Apple unveils new iPad Pro with LiDAR Scanner

Amid The novel Corona virus and isolation, Apple brings you the all new iPad Pro. This new iPad pro is said to come with a new 3D depth sensing Lidar tech. besides this Apple has also launched a new MacBook air with an all new keyboard. In this post we’ll be taking you through all that there is to know of the new iPad pro. So without further ado let’s begin…

A new Design for a new iPad Pro? 

Apple has gone with its last major redesign that it launched back in 2018 for its new iPad Pro. Both the 11 inch as well as 12.9 inch iPad pros will come in this new design. The iPad pro will come with slim bezels all- round the screen leaving more real estate for the screen. But other than an almost bezels less look, the new iPad pro will also have facial recognition tech and a new Lidar based depth sensing system. What really grabs our attention here is the Lidar based depth sensing tech. This is normally found in self driving cars. It will be fun to see what it allows the new iPad pro to do.

More on Lidar and what it’s supposed do in the new iPad Pro: 

A Lidar scanner can typically measure objects up to a distance of five meters. It can work supposedly in the case of the iPad pro, both in doors as well as outdoors. To make long things short, the new Lidar technology will enhance the augmented reality experience in the new iPad Pro.

The New iPad Pro is more powerful than some laptops: 

Besides Lidar the new iPad Pro also comes with an ultra- wide camera which is specifically geared towards a better media creation experience. Add to that a new and improved micro phone and a powerful A12Z Bionic chip and you’ve truly got yourself a powerful tablet to work with. Apple has also said this new iPad Pro is more powerful than some Windows PC laptops.

New Accessories for the new iPad Pro: 

Along with the new iPad Pro, Apple also launched a Magic Keyboard to go along with it. This new keyboard has a MacBook keyboard feel complete with a trackpad too. This will mark the first time an iPad will have precision pointing. The new keyboard is replete with a USB-C port and adjustable hinges turning your tablet into a laptop.

Trackpad support can also be used with older iPads running on iOS 13.4 or later beginning 24th March. You will also be able to attach third party devices via the Bluetooth or USB- C port.

Other Apple News: 

Apple also launched a new MacBook Air with an all new magic keyboard. This new MacBook air is all set to put to aside the multiple issues of the butterfly keyboard released back in 2015. Besides this the new MacBook air also comes with 10th gen Intel Core i7 quad core processors and Iris Plus graphics.

How to clean Airpods & Charging Case

Ease of usage, convenience, seamless connection with other devices is some of the key reasons why Apple’s AirPods have been a great hit among users. Not only that the wireless charging case too adds to the appeal. However when it comes to anything earbuds or earphones, they get a lot of usage. With usage too comes a lot of dirt. Over time these earbuds build up with wax, dirt and other sorts of grime. Ok yeah it is easy cleaning out the white portion of these earbuds. But what about the black grille portion? If you’re interested in cleaning them out, in this post we’ll be showing you how to clean AirPods & Charging case. If you haven’t thought of cleaning it, then there’s definitely going to be some build up. So without further ado let’s get to cleaning.

Here are some things you’re going to need: 

You will need:

• A cotton swab

• Tooth Pick

• Microfiber cloth

Now to getting started in how to clean AirPods & Charging case: 

In order to clean your AirPods and charging case just follow these steps:

• From the cotton swab remove a little cotton for a more narrower tool to work with.

• While trying to clean your AirPods & charging case make sure you don’t use any sort of liquids. You don’t know how they will react to the device.

• For tougher spots you can use the tooth pick. The tooth pick will be able to get in to never before gone areas and clean them out.

• If there are still a couple of spots that could use a finer cleanse, then you could always try using a paper clip. Just make sure you don’t damage you’re device while doing so.

• Blu Tack is another great option when it comes to removing tough grime from your AirPods.

Apple’s Advice in Cleaning your AirPods & Charging Case: 

Apple’s only advice seems to be to use a lint free cloth. Besides that they also say not to use any liquids, aerosols and don’t leave moisture in any openings. If needed slightly dampen the cloth with isopropyl alcohol.

A micro fiber cloth is great for the outside of your AirPods, but when it comes to the inside, it is better to use a tooth pick or a cotton swab. But whatever use make sure you’re using it with care. You don’t want anything getting damaged or any free cotton fiber getting stuck inside.

Apple also sells these microfiber cloths for $9 for a six pack and $10 for a 24 pack. A little heads up- the 24 pack cloth one is larger than the 6 pack one.

Cleaning the Charging Case: 

When it comes to cleaning the charging case, it is the charging ports that tend to get dirty. Before you try anything else, it’s better to use a blow dryer to get out any of the dirt. Whatever you do be gentle as that spot can get damaged easily.

In case you’re in a tough spot and that too literally, you can always head on to your local Apple store for some help.

She Creates: Apple Celebrates International Women’s Day

To celebrate women this Women’s Day Apple launches “She Creates”. This is a brand in which Apple will hold women centric shows at stores across the globe. Apple will hold over 5,000 shows across their stores titled “She Creates”. These shows will be held between 1st March and 31st March. Among the women set to take part in these shows are Meghan Trainor, March Linda Sarsour, Victoria Monet as well as designer Carla Fernandez among others. A person can sign up for two new sessions.

More on “She Creates”: 

On March 2nd A music Lab Remix Session was held which featured Alicia Keys. The session invited people to deconstruct her song “Underdog”. This they were to do using GarageBand which is an app on the iPhone and iPad.

Some of the features included an Art lab titled “Playful Portraits”. In this session people were invited to take inspiration from three female artists. These artists are based in New York, Warsaw and Tokyo. These ‘She Creates’ session will be held in select Apple stores around the world.

Games and Apps a Celebration of women: 

She Creates will also celebrate women by releasing apps and games which will come out every day in the month of March. These games are created by women developers, entrepreneurs as well as designers.

Besides games and apps, Apple will also being showing TV shows and movies which are lady centric. These TV shows and movies are based on women whose narrative has changed the way we think.

A new Women Section: 

There will be a separate women section dedicated to bold new women, women directing women and rebellious Icons.

The Apple TV app will also offer free trials from Channels such as BritBox, History Vault as well as Lifetime Movie Club channels. These channels normally show female centered roles out to change the dynamic.

Changing the Narrative with “She Creates”: 

Changing the Narrative is a podcast celebrating Women podcasters, stories and shows. This will be shown by Apple on March 8th.

Apple also has a session where top women will show what they’re currently reading as well as their favorite books.

Workouts to anyone? 

Apple is also launching an “Apple Watch Activity Challenge”, to be held on March 8th. With this Apple watch users will be able to earn activity awards and stickers for messages if they complete certain tasks. These tasks comprise of a walk, or run or a wheel chair workout of 20 minutes and more.

Apple will be celebrating women across all genres from the music industry to art and business. These sessions will be branded under “She Creates” with shows and sessions being held every day in the month of March. There will also be shows held on the Apple TV, the app store and Apple Books all geared towards women. ‘Today at Apple’ will showcase events by artists, leaders, creators to inspire women in whatever they’re doing. There will more than 5,000 shows to be held across select Apple Stores.

All Glass- iPhone on the Cards?

A recent research conducted by Apple details an all- glass iPhone. This so called “display” will show icons, information as well as images. With the all- Glass iPhone the entire surface will be touch sensitive. With phones there is always the need to hold it in the right orientation. The mouth piece goes down and the speaker up. But with a glass surface this need not be the case.

No Right or Wrong Orientation with Apples New All- Glass iPhone: 

Today to use Face ID you’d have to hold your phone in just the right position lest it does not work. Or to call someone too it is the same. You’re not going to hold the mouth piece to your head, right? But with the new iPhone on the cards, perhaps, all this will be in the past.

There will be no right or wrong orientation but just anything you please. The newly patented phone will reportedly have a 6 faced glass enclosure. It’s not definite as of now but it is assumed that the major portion will display the majority of controls and other icons. This may be true as you’d need to have easy access to certain apps and such.

An All Glass- iPhone Enclosure: 

At present all phones these days use the glass component as a looking glass from which you can see and access various apps. But with the all new all- glass iPhone, the glass will be an all- round enclosure. The way it will be made will be so seamless as to suggest it is made from a single piece of glass.

Besides there being an aesthetic purpose to the all- glass iPhone it will also be more functional that today’s phones.

Functional and not just merely for looks? 

The all glass facade will make the iPhone more functional. How you might say? The phone will then have multiple displays with both the front, back and sides of the phone being displays. With that also comes touch sensitivity. The phone will now be touch sensitive all round. This thus makes for a very functional phone. It will be interesting to see what Apple comes up with in this regard.

So what Happens to the All Glass- iPhone Buttons? 

The buttons that now find a place on the iPhone may be replaced with all glass. The new displays could work in such ways so as to allow a person to use the surface instead, to say, mute or control the volume. According to various reports Apple is also planning on using the side displays to show app information. Such information could include stock related info and weather information.

As for the wall paper, it will supposedly go around right from the front to the sides, more like a gift wrap I guess.

Apple also says that anything displayed on one side can be displayed on the other sides of the glass facade as well. This gives you more of the seamless impression that they are intending to make.

New Apple Maps Available in U.S

The tech giant announced new Apple Maps to everyone in the US. The redesigned maps have recently reached all users in the United States and are soon to reach users in Europe too. The plan to redesign its maps came out in June 2018. Since then the first rollout of the new Apple maps started in Southeastern US sometime last month.

What do the new Apple maps have in Store for you? 

The new Apple maps have a lot more detail as compared to before. This time around the new and improved Apple maps will show you a better view of roads, buildings, parks and a lot more. Apple began its new and improved map journey starting in the US in the past year and a half.

Apple’s senior Vice president of internet software and services also said that company plans on bringing out the new Apple maps to the rest of the world too. But when this would happen is not stated as far. The only next stop on the new Apple map destination is Europe.

Apple’s First Rodeo with maps: 

Apple’s first foray into the map world began in 2012. However the launch was not all hunky dory, it started with a lot of bugs. Since then Apple has made various improvements in the form of updates to compete with Google Maps, the Father of all maps.

In iOS 13 Apple also released ‘Look Around’- The Apple version of Google Maps’ Street View. But just like the new Apple maps that have recently been released, this one too is still a work in progress. Only places such as New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Las Vegas, Oahu and Houston have got Look Around. What Apple’s Look Around has to offer that Google maps’ Street view doesn’t have is a high 3D resolution that offers more detail and smoother transitions. Look Around may make an appearance in other cities too, after Apple’s nationwide launch. Exactly when that will happen is anyone’s guess. But we hope sooner rather than later.

The new Apple maps also include real time transit data as well. Again this appears to be rolling out only in major cities such as San Francisco Bay Area, New York, Washington and L.A. Miami has been recently added too.

What Does the New Apple maps include? 

The updated Apple Maps includes Look Around, Collections, Real time transit information, Favorites, a share ETA feature, information for new travel, flight statuses, indoor maps for malls as well as airports, Flyover and Siri as natural language guidance. Flyover is a feature that offers immersive 3D views of major metros as from above. Flyover is available in more than 350 cities at present.
Apple plans on using the imagery it collects to update its Look Around feature. It also plans on upgrading the maps platform in Europe shortly.

However with all being said and done, Apple’s main standout feature in the new Apple Map happens to be Privacy.