Month: May 2025

Apple Studio Display

Apple Studio Display

This is a standalone display that was introduced in March 2022 and is the first monitor after the 2019 Pro Display XDR. This is the first lower-priced display option since the thunderbolt display was discontinued in 2016.

This machine was described by Apple as a big, beautiful window into the new world, you are drawn in by the magical display the moment you turn it on. The slim all-screen design is packed with lots of phenomenal features so that everything you do springs to life with amazing colours and spectacular details.

Headings

  • The beautiful device is the door to a new world of technology.
  • Once you turn it on your life begins to go through the process of transformation that you have never experience in the tech world.
  • A slim al screen design.
  • Packed with phenomenal set of features.
  • Everything you do springs to life with gorgeous colour and spectacular detail.
  • Sensational Camera and audio.

Apple refers to this machine as minimal glare for maximum focus in order words it comes with the industry-leading anti-reflective coating design which reduces the glare to avoid any discomfort. Every word and pixel come through vividly and extremely low reflection.

Features

  • A 27-inch 5K retain display.
  • A resolution of 5120 x 2880 at 218 pixels per inch.
  • It supports up to 600 nits’ brightness not a bright as the Pro Display XDR.
  • It offers P3 wide colour for vivid, true to life colours and true tone to match white balance of the display in a lighting room.
  • It engineered with a glass that has extremely low reflectivity.
  • There’s a 3=$300 upgrade for nano-texture glass that minimizes glare in workspaces with bright lighting.

It’s puts no strain on the eyes because it offers a natural viewing experience because it uses an ambient light sensor that automatically adjust the colour of the temperature to the environment.

Design

  • Slim black bezels all the way round.
  • It’s 27 inches and a replica of the Pro Display XDR but simpler.
  • An iMac-style aluminium stand with 30 degree of adjustable tilt (-5 degree to plus 25 degree).
  • A tilt and height adjustable stand that offers the same tilt of up to 105mm of height adjustability.
  • A VESA adapter option that lets the display be used in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • It measures at 18.8 inches tall, 24.5 inches wide and 6.6 inches deep.
  • It weighs 13.9 pounds.
  • The tilt and adjustable stand add three extra pounds and a bit more height and depth.
  • The VESA mount version is shorter and lighter because there is no stand.
  • One thunderbolt at the back 3 ports which supports 96W charging which is enough to power all Apple laptops.
  • There are three additional 10Gb/s USB-C ports connecting peripherals.
  • It has a built in A13 Bionic chip which powers the camera and audio system.
  • Equipped with a 12-megapixel f/2.4 ultra-wide camera.
  • The ultra-wide camera has a 122-degree field of view.
  • The ultra-wide camera facilitates the centre stage this feature was designed to keep you focused on the frame even if you move around during video calls.
  • The A13 Bionic supports spatial audio for cinematic sound.
  • It has a built in Hey Siri feature adding it to desktops macs that don’t normally have Siri’s functionality.
  • It powers the high fidelity six-speakers sound system.
  • The sound system is equipped with four force cancelling woofers and two high performance tweeters
  • Three-microphone array for high quality video
  • Compatible with Mac studio 2016 or later pro models, 2018 or later MacBook Air models, 2018 or later Mac mini models and 2019 or later Mac Pro models and 2017 or later iMac models including iMac Pro.
  • It works with the 12.9-inch iPad pro (third generation or later) all 11-inch iPad pro model and the fifth generation iPad air.
  • The display will work at a downscale of 1440p resolution if connected to the 4th generation iPad air or iPad mini-6.
  • A camera can be found at the top of the bezel the casing and stand are made from aluminium which matches the Apple’s silver Macs like Mac studio.
  • A hole fixed in the stand is available for cable routing.
  • There are several ports at the back for connecting peripherals to your Mac.
  • Designed to minimise the environmental impact
  • It uses 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
  • All virgin wood fibre in its packaging comes from responsibly managed forest.

Display

  • 5K Display which is like the Apple’s discontinued 27-inch iMac.
  • Lower resolution with less brightness and contrast compared to the 6K Pro Display XDR.
  • 5120 x 2880 resolutions at 218 pixel per inch.
  • 600 nits’ maximum brightness.
  • Supports 1 billion colours.
  • Offers wide colour support for vivid, true to life colours.
  • White balance adjusts to the ambient light in the room for a more natural look because of the true tone technology which is less straining on the eyes.
  • The standard display is engineered for “extremely low reflectivity” if there’s a lot of glares, Apple offers a nano texture glass option with less glare.

Camera

  • 12-megapixel f/2.4 ultra-wide camera.
  • Highly advanced
  • 122-degree field of view.
  • Offers centre stage support.
  • Users are perfectly kept on screen during video calls with centre stage
  • The wider field of view aids the camera to zoom in and follow people as they move around.
  • The A13 chip powers the feature that pans around to ensure the user stays in the shot.
  • The camera detects people as they join a call.
  • It will zoom out so that it captures everyone.
  • Centre stage was also designed for facetime
  • It’s compatible with third party apps such as zoom and skype.

Speakers

  • High fidelity six speakers.
  • Four force cancelling woofers.
  • Two high performance tweeters for excellent quality.
  • The best speaker manufactured for Mac as proclaimed by Apple.
  • It offers wide stereo sound
  • Three microphone arrays for video and phone calls
  • Offers high signal to noise ratio
  • Directional beamforming to reduce nearby noise
  • Supports for spatial audio when playing music or video with Dolby atoms for an immersive surround sound audio experience.
  • Siri support is also integrated bringing “Hey Siri” feature to the newest Mac.

Standard Options

  • There are three options, standard display mount is adjustable and provides 30 degrees tilt which ranges from -5 degrees to + 25 degrees.
  • Apple offers an upgraded tilt and adjustable stand for an extra $400, same tilt but additional total of 105mm height adjustment.
  • If you prefer your own mounting solution, you can get the VESA mount adapter at no additional cost, the VESA mount adapter is compatible with 100 x 100mm VESA stands or mounts.
  • The VESA options provides the landscape or portrait mode option.

Nano Texture Glass

  • This was first introduced in the Pro Display XDR; this glass is etched at the nanometer level to reduce reflection and glare compared to the standard matte display which uses it coating to scatter the light.
  • The nano-texture processor offers a matte look which maintains contrast while scattering light for glare reduction as much as possible.
  • To upgrade the nano-texture glass, will cost an additional $300 on the studio display.
  • It requires Apple’s special polishing cloth when it cleaned which comes with the polishing cloth.

A13 Chip

  • This device is the first ever display to feature a built-in chip.
  • Equipped with the A13 Bionic, same processor as the iPhone 11 models.
  • This chip powers the camera and speaker features.

Spatial Audio

  • You’re immerse in the sound.
  • Create your own cinema or concert hall experience.
  • Enjoy the powerful speakers with the A13 Bionic chip.
  • Enjoy a sophisticated cinematic sound stage.

Oversee your studio

  • Get your connection going with three USB-C ports.
  • Power and charge your devices from networking to external drives, keyboard to mouse.
  • The thunderbolt port will connect studio display to your Mac with a single cable.
  • The same port will charge compatible notebooks and even fast-charge a 14- inch MacBook Pro.

Pairs with your Mac

  • This is the ultimate partner for the stunningly compact and astonishingly powerful mac studio.
  • It pairs perfectly with Mac notebooks and desktops.

Firmware

The studio display runs IOS with the A13 chip, was equipped with the same version of IOS that was on the iPhone (15.4). Apple provide updates on a regular basis and the current firmware version is 16.4.

In Conclusion

The incredible features packed into this device will help you to meet all your technological needs, this machine was designed to serve the user. Whatever the user needs and desire which is within the reach of this device will be met in a timely fashion.

The apple studio display will help you to redesign your technological needs which in turns make you more productive and you will beastly declared that the investment is worth it.

HomePod 2023

HomePod

This HomePod was introduced to the world in January 2023 and is the second generation HomePod and is identical to the first generation HomePod. This is Apple’s largest and most expensive speaker and regarded as the alternative to the HomePod Mini, the difference between this and the first generation HomePod are:

  • An additional new temperature.
  • Humidity sensor.
  • Internal set up.
  • New smart home functionality.

There are chances that Apple will release another HomePod in 2024 with a display horizon although this is yet to be confirmed. If you are interested, you might want to put buying the current one on hold and see if you’ll prefer the one to be release in 2024.

This device is a powerhouse among speakers because of its engineered audio technology and an advanced software that delivers a high-fidelity sound throughout the room. It will intelligently adapt to the sound in the room and immersed you in a sound that makes everything you hear amazing.

Features:

  • Available in two colours – white and black.
  • A compact round designs.
  • Covered in a 3D mesh fabric.
  • 2 inches shorter in comparison to the first generation.
  • Interactive touch screen.
  • Supports music playback gestures.
  • Alerts you when Siri is activated.
  • Serves as a home hub for HomeKit and matter.
  • Has a five-tweeter array.
  • Each tweeter is fitted with its own drive.
  • 4-inch-high excursion woofer.
  • Produces crisp, clear distortion free sound.
  • Less tweeters compared to prior generation model.
  • Four microphones compared to six on the previous model.
  • S7 chip first used in Apple watch seven series.
  • It uses spatial awareness, room sensing and advanced computational audio.
  • The spatial audio is support with Dolby Atmos for music and videos.
  • Apple says it offers rich, deep bass and stunning high frequencies.
  • It’s integrated with Apple music.
  • Compatible with third party music services.
  • Two HomePod can be paired for stereo support.
  • Second generation model cannot be paired with the original model.
  • Compatible with Apple TV 4K.
  • It can be used as a substitute for Apple TV speakers.
  • Integrated with HomeKit and Airplay 2.
  • It can be access through the HomePod App.
  • It can be paired with other Airplay 2 speakers for multiroom audio.
  • It’s not compatible with a standard Bluetooth speaker.
  • It’s not compatible with non-Apple devices for playing content over Bluetooth.
  • The HomePod works with all prior speakers implemented by Apple.
  • It can differentiate users by their voices.
  • Plays ambient sound for background sound therefore giving you a rainfall effect.
  • It serves as an intercom which allows messages to be sent to different rooms in the house.
  • The included U1 chip enables the feature known as handoff.
  • Locate other Apple devices such as iPhone or AirPods with the Find My feature.
  • HomePod will detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm with its sound recognition abilities.
  • It measures the indoor environment with its temperature and sensor abilities.
  • The HomePod will gather metrics for home automation with HomeKit devices.
  • It supports matter and serves as a hub for connecting matter devices which can be control away from home.

Design

  • It’s like the discontinued original model.
  • It’s a cylindrical body with a flat top.
  • A touchscreen display at the top.
  • Built in controls to play/pause music.
  • Siri waveform is displayed at the top when activated.
  • Voice assistant with a clear voice.
  • The integrated touch screen is larger compared to the previous HomePod.
  • It supports a wider array of colour options.
  • A reflection of different functions and statutes.
  • It measures at: 6.6 inches (168mm) tall.
  • 6 inches (142mm) wide.
  • 2 inches shorter in comparison to the previous model.
  • It weights 5.16 pounds (2.3kg) lighter as well.
  • No external markings on the speaker.
  • A removable power cable at the back.
  • It was designed with a vibration-damping silicone material.

Touch Gestures

  • It supports many gestures using the touch controls at the top.
  • Pause and play music with a tap, a double tap swaps to the next track.
  • A triple tap takes you back to the previous track.
  • A touch and hold activate Siri.
  • A visible waveform means Siri is active.
  • Tap or tap and hold the “+” button increases the volume.
  • Tap or tap and hold the “-” button decreases the volume.

Sound Quality

  • Your home will be filled with the best sound because of the solid hardware.
  • A customised five array beamforming tweeter is at the bottom.
  • Each tweeter has its own driver.
  • A powerful acoustic experience.
  • A high excursion engineered woofer which is customised.
  • A motor drives that diaphragm 20mm for the movement of more air.
  • A built-in bass EQ mic which prevents distortion with automatic bass correction.
  • It provides rich deep bass and amazing high frequencies.
  • Siri connects with the HomePod via its four-microphone array.
  • HomePod hears Siri even when the music is loud.
  • The S7 system on a chip improves the sound quality via a computational audio.
  • S7 replaces the A8 chip that was in the prior version.
  • It automatically adjusts and balance the audio thereby taking full advantage of the environment to fill the room with quality sound.
  • Spatial awareness detects the rooms around.
  • It uses advanced algorithm to keep analysing what on and tune low frequencies for a smooth sound.
  • Stereo paired can be a default sound option for Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.

Whole Sound Music

Create a soothing atmosphere by bringing multiple HomePod and HomePod mini speakers under one roof and enjoy music throughout your entire home. You can select different songs for different rooms, like Jazz in the kitchen and kid’s music in their room.

HomePod delivers a new level of spaciousness and layering, enjoy a direct sound through its beamforming tweeters such as, primary vocals into the middle of the room, a reflective ambient sound like the back up band, off the wall for a fully immersive listening.

HomePod elevates Apple music to a higher level because the owner can listen to all the favourite artists and songs – spanning every imaginable genre from the highest quality in the comfort of your home.

A combination of multiple HomePod or AirPlay enabled speakers puts in different rooms in a house, the AirPlay 2 protocol controls the audio in every room. HomePod supports the following audio sources:

  • Apple Music.
  • iTunes Music.
  • Third Party Music Services.
  • Apple Music Radio or episodes on demands.
  • Radio stations from TuneIn.
  • iHeart Radio.
  • Apple Podcast.
  • News Briefings.
  • Remastered ambient sounds.

AirPlay session can be imitated directly on an iPhone and iPad from a HomePod with the Siri’s voice commands starting with IOS 17. This makes it so easy to play music from services like Spotify that is not compatible with HomePod.

Cinematic Experience

Enjoy a home cinema experience with the combination of HomePod and Apple TV 4K to enjoy the Dolby Atmos audio for a complete home cinema experience. You will enjoy a mind-blowing visual and a world class content.

 

Spatial Audio

You can listen to specially designed spatial audio tracks because HomePod is compatible with spatial audio with Doby Atmos which are available through Apple music and other services. You will experience an immersive, multidimensional audio experience via spatial audio with Dolby Atmos which allow artists to mix music in a way that produces a sound like notes coming all around you.

Directional audio re filtered and the frequencies are subtly adjusted by the spatial audio that each ear receives to place sound virtually everywhere in a space for an immersive listening experience.

Siri Integration

HomePod and Siri works together, Siri uses its voice assistant to control the speaker, “Hey Siri” commands will activate Siri and will perform various functions found on other devices such as the iPhone.

Siri will perform wonders such as:

  • Recommend music based on preferences.
  • Helps to discover music.
  • Notices user’s likes.

You can also give command to Siri such as:

  • Play something new
  • Who’s singing?
  • Play more like that.

This image above contains a sample of music-related Siri commands which was shown on stage at the WWDC keynote, Siri will also play content from your:

  • iCloud Music Library.
  • Apple Music.
  • iTunes Purchases.

Siri serves as a home assistant therefore not limited to music and will provide answers to questions around series of topics such as:

  • Sending messages.
  • Making phone calls.
  • Setting multiple timers.
  • Offers weather updates.
  • Make calendar appointments.
  • And more.

Sir will answer questions from anyone in the house and recognises different voices serves as a speaker and microphone for a voice-based call. Start a phone conversation on your phone and switch over to the HomePod using the handoff.

The top of the HomePod lights up and display waveform when Siri is activated and provides audio feedback. Siri plays a confirmed tone to affirm that a request will be honoured.

Smart Home Functionality

The second generation HomePod main purpose is being the home hub just like the original HomePod and HomePod mini. It enables a remote access for HomeKit devices so that you can access them when you are home and away.

It also built as a matter hub therefore it works matter-enabled accessories, matter is a smart home standard designed to work on various platforms and serves as an alternative to HomeKit that performs in the same way.

More Features

Intercom – Siri commands makes it possible for the HomePod to be used for household communication, send a message from one Apple device to a HomePod in another room of the house refer to as room-to-room communication.

Enhanced Dialogue – Dialogue is clearer with the enhanced dialogue that boost the volume of spoken voices which makes dialogue to hear over effects, action, and music in am over or TV show when paired with Apple TV 4K. Whispers are clear and heard among music and background sounds, TV shows and movies never looked nor sound so vivid.

EARC – This permits the HomePod to be used as speakers for all connected peripherals.

Handoff – Hand off apple music playing on HomePod to an iPhone and vice versa, the UI chip in the HomePod makes it possible by placing the iPhone closer to the speaker and the song will be transferred.

Find My – HomePod will play a sound on nearby Apple devices because of the Find My integration, locate family and friends with Siri and location will be shared on the owner’s HomePod.

Doorbell Announcements – The connection between the HomeKit and doorbells enables Siri on HomePod to announce if someone is at the door.

Ambient Sounds – Ambient sounds like rain, ocean and forest were remastered by Apple to make this sounds better therefore can be added to scene, automation, and alarms.

Accelerometer

A new feature in this HomePod is called accelerometer and it adjusts the sound of the HomePod in real time if it’s move to a new area in the room.

Temperature and Humidity

HomePod has a built-in temperature and a humidity sensor in order word can detect the condition of the room, these metrics are used to activate automations in HomeKit or matter devices.

Optimises Acoustics in Real Time.

Advanced computational audio innovations are unlocked by Apple silicon in the HomePod, it runs a complex tuning model in real-time from a new system sensor to preserve dynamic range and maximise the acoustics performance.

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Mac Sonoma

Mac Sonoma

It comes with a unique power and gives great value for money and time, getting things done and having fun on your MacBook are more powerful than ever, with the elevation of your presence during video calls. There are unique ways to access your information and your gaming abilities will be given a new boost plus lots of new features to personalise your MacBook.

New Features

Screen Savers

  •       There are amazing new screen savers
  •       New slow motion screen saver
  •       Breath-taking location from around the world
  •       Lovely display on your MacBook
  •       Log in and they seamlessly become your desktop wallpaper

The screen savers give you the Apple TV like feeling and they feature slow-motion videos of worldwide locations like:

  •       Hong Kong skyline
  •       Monument valley in Arizona
  •       Sonoma in Northern California

There are also:

  •       Landscape
  •       Earth
  •       Underwater
  •       And cityscape themes

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Widgets on Desktop

  •       Add widgets of your choice to the desktop from new gallery
  •       Play a podcast from your desktop
  •       Widgets are interactive
  •       Widgets are stored in the Widget Gallery
  •       Widgets allows you to check off reminders
  •       Control home devices with widgets
  •       There are more things to achieve with widget

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iPhone widgets can be accessed from your MacBook

Continuity allows you to add iPhone widget to your desktop without having to install the corresponding apps on your Mac.

Widgets

One thing about this update regarding widget is that the widget was transformed to be interactive which makes it more productive. Widgets can be used to:

  •       Monitor reminders
  •       Play and pause media
  •       Control smart home devices
  •       Take notes
  •       And many more

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Widget fades for better Focus

  •       The widgets fade into the background as you open and app or stage manager
  •       There is no distraction from the widgets as you concentrate on your task
  •       You can switch to different wall papers
  •       Widget colours adapt as you make changes on your Mac

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Video Conferencing

  •       You should be at the front and centre
  •       When sharing your screen, the new presenter overlay keeps you as part of the conversation
  •       There are two options to choose from two overlays – large and small
  •       You will be the spotlight if you choose the large overlay
  •       The screen is framed next to you on a separate layer
  •       You can move, walk, and talk in front of your content
  •       A new presenter overlay video effect display their avatar at the top of the content being shared

Screen Sharing

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  •       You can float over your share screen
  •       The small overlay can be used to appear in a moveable bubble over your shared screen
  •       The small overlay makes visibility easy as you showcase your work
  •       Point out vital details on your screen as you move around
  •       A new high-performance mode allows for more responsive remote access to pro workflows during share screening
  •       The screen sharing features a low-latency audio, high frames and supports up to two virtual displays and reference colour

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Give hand Reactions

The 3D augmented reality effects like hearts, confetti, fireworks and more allows you to ass a reaction that fills the camera frame, a reaction can be shared with just a hand gesture.

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New Screen Sharing Picker

  •       As you are on a video call, you can easily share and app or even multiple apps straight from the window you’re currently in.
  •       Easily share apps during call with the share sharing picker

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Stay in Frame

  •       If you use studio display or iPhone as your camera, you can control the composition of your video
  •       The frame can be adjusted with the zoom and pan controls
  •       Re-enter automatically can be used to put yourself in the centre

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Safari and Password

Create a Profile

  •       Create separate browsing profile for work and Personal life

Profiles will help you to separate things such as:

  •       Tab Groups
  •       Cookies
  •       Favourites

You can easily switch between profiles as you browse

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Browsing is much faster and more Relevant

  •       As you search with Safari, you will notice that it is more responsive than ever and shows easier to read and more relevant suggestions.
  •       Private mode is becoming aggressively private
  •       Touch ID is locked when you step away from you Laptop
  •       There is an enhancement to tracking and finger printing protection so that websites are banned from monitoring your activities

A separate profile created for each user comes with their own:

  •       Cookies
  •       History
  •       Extension
  •       Tab Groups
  •       Favourites

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Store web apps on your Dock

Convert a webpage into an app with a single click

  •       A webpage can be added to the dock as an app straight from the file menu
  •       Get an app like experience as you launch a web app with a simplified tool bar
  •       Webpages can be access just like any app and receive notifications
  •       Webpages or webapps also have a simplified tool bar to make browsing easier

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Sharing Passwords and Passkeys

  •       You can share a set of passwords with trusted contacts and friends
  •       Create a group and choose a set of accounts to share
  •       Password will always be up to date for anyone in the group
  •       Anyone can be removes at any time for whatever reason

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Private Browsing is more secured than ever

  •       If you’re inactive in the private browsing your window is automatically locked
  •       Trackers are completely blocked from loading on the pages
  •       Tracking already added to URL as you are browsing are automatically removed

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Message

Search Fitters

A combination of search filters allows you to quickly narrow your search and find the message you are looking for much quicker

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Catch up and swipe to Reply

  •       If you miss the first message in your conversation, a new catch-up arrow allows you to see this conversation
  •       Swipe right to view any message and send a reply

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View locations and share stuff in a new way

  •       The plus button allows you to share your location or request a friend’s location
  •       A location can be viewed directly within your conversation when shared by someone

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All your Stickers in one Place

  •       A drawer was created to store your stickers and allows you to access live sticker and memoji from one place.
  •       Your stickers are sync to iCloud therefor can be easily access on your Devices

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PDFs and Notes

  •       Autofill allows you to fill documents fasters with the improved PDF functionality
  •       Enhanced auto fills allow you to securely use your saved information from contact to fill out a PDF or a scanned document faster
  •       The note app supports inline PDF’s and documents scan in full width
  •       scLinked notes helps you to connect different related notes

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Flip through a PDF in a Note

  •       A full-width PDF can be view right in notes and click between its pages
  •       Multiple PDFs can be kept in the same note and can be easily access through related documents

Linked Related Notes

  •       A trip itinerary and a recommended restaurant can be linked as related notes
  •       Notes can be quickly added from one to another
  •       There’s a powerful way t search connected research notes
  •       Reference a recipe or create wikis for your team

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Start in notes and finish in Pages

  •       Start a write up with notes, click the share button and send the write up for completion in pages

Other things you can do are:

  •       Customise the fonts
  •       Resize the graphics
  •       Add videos
  •       Create stunning documents

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Keyboard

Auto correct is more accurate

  •       Auto correct is more effective as you type
  •       In correct words are automatically underlined
  •       Revert to original word with a click

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Prediction inline as you type

  •       Tap the space bar to finish words or the entire sentence

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Gaming

Your Mac is more blessed with more Games

The lists below are upcoming and recently added games for Mac:

  •       Fort Solis
  •       Stray
  •       Death Stranding Director’s cut
  •       Snow runner
  •       World of warcraft
  •       Dragon flight
  •       Humankind
  •       The medium
  •       Resident evil Village
  •       Winner’s expansion
  •       No man’s sky
  •       Firmament
  •       Disney dream light Valley
  •       Dragon heir
  •       Silent gods
  •       Elex 2
  •       Layers of Fear

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Level up your Game Mode

  •       The CPU and the GPU of your Mac automatically gives the game top priority
  •       The CPU and the GPU lowers usage for background task while gaming

Latency is dramatically reduced with wireless accessories such as:

  •       Air pods
  •       Favourite controllers

For responsiveness you can feel

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Privacy and Security

Communication Safety

  •       Sensitive videos and photos are now protected by communication safety
  •       Community safety also include content sent and received in the systemwide photo picker and third-party apps

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Sensitive Content Warning

  •       Sensitive videos and photos can be blur before you view them, this feature can be found in messages and third-party apps

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Improved Permission

Have more control over what you share

  •       Decide on a photo to share within an app and keep the rest of your photo private
  •       An app can be permitted to add an event to your Calendar without viewing your information

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Lockdown Mode

  •       The lock down mode has an enhanced security to help protect against sophisticated cyber attack
  •       This can be activated on all your Apple devices including the Apple watch

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Accessibility

People with speech loss can create a voice that sounds like them and can be used in life speech to communicate in face time calls and in private conversation. iPhone hearing devices can now be paired with Mac so that users with hearing disabilities can accept calls and have convenient conversation.

Text can be easily adjusted for comfort reading with an option to automatically pause animated images as you browse the web and enjoy a new experience about learning how to use voice control

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Reminders

Shopping makes easier because reminder will automatically sort items into categories, change how items are grouped and the list remembers your preferences.

The new column view will organise sections into columns across your screen which makes it easier to visualise your tasks

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Visual Look up

Locate a recipe for a similar dish from a photo and check out the information on an object that appears in a paused video frame

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Find My

Share air tag or find my network accessories with up to five other people, everyone in the group can see the item on a map and play a sound to pinpoint the location of a shared item when nearby

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Air Pods

Air pod is much faster now when mobbing between apple devices with updates to automatic switching, press the stem of your air pod to quickly mute or unmute yourself when on a call

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Dictation

This feature can be used in conjunction with the keyboard, move easily between dictation and typing without having to stop dictating

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Share Screening

The new screen sharing app comes with a high-performance mode which uses an advanced media engine in Apple silicon to enable highly responsive remote access over a high-bandwidth connections.

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Mail

Check travel related emails at the top of your search results as your trip dates approach and add big emoji to your messages

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Photo

There are improvements to this because the people album is much better at recognising your favourite people and now includes the cats and dogs that are part of your family

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Home

Find out who and when a door was lock or unlock with the history activities features which also show recent activities for garage doors, contact sensor and your security system

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Music

If you invite friends to join your playlist, everyone will be able to add, reorder and remove sings. Emoji can be used to react to song choice in now playing. This feature is coming soon as promised by Apple

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Siri

Siri now works when you say “Siri” as well as “Hey Siri”

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In Conclusion

Mac Sonoma makes you more productive when you are working and offers you more fun when playing. Video calls will elevate your presence and access information in a unique way, Sonoma will help you to personalised your mac to your preferences.

 

 

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

These phones were introduced to the world in September 2023 and are currently reigning as two of Apple’s current flagship phones. The other two phones currently reigning in the market alongside these phones are the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

If you are the techy type and you need something more challenging, you might want to consider the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The Pro and Max comes with several upgrades such as:

  • Always on display with ProMotion technology
  • They come with a customisable action button instead of a ring/silent switch on the side.
  • The pro chip is A17 which means that it’s faster.
  • The advanced camera comes with telephoto and more.

The iPhone 15 and 15 plus comes with better features compared to the iPhone 14 and 14 plus and are available in five colours:

  • Pink
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Blue
  • And Black

The significant difference about this phone compared to previous iPhone is the transfer from the lighting port that was present in other models for years to a USB-C port. The data transfer on this module remains the same as the USB 2.0 speed that was available with the lighting.

The dynamic island which debuts in the iPhone 14 model is also feature in iPhone 15, it replaces the previous notch at the top of the display and houses the front facing True Depth camera and other sensors.

These physical components are hidden by the software inside the black dynamic island that fluidly adapts to allow the display of vital information and paves way for user’s interactions.

The iPhone 15 and 15 plus uses:

A16 Bionic chip which debut in iPhone 14, it uses 20 percent less power and delivers 50 percent more memory bandwidth in comparison to A15 bionic chip in iPhone 14.

Face ID

  • Face ID is now backed into the dynamic island and functions as the one in iPhone 14
  • Face ID is use across the iOS for unlocking the iPhone
  • It gives access to third party passcode protected apps
  • Confirms app purchases
  • Authenticate Apple payments
  • Face ID works through a set of sensors and cameras
  • Thousands of invisible infrared dots are projected by Dot projector onto the surface of the skin to create a 3D facial scan that maps the curves and plate of each face with the scan read by an infrared camera.

The facial depth map is relayed to the A16 chip and transformed into a mathematical model that the iPhone uses to authenticate identity. Face ID works in both light and dark conditions with:

  • Hats
  • Beards
  • Glasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Scarves
  • Masks
  • And other accessories that partially obscure the face

TrueDepth Camera

  • A new 48 – megapixel main camera for breath-taking smile.
  • It comes with a quad pixel sensor that defaults to capturing 24 – megapixel photos
  • It allows for a new 2X Telephoto option intelligently cropped from the full camera capture
  • Portrait is no longer needed to switch to portrait mode
  • Captures depth information of a person, cat or dog detected in the frame
  • The datils are sharper
  • The colours are more vivid
  • There’s an improvement to the low lighting performance to portraits
  • Improvements to night mode
  • Proximity – based functionality is enhanced by the second-generation ultra-wide chip
  • iPhone can connections to one another at three-time range compared to previous connection
  • Track your friends in a dense crowd with and updated find my app

Front Facing Camera

  • 12 Megapixel front facing camera with an f/1.9 aperture
  • Built in retina flash
  • Supports all the features available in the rear camera
  • Selfie night mode
  • An improvement to the smart HDR 5 Integration
  • Dolby vision HDR recording
  • Deep fusion to expose the finer details
  • A photonic engine that improves low light performance
  • Portrait modes takes images and converts them to portrait shots later
  • 4K video recording
  • Quick take video
  • Slo mo video
  • Portrait mode
  • Portrait lighting
  • Photographic styles feature is for edits application

Dual Lens – Rear Camera

  • An introduction of the new 48-megapixel main camera in comparison to the 12-megapixel camera in iPhone 14
  • It features a 26 mm focal length with f/1.6 aperture which allows lots of light in low lighting conditions
  • A sensor shift optical image stabilization was added for less movement and crisper photos and videos
  • The lens supports both 24-megapixel and 48-megapixel high resolution images
  • The 24-megapixel option allows every two pixels to be combined as one pixel which produces high resolution images with impressive details and low light performance without any effect from the file size.
  • 48-megapixel images are also supported and can be saved in either RAW or HEIF format.
  • An upgrade to the 48-megapixel lens means Apple added 2 x telephoto option that uses the middle 12 megapixel on the sensor for full resolution 2x photo with no digital zoom.
  • This phone has no optical zoom lens and is the first time Apple decide to disable any kind of optical zoom option on a standard iPhone.
  • A 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with and/2.4 aperture and 120 degrees field view

More Camera Features

Smart HDR 5 – The contrast is optimised for contrast, lightning, and skin tones when there are one of more people in a scene to ensure that everybody looks great. The upgrade delivers better colour and truer to life skin tones.

Photonic Engine – A combination of the best pixels from a high-resolution image and image optimised for capturing light, leading to a 24-megapixel image with detail drawn from an image twice the resolution.

Photographic style – The filters are smart and adjustable they will perform wonders like boosting or muting colours with any effect on the skin tone. Styles are selectively applied to an image compared to a filter that applies to an entire image.

Photographic style includes:

  • Vibrant (Boost colours)
  • Rich contrast (Darker shadows and deeper colours
  • Warm (accentuates golden undertones)
  • Cool (accentuates blue undertones)

Tone and warmth are customisable for each style to get the exact look that you want.

Night Mode – A collection of images are taken with a few seconds and aggregates them to allow for photography in poor lighting conditions and produces colourful and sharper images.

Deep Fusion – Image produce in poor lighting conditions comes out with rich texture and are detailed.

Portrait Lighting – The lighting of portrait mode photos changes with effects that includes:

  • Natural
  • Studio
  • Contour
  • Stage
  • Stage Mono
  • And high key Mono

True Tone Flash – It’s a built-in flash designed to the match the ambient lighting so that the white balance is not thrown off when camera is in use, the flash is brighter and more consistent with lighting conditions.

Cinematic Mode – The focus is kept on the main subject that you’re filming as you move around because of the video mode.

Action Mode – Shaly handheld videos are enhanced by image stabilisation.

Panorama – Captures panoramic shots up to 63 megapixels

Burst Mode – Various images are permitted to be capture at once and is good for high action slots

Video Capabilities

It offers 4K recording at:

  • 24
  • 25
  • 30
  • 0r 60 Frames per seconds
  • HDR Recording
  • ProRes video
  • Cinematic mode
  • Action mode
  • Slo mo video
  • And time lapse

Battery

  • Better performance compared to previous iPhone models
  • Video playback is up to 20 hours
  • Supports 5G connectivity (Both sub-6GHz and mm Wave in the United States
  • It uses a new Qualcomm X70 modem

Emergency

This started with iPhone 14 line up and has been expanded to roadside assistance via satellite when cellular and Wi-Fi connections are not available. Apple designed a new emergency SOS via satellite feature to allow the iPhone antennas to connect to satellites operated by globe stars.

Apple partners with services Agencies such as AAA in the United States. Users experiencing difficulties with poor connection can request an assistance as part of their AAA membership or on a fee basis.

If you can’t connect via Wi-Fi or a cellular, satellite communications are available in emergency situations. They are designed to be used in open spaces with few trees so that the phone can easily connect to a satellite.

There’s a walkthrough interface that instructs you about how to hold the iPhone to connect to a satellite. The company has developed a compressed messaging protocol because to send date via satellite could last few minutes.

A message can be sent as little as 15 seconds to the emergency services if there are no obstructions.

Crash Detection

The iPhone 15 models have a feature which is a high dynamic range gyroscope and a dual-core accelerometer that can detect a G-force measurements of up to 256Gs in this iPhone model. It can also pair with other iPhone sensor like a barometer that can detect cabin pressure changes caused by deployed airbags, this hardware enables a crash detection feature.

This model can detect a severe car crash and dial the emergency services automatically if the occupant is badly injured and unable to reach his phone. The GPs will detect the speed changes and the microphone is able to recognise loud sound associated with severe car crashes.

Car crash detection is also available on the Apple watch, the iPhone and watch work together to contact the emergency services any time an accident occurs.

Storage

They are available in:

  • 128 GB
  • 256 GB
  • And 512 GB

In addition to the wired charging via USB-C it also supports wireless charging via Magsafe and Q12 and Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3

Design

  • 1 inch is measured diagonally at the display for iPhone 15
  • 7 inch is measured diagonally at the display for iPhone 15 plus
  • Similar design to the iPhone 14 models
  • The edges are more curvy compares to the 14 models
  • The look is more modern compared to previous models
  • iPhone 15 measures at 5.81 inches (147.6mm) tall and 2.82 (71.6mm) wide, 0.31 inches (7.80 mm) thick, it weighs at 6.02 ounces (171) grams
  • iPhone 15 Pro measures at 6.33 inches (160.9mm) tall and 3.06 (77.8mm) wide, 0.31 inches (7.80 mm) thick, it weighs at 6.02 ounces (171) grams
  • Features an all-glass front and colourful
  • It has a mate glass back that is framed by a colour matched aerospace – grade aluminium
  • Apple uses a new process to infuse colour throughout the back glass
  • The black glass is protected by what Apple describes as “Dual-ion exchange process”

Display

  • OLED Super Retina XDR Display.
  • Improvements to brightness.
  • Better performance in sunlight.
  • Belter HDR.
  • Typical max brightness is now 1000 nits (up from 800).
  • Peak HDR brightness is 1600 nits (up from 1200).
  • Apple claims it can reach up to 2000 nits’ peak brightness outdoors.
  • A display feature introduced in iPhone 14 was expanded in iPhone 15.
  • Resolution is 2556 by 1179 with 460 pixels per inch.
  • 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (Unchanged).
  • Wide colour supports vivid wide true to life colours.
  • The white balance of the display of the ambient light is match by true tone offering paper like viewing experience which is less straining on the eyes.
  • A fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating which supports haptic touch that provides haptic feedback as you interact with the display.
  • The ceramic shield protects the display material which is made by infusing nano – ceramic crystal into glass.
  • Toughness is maintained because the ceramic crystals were manipulated to optimise clarity with the display created in partnership with corning.
  • Ceramic shield is the toughest smartphone glass with a dual-ion exchange process which ensures protection against scratches and wear and tear.
  • The phone does not support the ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate or the always on display technologies available on the iPhone 14.

MagSafe

Magsafe magnet is fixed to the back of this iPhone, these magnets will connect to the charger and other magnetic accessories. The apple’s official Magsafe chargers and authorized third parties can wirelessly charge the iPhone 15 at up to 15W.

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, GPS and Ultra-wideband.

  • The phone supports Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 4×4 MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3.
  • There’s an NFC chip with a reader’s mode and a second-generation ultra-wideband chip.
  • The new ultra-wideband chip provides improved spatial awareness that allows the phone to locate another Apple device with ultra-wideband chip.
  • The chip allows tow iPhone to connect at three time the range compared to previous range.
  • Ultra-wideband chip is used for precision tracking as when locating Air tags.
  • Ultra-wideband is also used for directional airdrop that interacts with Home Pod mini
  • A precision finding feature for locating friends with an iPhone 15 in a crowded area

As for the GPs, the phone 15 model supports:

  • GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Galileo
  • QZSS
  • And BeiDou location services

A16 Bionic Chip

This chip was described by Apple as a proven powerhouse.

This chip powers all kinds of advanced features such as computational photography used for 24MP photos and next-gen portraits. Voice isolation for phone calls and smooth performance for graphics intensive games. These are all with incredible efficiency for a greater battery life.

In Conclusion

The review about these iPhones from other sources are positive and most reviewers believes that these iPhones will deliver on their promises. What matters to the customers also matters to Apple, therefore you have control over your data regarding privacy protection. The use of more recycled material helps to minimise environmental impact and lastly the invention of built in features that makes the iPhone accessible to everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Max

iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max

These phones were introduced to the world by Apple in September 2023, it comes with expanded features set that are not available in the iPhone 15 standard, which includes:

  • An advanced camera technology
  • A better Display
  • A faster A17 chip
  • And more

Design

  • The iPhone 15 pro measures at 6.1 – inch
  • The iPhone 15 pro max measures at 6.7 – inch
  • Same design as the iPhone 14 models
  • It has more contoured edges that offers a different feeling
  • The design is modern
  • These models have a titanium band that encompass the glass front and back
  • Titanium is lighter compares to stainless steel
  • Resistance to scratches and dings
  • The titanium bands are bonded with an internal aluminium frame for strength and durability
  • The titanium finishing offers a brushed, matte look that sets these phones apart from others
  • Apple claims that the finishing is obtained using precision machining, sanding, brushing, and blasting.

These iPhones are available in four colours:

  • White
  • Black
  • Natural
  • And blue

The dimension of the iPhone Pro and Pro Max are like the iPhone 14 models although thicker.

  • The 15 Pro measures at 5.77 inches (146.6mm) tall, 2.78 inches (70.6mm) wide and 0.32 inches (8.25mm) thick.
  • It weighs 6.60 ounces (187 grams)
  • The Pro max measures at 6.29 inches (159.9mm) tall, 3.02 inches (76.7mm) wide and 0.32 inches (8.25mm) thick.
  • It weights 7.91 ounces (221 grams)

These models are heavier compared to their iPhone 15 and 15 plus counterparts but lighter than the pro generation models.

These phones feature an all-glass front, they are protected by Apple’s durable ceramic shield material which Apple claims is stronger compared to other iPhones.

At the top is the pill-shaped dynamic island which houses the True Depth camera equipment. There are changes to the bezel, it has been reduced to create more space.

  • A set of antenna band are located a t the top and sides of the phones.
  • The power button is ta the right side.
  • The volume buttons and action button are on the left.
  • The action button will activate the camera, a shortcut and is customisable.
  • There’s a 5G mm Wave antenna underneath the power button.
  • Located at the bottom are the speakers and microphone.
  • A major design change is the USB-C port.
  • The USB-C port replaces the lighting port.
  • Camera bump at the back remains the same.
  • The camera features a triple lens set up for wide, ultra-wide and telephoto cameras along a Ture tone flash, LiDAR scanner and microphone.

Display

  • The OLED super retina XDR display specification includes 1000 nits’ max brightness.
  • 1600 nits peak HDR brightness.
  • 2000 nits peak outdoor brightness.
  • The iPhone 15 Pro has a resolution of 2556 by 1179 with 460 pixels per inch.
  • The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a resolution of 2796 by 1290 with 460 pixels per inch.
  • There’s a 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio.
  • The wide colour support offers vivid, true-life colours.
  • The true tine matches the white balance of the display to the ambient lighting for a paper-like viewing experience which is less straining on the eyes.
  • A fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating that supports haptic touch and provide haptic feedback as the user interact with the display.
  • The display is protected by a ceramic shield material made by infusing nano-ceramic crystal into the glass.
  • The ceramic crystals were designed to optimise for clarity at the same time maintaining toughness with the display created in conjunction with corning.
  • Apple claims that the ceramic shield is the toughest smartphone glass with a dual-ion exchange process to ensure protection against scratches, wear, and tear.

True Depth Camera and Face ID

  • The iPhone models use face ID, Apple’s facial recognition which was built into the dynamic island.
  • Face ID was designed to unlock the iPhone
  • Face ID gives access to third parties-passcode protected apps
  • Face ID will confirm app purchases
  • Face ID will authenticate apple payments and more
  • Face ID works through a set of sensors and cameras
  • A Dot projector will project tens of thousands of invisible infra-red dots onto the surface of the skin to create a 3D facula scan that maps the curves and planes of each face with the scan read by infrared camera.
  • The iPhone authenticate an identity by using the facial depth map to relay to the A17 chip and then transformed into a mathematical model.

Face ID works perfectly in poor lighting conditions with:

  • Hats
  • Beards
  • Glasses
  • Sunglasses
  • Scarves
  • Masks
  • And other accessories that could partially obscure the face

Front Facing Camera

  • 12-megapixel front facing camera with an f/1,9 aperture which was also available in the iPhone 14 models.
  • It has a built-in retina flash.
  • It’s compatible with all the features found in the rear cameras.
  • A selfie night mode feature.
  • An improved Smart HDR 5 integration.
  • Dolby Vision HDR recording.
  • Deep fusion which exposes the finer details.
  • A photonic engine that improves poor lighting conditions.
  • Next generation portrait mode that takes images and convert them to portrait shots later.
  • 4K Video recording
  • Quick take video
  • Slo-mo video
  • Portrait mode
  • Portrait lightning
  • It supports photographic styles feature for selectively applying edits

Triple-Lens Rear Camera

  • It uses the same 48-megapixel main camera that was introduced in the iPhone 14 models, the difference is the A17 pro chip that comes with new capabilities.
  • This camera features a 24mm focal length with an f/1,78 aperture
  • It has a second-generation sensor shift optical image stabilisation to reduce movement ands producer better quality videos and photos.
  • The lens supports 24-megapixel and 48-megapixel high resolution photos through the photonic engine compared to 12-megapixel and 48 megapixels.
  • Apple claims the new 24 mega-pixel setting offers an ultra-high resolution at a reasonable file size.
  • The 24 and 48-megapixel phots can be saved in a standard HEIF image file format and are not limited to RAW.
  • The main camera can be set to 24mm, 28mm and 35mm focal lengths to better mirror what’s possible with DSLR’s using a computational photography.
  • Tapped the different focal length as you snap a picture and view the reflections at different zoom levels.
  • The triple lens camera and the different main camera options can be compared to having seven lenses on your pocket as proclaimed by Apple.
  • It uses the ultra-wide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, the lens is also use for macro shots.
  • The third telephoto lens sets the Pro models apart from the standard iPhone 15 models.
  • The iPhone 15 Pro has a 12-megapixel telephoto camera that offers 3x zoom.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max Features:

  • It uses an upgraded telephoto system which permits 5 x zoom.
  • It has a folded glass structure below the lens refer to Apple as tetra prism technology.
  • The light reflection is four times over which allows a logger focal length of 120mm.
  • A 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilisation is use for the telephoto lens.
  • It delivers twice as many micro adjustments for crisp photos even when zoom all the way in because it’s able to move in three directions.

Other Camera Features:

Smart HDR 5 – If there are more than one person in a screen the contrast, lightning and skin tone for individuals will be optimise ensuring that everyone looks their best. The smart HDR 5 was upgraded to produce better colour and truer to life skin tones.

Photonic Engine – A combination of the best pixels from a high-resolution image and an image optimised for light capture. This produces the 24-megapixel image with detail drawn from an image twice the resolution.

Photographic Style – has a smart adjustable filter that will boost or mute colours and won’t affect the skin tone. Style is selectively applied to an image compared to a filter that is apply to the entire image. Photo graphic style includes:

  • Vibrant (Boost colours).
  • Rich contrast (Darker shadows and deeper colours).
  • Warm (Accentuates blue undertones).
  • Tone and warmth are customisable for each style therefore you get the exact look you desire.

Night Mode – If series images are taken within a few seconds, they can be aggregated to allow photography in an extreme poor lighting environment. The night mode scene will produce a shaper and richer colour detail.

Deep Fusion – Produces great texture and detail in poor lighting environment.

Macro – The ultra-wide camera activates and shift int a macro mode when you are close to a subject.

Portrait Lighting – The portrait mode photos changes with the lighting and has effects on:

  • Natural
  • Studio
  • Contour
  • Stage
  • Stage Mono
  • And high key mono

True Tone Flash – this is the built-in flash designed to match the ambient of the lightning in order not to throw off the white balance of the photo when used.

Cinematic mode – The focus of the main object is stable as you are filming even when you move because of this video mode.

Action Mode – Image stabilisation is enhanced to maintain a steady shot.

Panorama – Captures panoramic shots of up to 63 megapixels.

Burst Mode – Capture a serries of image in one go, great for high action shots.

Log Encoding – Log encoding gives room for extra range and flexibility for visual effects and colour grading also available for ProRes images.

ACES – This is the first smart phone to offer and Academy colour encoding system support that is useful for pro filmmakers.

Video Capabilities

  • The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro max offers:
  • Up to 4K recording at 24, 25, 30 and 60 frames per seconds
  • HDR Recording
  • ProRes Video
  • Cinematic Mode
  • Action Mode
  • Slo-mo video
  • And time lapse

Spatial Video

Apple added in anew feature in the IOS 17.2 that allows iPhone 15 Pro owners to record spatial video which can be viewed on the forth coming Apple vision Pro headset. 3D videos are viewed as standard 2D video on the iPhone and on the devices but when the headset is out, the spatial video capture will be in 3D on the headset.

The spatial video feature has been tested by various media members on the vision Pro and the feature is describe so lifelike – almost creepy.

Action Button

The action button replaces the ring/silent switch buttons on the left-hand side, the button was designed to perform different actions in the app’s settings.

Focus – Focus mode can be activated/deactivated (Do not disturb is by default)

Camera – Snap a picture (Default), a selfie, video, portrait, and portrait selfie

Flashlight – turn it on/off

Voice Memos – The voice memo app starts and stops recording a voice memo

Magnifier – The camera can be used as a magnifying glass to zoom in on a small text or object by simply activating the magnifier app.

Accessibility – List below are various vision settings:

  • Classic Invent
  • Colour Filters
  • Detection Mode
  • Increase Contrast
  • Reduce Motion
  • Reduce Transparency
  • Reduce white Point
  • Smart Invent
  • Voice over Zoom
  • Motor Settings
  • Switch Control
  • Voice Control
  • Full keyboard access
  • Assistive Touch
  • Apple watch mirroring
  • Control nearby devices
  • Hearing settings
  • Background sounds
  • Left/Right Balance
  • Live captions
  • General settings
  • Guided access
  • Live speech

Silent Mode – Just like the Ring/Silent switch on existing iPhone models, you can toggle silent mode on/off, this will mute and unmute the ringer and alerts.

Translate – A translation action that launches the translate app and start a text or conversation translation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The iPad IOS 17

The iPad IOS 17

The iPad iOS 17 was created because of one thing in mind, to ensure that Apple’s customers become more productive with their different devices. The iPad IOS 17 is even more capable by taking the iPad to a higher level.

  • There are new ways to personalise your iPad
  • There are beautiful new customs lock screen
  • There are more features to help you get more done

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  • There are updates to:
  • FaceTime
  • Messages
  • Improved Auto correct
  • Interactive widgets
  • Supports shared passwords
  • Air Tags
  • Air Pods
  • And Many More

Lock Screen

Personalised your Lock Screen

  • Transform your iPad by creating a stunning custom look for your lock screen
  • Select a jaw-dropping wallpaper like astronomy which is perfect for large display or kaleidoscope which animate as you rotate your iPad
  • There is a gallery of collection for inspiration to achieve your personal preference
  • Swipe through different options to choose from multiple locked screen
  • Locked screen can be paired with focus mode therefore locked screen can activate focus mode and vice versa

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Motion effect for Live Photo Wallpaper

This is an all-new motion effect for live photos that makes your lock screen feel more dynamic than ever when you iPad is awake and settles into your home screen when unlocked.

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Live Activities

Live activities give you the opportunity to stay on top of things happening in real time directly from your locked screen. You can keep track of the following

  • Food ordered
  • Flight update
  • Sport scores
  • And more

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Widgets on your Lock Screen

Widgets can be added to the lock screen either in landscape or portrait mode, there’s a widget bar on the left side of the display, the widget are displayed under time in the portrait mode. Favourite widgets can be added to the lock screen to view information immediately such as:

  • The weather
  • Time
  • Date Battery levels
  • Upcoming events
  • Clock
  • Health
  • Batteries
  • Notes
  • News
  • Sleep
  • Wallet
  • And more

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More about Lock Screen Customization and Widgets

You have the options to choose from a set of fonts style and colours to customise the:

  • Date and time
  • Style your photos to suit your preference
  • Shuffle through a set of dynamic photos thought out the day
  • Colour customisation allows you to create emoji and unique design
  • And more

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Interactive Widget

A tap allows you to do many things such as:

  • Play music
  • Turn off the lights
  • Mark a reminder without opening an app
  • And more

All directly from a widget, interactive widgets can be found on both the locked and home screen, third party apps can build interactively into their widgets as well.

It’s easy to interact with a widget from your home screen or lock screen:

  • Complete to do list
  • Play, pause a song or a podcast
  • Access your home control to get task done right now

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Message

iMessage app are now in one place

You can view things you send put the most with the new plus button like:

  • Photos
  • Audio messages
  • And your location

Swipe to view the rest of your iMessage apps

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Catch up and swipe to reply

If the first message gets lost in a conversation, you can jump to this message with a new catch-up arrow, you can now swipe to the right on any message to send a reply

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Search Filters

A combination of search filters will help you to quickly narrow your search to find a message that you are looking for thereby saving you time

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A new way to view and share locations

There are two things you could do, share your location, or request a friend’s location from the plus button. A location someone shares with you could be viewed directly within your conversation.

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Read an Audio message and transcription

Your audio messages can be transcribed therefore rad them straightaway or listen to them later.

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All your Stickers in one Place

There’s a new sticker drawer which gives you access to

  • Live stickers
  • Emoji
  • Memoji
  • And other stickers packed in one place

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Stickers

Create a unique Stickers

  • You can create live stickers with your own photo

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There’s also stylise live stickers with effects, add effects like:

  • Shinny
  • Puffy
  • Comic and outline
  • Create live stickers made with live photos

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Use your Stickers in more Places

You can find your sticker drawer in the Emoji keyboard therefore they can be used anywhere emoji can be accessed – including apps from the App store. Mark up stickers can be used to add stickers to:

  • Photos
  • Documents
  • Screenshots
  • And more

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FaceTime

Leave a message

A video or audio message can be recorded if someone misses your facetime call, capture your message in a video or audio, could be simply as saying “hello” or “sharing a special moment.”

All video effects that allow you to look your best in face time will be included, these effects include portrait mode and studio light. Your message can also be played on Apple watch.

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React with your Hands

A reaction that fills the camera frame can be done with the fund 3D augmented reality effects like:

  • Hearts
  • Confetti
  • Fireworks
  • And more

A reaction can be simply shared with a hand gesture

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FaceTime on Apple TV

The iPad can be used as a camera and start a call directly from the FaceTime app on Apple TV or hand off the call from your iPad to your TV.

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Health

Health app on the iPad

The health app was designed to be optimised for a larger display; rich details are offer in:

  • Favourites
  • Review
  • Trends and highlights
  • Interactive charts

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Mental Health

Reflect on your state of mind with the new features for mental health and discover valuable insights for the root of the problem. Access standardised assessments often used in clinics to understand your current risk to depression and anxiety. This could help you to decide if you need to consult a doctor.

The design was upgraded to accommodate iPads with wide screens and there’s a new look for favourites. You can easily search for something with the sidebar on the iPad and your data can be synced to the iPad through iCloud so that the followings are available:

  • Medications
  • Medical records
  • Trends
  • And highlights

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Vision Health

This offers you the opportunity to maintain a healthy viewing habits to protect your vision. The risk of myopia in children can be reduced with this new feature. Children should be encouraged to send more time outdoor in daylight and increase their viewing distance from the iPad.

Apple watch now has a feature that measures time in the daylight and parents can track in the health app with health sharing.

The new screen distance features on screen time uses the True Depth camera to encourage moving the iPad further away of it has been held closer than 30 centimetres for an extended period.

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PDFs and Notes

Autofill helps you to fill the Documents faster

You can easily save your information from contacts to fill out a PDF or scanned a document faster with the enhanced autofill

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View and Interact with PDFs in Notes

  • You can read and annotate a note within your PDF
  • The Apple pencil can be used to annotate or sketch on PDFs and scanned documents.
  • The scanned PDFs and documents are presented full width in your note, which makes it easier to get thing done
  • You can quickly flip to a page of the paper you’re either previewing or reviewing even on multiple PDFs in the same note.
  • Receive real time updates as you collaborate on PDFs with others, mark a document, draw a diagram, or add a sticker – all these changes will appear on the collaborator’s device.

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Note App

This notes app presents you with news ways to:

  • Organised your ideas
  • Enjoy reading
  • Annotate vital part of a document
  • And collaborate on a PDF

The PDF appears in full width which make it easy to:

  • Skim through pages
  • Make quick annotations
  • Sketch directly into a document with an Apple pencil

Link Related Notes

Are there notes that are related? if yes, they could be easily link for easy viewing or reference, links can be quickly added from one note to the other

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Stage Manager

This feature was updated so that users are given more options for the position and the size of the stage manager windows to provide and improved multi-tasking experience. Stage manager also allows you to use built in cameras on an extended display.

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Freeform App

This app has been upgraded with new drawing tools:

  • It features hover and tilt on Apple pencil
  • Snap to shape
  • Connect lines and shapes for objects
  • A guild line for collaborators
  • Water colour brush
  • Calligraphy pen
  • Highlighter
  • Variable – width pen
  • And a ruler

 

 

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Safari and Passwords

Create a Profile

You can browse separately of you create different profiles for something like work and personal profiles in safari, the profiles help you to separate various activities such as:

  • History
  • Extensions
  • Tab groups
  • Cookies
  • Favourites

You can easily switch between profiles as you browse.

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Faster and more Accurate search

Relevant suggestions are more real and easier to read and search in safari is much responsive compared to the past.

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An upgrade to Private Browsing

You won’t have to worry about data on your browsing windows being exposed because it gets locked by private browsing if not in use. Trackers are completely blocked form loading on pages and identifying trackers added to URL as you browse are also remove.

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Received autofill verification code via email

One-off verification codes you receive in mail are filed in automatically, therefore you can log in without leaving Safari.

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Password and Passkey Sharing

A password can be shared with trusted contacts

A set of accounts can be shared among created groups and password will be up to date for everyone in the group. You can remove anyone in the group at any time.

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Keyboard

Autocorrect is more accurate

You get more support from auto correct as you type, autocorrect words are underlined temporarily so you know what needs to be changed and revert to the original word with a tap.

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Predictions in line as you type

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Spotlight

App Shortcuts in Top Hit

If you are searching for an app, spotlight will intelligently offer you an app shortcut to your next action with a feature called the Top Hit. If you search for a music, you can jump straight to your favourite album.

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Rich Visual Results

Familiar app colours and icons will help you to find what you are looking for quicker in the search result.

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Siri

Once Siri is activated, you can issue multiple request back-to-back without having to reactivate it.

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Airplay

Smart Device Suggestions

Airplay learns your preferences overtime with the on-device intelligence, devices in the airplay list are now shown by relevance. iPad OS proactively suggest connections based on your preferences.

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Airplay in your Hotel Room

Airplay will be available in supporting hotel rooms before the end of the year. You can scan the QR code of your room TV and securely share:

  • Video
  • Photos
  • And Music

All from your iPad to the TV.

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Air pods

Adaptive Audio

The air pod Pro (2nd generation) comes with a new listening mode, the adaptive audio dynamically blends transparency and active noise cancellation to tailor the noise control experience as you move between changing environment and interactions throughout the day.

Adaptive audio helps you to focus on your favourite control content or seamlessly interact with others around you while wearing the Air Pods Pro.

Machine learning helps you to personalise the volume to fine tune your media experience based on your preferences over tine and the environment around you.

If you start speaking to someone nearby, conversation awareness automatically lowers any media volume, reduces the background noise, and enhances the voices in front of you.

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Press to mute or unmute

Quickly mute and unmute yourself on a call while using Air Pods:

  • Air Pods Pro (1st and 2nd generation)
  • Air pods (3rd generation)
  • And Air Pod Max

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Switch devices without missing a Beat

You can move easily between Apple devices while using your Air Pod because the update to automatic switching makes it easier, faster, and more reliable.

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Privacy and Security

Communication Safety

Sensitive videos and phots are not protected with communication safety, it extends beyond message to include content sent and received in:

  • Airdrop
  • The systemwide photo picker
  • FaceTime messages
  • Contact posters in the Phone app
  • And third-party apps

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Sensitive Content Warning

Sensitive photos and videos can now be blurred before you decide to view them in and this feature is available in:

  • Messages
  • Airdrop
  • Contact poster in the phone app
  • FaceTime messages
  • And third-party apps

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Improved Permission

Have more control over the things you share

Apps allows you to choose the photo you love to share within an app and keep the rest of the photo in your library private. An all can also be allowed to add an event in Calendar and the app cannot view your other events.

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Lockdown Mode

Your device is protected against brutal cyber attacks with the expanded lockdown mode, turn it on across your multiple Apple devices including the Apple watch.

In Conclusion

What ever model of the iPad you have, apart from the ones that might not be compatible with this update, iPad OS 17 will give you various experience about how to interact with your iPad in many unique ways.

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