Innehållsförteckning för #582 från AppleMagazine

2022 has been another record year for Apple, with both hardware and software making solid gains. It’s clear why: Apple has bolstered the iPhone with features like Dynamic Island and made headway with the M2, making its phones, tablets, and laptops even more compelling. A BUMPER START TO THE YEAR There’s no denying that 2022 has been a quieter year for Apple than 2021, which saw the launch of several new Macs under the company’s transition to the M1 chip. But Tim Cook and co still managed to start the year strong with the first event, where it introduced a 5G iPad Air and a 5G iPhone SE. Introducing 5G connectivity to the iPad Air made the device even more attractive, offering many of the same features as the iPad…

This year’s bumper Worldwide Developers Conference focused not only on what was next for macOS, watchOS, iPadOS, and iOS, but also lifted the lid on new hardware from the Cupertino company, with Apple showing off the new MacBook Air, powered by the M2 chip. LEAPS FORWARD FOR SOFTWARE Although Apple typically saves hardware announcements for separate events held throughout the year, the company made the unusual move of announcing two new MacBook products at this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. As well as an all-new MacBook Air, which has been redesigned, the firm also bumped the specs of its entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro. That’s, of course, on top of the major announcements across iOS, macOS, and iPadOS, with each operating system given new features and tools designed to make the Apple…

Our homes might be smarter than ever, but with so many platforms, manufacturers, and ecosystems vying for our attention and hard-earned cash, it can be hard to know where to start. Matter, a new smart home connectivity standard, hopes to make things a little easier. MAKING SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY SMARTER We’ve all done it: found a great piece of smart home technology and purchased it without reading whether it’s compatible with the rest of our smart home ecosystems. The chances are, it’s not, or you’ll need to download another app and connect it through a third-party tool to have a chance of it working. Simply put, the smart home space is unnecessarily complex and anti-consumer - but a new standard hopes to change things. Matter, which was previously codenamed CHIP…

The Worldwide Developers Conference is one of the most hotly-anticipated events on any tech journalist’s calendar, offering Tim Cook and Co an opportunity to show the world what lies ahead for iOS, macOS, and more. This year’s WWDC kicks off on June 6 in Cupertino, and with long-rumored products expected to be unveiled, it could be the biggest event yet. LIFTING THE LID ON iOS 16 Unless Apple has made any last-minute changes to its naming system, the chances are that we’ll see iOS 16 unveiled at the June conference. Due to the sheer number of iPhones in existence, iOS is often the show-stopper at any WWDC, introducing new features, tools, and capabilities to make iPhones even more advanced. At this time of the year, we usually hear a whole…

Every year, Apple takes everything we love about the iPhone and turns it up a gear. 2022 is no exception, with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max bushing technological boundaries and introducing Dynamic Island, an intuitive way to experience notifications on your smartphone. INTRODUCING THE IPHONE 14 PRO AND PRO MAX The iPhone has come a long way in recent years. Though the transition from the iPhone 7 to the iPhone X was perhaps more dramatic than the transition from the iPhone X to the iPhone 14, there’s no denying that Apple has perfected the modern smartphone. This year, it’s further elevating the user experience, introducing four smartphones - the standard iPhone 14, an all-new iPhone 14 Plus for those looking for more screen real estate, and the stunning…

Apple tore up the rulebook at its March Peek Performance event, introducing a range of new products including the Mac Studio and a stunning new Studio Display. As well as a refreshed iPad Air and iPhone SE, the company lifted the lid on the M1 Ultra processor, giving users another reason to lock themselves into the Apple ecosystem for powerhouse performance. PEEK PERFORMANCE Apple’s March events are typically low-key affairs with smaller product announcements and upgrades. This year, Apple took a different approach, debuting a whole host of exciting new products to add to its Mac portfolio, giving consumers more choice than ever before. The firm started off the event with the news that Friday Night Baseball is coming to Apple TV+, before moving onto stunning new color options for…