Apple Inc. introduced its new smartphones and “smart” watches. At the last presentation and California were shown two versions of the iPhone – with different screen diagonals, and a completely new device in the company’s history – Watch Apple Watch.
Despite the fact that Apple’s reputation for technological unconditional leader, the first time she found herself in the role of pursuer. Smartphones with wide screen and “smart” watches other manufacturers have brought to market about two years ago. Nevertheless, interest in the presentation, where they presented the new device was so great that Apple server did not survive the influx of fans from around the world and the video feed from Cupertino regularly interrupted.
iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
The new smartphone from Apple has been long awaited.
In particular, confidently stated about that will be represented only 4.7-inch version, and a big iPhone 6 will appear later.
However, despite this information iPhone 6 appeared in two versions: standard and Plus, with a 5.5-inch display.
Submitted both smartphone in the same design, and they are different in appearance only in size.
Check that the smartphone is depicted in the picture (not to scale) able to only a very trained eye.
Expectedly, the two smartphones different display resolution: the little it 1334h750 points with Plus-version – classic FullHD, 1920×1080 pixels. The large screen and resolution, iPhone 6 Plus taught tricks that were previously only available to iPad: for example, a fully landscaped interface.
Apple almost the first realized that the big screen is inconvenient that his top of the need to reach, and therefore introduced a very convenient feature in iOS 8: Now when you double click the “Home” in the browser it will automatically slide down to the user convenient to click on the address bar.
For the same purposes Apple has transferred the power button at the top end on the right. To unlock the device, you can press your thumb on the side, and not to drag up and capture device.
The case itself has become thinner smartphones. If the thickness of the iPhone 5S was 7.6 mm, then the iPhone 6 this parameter is 6.9 mm (7.1, when it comes to Plus-version).
From the body only slightly protruding lens iSight camera , the resolution of which is all the same 8 megapixels. But these pixels become more their size now stands at 1.5 nm.
With this new iPhone should have a good shoot in with sophisticated lighting, because the pixels on the sensor in the camera is obtained more light. Along with the improvement of the matrix in the company also increased the speed of the autofocus. In a large iPhone 6, inter alia, will be integrated optical image stabilization.
Inside the smartphone is the new A8 core processor and a new processor for motion M8. Chipset clock speed for a large iPhone will be slightly higher than for small. This is logical – in the Plus-version he will have to process large amounts of visual information. Processor M8, in turn, become more intelligent and learned, for example, to distinguish running from cycling. Also, with the built-in barometer of the chip is able to understand what you go up the stairs, and in accordance with this more accurately calculate the amount of energy expended by you.
Another novelty in the iPhone 6 – is a protocol contactless payments Apple Pay.
It uses finally appeared in smartphones NFC-antenna and sensor TouchID. In order to use it, the owner of the smartphone will need to add data to the device of their bank card (you can use the camera unit), put your finger on the fingerprint reader and touch iPhone’om terminal that supports this type of payment.
In the sale of new smartphones arrive in the United States and Europe on September 19.
In Russia, place your order for the new smart phones will be from September 26, at a price of 32 thousand rubles for the 16-gigabyte version of the small iPhone 6.
Version 64 GB will cost 37 thousand., and 128 GB – 42 th. rub. Big iPhone 6 Plus will be available starting from 37 th. Rub. for a 16 GB version. For more memory, 64 GB, the company has 42 thousand requests. Rub., And the top grade on the 128 GB in the case of the 5.5-inch version will cost 47 thousand. Rubles.
As recalled by the press-service of “The Messenger”, Model Plus Apple iPhone 6 comes out in the segment fabletov planshetofonov. Fablety become the fastest growing category in the smartphone market, outpacing the growth rate of the device to support LTE and mnogosimochnye smartphones, reported in “The Messenger”. “For six months of 2014, sales grew by 283% to 911 thousand. Devices, and its market share in units reached 9%, an increase of 3 times. Today, the market fabletov present for more than 250 models of gadgets as the world’s largest producers and from the B-brands. Turnover of their sales amounted to 12.3 billion. Rubles, which is higher than last year’s performance by 174%, “- said the press service of the retailer.
Chief editor of” PC World “Sergei Viljanen, believes that despite already sounded during the presentation of the criticism of new devices (little innovation, a second, and so on), the new iPhone – an interesting device that will certainly sell well.
«Confused different resolution screens. Now the different versions of the iPhone will be 4 different resolution and an additional headache for developers. The problem of adaptation of applications for different resolutions are often confronted application developers for Android. Now get to know her and application developers for iOS », – says Viljanen.
Apple Watch
The fact that along with the new iPhone Apple announces and own smart watch, it was known in advance of numerous publications in the press.
But, no surprises not done, and one of them was the very name of the new wearable gadget from Apple: smart watches are not called iWatch, by analogy with the iPhone and iPod, and simply Apple Watch .
These watches have become, in the words of Apple CEO Tim Cook, “the most personal device,” which has ever produced Apple. “We love to make technology more personal and allow our users to do things they could not imagine” – added Cook.
Apple Watch can be called the first truly new product that Apple released after the death of company founder Steve Jobs three years ago.
It is not surprising that it was hinted in the presentation itself: before you submit Apple Watch, Tim Cook said, “We still have some What »(One more thing) – one of the expressions are often used by Steve Jobs. After his death, this phrase has never sounded in presentations Apple.
The device will be available in early 2015 and will cost between $ 349.
Apple Watch – the first wearable device from Apple. Roughly speaking, it is a miniature computer that runs on a modified version of iOS – the same operating system that is installed on the iPhone and iPad.
Using the wheel called “digital crown” on the side of hours, the user can control the clock, not tapping the screen. Curved display device is made of heavy-duty material “sapphire” – rumored to be out of it had to be made and displays at least one version of the iPhone 6, but this information was not confirmed. Another feature of the display – it is able to distinguish between mild and more severe depression. Clock equipped with tactile and audible feedback, depending on how the user controls them.
On the reverse side are four Apple Watch sapphire lens that can, for example, to determine the pulse holder.
Clock is conveniently controlled by voice, because the gadget will support voice assistant Siri.
The device will come in two different sizes – with screen sizes of 38 mm and 42 mm, and a multitude of variations. Will even a version Apple Watch, covered with 18-carat gold. Also, users can choose from 6 different interchangeable straps.
Some of the other features Apple Watch includes wireless charging, as well as numerous fitness functions, such as a built-in pedometer and tools to determine how hard the owner trains, and offering his new fitness goals.
Another application submitted by Apple for Apple Watch – Digital Touch, will allow owners of the gadget to communicate in an unusual way: they will be able to send each other little animated figures.
However, use Apple Watch can only owners of the iPhone 5 and later.
Apple Watch – the first step towards Apple’s rapidly growing market of portable gadgets. According to forecasts research firm BCG Research, in the next couple of years, people around the world will annually spend on portable devices $ 30-50 billion, that is 10 times greater than today. In this case, a significant portion of this amount will make the sale of Apple Watch: as told Time Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty, according to its forecasts, Apple will deliver next year from 30 million to 60 million Apple Watch, and the gadget will be sold faster than any other product of Apple.
«On Apple Watch File Type can be very small. We, in fact, showed a concept. It is unclear how the clock will download iPhone’s processor and most importantly, what is the duration of their battery life. And it is perhaps the most important characteristic of “smart” clock “, – says Sergey Viljanen.
« Apple is known that sets trends in the electronics market – said “the Newspaper” in the press service of the company ” The Messenger “. – So it was with the iPhone and iPad. We expect that the emergence of new hours will spur further interest in the market of smart accessories, including in Russia, where the market for smart accessories is growing faster than the world at large. ” Can also be expected to attempt to copy various finds and features Apple Watch a variety of B-brands that play in other market segments that will also provide growth of the market, according to the company.
In 2013, the world has sold nearly 54 million smart accessories, and in Russia – about 60 thousand worth about 400 million rubles. According to forecasts, “Coherent”, in the 12 months of 2014 in Russia will be sold over 220 thousand devices cmart worth over 1.5 billion rubles, that is, sales in units and in rubles will increase by 3.8 times compared to the previous year .
«We believe in the popularity of Apple Watch audience geeks in the Russian market and the positive impact of sales to the general market of smart accessories. – Emphasized in “The Messenger”. – Smart Watch is definitely enhance the ability to use the iOS-device and the ecosystem Apple ».
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