The new Apple Watch Series 6. -
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Apple's back-to-school keynote took place this Tuesday, October 15, in a pre-recorded version, a health crisis requires.
As expected, Tim Cook, CEO of the Apple brand announced the new Apple Watch Series 6 and new iPads.
The new iPhone 12s will wait.
Service offerings, such as Apple One which includes Apple Music, Apple TV +, Apple Arcade and iCloud were also unveiled.
The worm was well in the fruit.
Health crisis obliges, the brand with the apple was obviously not able to announce this Tuesday, September 15 its new iPhone 12 during its
keynote
of return.
From the headquarters of the Apple empire in Cupertino and without an audience (as for his WWDC developer conference held last June), Tim Cook, the big boss, presented in a 60-minute pre-recorded video a new Apple Watch and new iPad.
Without surprise.
Many observers had bet on it.
New bracelets accompany the release of the Apple Watch Series 6. - CAPTURE
Oxygenation of blood at the wrist
Unleashed with a multitude of new dials, new bracelets, a screen 2.5 times brighter, the Apple Watch Serie 6 plays more than ever the card of health on the wrist.
New functionality offered in addition to heart rate measurement, VO2 Max or the electrocardiogram (ECG): measurement of the level of oxygen in the blood.
This is important data which, like the ScanWatch that Withings has just released, reflects the amount of oxygen present in red blood cells.
15 seconds are enough for the watch to take this measurement.
Something to be reassured when playing sports, in particular.
The Apple Watch Serie 6 offers new wallpapers.
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Under Watch OS 7, the Apple Watch Serie 6 sold for 429 euros (GPS) and 529 euros (GPS + 3G / 4G) incorporates the manufacturer's A13 chip.
Its altimeter now displays the altitude continuously.
Athletes are likely to appreciate.
Apple is associating its launch with that of Fitness +, a service offering exercises to be performed on the wrist with dedicated videos (yoga, cycling, running, rowing, etc.) on a TV connected to an Apple TV box, an iPad or an iPhone.
But no runaway: for the moment, Fitness + (billed $ 9.99 per month and $ 79.99 per year) is not announced in France.
Apple Fitness +, the workout service launched with the Apple Watch Series 6. - CAPTURE
Launched in France, Apple One, Apple's new service offering (made up of Apple Music, Apple TV +, Apple Arcade and iCloud) and offered from 14.95 euros per month (with 50 GB storage on iCloud)… Rather interesting… Note that Watch OS 7 incorporates automatic detection of hand washing.
As a reminder in these times of Covid ...
Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, for a keynote of confined rebirth.
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For its part, the Apple Watch SE will offer a little less at a more affordable price (299 euros or 349 euros with 3G / 4G).
Without the health assessments of its big sister, the watch nevertheless retains the permanent altimeter and the detection of falls.
It is undoubtedly ideal for serving as a Trojan horse for the new family configuration offered by Watch OS 7. This feature allows you to equip your whole family with an Apple Watch and, without everyone having an iPhone (one is enough ), allows you to stay in touch by receiving phone calls through Face Time Audio, exchanging emails or messages.
Available on September 16, this new function is compatible from the Apple Watch Series 4.
Renewed iPads, a boosted iPad Air
It's a “big year for the iPad,” says Tim Cook.
After the new iPad Pro launched at the beginning of the year, Apple is renewing its range of tablets with a new slate under iPad OS 14, an operating system intended to be more intuitive and more precise note taking.
With its 10.2-inch screen, the eighth generation of iPad (with A12 chip) also claims to be twice as fast as on Windows tablets, three times as fast as on Android models, and even six times as fast as on Windows tablets. Chromebooks.
We are waiting to see that.
Sold from 389 euros (Wifi) and 539 euros (Wifi + 3G / 4G), the new iPad will be available from this Friday, September 18.
Apple's new iPads.
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For its part, the iPad Air (with 10.9 '' Retina screen) is getting a complete facelift.
Resembling an iPhone that would have gone under a steamroller, it is powered by Apple's new A14 Bionic chip.
Undoubtedly the one that will equip the iPhone 12. With its Retina screen of 3.8 million pixels, the iPad Air sees its Touch ID unlock button join the edge of the tablet.
It has a new 12-megapixel rear camera (and 7-megapixel front).
Perhaps we will finally be able to capture correct images with iPad… Watch out for the price: the new iPad Air requires an investment of at least 669 euros (Wifi) and 809 euros (Wifi + 3G / 4G).
Culture of secrecy requires, Tim Cook did not at any time mention a future
keynote
to announce the iPhone 12. In October?
Until then, and as the CEO of Apple would say: “Everyone take care, stay safe, and have a great day”!
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