Apple adds real-time collaboration to iWork
Apple’s iWork is getting education-focused real-time collaboration just in time for the start of the new school year. While Apple has a long history in schools, in the past few years Google Docs has become the go-to method for many educators and students to share and work on documents.
When using the real-time collaboration each user is signified by a different color. Sort of like Google Docs and Microsoft Office. The new feature works on the Mac, iOS and the web, allows real time edits and has public and private mode.
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Apple Watch Series Two comes with waterproofing and GPS
Two years after Apple launched its first wearable, the company has pulled the dust sheets from the second-generation of its Watch. As for what’s different, it’s certainly not what’s on the outside, and at first glance it looks the same as its immediate predecessor. The headline feature is that the device is water resistant to depths of 50 meters and can be used to track the activity of swimmers. The second standout upgrade is the addition of built-in GPS which, the company promises won’t make you wait around like other GPS running watches.
The company has entirely redesigned the watch for its second series, adding in a dual-core processor that pushes graphics twice as fast as its parent. It’s smart enough to grind pixels at 60 frames per second and the company’s Jeff Williams reveals that it has the brightest display Apple has ever shipped. At over 1,000 nits, it should deal with many of the hurdles that come with using a smart device in bright sunlight.
Apple is also adding another case material for the second-generation of its Watch, producing a Ceramic edition. Alongside which, you’ll find a new premium option that’s produced with Hermes and, best of all, a Nike+ Edition that looks like the sneaker firm’s old Nike+ SportsWatch watches. It’s entirely plausible that this was one of the reasons that Nike withdrew from the wearables market, knowing ahead of time of Apple’s potential plans.
Back in August, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released the first in a long series of reports claiming inside knowledge of what Apple was cooking. At the time he claimed that the second-generation Watch would gain faster internals, GPS, barometer, better waterproofing and a bigger battery. As the event itself has shown, he was pretty much on the ball, which makes a mockery of Tim Cook’s historic promise to “double down on secrecy.”
The fact that the Apple Watch comes from the world’s most famous technology company means that the device has come under a lot of scrutiny. Plenty has been written about how the unit serves an indictment of Tim Cook’s leadership, but that doesn’t seem to match the reality. The Watch tops the quarterly smartwatch sales charts, and isn’t too far away from Fitbit in the overall wearables market. Fitbit, of course, produces significantly more devices at a wider variety of prices, so that’s saying a lot. For a device that’s been called a flop on more than one occasion, it’s certainly not behaving like one. At today’s event, Apple revealed that it is now the second biggest watch brand in the world, and the first in the Smartwatch world.
The Apple Watch Series Two will launch on September 16th, with the prices starting at $369. The Nike+ edition of the device will also start at $369, but won’t begin shipping until late October.
Apple is also rejigging the first generation of its wearable so that it can hang around as a low-end option. The re-titled Apple Watch Series One will get the same dual-core processor as its elder sibling, but will retail for $269.
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Pokémon Go coming to Apple Watch, phone still required to catch ’em all
It was the question every Pokémon trainer with an Apple Watch asked on day one: “Why isn’t this game on my wrist?” Well, now it is — before the end of the year, Pokémon Go will have Apple Watch support. Trainers will be able to track their steps, egg-hatching progress and collect items from Pokéstops directly from their wrist. The watch app will even notify you when you come across a wild pocket monster. Unfortunately, you’ll still need to take your iPhone out of your pocket to actually catch it.
So, basically, Pokémon Go for Apple Watch can do everything except actually catch Pokémon. That’s a small disappointment, but it’s not a surprise: Nintendo built a $35 wearable for the exclusive right to catch monsters without your phone. If the Apple Watch did it for free, it could potentially undercut sales of the app’s hardware component. Still, between this and Nintendo’s announcement of Super Mario Run for iOS, it’s a good time to be an Apple-loving Nintendo fan.
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Apple introduces Hermes bands for Apple Watch Series 2
The Apple Watch Series 2 is getting several new updates, many of them aesthetic augments. For instance, the previous Hermes models have returned for Series 2, with a host of new colors and bands.
You can opt for single-tour and double-tour band designs if you’ve got the extra disposable cash to fund your fashion pursuits.
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Apple brings WatchOS 3 to your wrist on September 13th
You won’t have to pick up Apple Watch Series 2 to see a tangible improvement to your wristwear — Apple has revealed that its WatchOS 3 update will reach original Apple Watch models on September 13th. As promised, speed is the focus. The new WatchOS holds favorite apps in memory to shrink loading times, and the side button now gives you fast access to those faves instead of bringing up the (frankly, seldom used) contact wheel. And if you’ll recall, this is just the start. There are quite a few interface and fitness tweaks that should make your first-run smartwatch feel fresh.
On top of the Dock, you can write on-screen with the Scribble mode for those moments when voice dictation and canned replies won’t cut it. A Control Center gives you fast access to common settings, and smart replies are available right in notifications. And if you’re a fitness maven, you can share activities to compete with your friends, see more activity details at once, and get optional reminders to breathe deeply whenever you’re stressed out.
There’s more, such as a Home app to control your (HomeKit-compatible) smart household devices, iMessage additions like stickers and full-screen effects, emergency calls and support for Apple Pay in third-party apps. No, WatchOS 3’s improvements won’t make you forget about Series 2. If you already have an Apple Watch, though, it might reduce the pressure to splurge on upgraded gear.
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Apple Debuts ‘Everyone Can Code’ Program to Teach Kids Swift
Today at its September 2016 Special Event, Apple announced a new ConnectED program called Everyone Can Code. The program is designed to help students around the country learn how to program.
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Everyone Can Code will begin by teaching kids how to code in Swift, Apple’s own programming language. It’ll use Swift Playgrounds and Tim Cook said that more than 100 schools have signed up for the program since June.
Apple also announced that 114 ConnectED schools will be up and running by this fall. Apple has also delivered a Man and an iPad to 4,500 teachers, put an Apple TV in every ConnectED classroom and have given 50,000 iPads for students.
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‘Pokémon GO’ Officially Coming to Apple Watch With New App
Apple and Niantic Labs today announced that an app for the popular Pokémon Go iOS game is coming to Apple Watch.
The app will notify users when wild Pokémon appear, show information about their hatching eggs, and even alert when a Pokéstop is near.
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Apple Announces Swimproof ‘Apple Watch Series 2’ With Built-In GPS
Apple today announced the second generation Apple Watch, which it’s calling “Series 2,” confirming a handful of previously rumored features on the wearable device.
Series 2 is swimproof and water resistant up to 50 meters, so users can “wear their watch with confidence in the water.” In addition to its water resistance, Series 2 has a second-generation display that is 2x brighter than the original generation Apple Watch, making it easier to read in bright sunlight.
The company also confirmed that Series 2 has built-in GPS so users can get more accurate pace and distance readouts during running workouts.
In addition to aluminum and stainless steel models, the company is introducing a new ceramic edition of the Apple Watch in Series 2, which has a pearl-like, smooth white color. Apple briefly touched upon a new set of Hermès bands, as well, including versions of Single Tour, Double Tour, Cuff, and Double Buckle Cuff.
Apple Watch Series 2 will start at $369, with pre-orders taking place on September 9 and an official launch on September 16. The company is also now calling generation one “Series 1,” and will have models starting at $269, with a processor upgrade to put it on the level of Series 2.
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Apple and Nike Debut Apple Watch Nike+ Edition
Apple and Nike today announced the Apple Watch Nike+ Edition at Apple’s September 2016 Special Event. The aluminum watch comes with a custom perforated rubber band and watch face. The watch is aimed to deliver the “best running experience out there.”
The Nike+ Edition comes with a couple ways to easily start a run, including a shortcut on the watch face and Siri. The running interface has a reduced interface to avoid distractions and only shows you your pace and distance.
The Watch also has integration with Nike+ Run Club, which can suggest when to run based on the weather, your friends and the days of the week. It also includes “Just Do It Sundays” invitations to join others on runs.
The Apple Watch Nike+ Edition comes with four band colors in shades of black and grey and will cost $369.
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LG V20 vs LG V10: What’s the difference?
LG has announced the successor to its LG V10 in the form of the LG V20 at an event in San Francisco.
The new device is the first smartphone to arrive with Android Nougat straight out of the box and it brings with it some impressive specs.
Question is, how does it compare to the LG V10? We have put the two devices up against each other, spec for spec, to see what the differences are.
LG V20 vs LG V10: Design
The LG V20 offers a full metal design, made from lightweight aluminium and a light silicone-based material. It has MIL-STD 810G drop protection and a nice slim bezel.
On the rear, you’ll find a dual-lens camera array with a circular fingerprint sensor positioned below it, while the front sports a singular camera lens setup. The LG V20 measures 159.7 x 78.1 x 7.6mm, weighs 174g and features a removable battery.
The LG V10 features a plastic textured rear with a tile-effect finish. There is one large camera sensor above the circular fingerprint sensor rather than a dual-lens setup, though there are two sensors on the front.
At 159.6 x 79.3 x 8.6mm, the LG V10 is a little larger and thicker than the V20. It is also a little heavier at 192g, but like the new device, it also offers MIL STD 810G drop protection and a removable battery.
LG V20 vs LG V10: Display
The LG V20 has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a Quad HD resolution for a pixel density of 515ppi. It has a screen-to-body ratio of 72.4 per cent.
There is also a secondary display on the V20 measuring 2.1-inches and featuring a resolution of 160 x 1040, which results in a pixel density of 501ppi.
The LG V10 also has a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, meaning a pixel density of the same as the V20 at 515ppi. Its screen-to-body ratio is a little less at 70.8 per cent though.
Like the V20, the V10 also offers a secondary display measuring 2.1-inches and offering a resolution of 160 x 1040 pixels.
LG V20 vs LG V10: Camera
The LG V20 has a pair of rear cameras that are the same as the LG G5 with a 16-megapixel f/1.8 regular sensor and an 8-megapixel f/2.4 wide-angle sensor with a 135-degree view.
The 16-megapixel sensor has optical image stabilisation, along with electronic image stabilisation and digital image stabilisation for smooth videos. It also has a hybrid autofocus system on board to detect the scene and pick the best method for quick focusing in all conditions.
The V20 has a 5-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/1.9 aperture and 120-degree wide angle lens.
The LG V10 has a 16-megapixel rear sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, laser autofocus and optical image stabilisation. There is a 5-megapixel Duo front camera, with an aperture of f/2.2.
LG V20 vs LG V10: Hardware
The LG V20 comes with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, supported by 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of internal storage. It has a microSD slot for storage expansion, USB Type-C and as we mentioned previously, a removable battery with a 3200mAh capacity.
The V20 also includes a 32-bit Hi-Fi Quad DAC capabilities and enhanced audio capture for videographers with three HD mics and a studio mode to manually control capture.
The LG V10 features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 4GB of RAM and a choice of 32GB or 64GB of memory. It too has microSD support and a removable battery, but the capacity is a little smaller at 3000mAh. It is also charged via Micro-USB not USB Type-C.
LG V20 vs LG V10: Software
The LG V20 is the first device to launch on Android’s latest software build out of the box, as we mentioned. It will arrive with Android 7.0 Nougat, overlaid with LG’s UX 5.0+, which is an upgraded version of the software on the G5.
The V20 will support multi-window display and Google In App, both features of Android 7.0. The second screen functionality has also been enhanced, offering an expanded notifications function that lets you tap a button to open longer messages.
The LG V10 is currently on Android Marshmallow, but it is likely to see an upgrade to Nougat eventually. Whether all the features that can be found on the V20 will appear is not yet known but the experience should be familiar when the update happens.
LG V20 vs LG V10: Conclusion
The LG V20 improves on its predecessor in a number of areas. It offers a more seamless design, a larger battery and a more powerful processor.
Yes, the RAM stays the same, as do the displays in most part, but the V20 also brings better audio capabilities and there’s a good chance there will be a big improvement in camera too if the G5 is anything to go by.
Ultimately, the LG V20 appears to offer the improvements you’d expect from a succeeding device, at least that’s what the numbers suggest.
