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6

Jun

Apple HomePod: Price, release date, specs and everything you need to know

Apple used the keynote at WWDC 17 to announce a range of updates and evolutions, but the newest product to get excited about is HomePod.

Apple HomePod sees Apple looking to change how you listen to music, again, jumping on the iPod and AirPod nomenclature to come up with HomePod, a home speaker.

But this isn’t just any home speaker. This is an Apple home speaker. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

Apple HomePod design

Almost 7-inch tall cylindrical design
Acoustic mesh sides
Available in space grey or white

The Apple HomePod adopts a cylindrical design standing “just under” 7-inches tall and wrapped in mesh. It looks a little like the 2013 Apple Mac Pro converted into a speaker with a similar shape design; it’s also looks a bit like the UE Wonderboom but larger.

As this is an Apple product, it’s perhaps no surprise that it’s available in space grey or white colours.

The flattened top is where the Siri wave appears when you say Hey Siri, offering a similar sort of effect as you get from existing smart speakers, like the Amazon Echo or Google Home. It’s designed to give you a visual clue that it’s working. There are also touch controls in the top, but we’re yet to see this in action.

As with all Apple products, you’re looking a clear and uncluttered design, very minimal in its presentation.

Apple HomePod: The audio hardware

4-inch central woofer
7 beam-forming tweeters
Room-sensing technology
Apple A8 chip

Apple hasn’t said a huge amount about the audio capabilities of the HomePod, but it has revealed that there’s a central 4-inch woofer that’s upward firing in the centre of the device. This provides the depth to the music, with Apple saying that it uses real-time software modelling to ensure that distortion is minimalised, so you should be able to turn it up loud without it losing quality.

There are seven beam-forming tweeters wrapped around the core of the HomePod, providing 360-degree sound. This isn’t an uncommon arrangement as there are a number of speakers that use this sort of arrangement to offer 360-degree sound.

Apple has said that HomePod will adapt to the room, something we’ve seen from companies like Sonos, meaning that if you place it in a corner, the sound will adapt so that you get the most from it.

Powering the speaker is the A8 chip, the same as you’ll find in a number of Apple devices. This provides the processing power, although we’re sure that most of that will be aimed at connectivity and powering the Siri features that it offers.

There are 6 microphones on board so that the speaker can listen to you; again, this isn’t uncommon, as the existing devices on the market do the same thing, providing plenty of mics to hear what you’re saying and listen to your commands.

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Apple HomePod: Sound quality

Now we come to the crunch and also the part where there’s very little information. Naturally, Apple has said that it’s changing the way that you listen to music, saying that this is a smart speaker, like the Amazon Echo, as well as a quality connected speaker, like you’ll get from Sonos.

In terms of audio performance, comparing it to Sonos sets the bar fairly high, as Sonos has a great range of devices on offer. We suspect that it’s going to be a little better than the Beats Pill…

We will, of course, update as soon as we’ve had the chance to properly listen to the HomePod, but priced as it is against the competition, it’s going to need to deliver on the audio front.

Apple also hasn’t mentioned anything about audio format support – other than Apple Music.

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Apple HomePod: Connectivity

HomeKit compatible
Wi-Fi
Instant pairing
Stereo pairing

The Apple HomePod is both a music speaker and a home controlling hub, as it is HomeKit compatible. Apple is pushing the security of HomeKit with the HomePod, saying that nothing is sent to Apple until you say Hey Siri, and then it’s all encrypted. Security is a big concern in smart home devices.

The speaker will connect to the internet using your Wi-Fi network, streaming music from Apple Music or playing Beats 1. Apple hasn’t detailed what other services that it will work with, so we’ve no idea if it will natively play from services like Deezer or Spotify.

You will be able to pair with a phone instantly, so we guess it uses the same W1 chip as some of the recent Beats headphones and the Apple AirPods. Apple hasn’t confirmed other avenues of connection, but we’d imagine that Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 are part of the package – the inclusion of AirPlay would mean a wide range of services are supported direct from your iPhone or iPad and Apple has said that you’ll be able to play your own music, we’re just not sure how, yet.

Apple has also confirmed that you’ll be able to pair speakers so that they sync up to make the music even better. Apple also detailed that AirPlay 2, a new feature of iOS 11, will give you multiroom audio control, so we imagine that HomePod will fit right into that scenario, like Sonos would.

Apple HomePod: Siri and features

HomeKit controller
Siri

Being a HomeKit device means that the Apple HomePod can fit into the same roles as the Amazon Echo or Google Home, controlling other HomeKit devices. This is where things get a little more interesting, as there are a wide range of HomeKit devices – from Tado heating to Hue lighting and you should be able to speak to control all these things – it looks like Apple is catching up in the smart home arena.

Siri sits at the heart of this experience and although Apple hasn’t yet said much about what Siri will do on HomePod – aside from controlling music, telling you detail about tracks and answering other questions – but we’d assume that Siri will have the power to deliver plenty of detail from your Appleverse, most likely delivering reminders and calendar details, placing calls and more.

We’re sure we’ll learn more about exactly what HomePod will be able to do shortly, so we’ll update when we do.

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Apple HomePod price and release date

Price: $349
Availability: US, UK, Australia
Release date: December 2017

Apple HomePod will be available in December and it will be initially launching in the US, UK and Australia, we’re guessing because of language support.

It will be priced at $349. Other region prices have not yet been announced.

6

Jun

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: What’s the difference?

Apple announced its next-generation of iPad Pro at its WWDC developer conference 2017, while also announcing refreshments and updates to the 12.9-inch model.

The new 10.5-inch iPad replaces 2016’s 9.7-inch Pro model, offering a 20 per cent larger display and a 40 per cent reduction in bezel size, but how does it compare to the improved larger sibling?

We have put the 10.5-inch tablet against the specs for the 12.9-inch device to see what the differences are, what features they share and how the new iPad Pro 10.5 compares to the iPad Pro 12.9.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 review

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Design

iPad Pro 10.5 is smaller, slimmer and lighter
Both offer Smart Connector and four-speaker audio
iPad Pro 10.5 comes in rose gold option

The Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch measures 305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9mm and weighs 713g for the Wi-Fi only model or 723g for the Wi-Fi and Cellular model. It offers the same elegant aluminium design we have come to expect from the iPad range, with the Lightning connector centralised at the bottom and Touch ID built into the home button on the front.

The iPad Pro offers four built-in stereo speakers, as well as a Smart Connector and despite the size, the iPad Pro 12.9 maintains a slender, solid design, although it is pretty weighty. It comes in silver, gold and space grey colour options.

The Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch measures 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1mm and weighs 469g or 477g, making it much lighter than its bigger brother. It is of course significantly smaller than the 12.9-inch iPad Pro too, as well as slightly slimmer, but the design is the same, just on a smaller scale so you still get the elegance and solidness associated with the larger device.

The 10.5-inch iPad Pro comes with the four built-in speakers like the iPad Pro 12.9, as well as the Smart Connector. Touch ID is also on board but it comes in rose gold, as well as the same gold, silver and space grey colours of the larger iPad Pro.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 review

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Display

iPad Pro 12.9 has a larger display, but same pixel density
Both have same technologies
Both compatible with Apple Pencil

The Apple iPad Pro 12.9 is the largest iPad available in the company’s line up, with its 12.9-inch display. The LED-backlit Retina display has a 2732 x 2048 resolution for a pixel density of 264ppi. Everything looks nice and sharp, whether you’re watching movies or sketching with the Apple Pencil.

The smaller iPad Pro features a 10.5-inch display with a 2224 x 1668 pixel resolution, which results in the same pixel density as the 12.9-inch model at 264ppi. Aside from their size, the iPad Pro 12.9 and the iPad Pro 10.5 offer identical displays.

Both come with a fingerprint-resistant coating, fully laminated display, anti-reflective coating, wide colour display and something Apple calls True Tone. They also both offer another technology called ProMotion, which refers to the refresh rate. Apple claims the new displays are the most advanced in the world, offering 600nits brightness, less reflection and support for 120Hz refresh rates for a smooth and fluid experience.

The True Tone display means the iPad Pro models automatically adapt the colour and intensity of the display to match the light in your surroundings, while the P3 colour gamut makes photos and videos look quite vivid.

Both iPad Pro displays can measure pressure too, allowing them to work with the Apple Pencil, enabling users to draw, design and handwrite notes on the move. The ProMotion technology means the Apple Pencil offers an impressive 20ms latency.

What is Apple’s True Tone display?

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Camera

12MP rear snapper, 7MP front snapper
Both same camera functionalities
4K video recording from rear, Full HD from front

Both the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 and the iPad Pro 10.5 have a 12-megapixel iSight camera with an f/1.8 aperture, coupled with a 7-megapixel front camera, like the iPhone 7. The rear cameras are capable of 4K video recording, while the front-facing cameras will manage 1080p.

Both the iPad Pro 12.9 and the iPad Pro 10.5 offer the same features and functionalities in terms of camera, meaning you’ll find a Retina Flash on the front, a Quad-LED True Tone flash on the rear, optical image stabilisation and wide colour capture. They also both offer Auto HDR, burst mode, timer mode and exposure control.

The iPad Pro 12.9 and 10.5 are the most capable Apple tablets available in terms of camera but the 10.5-inch model’s smaller size and lighter weight will make taking images much easier than the larger model.

Apple iPhone 7 review

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Hardware and specs

Same processor in both models
Same storage options: 64GB, 256GB and 512GB
Battery life of 10 hours for both

Both the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 and the iPad Pro 10.5 come with the A10X Fusion processor and M10 motion co-processor. This processor is said to be 30 per cent faster in performance than the A9 and 40 per cent faster in graphics. Both iPad Pro models are said to offer a 10-hour battery life.

Both models are also offered in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi and Cellular models and they both come in the same storage options of 64GB, 256GB and 512GB. As mentioned previously, they both offer Apple Pencil compatibility, as well as Smart Keyboard compatibility for working on the move.

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Software

Launch on iOS 10 but will receive iOS 11 in September
Same software experience

The Apple iPad Pro 12.9 and the iPad Pro 10.5 will both launch on iOS 10 as they are available now and iOS 11 isn’t yet. They will however get iOS 11 when it arrives in September, bringing with it a whole host of new and exciting features, such as Drag and Drop, Files and better split screen functionality.

Both models offer all the features you’d expect for now though including Apple Pay support, AirDrop, AirPlay, Spotlight Search, Apple Music and Family Sharing among others as standard. They also come complete with Pages, Numbers and Keynote, offering users the company’s productivity apps.

Apple iOS 10 tips and tricks: See what your iPhone and iPad can do

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Price

iPad Pro 10.5 is £150 cheaper

The Apple iPad Pro 12.9 has a starting price of £769. This price creeps up to £1169 for the 512GB Wi-Fi and Cellular model.

The iPad Pro 10.5 starts at £619, making it a bit cheaper than its bigger brother. The price jumps to £1019 for the 512GB Wi-Fi and Cellular model but still a saving of £150.

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Conclusion

The Apple iPad 10.5 and the iPad 12.9 are identical in terms of specifications, with their only differentiation coming in the form of their physical sizes. The iPad Pro 12.9 is quite a bit larger and heavier, meaning it doesn’t offer quite the same flexibility in terms of portability, though it will no doubt be excellent as a stay-at-home entertainment device.

The iPad Pro 10.5 on the other hand, will be better for working on the go and it still offers a full size keyboard, while also being £150 cheaper than the larger model. With both offering the same features and performance, the decision between these two devices will come down to what you want your new iPad for and how much cash you have to splash.

6

Jun

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: What’s the difference?

Apple announced its next-generation of iPad Pro at its WWDC developer conference 2017, while also announcing refreshments and updates to the 12.9-inch model.

The new 10.5-inch iPad replaces 2016’s 9.7-inch Pro model, offering a 20 per cent larger display and a 40 per cent reduction in bezel size, but how does it compare to the improved larger sibling?

We have put the 10.5-inch tablet against the specs for the 12.9-inch device to see what the differences are, what features they share and how the new iPad Pro 10.5 compares to the iPad Pro 12.9.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 review

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Design

iPad Pro 10.5 is smaller, slimmer and lighter
Both offer Smart Connector and four-speaker audio
iPad Pro 10.5 comes in rose gold option

The Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch measures 305.7 x 220.6 x 6.9mm and weighs 713g for the Wi-Fi only model or 723g for the Wi-Fi and Cellular model. It offers the same elegant aluminium design we have come to expect from the iPad range, with the Lightning connector centralised at the bottom and Touch ID built into the home button on the front.

The iPad Pro offers four built-in stereo speakers, as well as a Smart Connector and despite the size, the iPad Pro 12.9 maintains a slender, solid design, although it is pretty weighty. It comes in silver, gold and space grey colour options.

The Apple iPad Pro 10.5-inch measures 250.6 x 174.1 x 6.1mm and weighs 469g or 477g, making it much lighter than its bigger brother. It is of course significantly smaller than the 12.9-inch iPad Pro too, as well as slightly slimmer, but the design is the same, just on a smaller scale so you still get the elegance and solidness associated with the larger device.

The 10.5-inch iPad Pro comes with the four built-in speakers like the iPad Pro 12.9, as well as the Smart Connector. Touch ID is also on board but it comes in rose gold, as well as the same gold, silver and space grey colours of the larger iPad Pro.

Apple iPad Pro 12.9 review

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Display

iPad Pro 12.9 has a larger display, but same pixel density
Both have same technologies
Both compatible with Apple Pencil

The Apple iPad Pro 12.9 is the largest iPad available in the company’s line up, with its 12.9-inch display. The LED-backlit Retina display has a 2732 x 2048 resolution for a pixel density of 264ppi. Everything looks nice and sharp, whether you’re watching movies or sketching with the Apple Pencil.

The smaller iPad Pro features a 10.5-inch display with a 2224 x 1668 pixel resolution, which results in the same pixel density as the 12.9-inch model at 264ppi. Aside from their size, the iPad Pro 12.9 and the iPad Pro 10.5 offer identical displays.

Both come with a fingerprint-resistant coating, fully laminated display, anti-reflective coating, wide colour display and something Apple calls True Tone. They also both offer another technology called ProMotion, which refers to the refresh rate. Apple claims the new displays are the most advanced in the world, offering 600nits brightness, less reflection and support for 120Hz refresh rates for a smooth and fluid experience.

The True Tone display means the iPad Pro models automatically adapt the colour and intensity of the display to match the light in your surroundings, while the P3 colour gamut makes photos and videos look quite vivid.

Both iPad Pro displays can measure pressure too, allowing them to work with the Apple Pencil, enabling users to draw, design and handwrite notes on the move. The ProMotion technology means the Apple Pencil offers an impressive 20ms latency.

What is Apple’s True Tone display?

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Camera

12MP rear snapper, 7MP front snapper
Both same camera functionalities
4K video recording from rear, Full HD from front

Both the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 and the iPad Pro 10.5 have a 12-megapixel iSight camera with an f/1.8 aperture, coupled with a 7-megapixel front camera, like the iPhone 7. The rear cameras are capable of 4K video recording, while the front-facing cameras will manage 1080p.

Both the iPad Pro 12.9 and the iPad Pro 10.5 offer the same features and functionalities in terms of camera, meaning you’ll find a Retina Flash on the front, a Quad-LED True Tone flash on the rear, optical image stabilisation and wide colour capture. They also both offer Auto HDR, burst mode, timer mode and exposure control.

The iPad Pro 12.9 and 10.5 are the most capable Apple tablets available in terms of camera but the 10.5-inch model’s smaller size and lighter weight will make taking images much easier than the larger model.

Apple iPhone 7 review

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Hardware and specs

Same processor in both models
Same storage options: 64GB, 256GB and 512GB
Battery life of 10 hours for both

Both the Apple iPad Pro 12.9 and the iPad Pro 10.5 come with the A10X Fusion processor and M10 motion co-processor. This processor is said to be 30 per cent faster in performance than the A9 and 40 per cent faster in graphics. Both iPad Pro models are said to offer a 10-hour battery life.

Both models are also offered in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi and Cellular models and they both come in the same storage options of 64GB, 256GB and 512GB. As mentioned previously, they both offer Apple Pencil compatibility, as well as Smart Keyboard compatibility for working on the move.

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Software

Launch on iOS 10 but will receive iOS 11 in September
Same software experience

The Apple iPad Pro 12.9 and the iPad Pro 10.5 will both launch on iOS 10 as they are available now and iOS 11 isn’t yet. They will however get iOS 11 when it arrives in September, bringing with it a whole host of new and exciting features, such as Drag and Drop, Files and better split screen functionality.

Both models offer all the features you’d expect for now though including Apple Pay support, AirDrop, AirPlay, Spotlight Search, Apple Music and Family Sharing among others as standard. They also come complete with Pages, Numbers and Keynote, offering users the company’s productivity apps.

Apple iOS 10 tips and tricks: See what your iPhone and iPad can do

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Price

iPad Pro 10.5 is £150 cheaper

The Apple iPad Pro 12.9 has a starting price of £769. This price creeps up to £1169 for the 512GB Wi-Fi and Cellular model.

The iPad Pro 10.5 starts at £619, making it a bit cheaper than its bigger brother. The price jumps to £1019 for the 512GB Wi-Fi and Cellular model but still a saving of £150.

Apple iPad Pro 10.5 vs iPad Pro 12.9: Conclusion

The Apple iPad 10.5 and the iPad 12.9 are identical in terms of specifications, with their only differentiation coming in the form of their physical sizes. The iPad Pro 12.9 is quite a bit larger and heavier, meaning it doesn’t offer quite the same flexibility in terms of portability, though it will no doubt be excellent as a stay-at-home entertainment device.

The iPad Pro 10.5 on the other hand, will be better for working on the go and it still offers a full size keyboard, while also being £150 cheaper than the larger model. With both offering the same features and performance, the decision between these two devices will come down to what you want your new iPad for and how much cash you have to splash.

6

Jun

Apple boosts the MacBook line’s performance with Kaby Lake processors

Apple’s 2017 laptop lineup will be a bit speedier than last year’s offerings, the company announced at WWDC 2017 on Monday. The MacBook will receive the 7th generation “Kaby Lake” processors from Intel. Specifically, they’ll come equipped with the new i7 ranging in speed from 1.3 GHz up to 3.6 GHz. It’s new SSD will be both twice as fast as the current model and support double the memory.

If you happened to purchase a MacBook Pro, the one with the fancy new Touch Bar, right after Apple announced it last October, you are in for a furious. The company also announced a new 13-inch, touch bar-less MacBook Pro starting at $1,300. It too will sport the i7 at speed up to 4GHz as well as a 500-nit Retina display. The 15-inch MBP isn’t being left out of the upgrade spree either — its new processors will range from the 3.1 GHz Core i7 up to 4.1 GHz. It’s still going to set you back $2,500.

Get all the latest news from WWDC 2017 here!

6

Jun

Apple boosts the MacBook line’s performance with Kaby Lake processors

Apple’s 2017 laptop lineup will be a bit speedier than last year’s offerings, the company announced at WWDC 2017 on Monday. The MacBook will receive the 7th generation “Kaby Lake” processors from Intel. Specifically, they’ll come equipped with the new i7 ranging in speed from 1.3 GHz up to 3.6 GHz. It’s new SSD will be both twice as fast as the current model and support double the memory.

If you happened to purchase a MacBook Pro, the one with the fancy new Touch Bar, right after Apple announced it last October, you are in for a furious. The company also announced a new 13-inch, touch bar-less MacBook Pro starting at $1,300. It too will sport the i7 at speed up to 4GHz as well as a 500-nit Retina display. The 15-inch MBP isn’t being left out of the upgrade spree either — its new processors will range from the 3.1 GHz Core i7 up to 4.1 GHz. It’s still going to set you back $2,500.

Get all the latest news from WWDC 2017 here!

6

Jun

Apple’s iMac Pro is its most powerful computer ever

Apple has another iMac to reveal. The iMac Pro is a powerful, familiar-looking all-in-one, decked in space gray — and the company says it’s the most powerful Mac ever. Period. The pro-level computer will ship with up to 18-core Xeon processors as well as Radeon Pro Vega graphics (a new GPU and high-bandwidth memory). That’s apparently enough for up to 11 Teraflops of single precision (or 22 Teraflops at “half precision”) processing power. You can also cram in up to 4TB of SSD storage, with a row of USB ports lining up with four Thunderbolt ports. These (and all the rest of the connections, since there are a few) are all found behind a 27-inch Retina 5K display, with all-flash memory architecture and all-new thermal design, adding 80 percent more cooling capacity to all that processing power.

Yep, the iMac Pro is unapologetically for power users and anyone involved with graphics editing, virtual reality and graphics work. The all-in-one is scheduled to ship in December starting at $4,999.

This isn’t a replacement for the Mac Pro, however: Apple says it’s still working on a completely redesigned Mac Pro for (even) higher-end computing in a modular, upgradeable design. Stay tuned, we hope.

Get all the latest news from WWDC 2017 here!

Source: Apple

6

Jun

Apple’s iMac Pro is its most powerful computer ever

Apple has another iMac to reveal. The iMac Pro is a powerful, familiar-looking all-in-one, decked in space gray — and the company says it’s the most powerful Mac ever. Period. The pro-level computer will ship with up to 18-core Xeon processors as well as Radeon Pro Vega graphics (a new GPU and high-bandwidth memory). That’s apparently enough for up to 11 Teraflops of single precision (or 22 Teraflops at “half precision”) processing power. You can also cram in up to 4TB of SSD storage, with a row of USB ports lining up with four Thunderbolt ports. These (and all the rest of the connections, since there are a few) are all found behind a 27-inch Retina 5K display, with all-flash memory architecture and all-new thermal design, adding 80 percent more cooling capacity to all that processing power.

Yep, the iMac Pro is unapologetically for power users and anyone involved with graphics editing, virtual reality and graphics work. The all-in-one is scheduled to ship in December starting at $4,999.

This isn’t a replacement for the Mac Pro, however: Apple says it’s still working on a completely redesigned Mac Pro for (even) higher-end computing in a modular, upgradeable design. Stay tuned, we hope.

Get all the latest news from WWDC 2017 here!

Source: Apple

6

Jun

Apple unveils iOS 11 with translation and a better camera

Apple has announced iOS 11, the latest version of its mobile operating system, which boasts a variety of small yet important improvements. Messages, for instance, now syncs across all of your devices via iCloud and gains a redesigned app drawer for better discovery. Apple Pay is now capable of letting you send cash to other people via iMessage, with the payments authenticated with Touch ID. Siri, meanwhile, gets automatic translation native to its voice interface, a feature that’s been sorely lacking in previous versions.

Siri isn’t just a voice assistant anymore, and Apple is pushing the idea that it does a similar job to Google Assistant on Android. For instance, contextual learning and predictive suggestions will be synced across all of your devices, hoping to know what you need before you do. Siri will also monitor your web browsing and attempt to find other resources that may be relevant to your interests. Apple was, of course, quick to add that while all of this information is synced, it will all still be encrypted.

The company’s Craig Federighi also showed off a revamped Control Center that keeps all of your buttons constrained to a single pane. In addition, the notification pane has now been ditched in favor of the lock screen — so an upward swipe will take you back to your lock screen. The operating system also gains HomeKit and AirPlay 2, both of which have been upgraded to include speakers, letting you control your multiroom audio system.

On the photo side, your snaps are expected to get better picture quality and better low-light performance as well as newer effects. For instance, you can select which frame in a Live Photo is the one you want to keep or publish. Oh, and using machine learning, it’s possible for the photos app to automatically select perfect loops, similar to Instagram’s Boomerang feature. In addition, the company is adding HEVC and HEIF compression to shrink video and images down on your devices.

Maps is also catching up to Google’s alternative, gaining detailed internal navigation for shopping malls and airports across the globe. The driving navigation window now shows your speed and offers lane guidance that can help you drive around. On the safety front, the company is adding a feature called Do Not Disturb While Driving that’ll identify when you’re driving and shut off the display while you’re in motion. If you receive a message while in this mode, the phone will send an automatic response saying that you’re driving and will respond later.

The App Store is also getting an Apple Music-esque redesign in iOS 11, with greater emphasis on discovery and better visuals. Rather than one app store, the new platform essentially breaks out Apps, Games and In-App Purchases to three separate sections. Users will also be directed toward the Today pane, which will highlight new and popular apps to help them discover what’s available.

There’s been a lot of talk about AR recently, and Apple’s approach to the space is to build AR Kit, a platform that’s baked into iOS 11. Federighi went to great pains to point out that there is no need for new hardware to support such a technology. Instead, the built-in technology in existing devices is capable of rendering AR content already, with the company showing off a live demo of Pokémon Go that looks much more realistic.

On the iPad, iOS 11 gets some features that you’re probably more familiar with on desktops and laptops, including using the dock to switch between apps. Simply swipe up from the bottom of the display and the dock will appear. You can even drag an app from the dock into the main work area to use side by side. Then there is the Files app, which lets you manage your files on the iPad in a way that’s unprecedented on iOS. Given Apple’s recent marketing push for the iPad Pro as a laptop replacement, it’s little surprise to see the platform addressing user concerns.

iOS 11 will be available as an update in the fall, presumably at the same time as the new iPhones launch.