WWDC 2017 Keynote Products Reveal
- Avichai Elimelech
- Jun 5, 2017
- 2 min read
Another year another slew of Apple products got unveiled on Apple's WWDC (WorldWide Developer Conference).
iPad Pro 10.5"
This is my personal most anticipated product of the year - the new iPad Pro.
This iPad comes in a new screen size of 10.5" with a form factor closer to the A4 page layout making it ideal for the overly tech student who wants to replace the dated paper notebook or heavy laptop.
The screen tech is the main event here - an improved display and better battery life. Apple so far had great displays for their products, but that's some next level stuff.
The new low latency for Apple pencil announced seems like a decent upgrade over the previous generation (which I am personally a fan of).
iOS11
This year iOS11 doesn't seem like a huge overhaul but, well, it is! some new multitasking features making the iPad way more efficient than ever before. Functions like 'Drag and Drop', side-by-side enhancements, picture in picture etc.
There also redesigned app store with enhancements, trailers and how to segment.
MacBook and iMac
The MacBook and iMac line got a minor refresh with the latest 7th generation CPU, and a new graphic card for the 15" Macbook Pro. Better performance, better battery life... nothing to write home about.
I still do not like the new design language - Removing the Mag-Safe power input, No SD card reader, only 4 ports, and that ridiculous touch-bar....Come on Apple! You're better than this!
The iMac got a new and improved screen with better brightness and colors.
VR support is here! Finally the Apple line will get some of the VR love every other platform gets.
The iMac Pro was announced - highest performance Mac ever. With pimped up every thing and a price tag of 5000$...the December launch will be hard.
Siri Speaker
Well, Apple is just adjusting itself to the market - with home assistant speakers from Amazon, Google and other companies coming out to the market left and right. I still can't see the day to day use of that speaker but we will see.
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