Apple announced many new products & updates at their Worldwide Developers Conference 2017. These include new watchOS 4 … iOS 11 … macOS High Sierra and some great new products. A new 10.5 inch iPad Pro with an updated 12.9 inch iPad Pro, new 2017 Kaby Lake processors for the iMac and MacBook Pro. Coming soon, we also saw the new iMac Pro and HomePod smart speaker. Check out all the details in the video below.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Speaks Out Against Immigration Executive Order
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Apple CEO Tim Cook has spoken out against the immigration executive order that United States President Donald Trump recently signed. He shared a letter with employees detailing his thoughts and concerns. After recently being "supposedly" understanding of the importance of bringing manufacture of Apple products back to the USA after a meeting with the president, he still has kept a reality check where this is concerned.
"Team,
In my conversations with officials here in Washington this week, I've made it clear that Apple believes deeply in the importance of immigration -- both to our company and to our nation's future. Apple would not exist without immigration, let alone thrive and innovate the way we do.
I've heard from many of you who are deeply concerned about the executive order issued yesterday restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. I share your concerns. It is not a policy we support.
There are employees at Apple who are directly affected by yesterday's immigration order. Our HR, Legal and Security teams are in contact with them, and Apple will do everything we can to support them. We're providing resources on AppleWeb for anyone with questions or concerns about immigration policies. And we have reached out to the White House to explain the negative effect on our coworkers and our company.
As I've said many times, diversity makes our team stronger. And if there's one thing I know about the people at Apple, it's the depth of our empathy and support for one another. It's as important now as it's ever been, and it will not weaken one bit. I know I can count on all of you to make sure everyone at Apple feels welcome, respected and valued.
Apple is open. Open to everyone, no matter where they come from, which language they speak, who they love or how they worship. Our employees represent the finest talent in the world, and our team hails from every corner of the globe.
In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, "We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now."
Tim"
Tim Cook is the CEO of Apple and serves on its Board of Directors.
Source: MacRumors
Top 5 iPad Mini Features
The popular Kindle Fire and Nexus 7 are about to enter their biggest challenge yet, the iPad Mini. Apple have sent out invitations telling people that they have “got a little more to show you” – a smaller tablet. Likely to be between seven and eight inches in length, they hope it will help capture even more of the market share.
Already 70% of the April to June quarter was controlled by Apple but the popular one hand tablets still hold some value to the company. Steve Jobs had questioned the idea of a smaller iPad, but with more and more people taking up mobile phone recycling or enjoying a product you can hold in one hand there is a gap there for them. Let’s take a look at the likely features:
- Retina display – This newer iPad will have a smaller and super-sharp screen to enjoy. This needs to be done thanks to newer versions of their competitor tablets having impressive resolutions.
- Smaller screen – Of course, it’s a mini but even still, the 7.85-inch screen that it is likely to be might be bigger than their rivals but it is a refreshing size compared to the 9.7-inch iPad.
- Younger market – Maybe not a great feature for a lot of users, smaller tablets are great for children. Parents like cheaper devices that are easier to look after, and this will fit the void.
- Camera – The casing components doing the rounds so far show that there will be a rear camera on the mini. This will be without flash and the resolution is unknown but we can go by history. First iPhone camera – awful, first iPod camera – rubbish, don’t hold your breath.
- Battery – A leaked photo has shown that the iPad mini is likely to have a battery that is three times more powerful than the iPhone 5. This means that it will be between the new iPhone and new iPad in battery life, a very useful place to be by all accounts.
Before the product is actually launched it can be hard to distinguish what will be the top features. But, with mobile phone recycling on the rise and tablets likely to get better specs and battery it is a step that Apple needs to take. Their halo effect on products will mean that this is useful for market share, especially as the iPod seems to be getting phased out.
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Top 5 iPad Mini Features
The popular Kindle Fire and Nexus 7 are about to enter their biggest challenge yet, the iPad Mini. Apple have sent out invitations telling people that they have “got a little more to show you” – a smaller tablet. Likely to be between seven and eight inches in length, they hope it will help capture even more of the market share.
Already 70% of the April to June quarter was controlled by Apple but the popular one hand tablets still hold some value to the company. Steve Jobs had questioned the idea of a smaller iPad, but with more and more people taking up mobile phone recycling or enjoying a product you can hold in one hand there is a gap there for them. Let’s take a look at the likely features:
- Retina display – This newer iPad will have a smaller and super-sharp screen to enjoy. This needs to be done thanks to newer versions of their competitor tablets having impressive resolutions.
- Smaller screen – Of course, it’s a mini but even still, the 7.85-inch screen that it is likely to be might be bigger than their rivals but it is a refreshing size compared to the 9.7-inch iPad.
- Younger market – Maybe not a great feature for a lot of users, smaller tablets are great for children. Parents like cheaper devices that are easier to look after, and this will fit the void.
- Camera – The casing components doing the rounds so far show that there will be a rear camera on the mini. This will be without flash and the resolution is unknown but we can go by history. First iPhone camera – awful, first iPod camera – rubbish, don’t hold your breath.
- Battery – A leaked photo has shown that the iPad mini is likely to have a battery that is three times more powerful than the iPhone 5. This means that it will be between the new iPhone and new iPad in battery life, a very useful place to be by all accounts.
Before the product is actually launched it can be hard to distinguish what will be the top features. But, with mobile phone recycling on the rise and tablets likely to get better specs and battery it is a step that Apple needs to take. Their halo effect on products will mean that this is useful for market share, especially as the iPod seems to be getting phased out.
Top 3 iPhone 5 Features Collab Video Coming
Apple are going to deliver the most anticipated news on the 12th September 2012… the long awaited iPhone 5. Don't wait until the 12th, you need to tune in today at 5pm GMT and check out the MOST AWESOME collaboration video with myself & Emkwan from AvorahTV on our channels. Be sure you are subscribed to Geekanoids and AvorahTV before it happens.