This week was Apple’s WWDC developer conference, and we got a packed event. Per tradition, Apple showed new versions of its smartphone, tablet, computer and smartwatch platforms.
It all started with iOS. We didn’t get an always-on display announcement, meaning Apple is keeping it as an iPhone 14 Pro exclusive for this Fall. We did get a big lockscreen overhaul with the option to change the visuals of the date and time, as well as moving the notifications to the bottom, making things easier to access, and cleaner. Notifications themselves got smarter.
Apple also unveiled the M2, its second-generation ARM-based chipset. This is the baseline model that will power Apple’s entry-level machines, like the new MacBook Air and the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which got the processor as an upgrade.
The M2 is 18% faster in processing, and 35% in graphics, all at the same 5nm process, and low power consumption. The M2 has an 8-core CPU, and an up to 10-core GPU.
The new MacBook Air brings an updated design that finally retires the wedge shape introduced by the original Air in 2008 and replaces it with a new flatter look. The new Air weighs 1.22kg has a 13.6-inch 16:10 500-nit display, an M2 processor, and starts with 8GB of Unified memory and 256GB of storage for $1,199/€1.499.
The Pixel 6a broke cover once again, this time through a listing on Facebook Marketplace. The listing comes complete with images of the phone.
We now have a full review of the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the phone with a truly invisible under-display camera, a unique 35mm main camera, good battery life and a standout design.
That’ll do it for week 23. See you next one!
The new MacBook Air supports MagSafe Charging and up to 24GB of unified memory.
Three 64MP cameras on the back and a massive 6.8” AMOLED hold a lot of promise.
The device is expected to go on open sale from July 28.
Could this be the long-rumored flagship HTC phone?
It’s built on a more advanced 5nm process, and comes with two extra GPU cores.
The JR510 SoC inside the C40 is said to offer Snapdragon 450/Helio G35 performance.
The company is still playing coy with the details, but expect more details on its first smartphone soon.
iPadOS 16 also drops some old devices – very old, e.g. the iPad Air 2 from 2014. watchOS 9 requires iOS 16, so that may cause some issues if you have an old phone.
It’s rumored to be a rebadged Redmi Note 11T Pro announced last month in China.
Neo 3T brings a Snapdragon 870 at the helm alongside 80W fast charging and a 5,000 mAh battery.
The Watch 5 is expected in three sizes.
There are also improvements to the Mail app built-in, as well as passkeys to replace passwords in Safari.
A phone fit for a Shinobi warrior.
The device’s TUV certification reveals the phone’s charge adapter.
It’s rumored to be a version of the Redmi K40S.
The device will sport Leica’s iconic red logo.
The smartphone debuts in India for INR17,499 or about $210/€225.
It will be a part of the company’s Note 12 lineup.
A pretty competitive midrange offering.
It has a better camera than the Redmi, but the rest should be the same.
A provisional agreement was reached by European Parliament and Council negotiators.
The SM8550 chip will allegedly feature a mix of new cores (Cortex-X3 and A720) and old cores (A710 and A510).
Both phones will be available soon in Brazil.
The MacBook Air stole the show, iPadOS gets MacOS feature, and the and iOS 16 sees minor updates