 2019, the product type “Tag, 1” appeared for the first time in Apple iOS 13. Since then, Apple has also disclosed the name of “AirTag” in its release video. After two years of “long warm-up”, today the new product has finally officially unveiled.

   In fact, starting from the functional positioning of “tracker” alone, there are already many products on the market. In 2020, the total shipment of products with tracking function in the Bluetooth market will reach 66 million. But how to use such technology to create new killer applications and explore more application scenarios is a top priority.

   However, Apple’s most prominent feature is its ecological capabilities, and we are also very curious, what tricks can this small AirTag play in Apple’s hands?

   

2. iMac finally got M1 self-developed core, the thickness is only two mobile phones, and 8K video is not stuck.

   Before introducing the new iMac computer, Cook praised his own M1 self-developed Mac chip as usual. He said that the product sales of M1 chip now accounted for the bulk.

   Apple mentioned that developers are currently “working overtime” to make software adaptations. At present, many mainstream apps in overseas markets have been adapted to Mac computers equipped with M1.

   The iMac finally uses the M1 chip developed by Apple this time.

   

   The iMac series has changed the appearance of the previous rounded back design, the back is flatter, and the side frame has an “iPhone” feel. The frame on the front of the screen is narrower, but surprisingly, the “big chin” is still not removed. It is still possible to “stop the aircraft carrier.”

   

   It can be said that iMac is “successful in losing weight” this time. Apple specifically mentioned that due to the use of the M1 chip, the internal design of Apple’s iMac can be more flexible, the cooling system has only two small fans, the noise is smaller, the volume is reduced by more than 50%, and the thickness is only 11.5mm.

   

   The iMac screen resolution is 4.5K (4480×2520), the peak brightness reaches 500nit, it supports primary color display, and the screen color temperature can be adjusted according to the ambient color temperature.

   The front camera of the iMac has been upgraded at the hardware level. At the same time, the ISP of the M1 chip can process multiple images at the same time, using noise reduction algorithms, color mapping and other technologies to improve the dynamic range and image quality purity. Apple said, this is a Mac computer The best camera on the web.

   

   In terms of radio, Apple has also improved the iMac’s radio effect through microphone arrays and AI algorithms. Of course, in terms of speakers, Apple has also upgraded it, equipped with six speakers, and has carried out targeted enhancements for low and high frequencies. Support Dolby audio standard.

   

   Apple once again emphasized that this is the best sound system on Apple Mac computers.

   The iMac has added a lot of color schemes this time, including 7 kinds of “high saturation” such as white, green, blue, orange, purple, yellow, and red. The starting price of the Bank of China is 9,999 yuan.

   

   The macOS Big Sur system upgrade has not been absent, and it has been optimized in scenes such as games and productivity.

   The built-in M1 chip of the new iMac is powerful enough to allow you to conduct video conferences, fish and play games, and use iPad and iPhone apps on the iMac painlessly.

   

   Apple said that users can edit 5 4K videos at the same time in the Final Cut video editing software, and there is “no stutter,” and of course 8K videos can be edited.

   Compared with the previous generation 21.5-inch model, its CPU can be increased by up to 85%; GPU performance is up to 2 times higher than the previous generation model, and 50% faster than the 21.5-inch model equipped with the highest graphics card; machine learning speed The increase can be up to 3 times.

   

   In terms of interfaces, the iMac has 2 Thunderbolt ports, supports an external 6K display, and uses a magnetic charging port. The power adapter comes with a network cable port. It shares a wire with the charging cable to connect to the computer, saving wires.

   

   The Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Touchpad all have the same color scheme as the new iMac. The Magic Keyboard also adds emoji keys. The Touch ID function appears on the Mac desktop keyboard for the first time.

   

3. iPad Pro debuts Mini LED screen, M1 succeeds A14 and supports 5G!

   The 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro have no major changes in the design, and focus on upgrading the SoC and screen.

   

   iPad Pro is equipped with an M1 chip and upgraded to support 5G cellular networks. In the US, it will support millimeter wave 5G, which improves productivity. The maximum download speed is said to be up to 4Gbps.

   Apple mentioned that due to the similar underlying architecture of M1 and A-series chips, iPadOS can perform well. According to Apple, the CPU performance of the iPad Pro has increased by 50% compared to the previous generation, up to 75 times higher than the first-generation iPad, and the GPU performance has increased by 40%. It is also the “strongest” performance among similar products.

   

   It is worth mentioning that, thanks to the M1 chip, the iPad Pro achieves a thickness of 6.4mm under such strong performance, which is almost on par with the iPhone.

   

   The storage speed of iPad Pro has been increased by 2 times, and the storage capacity has been increased to 2TB. It can store 220 hours of 4K HDR video. Obviously, one of the main application scenarios of this product is productivity creation.

   In addition, iPad Pro has also upgraded its camera and audio capabilities. Using lidar, iPad Pro can help creators perform AR previews of visual scenes. The cooperation of ISP and lidar can improve the shooting effect in low light.

   

   In terms of front video shooting, through the cooperation of machine learning and 122° ultra-wide-angle lens, the iPad Pro can achieve automatic focus tracking during video shooting, while automatically expanding the angle of view, and has a built-in studio-level microphone.

   One of the biggest upgrades of the iPad Pro is the improvement of the screen quality. The iPad Pro 12.9-inch version has 5.6 million screen pixels, and the Pro Display XDR screen technology on the iMac Pro is decentralized to achieve a peak brightness of 1600 nits, and the contrast and dynamic range have also been significantly improved.

   Apple calls this screen the “Liquid Retina XDR” display.

   

   Apple mentioned that the iPad Pro screen is covered with tens of thousands of micro LEDs, which can provide more than 2500 partition backlights, and can achieve a contrast ratio of 1 million:1, but it is still light and energy-saving on this basis.

   

   In fact, the screen of Apple’s 12.9-inch iPad Pro this time is technically the hot Mini LED display technology in the industry. Mini LED technology essentially provides more fine screen brightness adjustment by increasing the number of LED backlight beads. Compared with traditional LCD screens, the color performance and contrast of the screen have been improved to a certain extent, but it has certain advantages compared with OLED in terms of power consumption and cost.

   Mini LED technology is relatively mature. Large-size Mini LED panels have been used in high-end TVs from Samsung, LG, and TCL. A small number of high-end notebook products have also used medium-size Mini LED panels.

   But Apple is the first manufacturer to apply Mini LED panels to small-sized products such as the iPad.

   The starting price of the 11-inch version of the iPad Pro is 6199 yuan, and the starting price of the 12.9-inch version is 8499 yuan.

   

   In the fourth quarter of 2020, Apple’s iPad business revenue exceeded 8.4 billion U.S. dollars, an increase of 41% year-on-year. In 2020, iPad sales reached 45.5 million units, which is the first positive increase in Apple’s iPad product line in seven years.

   With the help of the epidemic, the global tablet market will rebound significantly in 2020. This year, Apple’s iPad Pro product line has significantly improved performance and battery life through the M1 chip upgrade, which is likely to continue to promote the growth of its iPad overall sales.

4. With the addition of new color schemes in iPhone 12, can the mobile phone help the TV “color correction”?

   Apple has also upgraded several services this time. The first is that Apple Card has improved the credit mechanism, allowing couples or couples to share credit, and family members can also share credit, and children over 13 can also use it under the authorization of their parents. Apple Card, Apple calls this feature Apple Card Familiy.

   

   Apple has upgraded the Apple Podcast APP this time, redesigned the program list and interface, improved the homepage recommendation, and reduced the advertising content. It will be launched in more than 170 countries and regions around the world.

   

   Unexpectedly, along with Disney-style animation and music, Apple introduced the purple color scheme of the iPhone 12 series, which Cook called the “spring color scheme”, which was officially released on April 30.

   Apple’s Apple TV+ TV service has also been upgraded. Apple’s newly launched Apple TV 4K hardware is equipped with Apple’s self-developed A12 chip, which supports Dolby Vision, plays 4K videos more smoothly, and supports more HDR videos.

   

   On Apple TV 4K, you can better restore 4K videos shot by iPhone. Apple uses the new color balance function to calibrate the screen content. The light sensor on the iPhone can be used for color detection. After the comparison, the Apple TV will calibrate the colors to make the color performance more accurate.

   

   Apple TV’s “remote control” has also been upgraded, changing back to the iPod Classic’s “circular scroll wheel + touch pad + button” style, supporting ring-shaped button touch and sliding control, and the button design is more user-friendly, and the side also has a mute button. , Very similar to the iPhone. Apple TV 4K starts at $179.

   

   Conclusion: Apple’s self-developed M1 chip empowers hardware, and the synergy of software and hardware is becoming more prominent

   The Apple conference in the early hours of this morning can be said to be unexpected and frequent. The update of the iPad Pro and iMac product lines mainly revolves around the application of the M1 self-developed chip. Important upgrades have been made in terms of performance, power consumption, and design, and the software system level has also been optimized with the M1 chip.

   The launch of AirTag products can be regarded as complementing the key “location connection” link in Apple’s AIoT hardware ecosystem. It is worth mentioning that today’s new products are almost exactly the same as the previous “predictions” of foreign media.

   It can be seen that whether it is the significant improvement of Apple’s self-developed M1 chip for product power, or the smooth and consistent user experience brought about by the integration of software and hardware ecology, it has become the core ecological moat built by Apple.

   Self-developed software and hardware, and mastering the underlying core technology are still the core competitiveness of the top players. Apple is playing more and more on this road.

   

There are many ways to watch the Spring Loaded event live at home, starting at 0:00 tonight (April 21). Apple Website With the Apple Events website, you can watch the Spring Loaded event on a Mac, iPhone, iPad, computer or any device with a web browser open. Apple Events is compatible with Safari, Chrome, Firefox and other browsers. Access https://www.apple.com/apple-events/ at 0:00 tonight to see the event “Spring Loaded”. 2. YouTube Apple also broadcast the event via YouTube. This is probably the easiest and most effective way to watch, as YouTube is viewable on all platforms, from smartphones to tablets, consoles, and smart TVs. Access https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdBYVNuky1M&ab_channel=Apple to set reminders. 3. Apple TV app If you are using the Apple TV app, just open it to watch Spring Loaded event report on any device. These include Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and some smart TV models.

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Text: Tencent Technology

According to news on April 23, Apple’s vice president of global marketing Greg Joswiak (Greg Joswiak) said on Wednesday that although the latest iPad Pro uses the M1 processor like the Mac, Apple has not merged the iPad and Mac. Business plan.

Since Apple released the first generation of iPad in 2010, people have been worrying about the identity of this new product category. The history of the iPad has witnessed that it is constantly criticized for being like other products. When the first generation of products was released, the iPad seemed to be just a bigger iPhone, just a content-consuming device that has become too big; now, it is more often accused of being just a flash-memory Mac as part of Apple’s plan. When the iPad becomes large enough and computing performance is good enough, it will replace more traditional computers.

Many people who follow the latter story believe that Apple’s real plan is not to keep these two devices, but to mix them into one device: a touch-screen Apple Mac, or an iPad that can run macOS, or both. Apple has repeatedly denied this, and Craig Federighi, the company’s senior vice president of software engineering, told media at the end of last year that he was surprised by reports that the new desktop operating system design was truly ready.

On Tuesday, Apple released new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros with M1 processors, and a 24-inch iMac that clearly looks like an oversized iPad. This naturally leads people to speculate that the two product lines may merge in the future, but Apple again denies this statement.

In an exclusive interview with foreign media, Joswick and Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering John Ternus once again emphasized that Apple’s position is that the iPad and Mac are two separate product lines and will continue to do so. Joswick said that Apple has no plans to merge these products. On the contrary, adding Apple-centric processors is one of the company’s continuous efforts to make each product the best product in its own category.

“Regarding iPad and Mac, people like to tell two conflicting stories. On the one hand, people say they conflict with each other. Someone has to decide whether he wants a Mac or an iPad. Or people say we are putting them together. Merging into one: we really have a big conspiracy to eliminate these two categories and make them into one. The reality is not true. We are very proud that we are really very, very hard working in their respective fields Create the best product.”

Tenos added that Apple will not “get into” the theory of mergers. “We are trying to make the best Mac we can make; we are trying to make the best iPad we can make,” he said. When asked why Apple decided to equip the new iPad Pro with the M1 processor instead of the latest A-series processor, Tenos said that the iPad Pro has always been equipped with the best Apple processor. The M1 is currently the “best” processor. Joswick and Tenus also said that installing a new Mini LED display in the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is a “huge undertaking.”

Source: Tencent Technology

Original title: Apple executives reiterate again: no plan to merge the two major products of iPad and Mac

Apple held the first event of the year 2021 on April 20 (local time). Most likely, “Spring loaded” focuses on the new iPad with a rumored product for a long time. The invitation to the press appeared with a colorful spiral image forming a “vacant apple”, the Apple logo, full of spring breath. iPad Pro There are two things that usually happen in spring: blooming flowers and the new iPad. Apple is expected to launch a new iPad Pro model equipped with faster chip, 5G support, Thunderbolt port to connect to more external displays and a Mini LED display. IPad Pro screen can increase brightness, contrast, improve power for longer usage time, but thicker than the current version. Additionally, the company is likely to show off the new iPad mini, thinner bezels and larger screens. However, it is not clear if it will be enough to convince users to upgrade. According to Eleftheria Kouri analyst from technology consulting firm ABI Research, tablet sales will increase sharply in 2020 thanks to learning and working remotely. Even so, the trend doesn’t last forever. Manufacturers, including Apple, need to introduce a truly groundbreaking feature to boost sales and encourage users to replace old devices, she said. 5G is one of these. AirTags Perhaps the most rumored product is the AirTags, a Bluetooth accessory that attaches to objects such as keys, wallets, laptops or cars to find them faster. Information about AirTags leaked from 2019, when users discovered hidden images in iOS 13 suggesting a circular, flat, small disc, integrated chip to locate objects when connected to the Find My app. Apple’s. It can use augmented reality (AR) technology. In iOS 13, a piece of code reads: “Walk around a few meters, move iPhone up and down until you see a balloon”, this is the position of the AirTags attached object. Apple TV, security features and more According to blog 9to5mac, not only does the Apple TV have a new chip, better support for gaming, it also comes with a redesigned remote. In addition, Apple may also introduce AirPods 3, designed to match the higher-end AirPods Pro models. AirPods have become a symbol of fashion and status, but Apple will almost wait until the end of the year to release a more pronounced version of the upgrade. In addition to products, the iPhone manufacturer may mention privacy issues in iOS 14.5. App Tracking Transparency feature requires application developers to consult before collecting user data and publish details of how they collect, what to use. Either way, all the attention will be on the new Apple device during the event. Despite production disruptions, the semiconductor crisis and economic uncertainty, demand for consumer electronics products remains flexible, according to Kouri analyst. Event “ Spring loaded “Took place at 0:00 on April 21, Vietnam time, streamed via the website Apple, YouTube and Apple TV. Du Lam (According to CNN)

Like previous times, Apple did not reveal any information on the announcement line for the upcoming event other than the stylized image of its logo and the headline “Spring Loaded”. The doodle image printed on the notice reminds many of the stylus drawings, coinciding with the information that Apple may launch an Apple Pencil, a pen that can be controlled by the button. .

The new event timeline also coincides with the new iPad Pro tablet launches from Apple. Although the new 11 and 12.9-inch iPad versions are expected to have similar designs to last year’s models, the difference is that the 12.9-inch iPad will be the first Apple device to use a screen. Mini Led.

In addition, many speculations about Apple will upgrade the processor on the iPad to be more powerful, equivalent to the M1 chip used on the new MacBook with improvements in USB-C ports and cameras. Most likely, a new iPad mini, with a size of about 8.5-9 inches (the old 7.9 inch) will be released in the first half of this year.

Apple AirTags, a product used to find devices that can be lost by attaching to them, is also a product with a high chance of appearing at the upcoming event. Although information about AirTags has been around since early 2019 and is believed to have been in mass production in 2020, they have yet to be officially announced.

Besides the long rumored products, maybe Apple can still surprise its fans with a few other products in the upcoming event.