WWDC 2017: iOS 11, New iPad Pros, HomePod, macOS High Sierra, Updated iMacs and Notebooks - MacRumors

Everything Apple Announced at WWDC 2017 in 7 Minutes Apple's WWDC 2017 keynote wrapped up just a short time ago, and we've put together an overview video showcasing all of today's announcements in just seven minutes. We've also got a recap post linking to Apple's replay of the event and all of our coverage of the day's news. There was a lot to take in, so make sure to check out our video and recap post to see what you might have missed.   Read Full Article Product Announcements Jun 05, 2017 iOS 11 Preview: Enhanced Siri, Voice Translation, Unified Control Center & More Coming to the public this fall and available to developers today, iOS 11 will bring a number of improvements such as a new unified Control Center, new Apple Maps features, and enhancements to Siri such as language translation, more natural speech, and better contextual awareness. iPad users will see even more improvements in iOS 11, including a new Dock, drag-and-drop functionality, and an improved keyboard that includes not only better QuickType functionality but also the ability to easily access numbers and special characters by flicking on individual keys. We'll also be seeing new watchOS 4 and tvOS 11 releases with improvements and refinements.   Read Full Article Apple Reveals New 'iMac Pro' Built for Users With Demanding Workflows, Starting at $5K Apple's iMac lineup got a bit of a surprise update today, bumping up to Intel's Kaby Lake chips while adding brighter displays, improved graphics, and faster storage. The real showstopper, however, was the iMac Pro, a $5000 27-inch 5K iMac in Space Gray that's aimed at professional users. It's launching in December and will be the most powerful Mac ever. The iMac Pro comes with matching Space Gray keyboard and Magic Mouse 2. Speaking of keyboards, Apple has released a new $129 Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, allowing for faster data entry.   Read Full Article Apple Unveils $349 HomePod Smart Speaker to be Available in December We weren't 100% sure Apple was going to introduce its Siri smart speaker at WWDC, but it did indeed make an appearance and it's called HomePod. In line with rumors, it looks like a squat little Mac Pro with a mesh exterior that uses spatial awareness, an upward-firing woofer, and seven tweeters around the base for premium sound. HomePod can directly access Apple Music content and includes home assistant functionality via Siri commands. Priced at $349, HomePod is launching in the US, UK, and Australia in December, with more countries to follow.   Read Full Article Apple Reveals 'macOS High Sierra' With APFS, Metal 2, and Refinements to Safari and Other Apps It sounded like a joke at first, but the successor to macOS Sierra is known as High Sierra, and it's coming this fall. Among the major changes are the adoption of the new Apple File System (APFS) that has already made its way to iOS, new support for the H.265 format for more efficient 4K video support, and Metal 2 to bring top-tier VR support to macOS. Many of the core macOS apps including Safari, Photos, Mail, Notes, and Siri are also gaining new features and refinements. High Sierra will be a free download for the public in the fall, and it's available to developers now.   Read Full Article Apple Announces New 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro Models With Advanced Displays Apple's long-rumored 10.5-inch iPad Pro has finally appeared, accompanied by an updated 12.9-inch model. Both iPad Pro models come with improved displays and new dynamic display refresh rates up to 120Hz, allowing for smoother content with intelligent energy saving. The new 10.5-inch iPad Pro has roughly the same size and weight as its 9.7-inch predecessor, with the nearly 20 percent larger display made possible by thinner bezels. The larger size allows for full-size keyboards both on screen and for the Smart Keyboard accessory.    Read Full Article Apple Updates Entire MacBook and MacBook Pro Lineup With Kaby Lake CPUs, Faster SSDs, and Graphics In line with rumors, Apple's lineup of MacBook and MacBook Pro models has been updated with Intel Kaby Lake processors and faster graphics and flash storage. Even the MacBook Air, which many have believed is on the verge of discontinuation, received a minor update with faster processors that will keep the family alive a bit longer as Apple's low-cost notebook option. All of the updated notebooks are available to order today.   Read Full Article

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