AppleMagazine #582

2022 has been another record year for Apple, with both hardware and software making solid gains. It’s clear why: Apple has bolstered the iPhone with features like Dynamic Island and made headway with the M2, making its phones, tablets, and laptops even more compelling. A BUMPER START TO THE YEAR There’s no denying that 2022 has been a quieter year for Apple than 2021, which saw the launch of several new Macs under the company’s transition to the M1 chip. But Tim Cook and co still managed to start the year strong with the first event, where it introduced a 5G iPad Air and a 5G iPhone SE. Introducing 5G connectivity to the iPad Air made the device even more attractive, offering many of the same features as the iPad Pro without…

The Worldwide Developers Conference is one of the most hotly-anticipated events on any tech journalist’s calendar, offering Tim Cook and Co an opportunity to show the world what lies ahead for iOS, macOS, and more. This year’s WWDC kicks off on June 6 in Cupertino, and with long-rumored products expected to be unveiled, it could be the biggest event yet. LIFTING THE LID ON iOS 16 Unless Apple has made any last-minute changes to its naming system, the chances are that we’ll see iOS 16 unveiled at the June conference. Due to the sheer number of iPhones in existence, iOS is often the show-stopper at any WWDC, introducing new features, tools, and capabilities to make iPhones even more advanced. At this time of the year, we usually hear a whole host of…

Apple tore up the rulebook at its March Peek Performance event, introducing a range of new products including the Mac Studio and a stunning new Studio Display. As well as a refreshed iPad Air and iPhone SE, the company lifted the lid on the M1 Ultra processor, giving users another reason to lock themselves into the Apple ecosystem for powerhouse performance. PEEK PERFORMANCE Apple’s March events are typically low-key affairs with smaller product announcements and upgrades. This year, Apple took a different approach, debuting a whole host of exciting new products to add to its Mac portfolio, giving consumers more choice than ever before. The firm started off the event with the news that Friday Night Baseball is coming to Apple TV+, before moving onto stunning new color options for the iPhone…

This year’s bumper Worldwide Developers Conference focused not only on what was next for macOS, watchOS, iPadOS, and iOS, but also lifted the lid on new hardware from the Cupertino company, with Apple showing off the new MacBook Air, powered by the M2 chip. LEAPS FORWARD FOR SOFTWARE Although Apple typically saves hardware announcements for separate events held throughout the year, the company made the unusual move of announcing two new MacBook products at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. As well as an all-new MacBook Air, which has been redesigned, the firm also bumped the specs of its entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro. That’s, of course, on top of the major announcements across iOS, macOS, and iPadOS, with each operating system given new features and tools designed to make the Apple ecosystem even…

At this year’s WWDC, Apple lifted the lid on the next generation M-series chip: M2, which extends the remarkable features of M1, with industry-leading power efficiency, a unified memory architecture, and custom technologies that unlock a whole host of possibilities for the Mac. INTRODUCING THE M2 CHIP Apple changed the game for the Mac when it announced the M1 chip in 2020, and since the launch of the first MacBook Pro and Mac mini, we’ve come a long way. Alongside the launch of the M1 Pro and the M1 Max, we’ve recently seen the launch of the first M1-powered iPad, and the M1 Ultra, which offers professional computing performance for the next generation of videographers, coders, and professionals. The M1 was built on the architecture of the A14 chip used for the…

It’s a big year for Apple Watch. Not only does September mark the release of watchOS 9, the next iteration of the wearable technology’s operating system, but Apple is treating us to three new models: an updated Apple Watch SE and Series 8 and an all-new Ultra variant. UPDATING THE APPLE WATCH LINEUP This year, where the Apple Watch is usually an afterthought in an iPhone-centred event, the reverse was true at Apple’s September conference. The company kicked off its Far Out event by announcing the all-new Apple Watch Series 8 and a refresh of its SE variant, offering “groundbreaking technology and performance” and new features. The Series 8 is perhaps less impressive an upgrade than in previous years. Still, the device further refines the Apple Watch experience, building on Apple’s best-in-class…