2023-06-05 20:54:13
This Monday took place WWDC 2023 Worldwide Developers Conference, the most important event in the Apple ecosystem, in which the new versions of its equipment, platforms and services were presented.
The first novelty that was announced was the arrival of a new 15-inch MacBook Air (15.3″) that has an M2 processor, MagSafe charger, USB Type-C inputs, 3.5mm headphone port, six-speaker sound system and promises up to 18 hours of battery life.
From this team it is also noted that has a silent and fanless design, and 1080p FaceTime HD camera. Its Liquid Retina display makes content look remarkably rich and vibrant, and text sharp, the brand said at the launch.
The new MacBook Air weighs 3.3lbs and is 11.5mm thick, making it the world’s thinnest 15-inch laptop. It comes in four colors: midnight, starlight, space gray, and silver.
Precio: $1,299.
New Mac Studios y Mac Pro
Mac Studio comes with M2 Max and M2 Ultra processors, allowing for better performance and connectivity.
The version with the M2 Max chip has 12-core CPU, up to 96GB of unified memory, and 400GB/s memory bandwidth. While the M2 Ultra chip offers: 24-core CPU, up to 192GB of unified memory, and 800GB/s memory bandwidth.
According to the company, Mac Studio is up to 50% faster than Mac Studio 4 than the previous generation and four times faster than the 27-inch iMac.
In practice, this equipment allows you to drive workflows at a very powerful scale, so that, for example, you can export videos quickly, run complex particle simulations or work with massive 3D environments that were previously almost impossible. Up to 22 8K ProRes 422 video playback streams can be supported in the M2 Ultra version, something no other personal computer can do.
The Mac Pro
Combine the powerful M2 Ultra with PCIe expansion for specialized workflows.
Other of its characteristics are: 800 GB/s memory bandwidth; seven expansion slots, six of which are PCIe gen 4, providing twice the bandwidth for audio and video input and output, networking, and storage cards.
Both HDMI ports support high-bandwidth 48Gb/s HDMI, enabling resolutions up to 8K and refresh rates up to 240Hz.
What’s new in iOS 17
Apple’s operating system is updated and presents a series of new features including new features in the Phone and Messages app (will incorporate Check In) that allow you to personalize the experience.
In the Phone app, for example, it arrives contact signs with which you can give incoming calls a completely new look and choose styles for photos or Memoji, as well as striking fonts and font colors. They will also be available to third-party calling apps.
Audio transcription in iMessage (similar to WhatsApp) and all the emojis will be stickers.
In addition, new features are coming to AirDrop: with NameDrop users will have the option to share contact information simply by tapping their iPhone devices together. At the end of this year the application App journal that works with Artificial Intelligence to create a kind of diary.
Another novelty: el Modo Stand By it will make the screen become a Smart Home screen when it is vertical and the “Hey Siri” will say goodbye: you will only have to say “Siri”.
“With iOS 17, we’ve made iPhone more personal and intuitive by deeply considering the features we all rely on every day,” said Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior vice president of Software Engineering.
FaceTime will add audio and video messages. That is, when users call someone who is not available, they can share a moment or message that can be enjoyed later.
The new software features will be available between September and November of this year: it is a free update for iPhone Xs and later devices.
Apple Vision Pro
The long-awaited news was confirmed: Apple, after several years of delays, announced the arrival of his first mixed reality glasses with which you can interact with different applications.
“Today marks the beginning of a new era for computing.. Just as the Mac introduced us to personal computing and the iPhone introduced us to mobile computing, Apple Vision Pro introduces us to spatial computing,” said Tim Cook, Apple CEO.
The device combines augmented reality and virtual reality. And the interface was built from the ground up, yet it’s very similar to the experiences that macOS and iOS provide.
With the Apple Vision Pro you can use Apple apps, browse in Safari (with an adapted interface), among others. It is made of materials such as glass, carbon fiber and aluminum, its design is similar to ski glasses: it is curved at the front.
More features: It has two ultra-high resolution screens that include 23 million pixels, which can transform any space into a personal movie theater with a screen that feels 100 feet wide and an advanced spatial audio system.
The External display allows to show facial expressions and eyesin addition to external cameras to pass video, depth sensors, hand tracking and magnetic charger.
It has a unique dual-chip design: the M2 delivering the performance, while the new R1 chip processes input from 12 cameras, five sensors, and six microphones.
What can you do with Apple’s new mixed reality glasses? A lot. From watch movies and tv shows, to enjoying 3D movies and immersive games (more than 100 Apple Arcade games). In addition, it offers 180-degree high-resolution recordings with Spatial Audio. FaceTime calls can also be made.
Las Apple Vision Pro starts at $3,499 and will be available early next year on apple.com and in US Apple Stores.
Relive the full broadcast of the WWDC23 here:
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