Apple in their recent event has introduced a number of new devices and on the other hand, they’ve made refinements to some of their existing products. In our today’s story, we will be taking a look at some of the essential things that you should know about it. Apple has revealed the new MacBook Air, new iPad, new Mac Mini, and more. So let’s know a little in-depth information about these devices.
Apple’s new MacBook Air
The new MacBook Air comes with an improved Retina Display, Faster SSD memory, Faster RAM, an improved Intel 8th gen Processor, better keyboard and trackpad. Apple has retained that compact form factor which is great. MacBook Air will be made available in three color options including Silver, Gold, and Space Gray.
Specifications:
- Display: 13.3(inch) IPS panel with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels, 16:10 aspect ratio
- Processor: Intel Core i5(8th Generation)
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 617
- RAM: 8GB LPDDR3
- Memory: 128GB/256GB SSD
- Camera: 720p Facetime HD Camera
- Connectivity: 2 x Thunderbolt 3 USB Type-C ports, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.2, etc
- Battery: 50.3 watt hour lithium polymer battery with upto 30 days of standby time and a USB Type-C power port
- Speakers: Stereo type with High Dynamic Range, 3 x microphones, 3.5mm audio port
Apple’s new Mac Mini
Apple has released the new Mac Mini with the improved performance but it still has that same small form factor. It is now shipped with more powerful Intel 8th gen processor. Its top end variant will be shipped with up to 64GB of RAM which will make all performance lovers go crazy. Mac Mini comes with super fast Thunderbolt 3 ports. The device is priced at INR 75,900(Intel Core i3+128GB SSD) and INR 1,05,900(Intel Core i5+256GB SSD).
Specifications:
- Processor: Intel Core i3 Quad-Core(8th Generation)/Intel Core i5 Hexa-Core(8th Generation) SoC’s
- GPU: Intel UHD Graphics
- RAM: Upto 64GB 2666Mhz
- Memory: Upto 2TB of SSD storage
- Connectivity: 4 x Thunderbolt 3 ports, HDMI 2.0 port, 2 x USB Type-A ports, 3.5mm audio port, Gigabit Ethernet port, etc
Apple’s new iPad Pro
This new iPad Pro is mainly classified into two variants: 11.0(inch) and 12.9(inch). This time Apple has provided Liquid Retina True Tone Display which offers refresh rate up to 120Hz. New generation iPad provides Face Unlocking facility. Powering the two is the same A12X Bionic Chip which powers the new iPhone devices as well. Apple is also providing a USB Type-C to 3.5mm jack port as they have omitted the 3.5mm jack. The pricing for 11.0(inch) iPad Pro starts at INR 71,900 and the 12.9(inch) iPad Pro starts at INR 89,900. An additional accessory called as Apple Pencil 2nd Gen can be grabbed for INR 10,900 while for Keyboard Folio you have to pay INR 15,900(11.0 inch variant) and INR 17,900(12.9 inch variant).
Specifications:
- Display: 11.0(inch)
- Processor: Apple’s new A12X Octa-Core Bionic Chip with next gen Neural Engine
- GPU: Apple’s 7-Core GPU
- RAM: 4GB/6GB
- Memory: 64GB/256GB/512GB/1TB which is not expandable
- SIM: Optional
- OS: Apple’s iOS 12
- Camera: 12MP rear snapper with Quad-LED Flash whereas in the front a 7MP selfie shooter is given
- Connectivity: Bluetooth v5, Wi-Fi, GPS, etc
- Battery: Battery capacity is unknown for now, however, this time Apple’s Lightning connector has been replaced by a USB Type-C port
