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Apple Unmasks Range of Devices

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iPhone SE

The iPhone SE comes in a compact and durable design that incorporates a 4.7-inch display, aerospace-grade aluminium and glass along with IP67 rated water and dust resistance.

It features iOS 15 and has upgrades including the A15 Bionic chip packed with a 6-core CPU, which powers advanced camera capabilities such as photo editing, gaming and augmented reality. It also features a 12-megapixel ƒ/1.8 aperture Wide camera that offers features such as Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Deep Fusion and Portrait mode. Along with 5G, the device comes in three colours i.e. Midnight, Starlight and (PRODUCT)RED.

The iPhone SE will be available from March 18 onwards, in 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB variants starting at INR 43,900.

ipad Air

The iPad Air features the M1 chip that comes combined with an 8-core CPU and an 8-core GPU for faster and more power-efficient performance, along with a 16-core Neural Engine that powers machine learning functions. It comes with an ultra-wide 12MP front camera with Center Stage function that automatically pans to keep users in view as they move. It also has a 12MP wide camera on the back for 4K video, scanning documents and AR functions. It comes with 5G and connectivity features include eSIM and Wi-Fi 6 support, along with a USB-C port, with data transfers up to 10Gbps. It has a thin and light design and comes in Space Grey, Starlight, Pink, Purple and Blue colours in 64GB and 256GB configurations. The device has a 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display and landscape stereo speakers. Accessories include the Apple pencil which comes with wireless charging and pairing.

The iPad Air will be in stores from March 18, at a starting price of INR 54,900 (Wi-Fi) and INR 68,900 (Wi-Fi + Cellular).

Mac Studio

The Mac Studio is powered by M1 Max and the new M1 Ultra chips.

The device is built from a single aluminium extrusionwith a square footprint of 7.7 inches and a height of 3.7 inches. Its thermal design includes a system of double-sided blowers, precisely placed airflow channels to help cool the M1 Max and the M1 Ultra chips.

M1 Ultra builds on M1 Max and features the UltraFusion architecture that interconnects the die of two M1 Max chips, creating a system on a chip (SoC) and consisting of 114 billion transistors. It features up to 64GB of unified memory on systems with M1 Max and up to 128GB of unified memory on systems with M1 Ultra. The SSD in Mac Studio delivers up to 7.4GB/s of performance and a capacity of up to 8TB. Connectivity options include four Thunderbolt 4 ports, a 10Gb Ethernet port, two USB-A ports, an HDMI port and a pro audio jack for high-impedance headphones or external amplified speakers. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 are built in as well.

Studio Display

The Studio Display features a 27-inch 5K Retina screen with over 14.7 million pixels, 600 nits of brightness, P3 wide colour, and support for over one billion colours. Its design includes narrow borders and an all-aluminium enclosure with height-adjustable and tilt display (up to 30 degrees). A VESA mount adapter option is also available. It features True Tone technology that automatically adjusts the display’s colour temperature as the environment changes.

It also comes with the A13 Bionic chip, along with the 12MP Ultra Wide camera with Center Stage feature. The device includes a three-microphone array with a low noise floor and features a six-speaker sound system and four force-cancelling woofers that support spatial audio for music and video with Dolby Atmos. Connectivity options include three USB-C ports (up to 10Gb/s) and a Thunderbolt port (connected using a single cable that can also deliver 96W of power to a Mac notebook). The Mac Studio and Studio Display are available for on apple.com/in/store and in the Apple Store app. They will be in available select Apple Store locations and Apple Authorised Resellers, beginning Friday, March 18. The price for Mac Studio starts at INR 1,89,900 while the Studio Display starts at INR 1,59,900.

Stuffcool launches essential iPhone 12 accessories

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Having already established themselves as a reliable and durable brand providing high-quality accessories for today’s smartphones, Stuffcool has launched many new accessories for the newly-launched iPhone 12 – which, whether you like it or not – is the primary option for countless users who are integrated and drawn to Apple’s world.

Stuffcool has launched iPhone 12 cases, screen protectors, power delivery chargers, power banks, and cables.

iPhone 12 cases are launched under three brands: ‘Case-Mate’, ‘Pelican’, and ‘Stuffcool’. Here is a list and accompanying details of the cases launched:

Stuffcool Ice Case – At Rs. 799, this hybrid solid case with a raised lip protection has integrated knob buttons and transparency to showcase the Apple logo.

Stuffcool Spike Case – Available in a diamond design which comes in three colours: red, black, and silver, this case is similar to the ice case and costs the same as well.

Stuffcool Silo Case – Sporting a flexible wrap-around design, this rubber-coated impact-resistant case comes with closed knob buttons, open ports, and a microfiber lining on the inside. It costs Rs. 1,099.

Case-Mate Twinkle Ombre – This case, which costs Rs. 1,695, comes with glitter suspended in a transparent liquid-filled chamber in the rear, and the one-piece design is made with the MicroPel Antimicrobial Protection technology, which is also wireless-charging ready and provides drop protection of up to 10ft.

Case-Mate Barely There – This 2mm thick case is built with a crystal clear scratch-resistant material which enables users to also show off the original iPhone colours. It costs Rs. 1,295.

Case-Mate Tough Clear and Tough Clear Plus: Costing Rs. 1,695 and Rs. 1,895, respectively, these one-piece crystal clear designs provide drop protections of 10 and 15 feet, respectively.

Case-Mate Rifle Paperl: Case-Mate collaborates with Rifle Paperl to bring a unique scratch-resistant transparent case with new designs (White Hydrangea, Mini Bouquet, and Floral Vines) featuring MicroPel and 10ft drop protection. These cases cost Rs. 2,495.

Pelican Rogue: This case is described to be ‘made from a seriously tough material’ and they’re tear, pierce, and scratch-resistant. This case also is good at shock distribution and durability. It costs Rs. 1,895.

Pelican Ranger: This case, which costs Rs. 2,395, is built for those who like to be on the road and backpackers. It features a ‘Force Impact Technology’ with dual-layer protection and a 15ft drop protection. This case costs Rs. 2,395.

When it comes to screen protectors, Stuffcool has launched the ‘Stuffcool MightyGlass 2.5D’ which provides a 2.5D 9H hardness which is a more-than-suitable protector of the iPhone’s delicate retina display. The bubble-free installation of the MightyGlass doesn’t interfere with the phone’s superior touch features and for Rs. 999, this is definitely a must-have accessory.

Stuffcool also launched power delivery chargers:

Stuffcool Celox PD Charger: This charger is an 18W BIS-approved fast charger that costs Rs. 1,499.

Stuffcool Celox Pus PD Charger: This dual-port charger costs Rs. 1,699 and consists of a Type-C PD 18W port and a Type A 2.4A port.

Stuffcool’s new power banks start from Rs. 1,699 and are the following:

Stuffcool PB81PD: This is a highly-compact 5000mAh power bank which consists of a Type-C PD18W port and a Type-A QC3.0 compatible.

Stuffcool PB2070UF – This 20,000mAh power bank is integrated with a multi-protocol fast-charging compatibility featuring multiple I/O ports. It is PD18W QC3.0 compatible and it costs Rs. 2,999.

Stuffcool PB1071PD – This 10,000mAh power bank is very similar to the PB2070UF and is slightly more compact and portable. It costs Rs. 2,699.

When it comes to data cables, Stuffcool have launched the following:

Stuffcool Bolt Cable: This 1.2m strain-relief TPE+TPE cable is Apple MFi Certified and costs Rs. 1,699.

Stuffcool Finesse Cable: This Type-C to Lightning cable has a 90-degree right-angled strain relief connector design with a cotton braided 1.2m long cable. This cable costs Rs. 1,699 as well.

All the above-listed products are now available on Amazon, Flipkart, and Stuffcool’s website.

Apple’s Red iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus join the fight against AIDS… and look stunning

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Apple has just announced its Special Edition Red iPhones, sales of which will help fund research into the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS. They just so happen to look pretty amazing as well.

Last year Apple released the Red iPhone 7, but people were disappointed that the phone featured a white front bezel, rather than black.

Well, it seems Apple listened because this year the (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus feature the more striking red and black colourway.

Not only does it look stunning, but proceeds from sales of the new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition phones will go to Global Fund HIV/AIDS.

Which provides testing, counselling, treatment and prevention programmes with a focus on eliminating transmission of the HIV/AIDS virus from mothers to their babies.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition will be available in 64GB and 256GB models starting Rs. 67,940 and joins iPhone 8 finishes in space grey, silver and gold.

Both special edition models will be available to order beginning April 10 and will be on sale in stores in Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, the UK and US on April 13. Other countries and regions will follow later in April and May. India will get it in May.

Those hoping for a Red version of the iPhone X will be disappointed, although, iPhone X owners can also join the fight agaisnt AIDS/HIV with a (Project)Red Leather Case.

The new (PRODUCT)RED iPhone X Leather Folio will be available for Rs. 7,900.

iPhone X specs, design, features and release date – the iPhone 10 is here and it looks fantastic

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Three new Apple iPhones were announced in yesterday’s Apple event.

As well as a new iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, Apple also unveiled a top-of-the-range iPhone X at its event in California.

The iPhone X will be a super-duper iPhone with a full-glass front, OLED display, powerful facial recognition system and new dual camera with True Tone.

The iPhone X name was revealed in a leaked version of the Gold Master (final) version of iOS 11 over the weekend.

iPhone X design

Made of ‘the most durable glass ever’ it has a surgical steel (like a premium watch) band wrapped around it and comes in Space Grey or Silver. No jet black this time or that matt black that didn’t look so good.

iPhone X specs and display

The 5.8-inch iPhone X display is phenomenal, with 448 pixels per inch and a 2,436 x 1,125 resolution. It’s got HDR10 and Dolby Vision support and features Apple’s True Tone tech. And yes, it’s OLED this time.

The processor is Apple’s new A11 Bionic chip, just like in the iPhone 8. It’s available in 64 or 256GB versions.

Despite the new display, there’s also two hours more of battery life versus iPhone 7.

There’s also wireless charging just like the iPhone 8 via the Qi standard – Apple has a new AirPower charging mat that you can also charge your Apple Watch Series 3 on. That’s coming next year in addition to a wireless charging case for the AirPods.

The front of iPhone X has two cameras including one infrared camera for Face ID, more on that below.

iPhone X release date and pricing

The iPhone X release date is November 3. All the new iPhones will be waterproof and dustproof.

The iPhone X is from Rs. 89,000 for 64GB, so the 256GB iPhone X will be VERY expensive.

iPhone X Face ID and lack of home button

Face ID has been introduced, so you can now use it instead of Touch ID (we currently don’t know if we will have Touch ID as well but we assume not as there is NO HOME BUTTON). It’s a two camera system and you can use it for Apple Pay as well as unlocking your phone.

It’s been specifically designed so you can’t erroneously unlock – you have to be actively looking at the phone. It can recognise your face even if you wear a big hat, and will discount someone wearing makeup to resemble your face.

According to Apple, only one in a million people could unlock your iPhone X with their face, compared to one in 50,000 who might try to unlock your phone using a fingerprint, via Touch ID.

We’re really intrigued to find out how Face ID works in practice. Touch ID is so easy, so will it really be a worthy replacement?

With the home button gone, you can now swipe up from the bottom to multi-task or activate Siri vocally or via a ‘larger side button’.

iPhone X camera

Both the front and rear cameras have portrait mode. According to Jony Ive, the rear dual-camera setup has been completely redesigned and there’s now a Quad LED True Tone flash.

The ‘True Depth’ camera array features dual 12MP sensors, with f1.8 and f2.4 (wide angle) apertures. It seems very advanced, yet is mainly utilised in this presentation at least, for quite stupid things, such as tracking your face in order to animate an emoji. Woo!

The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus specs, features, release date and more – these are the new ‘everyday iPhones’

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The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus have been unveiled at its event in California. We’ve also seen a top-of-the-range iPhone X, which has stolen the iPhone 8’s thunder, just a tad.

But for now, let’s focus on the iPhone 8.

The iPhone 8 has an all new design, improved camera, and a new, faster chipset.

Let’s start with the camera:

The new iPhone 8 has a new 12MP pixel camera. The 12MP lens promises ‘83% more light’, ‘better colour saturation/wide colour gamut’ faster focussing and there is ‘multi-band noise reduction’.

The ‘killer’ feature in the iPhone 8 Plus is Portrait Lighting, a step on from the iPhone 7 Plus portrait mode. It uses machine learning to separate the subject from the background then apply lighting ‘effects’ to the person’s face. And it can also be applied retrospectively.

There’s also a new screen, although sizes and resolution have been carried across from the iPhone 7, Apple has upgraded the Retina HD display, with improved colour accuracy and a cinema wide colour gamut.

The design is also refreshed. There’s a glass front and back in aerospace grade aluminium while there’s again water and dust resistance.

This allows for wireless charging in both models.

The speaker is louder and bassier, while the new Apple A11 Bionic processor has cores that are 70% faster than those in the A10 with 3x faster graphics now made by Apple itself.

Preorders will start on September 15, and will be available to by from September 22.

Prices start at Rs. 64,000.