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Apple Announces Siri-Based Smart Speaker – HomePod
As it turns out, we can often believe the rumors that appear on the Internet. During the WWDC keynote, Apple has unveiled a Siri-based smart speaker capable of handling voice commands and managing HomeKit devices. The new device is called HomePod . Looks like Amazon Echo and Google Home have finally met their Apple rival.
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Apple Announces New MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and iMacs
Just a couple of moments ago at the WWDC keynote, Apple has announced new MacBook models. The company has refreshed the entire lineup of its laptops, including the 12-inch MacBook, both 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro, and even the 13-inch MacBook Air that was last updated in 2015.
Top 10 Stories of the Week
It is Sunday today, so let’s take a look at the posts worth your attention.
Most of the articles this week deal with the iPhone 8, its alleged specs, and release date. There are also some posts that are connected with the upcoming WWDC conference that is set for June 5. At the conference, Apple is expected to unveil new iOS 11, macOS 10.13, watchOS 4, and tvOS 11. What’s even more interesting, we can see a new 10.5-inch iPad Pro, new MacBooks, and something called the Siri Speaker.
Customized Apple-1 Computer to Appear in Christie's Auction
Christie's auction will soon sell a rare customized Apple-1 computer. The estimated value of the machine is about $300,000 to $500,000, but since the model is extremely rare and unique, that amount can grow several times.
There Are Trees Inside Apple Park Main Building [Video]
Duncan Sinfield has posted a new drone video giving us a closer look at the new Apple campus. Like always, the short clip is available either below, or on YouTube.
This time Sinfield revealed that there are some trees inside of the cafeteria in the main building. This is not strange if we keep in mind the size of the cafeteria and Apple Park in general.
We can also see that over the last couple of weeks the number of trees at the territory has grown noticeably. The construction workers are making new pathways around the campus and giving the new headquarters some final touches.
Apple is set to open Apple Park in a couple of weeks. Initially, the company planned to do this by the end of 2016, but failed to meet the deadline.
What to Expect from WWDC 2017
Apple’s WWDC conference kicks off this Monday. During the opening keynote, Apple CEO Tim Cook and other executives should make a number of important announcements and hopefully unveil several new products. Let’s find out what to expect from the upcoming developers conference.
Check Out New iPhone 8 Images with Touch ID on the Back
Several new images showing what appears to be an iPhone 8 prototype with the Touch ID fingerprint scanner on the back panel have appeared on the Chinese site iPhoneros. The leaked images allegedly come from a reliable source that was correct in the past.
Check Out New iPhone 8 Concept [Images]
David Chapman has created a new iPhone 8 concept based on recent leaks and mockups. The device is called the iPhone Pro, it is a bit different from all the other concepts and mockups we have seen so far. Check out the images below.
Apple Starts Decorating McEnery Convention Center Ahead of WWDC [Images]
Apple has started decorating the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose for the WWDC conference. The event kicks off Monday, June 5.
During the WWDC keynote, Apple is expected to unveil iOS 11, macOS 10.13, watchOS 4, and tvOS 11. Moreover, rumors suggest that the company will announce new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro units, the 12-inch MacBook, and possibly the 13-inch MacBook Air. Also, we expect to see the 10.5-inch iPad Pro with thinner display bezels and the Siri Speaker. Chances are, the company will also tease the upcoming Mac Pro and iMac.
You can check out the images showing the decoration process below.
iPhone 8 Concept Compared with Galaxy S8 and iPhone 7 [Images]
iDropNews has posted several new images showing the iPhone 8 concept near the Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8 Plus, iPhone 7, and iPhone 7 Plus. According to the website, the handset is a bit smaller than the Galaxy S8 and larger than the iPhone 7. Still, both Galaxy S8 Plus and iPhone 7 Plus are larger than the latest iPhone 8 concept. The dimensions of the device are 143.59 x 70.94 x 7.57 mm.
You can check out the images showing the upcoming iPhone 8 concept below. Keep in mind this in not a final design. It’s a mockup created using the latest leaks and rumors about the device.
Bloomberg: Siri Speaker Enters Production
Apple has already started the production of the Siri-based smart speaker and plans to unveil the device at the upcoming WWDC conference, reports Bloomberg. Still, people familiar with the matter say that the device will hit the stores only later in the year. Apple suppliers aren’t ready to produce enough Siri Speakers to catch up with the demand before in June.
Apple Has Registered Several New Mac and iPad Models
Apple has registered five new Mac models in the Eurasian Economic Commission database, hinting at the announcement of these computers at the upcoming WWDC conference. Along with these devices, the company has also registered several gadgets running iOS 10, most likely, new 10.5-inch iPad Pro versions, as well as a new wireless keyboard.
Apple Releases iOS 10.3.3 and macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Beta 2
Apple has released iOS 10.3.3 beta 2 and macOS Sierra 10.12.6 beta 2 to developers and public testers. The updates contain a minor changes and improvements for compatible devices as well as bug fixes.
Check Out New Apple Park Video Shared by Matthew Roberts
Matthew Roberts has shared a new drone video showing the progress at the new Apple Park campus. As you can see below, the main building is nearly finished, just like other building at the site.
Benjamin Geskin Posts New iPhone 8 Images
Benjamin Geskin has shared several new images showing what appears to be the iPhone 8 schematics and a CAD rendering of the device. The images are available below and go in line with previous rumors and leaks.
