Tuesday, September 10, 2019

Apple : Apple TV Plus shows: a complete guide to the Apple TV Plus launch lineup

Apple : Apple TV Plus shows: a complete guide to the Apple TV Plus launch lineup

Apple TV Plus shows: a complete guide to the Apple TV Plus launch lineup

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 02:30 PM PDT

Looking for some Apple TV Plus exclusive shows and the Apple TV Plus launch lineup? So is Apple. With the Apple TV streaming service set to launch before the end of 2019, it will need some big-hitting shows to draw people away from established services like Netflix or Hulu.

Thankfully, things are starting to shape up for the service.

At the company's September 10 event we got another look at some of the cool new series coming our way on November 1 when the service launches, and now have a price for the service: $4.99 per month.

So what can you expect from the service? From Steven Spielberg anthology stories to Oprah Winfrey's next show, to dramas set everywhere from TV studios to a post-apocalyptic future, here’s what’s coming to Apple TV Plus.

Apple TV Plus launch lineup

For All Mankind

For All Mankind is a new alternative history series from Battlestar Galactica's Ron Moore, reimagining the space race of the 1960s and 1970s, from a position that sees the Soviet Union putting man on the moon first. 

The Morning Show

The Morning Show a ‘behind the curtain’ show looking at TV production as a workplace, with Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line), Jennifer Aniston (Friends) and Steve Carell (The Office). Seen through the eyes of two ambitious female leads, with Steve Carell in a supporting role, it'll reveal the tensions of a high-stakes morning TV show. It’s the first time Jennifer Aniston has been part of a TV show for quite some time and we couldn't be more excited to have her back.

The Elephant Queen

Apple hasn't said much about this nature doc, but did provide a short synopsis after its September 10 iPhone 11 event: The Elephant Queen, an acclaimed documentary film and cinematic love letter to a species on the verge of extinction, follows a majestic matriarch elephant and her herd on an epic journey of life, loss and homecoming. Planet Earth, eat your heart out.

See

‘See’ will put Alfre Woodard (12 Years a Slave) and Jason Momoa (Aquaman) in a thriller about a post-apocalyptic world in which everyone has been struck blind for many centuries, to the point where many question if sight ever existed. A quick clip made it appear a bit like Birdbox, but with future cavemen. Kinda.

Dickinson

Announced several months after the launch event, Dickinson will be a comedy biopic offering a slanted look at the life of American poet Emily Dickinson, asking what kind of story could be told if we saw her as a hell-raiser rather than an isolated bedroom writer. Starring Hailee Steinfeld (True Grit, Into the Spider-Verse) as Dickinson herself.

Oprah Winfrey

The biggest cheer of the event came for the unveiling of a new Oprah Winfrey led TV show. The first documentary will look into "scourge and toll of sexual harassment in the workplace", while the second is set to be a multi part series focussing on mental health issues across the globe. This was in addition to a new book club that the TV legend will be running with Apple's support.

Ghostwriter

This one's for the kids. According to Apple, Ghostwriter is "a reinvention of the beloved original series, follows four kids who are brought together by a mysterious ghost in a neighborhood bookstore, and must team up to release fictional characters from works of literature." 

Snoopy in Space

If you want your kids to grow up with the same gang of characters you did, you're in luck: Snoopy and the rest of the Peanuts crew are coming to Apple TV Plus this year. According to Apple this edutainment series will takes viewers on a journey with Snoopy as he follows his dreams to become an astronaut. Together, Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts crew take command of the International Space Station and explore the moon and beyond.

Helpsters

Last but certainly not least is Helpsters, a new children’s series from the makers of “Sesame Street” that stars Cody and a team of vibrant monsters who love to help solve problems. 

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Little America

Kumail Nanjiani of Silicon Valley fame will lead ‘Little America’ an anthology series featuring the true adapted stories of immigrants coming to the United States for the first time. It sounds a bit crazy, with one true story focussing on a 12 year old kid left to run a motel when his parents are deported. Syrian, Iranian, Algerian stories are just a few of the cultures and nations represented.

Servant

Servant is as mysterious as its director, M. Night Shyamalan. According to Apple this one's a new psychological thriller that "follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home." Yikes.

Little Voice

JJ Abrams (director of Star Wars: The Force Awakens) took to the stage with singer-songwriter and actress Sara Bareilles to introduce Little Voice, focussing on the trials and tribulations of a rising star. It’s not clear at this moment if it’s an adaptation of the stage production of the same name.

Amazing Stories

One of the shows we're most excited for is Steven Spielberg’s Amazing Stories. It's resurrecting the serialised stories of the magazine of the same name, re-imagined by Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment, production house. First published in 1926, this will be classic story-telling in the Spielberg vein. 

Truth Be Told

Apple wants to get in on the crime podcast wave, but plans on doing it in a decidedly different way. According to the company, Truth Be Told is "a gripping new series starring Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer and Emmy Award winner Aaron Paul, explores America’s obsession with true crime podcasts and navigates urgent concerns about privacy, media and race."

The Banker

The Banker is Apple TV Plus' first feature film that stars Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson as two African American entrepreneurs who "try to circumvent the racial limitations of the 1950s and quietly provide housing loans to the African American community in Jim Crow Texas." Apparently Nia Long (Big Mama's House) and Nicholas Hoult (Mad Max: Fury Road) also star.

Hala

Another feature film from Apple, Hala follows a high school senior struggling to balance being a suburban teenager with her traditional Muslim upbringing. Hopefully we'll hear more about this in the coming months.

Will these be enough to dethrone Netflix?

Will this be enough to dethrone Netflix – the only big name streaming service that appears to have been left in the cold by Apple? There are certainly huge names involved. Sesame Street aside, it's lacking established franchises to bring existing fans into the fold. There's also so far no talk of feature length movies – everything revealed so far appears to be serialised content.

And, of course, though a fall release date has been announced, there's no pricing yet. Will customers be prepared to sign up to yet another service?

But what Apple has achieved is bringing in some absolutely gigantic industry talent to the table. If the quality of shows produced can match the names on the call sheet, we're in for some fun sessions in front of the 'ol gogglebox.

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iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max: the new Apple phones compared

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 02:03 PM PDT

Apple has unveiled a trio of new iPhones, namely the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. These are all premium phones, but they also all pack different features, prices and screen sizes, among other things.

As such, while their designs are similar there is quite a lot to choose between them. With that in mind we’ve compared the three 2019 iPhone models, so you can see exactly what’s the same and what’s different.

Covering design, display, camera, specs, battery, price and more, here’s a comparison of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max design

The three new iPhones all have broadly the same design and it’s also a design that’s similar to the iPhone XS range. That’s especially true from the front, as they have a large notch at the top but an otherwise all-screen design.

They also have a metal frame (aluminum in the case of the iPhone 11, stainless steel for the other two) and a glass back, but that back is where the main differences – both from the XS and each other – are found, as the cameras are now arranged in a square block in the top left corner.

iPhone 11

All three phones are water-resistant, but not to the same degree

That’s true of all three new iPhones, but the number of lenses differs, with the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max having three lenses, while the iPhone 11 comes with two.

The three phones all have water-resistance though, albeit to a depth of four meters for the Pro models and just two for the standard iPhone 11.

The colors also differ, with the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max coming in Gold, Space Grey, Silver and Midnight Green shades, while the iPhone 11 is more colorful in Yellow, Purple, Black, Green and White shades.

Finally, weight and dimensions also differ. The iPhone 11 Pro is 144 x 71.4 x 8.1mm and 188g, the iPhone 11 Pro Max is 158 x 77.8 x 8.1mm and 226g, and the iPhone 11 is 150.9 x 75.7 x 8.3mm and 194g.

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max screen

iPhone 11

As for the screen, you’re getting a 6.1-inch LCD one with a 828 x 1792 resolution on the iPhone 11, while the iPhone 11 Pro has a 5.8-inch 1125 x 2436 OLED display and the iPhone 11 Pro Max has a 6.5-inch 1242 x 2688 OLED.

The OLED screens are dubbed 'Super Retina XDR' and should be superior to the LCD one, and in all cases this is basically the same setup as the previous models – though there are improvements in the quality of the screen. For example, the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max have a 2 million-to-one contrast ratio and a maximum brightness of 1,200 nits.

The standard iPhone 11 can't quite match that, coming in at a 1400:1 contrast ratio and 625 nits.

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max camera

The iPhone 11 is the real odd one out when it comes to cameras as it has two lenses on the back, while the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max have three.

In all cases these are 12MP lenses, with the three phones all having standard f/1.8 and ultra-wide f/2.4 lenses, while the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max also get a f/2.0 telephoto one with 2x optical zoom.

The three phones all have a night mode, 4K video recording at up to 60fps and a whole assortment of other modes that are mostly the same across the models.

As for the front camera, that’s 12MP too and as expected it powers Face ID (Apple’s facial recognition system). Speaking of which, Face ID has been improved on all three handsets - it's now faster and works from more angles.

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max battery life

Apple hasn’t said exactly how big the batteries in its new iPhone range are, but it has said that the iPhone 11 Pro lasts up to 4 hours longer than the iPhone XS, while the iPhone 11 Pro Max lasts up to 5 hours longer than the iPhone XS Max, and the iPhone 11 lasts up to 1 hour longer than the iPhone XR.

For reference, the iPhone XS launched with a 2,658mAh battery, the iPhone XS Max with a 3,174mAh one, and the iPhone XR has a 2,942mAh one.

We’ll let you know how the new models hold up in practice once we’ve put them through a full review.

As for charging, unsurprisingly wireless charging is supported, as is fast charging, with all three phones supposedly being able to juice up by 50% in 30 minutes - though that needs an 18W charger which comes in the box of the Pro models but is sold separately for the standard iPhone 11.

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max specs and features

In news that will surprise no one, all three new iPhone handsets use Apple’s A13 Bionic chipset. This being the next generation after the A12 Bionic in the iPhone XS range.

According to Apple, the A13 has the fastest CPU and GPU ever used in a smartphone. What we don’t know is how much RAM the range has – Apple never reveals that, but don’t be surprised if the iPhone 11 has less than the other two models.

For software, you’re of course getting iOS 13 on all three models, while for storage, the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max are set to be available in 64GB, 256GB and 512GB sizes, while the iPhone 11 will come in 64GB, 128GB and 256GB capacities.

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone 11 Pro Max price and availability

You can’t buy any of these phones yet, but you will be able to pre-order them from September 13, with them hitting stores and eager hands on September 20.

Hopefully you’ve been saving, because the iPhone 11 Pro starts at $999 / £1,049 / AU$1,749 for a 64GB model, rising to $1,149 / £1,199 / AU$1,999 for 256GB and $1,349 / £1,399 / AU$2,349 for 512GB.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max meanwhile comes in at $1,099 / £1,149 / AU$1,899 for 64GB, $1,249 / £1,299 / AU$2,149 for 256GB and $1,449 / £1,499 / AU$2,499 for 512GB.

Finally, the iPhone 11 is a still-pricey $699 / £729 / AU$1,199 for 64GB, $749 / £779 / AU$1,279 for 128GB, and $849 / £879 / AU$1,449 for 256GB.

Takeaway

As expected, the iPhone 11 Pro Max looks to be the most impressive of these handsets – at least on paper. It has the biggest screen for one. The iPhone 11 Pro falls in below, marked out mostly for its significantly smaller display. Otherwise, it should be just as much of a flagship.

Then there’s the iPhone 11, which is in the middle for screen size but at the bottom for overall specs and features, with it notably having fewer camera lenses and using LCD rather than OLED.

There aren’t really any surprises in how these phones stack up though, and the prices reflect their positions. We’ll let you know how good they are in practice as soon as we’ve put them through full reviews.

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Marvel’s Avengers game: release date, news, trailers and first impressions

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 01:48 PM PDT

After two years of secrecy, Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics are starting to talk about their first Avengers game – or, as we know it, Marvel’s Avengers.

At Square Enix's E3 2019 press event, we finally got our first look at the game in a story trailer that seems to riff on some of the biggest moments from the Avengers comics. You'll play as your favorite Avengers in an all-new story set in the Marvel universe featuring many Avengers throughout the game (with the exception of Hawkeye) as you save the day from an evil force. According to Crystal Dynamics, the game has 'an all-star cast' that includes Laura Bailey, Nolan North and Troy Baker, some of the most preeminent voice actors in the videogame industry. 

It was at this year's E3 that we also learned that the game will have a multiplayer component alongside a single-player campaign, though it wasn't shown off during the event - but we did get hands on time with the game at Gamescom 2019.

While we only got hands on time with Avenger's campaign mode, what we've heard from Crystal Dynamics in a closed-door briefing is that you'll assemble into teams of four online, customize your characters and fight online together through new scenarios. Crystal Dynamics says this content will be free and will come at a constant clip. Last, but not least, we got a confirmed release date: May 15, 2020.

Here's everything we know about Square Enix’s big foray into the Marvel universe.

[Update: We found out lots more about Marvel's Avengers at Gamescom 2019. Read on to find out more.]

Cut to the chase

  • What is it? Crystal Dynamic’s first Marvel game in a multi-game deal  
  • When’s it out? May 15, 2020
  • What can I play it on? Xbox One, PS4, PC and Google Stadia. No word yet on Xbox Project Scarlett

Marvel's Avengers

Image credit: Crystal Dynamics

Gameplay impressions

We got some hands on time with Marvel's Avengers at Gamescom 2019. Check out our hands on: Marvel's Avengers review for our impressions.

Marvel’s Avengers trailers

The game’s first teaser trailer came out last year. Check it out below:

The big unveiling for the game came at E3 2019, when Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics really let loose a lot of details and clips. 

We've embedded the Avengers E3 2019 trailer below: 

Marvel’s Avengers news and features

PS4 beta

According to the game's official twitter page, Marvel's Avengers will have a beta on PS4 before release. However, Crystal Dynamics hasn't revealed when or how we can access the beta. Check out the tweet below:


Maybe cross generation?

During a Q&A session at Gamescom 2019 we asked Crystal Dynamics about whether Marvel's Avengers will be a cross generation title, considering it's releasing next year and the team plans on supporting it for the long haul. While the devs didn't outright confirm or deny, the smirk and laugh we got suggested this is the case.

Stadia

Crystal Dynamics has confirmed Avengers is coming to Google Stadia.

Skill trees

As you progress you will unlock skill points and trees which allow you to specify your playstyle. Skills include both classics and new moves, and are categorized under the following: primary, speciality, capability and utility.

Earn and upgrade gear

You can customize your gear to suit your playstyle. Gear has varying rarity and, as you progress, you can unlock perks for pieces of gear.

War table

Players choose either hero missions (single player campaign focusing on one hero) or war zone missions (can be played with any hero in a team of up to four people) from the war table. Hero missions will flesh out the story and allow you to unlock new heroes, while war zone missions expand the narrative.

Who is the bad guy?

Crystal Dynamics has now shared that the Avengers will mainly be battling against a corporation called 'Advanced Idea Mechanics' (aka AIM), who believe science will save the world. With superheroes outlawed following the A-Day incident, AIM has replaced them with AI - who also keep the supers in check.

Cosmetic microtransactions

Avengers will have a marketplace where players can buy cosmetic outfits for their heroes. While some outfits can be unlocked, other must be bought with real-life money. According to Crystal Dynamics, there are outfits spanning the history of Marvel's comics, TV shows, films and more.

San Diego Comic-Con

San Diego Comic-Con has been and gone but not without important happenings for Marvel's Avengers fans. In a panel for the game, hosted by creative director Shaun Escayg explained to attendees that the game would allow players to play through an original Avengers story, with customisable heroes and online multiplayer. There will be the main story campaign where you'll play as the various Avengers, and then the online co-op which is where you'll do your character customisation. This customisation will include skill trees as well as appearance changes.

There was also footage of the game shown. While this footage was supposed to be for attendees only and released around Gamescom to the public, it was leaked and you can see the leaked footage for yourself in our trailer section above. 

The footage showed the prologue of the game's main story campaign which sees an A-day event in San Francisco gone wrong following an explosion. Footage of Thor, Iron Man and Hulk in action against the minions of Taskmaster. It shows the different kind of moves and skills each hero brings to the table but also reveals that more than the core group will appear in the game. Ms Marvel makes an appearance in the footage but whether or not she'll be playable is unknown. 

Offline and solo gameplay

It's been confirmed that Marvel's Avengers will offer players the chance to play offline and alone, despite its focus on the online multiplayer experience. In an interview with GamesIndustryBiz, Crystal Dynamics boss, Scott Amos, said that players "can have a complete experience and have fun" even if they never go online.

No paywalls or Loot Boxes

It's also been confirmed by Scott Amos that paywalls and Loot Boxes will not be a feature of the game. It seems that monetization will come from entirely optional cosmetic purchases. These will allow players to invest in their favorite heroes and make them look exactly as they want them to. 

"The idea, from the beginning, is that we want you to be able to customize your hero; how they look, how they play, the gear they have and how they use it," Amos said. 

"Your Black Widow could be different to my Black Widow – just a little, maybe a lot – depending on what you favor and how you unlock things."

Of course, players will also be able to earn customization items as they play as well. 

Official reveal

Marvel’s Avengers was finally revealed at the Square Enix E3 2019 press conference on Monday evening, giving us our first real look at the game since it was announced back in January 2017. 

A "tribute to Stan"

Crystal Dynamics has revealed that the Marvel's Avengers game is a tribute to Stan Lee, who passed away in 2018. When we asked if Stan would be making in appearance in the game, the developer seemed coy but hinted we will be seeing the legend make a appearance.

Marvel's Avengers

Image credit: Crystal Dynamics

Gameplay 

The most important thing we saw was the gameplay, which looked to be a third-person adventure in the same vein as Marvel's Spider-Man. We know we'll get the chance to play as almost all of the most famous Avengers at some point, with the exception of Hawkeye who sadly wasn't part of the unveiling.

Marvel’s Avengers will feature “continuous single-player and co-operative gameplay”, and that players can “assemble in teams up to four players, master extraordinary abilities…and combine powers” – i.e. an online multiplayer component that Crystal Dynamics has yet to reveal, but we're hoping we'll hear more about that later.

Focus on story 

Marvel’s Spider-Man blew us away last year with a story full of heart, characters we cared about, and some sensational performances to boot. Square Enix and developer Crystal Dynamics have a wonderful opportunity to deliver a narrative befitting the unbelievable roster of Marvel characters they have inherited. 

Thankfully, it looks like they're doing just that with Avengers.

We know the game takes place after A-Day, the day the Avengers get honored for their service to the community. This day of jubilation is quickly ruined, however, and our heroes our ripped apart – which gives us real Disassembled vibes. 

Apparently the heroes come back together and will have to face a new threat that wasn't revealed in the trailer.

Continuous content?

Crystal Dynamics emphasized the idea of a “continuous” game in an “ever-expanding world”. All this content may come first to PS4 thanks to a deal between Square Enix and Sony, but all of it will be free on every platform.  Recent games-as-a-service titles such as Destiny, Anthem, and The Division 2 aren’t exactly lauded for their top-tier narratives, so we’re hoping the reveal will confirm the experience won’t be diluted in favour of ever-lasting revenue. 

Marvel's Avengers

Screenshot taken from the E3 Colosseum website. 

Fresh, diverse range of playable heroes 

Decades of comics, and 22 movies over 11 years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe ensure fans are well versed on many classic Marvel heroes. While we love Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, and Thor, we think it’s time to introduce some fresh, lesser-known faces in Marvel’s Avengers. 

Unforunately, for whatever reason, Hawkeye wasn't part of the presentation and Hank Pym – a.k.a Ant Man – only got a supporting role.

We’d love to see Khan take centre stage, perhaps even alongside other more recent Avengers, such as Iron Heart, Miles Morales, and Squirrel Girl. Why not? 

It's Crystal Dynamics' biggest game ever

In a recent interview, Crystal Dynamics studio head Scott Amos told GamesIndustry.biz that this is the developer's biggest game to date, requiring five studios from around the globe to make: 

"We've had to change how we work, how we are organised as a team, the number of people we need to do this, the number of external partners... We've had to go hire experts like Shaun Escayg, who is our creative director. He told stories for Uncharted and The Last of Us [at Naughty Dog], we needed him to help tell this story. Dave Fifield was a game director who worked on Halo and Call of Duty, we needed him to help us with multiplayer," Amos said. 

The five studios working on the title are Crystal Dynamics at Redwood Shores, a new studio in Bellevue called Crystal North West, Crystal Dynamics' partners in the Netherlands, Nixxes, Eidos Montreal and even Square Enix Japan. 

Five teams to bring the five Avengers to life? Sounds about right. 

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iPhone 11 vs iPhone XS: we compare the new, and the old, Apple flagships

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 01:36 PM PDT

Apple has shaken things up for its 2019 iPhones, with naming if nothing else. The iPhone 11 sounds like an upgrade to the iPhone XS. But this is really the successor to the iPhone XR, the most popular iPhone of the 2018/2019 range. 

The aim is to get away from the suggestion the iPhone 11 is in any way 'cheap', even though it comes at a substantially lower cost than the new iPhone Pro phones. 

It may all be a trick of semantics, but will the iPhone 11 seem like a true upgrade over the iPhone XS? In many ways it will, but this comparison is a little more complicated than you might expect. Let’s dig in. 

iPhone 11 vs iPhone XS design

The iPhone 11 is more striking than the iPhone XS in a few ways. First, it’s slightly larger. Also, it comes in six colours instead of three subdued ones. 

These shades include purple, white, “Product Red”, green, black and white. 

The iPhone 11 also has a new milled glass back. Its camera housing sticks out slightly, and Apple added contours to a singe piece of rear glass rather than taking the 'easy' route. Most companies would simply use a separate piece of glass for the camera cover. 

The iPhone 11 in its many colors

Both phones are a metal and glass sandwich. Glass panes sit on the front and back, a band of metal runs around the sides holding them together.  

The metal used is different, though. Apple uses aluminium in the iPhone 11, steel in the iPhone XS. This is a classic case of ultra-high-end meeting simply 'normal' high-end design clashing. The bezel surround the screen is also slightly thicker in the iPhone 11, just as they were in the iPhone XR. 

There is one practical design benefit to the iPhone 11, though, as it has tougher glass than the iPhone XS. Both phones also have water resistance tested at 2m depth for 30 minutes. 

iPhone 11 vs iPhone XS display

The displays of these phones are very different, even if they do look similar at arm’s length. Both have the classic iPhone notch style, which doesn't help comparisons. 

Apple’s new iPhone 11 has a slightly larger screen, at 6.1 inches to the iPhone XS’s 5.8 inches. And the tech behind the surface is completely different. 

The older iPhone XS has higher pixel density, with 1125 x 2436 pixels to the iPhone 11’s 828 x 1792. 

The iPhone XS

Panel technology is different too. Apple’s iPhone XS features an OLED panel with effectively perfect blacks and very deep, rich colour. The iPhone 11 has an LCD screen with a universal backlight, which means blacks won’t look perfectly black in a very dark room. Phone LCDs can’t reach the colour depths of OLED, either. 

However, Apple uses some of the best LCD panels around, so don’t think this is a reason to turn your nose up at the iPhone 11. Brightness should be similar too. Apple rates the iPhone 11 at 625 nits, and most readings say the iPhone XS manages slightly over 600 nits. 

Side by side the iPhone XS will likely look a bit bolder than the iPhone 11. But equally you could argue the extra size makes the iPhone 11 better for both video and games, even if they aren’t always quite as sharp when you look critically. 

iPhone 11 vs iPhone XS camera

The iPhone generation camera comparison is a little challenging. Both phones have dual rear cameras, but where the iPhone XS’s second camera has a telephoto lens with 2x magnification, the iPhone 11 has an ultra-wide lens. 

If you want optical zoom in a new iPhone, you’ll have to upgrade to the iPhone 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max, which costs around $300 / £300 more. 

iPhone 11 review

All four of these phones’ rear cameras have 12-megapixel sensors, but is an ultra-wide better than a zoom? It depends on context. If you want to capture a big group of people or emphasise the scale of a building, you want an ultra-wide. Want to get closer to the action without moving? You need a zoom. 

A zoom is likely more important in making people’s images 'better', as so many of us still use digital zoom rather than moving to compose with a standard 26mm-ish lens.

The iPhone 11 does have some real advantages, though. It has Apple’s new Night mode, which merges nine exposures to get the same kind of bright, high dynamic range shots you might get from a Huawei P30 Pro. Low-light image quality has been an iPhone weak point for several years now.

Its camera app also lets you see a some of the area around the main camera view, handy when you’re not quite sure if you need the wide view or not. The wide has a 120-degree view of the scene, which Apple likes to call a “2x zoom out”.

Both the rear cameras can also shoot video at 4K, 60 frames per second, with dynamic range enhancement. The iPhone XS’s main camera can shoot at 4K/60 too, but we can’t be sure yet if it’ll get all the same processing upgrades in a software update. 

The iPhone 11 also has the upper hand for selfies. Its sensor has been upgraded to 12MP, from 7MP in the iPhone XS. And Apple has had a hand at making up its own term, “slofies”. These are slow-motion selfies, essentially short slow-mo videos you’ll likely share on social media or WhatsApp with friends. 

iPhone 11 vs iPhone XS battery

As the iPhone 11 is actually based on the blueprint of the iPhone XR, 2018’s longest-lasting iPhone, it’s the obvious choice for battery life too. Apple says the new phone lasts even longer than the iPhone XR.

Want the official times? The iPhone 11 should last for 17 hours of video, to the iPhone XS’s 14. It is good for 65 hours of audio, the iPhone XS 60 hours. 

Apple also usually publishes stats for internet and call time, but it hasn’t at the time of writing. But there’s no real contest here, as the iPhone 11 is likely to have great battery life, while most power users find the iPhone XS’s stamina OK at best. 

Both phones will also reach 50% charge in 30 minutes, but the iPhone 11 doesn’t actually come with a charger. That Apple is slightly stingy here should surprise no-one. 

iPhone 11 vs iPhone XS power

Apple makes its own processors. And that means a quick read-out of the CPU names of these two phones is entirely opaque. The iPhone 11 has an Apple A13 Bionic processor, the iPhone XS an A12 Bionic. But what’s the difference? 

Apple is always ready for a bold power claim. But this year the gains are slightly more conservative than usual. 

Both CPU and GPU sides of the A13 Bionic are around 20% more powerful than those of the A12 Bionic. This is a very solid boost that gives weight to Apple’s claims that this is the “fastest CPU in a smartphone” and “fastest GPU in a smartphone". It’s just not quite as impressive-sounding a figure as the 40 per cent it has been able to boast about in some previous years. 

Apple also claims to have improved the processor’s machine learning abilities, which should help with speeding up camera processing and AR. 

iPhone 11 vs iPhone XS price

The iPhone 11 has booted the iPhone XS off of Apple’s shelves. It’s now a legacy model, as only the iPhone XR made the leap across generations. But we can compare the iPhone 11 prices to what the iPhone XS cost the day before it arrived. 

Apple’s new iPhone 11 starts at a (relatively) tantalising $699 / £729 / AU$1,199. This is far more affordable than the $999 / £999 / AU$1,629 launch price of the iPhone XS.

iPhone 11 review

While a great many Androids come in at price tags far lower than this, the iPhone 11 may have a chance of converting some new devotees. In the usual Apple fashion, the cost increases significantly as you add more storage.

The base model has 64GB. You’ll pay an extra $50/£70 for the 128GB version, and the 256GB iPhone 11 is $849/£879. 

Verdict

Apple has cleverly shifted its iPhone marketing this year. Where some thought of the iPhone XR as the “affordable” iPhone, as perhaps found it less desirable as a result, there’s no R-rated stigma to the iPhone 11. And it even launches at $100 less than the iPhone XR.

This phone is destined to be very popular, and it deserves to be. It has much of the same hardware as the Pro models, at a much more sensible price. 

Compare it to the iPhone XS and what you miss from a true top-end iPhone becomes evident. There’s no ultra-high resolution OLED screen, no steel sides, no telephoto camera lens and the screen surrounds are thicker in the iPhone 11. 

However, we’ll only really miss the telephoto camera, and the extra power and longer battery life of the iPhone 11 makes up for it. Most of the time.  

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Microsoft is making its Office 365 security better for businesses

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 01:15 PM PDT

In an effort to help security teams deal with the barrage of critical alerts they receive daily, Microsoft has made its Automated Incident Response in Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) available to all enterprise customers.

The software giant's automation feature is designed to aid security analysts in responding to alerts faster and more systemically.

In a recent blog post, Microsoft announced that it is making two categories of automated incident response available to its enterprise customers. The first category deals with automatic investigations that are triggered in response to new alerts that occur when users report phishing emails, click on a malicious link or when malware or a phishing emails are found in their mailboxes.

The second category consists of investigations that are initiated manually and use Microsoft's own 'automated playbook' sequences to get to the bottom of different scenarios and attack types.

Rich security playbooks

Microsoft's automation follows its rich security playbooks which are essentially a series of carefully logged steps that security teams can use to comprehensively investigate an alert. They also offer a set of recommended actions for containment and mitigation when dealing with an alert.

The company's playbooks correlate similar emails that have been sent or received within an organization to detect any suspicious activities for relevant users. Microsoft gives a few examples of flagged activities in its blog post citing mail forwarding, mail delegation, Office 365 Data Loss Prevention (DLP) violations and suspicious email sending patterns.

As part of the Microsoft Threat Protection promise, these playbooks also integrate with signals and detections from Microsoft Cloud App Security and Microsoft Defender ATP.

Organizations that have either an Office 365 ATP Plan 2 or Office 365 Enterprise E5 tier plan can take advantage of the company's automated incident response features beginning today.

Via ZDNet

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AMD Ryzen 9 3950X release date may have just appeared in a leaked retail listing

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 01:01 PM PDT

AMD announced the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X way back at E3 2019, a 16-core, 32-thread mainstream processor for release in September. And, we might actually have a clue as to the date this monster processor will hit the streets. 

The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X showed up on German store Digitec, with a September 30 release date. Back when AMD announced the processor, it was for a September release – so a September 30 release date falls within that window, if only just barely.

It should be noted, however, that the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X is listed on Digitec for €999 (about $1,120, £920, AU$1,650). This price is probably just a placeholder, as the AMD Ryzen 9 3950X was announced at a $749 (about £620, AU$1,100) price point. 

Still, it's entirely possible that this leaked date is inaccurate, as the last day of September could just be a placeholder - after all, the official release window is just "September 2019" at the time of this writing. September is ongoing, however, so if AMD is going to push this processor out by the end of the month, we'll likely hear from it in the very near future. 

Until then, however, if you're looking for an incredibly powerful processor, you'll have to either settle for the AMD Ryzen 9 3900X or wait for some official word from AMD. No matter what, you'll get your hands on a beefy processor in the very near future. 

Via Wccftech

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New iPad (2019) release date, price, and all the features of the entry-level tablet

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 12:40 PM PDT

There's a new iPad here, taking everyone surprise, showing Apple hasn't abandoned its entry-level line of affordable tablets just yet.

Apple unveiled the new iPad at its September hardware event alongside the Apple Watch 5 and its newest smartphones, the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

This new entry-level iPad has a 10.2-inch screen, which is a big change from all Apple's other tablets in the range, which have 9.7-inch displays.

We weren't expecting to see a new iPad at the event, so its unveiling was something of a surprise, but it was shown off to tie in with the launch of iPadOS, the new operating system specifically for Apple's tablets.

If you're looking for a great new iPad, the iPad 10.2 may be what you're interested in, as it uses Apple's latest software and has a bigger screen than before.

We'll run you through everything you need to know about the new iPad 10.2 (2019) before it releases.

Cut to the chase

  • What is it? Apple's newest entry-level tablet
  • When is it out? September 30, but you can pre-order it already
  • How much will it cost? Starting $329 / £349 / AU$529 / AED 1,349

New iPad 10.2 (2019) release date and price

The release date of the new iPad is September 30, but you can pre-order it once the announcement event is over at Apple's website.

The new iPad price is $329 / £349 / AU$529 / AED 1,349 for a version with 32GB storage. That's roughly the same price as the 2018 entry-level iPad, but this has newer tech and a bigger screen.

if you want the new iPad with a whopping 128GB storage, though, you'll be paying $429 / £449 / AU$689, which is a step up in price, but bear in mind you're getting four times the storage.

Don't forget peripherals though! For the Apple Pencil you'll have to pay $99 / £89 / AU$145, and the Smart Keyboard costs $159 / £159 / AU$235. There are optional, so you don't need them to get a great iPad experience, but it seems they're very useful for making the most of iPadOS.

New iPad 10.2 (2019): everything you need to know

Apple has confirmed this will be the first entry-level tablet to have a smart connector, which lets you connect it to the keyboard peripheral. The Apple Pencil is also compatible, like in previous entry-level iPads, so you can draw, take notes or mark up documents easily.

The tablet will run iPadOS, bringing all the useful functions of that new operating system. Check our all the new features iPadOS brings for more.

Powering the new iPad is a Bionic A10 chipset, which we first saw in the iPhone 8. Apple still sells that handset, as its most affordable iPhone, so it clearly stands behind the processing power this chipset provides.

A few perks of iPadOS

We don't know the battery capacity of the new iPad – Apple is usually very secretive regarding this spec of its gadgets – but we'll likely find out when the tablet is released and people get their hands on it.

There's an 8MP rear camera on the device, but you'll probably find yourself using the front-facing camera most – that's a 1.2MP snapper.

Face ID isn't present in the new iPad, so if you're a fan of Apple's favorite way of logging into your device, you're out of luck – instead, there's a physical button with Touch ID.

There's a 3.5mm headphone jack on the new iPad, great for people who still use wired headphones, and stereo speakers too. The main port is a Lightning Cable, not a USB-C standard like other, more high-end iPads.

For fans of the environment, the body of the new iPad is made of 100% recycled aluminum, although there's no words on the make-up on its interiors.

The new iPad seems like a solid entry-level device, but we'll know for sure when we get hands-on with it, so stay tuned for a hands-on, and then in-depth, review.

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FIFA 20 demo: release date, time and how to play now on PS4, PC and Xbox One

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 12:36 PM PDT

It may be a few weeks until FIFA 20 releases but you can get your hands on the FIFA 20 demo right now. 

The FIFA 20 demo went live on September 10 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC, and allows players to get a taster session of the latest addition in the series. Be it's worth noting, there is no demo for Nintendo Switch. 

EA has confirmed that the FIFA 20 demo offers the new 3v3 Volta Football mode and 11v11 Kick-Off mode for players to try their hand at as well as the chance to test out the Champions League in Barcelona's Santiago Bernabéu, with playable teams Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund, PSG, Real Madrid, Chelsea and Tottenham. 

However, you won't get to try out the final chapter of the Journey . 

How to download

You can download the FIFA 20 demo from the Microsoft Store, Origin and the PlayStation Store. Simply search for 'FIFA 20 demo' and then download the free demo. 

EA hasn't confirmed whether you can move your progress over from the demo to the full game when it releases in just a few weeks but, if its anything like Anthem's demo, then that won't be the case. 

But the demo will give you a chance to try out some of the most valuable players in FIFA 20 - as recently announce by EA. Lionel Messi is the best player in the game this year, narrowly beating Cristiano Ronaldo by a single stat point. 

If you prefer to keep it street, then you can build a team of three players to try out a game of 3v3 Volta Football in Amsterdam.

We got hands on with FIFA 20 at Gamescom 2019. Check out our hands on: FIFA 20 review , where we gave the new modes a spin and found that FIFA 20 will be very forgiving for those not familiar with the franchise.

It's worth noting that the FIFA 20 demo is not the full version of the game, simply a taster session for those who want to get early access.

FIFA 20 will release on September 24 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC - and on September 27 for Nintendo Switch.

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Dolby Atmos comes to iPhone 11: here's why that’s good and bad

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 12:36 PM PDT

If you haven’t heard the news yet, there’s a brand-new iPhone coming this year that will sport dual cameras with an ultra-wide lens, a 6.1-inch Liquid Retina display and, for audio fans, spatial audio support through Dolby Atmos. 

For some, this will be their first introduction to the world beyond traditional surround sound where there’s very few limits on the number of channels and every sound becomes mapped to a location in space (hence the name spatial audio).

For others, especially folks who follow the TV tech space, however, neither spatial audio or Dolby Atmos are new. In fact, we’ve had them for the last five years now in various forms, and they’ve radically changed things for the better. 

So why aren’t we overly optimistic about Atmos coming to iPhone 11? Here’s why. 

What is spatial audio? What is Dolby Atmos? 

Before we can talk about the limitations of spatial audio, we should probably explain what that term means and how Dolby - one of the most famous sound technology companies in the entire world - factors into it. (Feel free to skip this if you know about Atmos already and just jump to the next section.)

If you have no idea what Atmos is all about, imagine two speakers sitting next to a TV. If connected through a receiver that’s passing audio signal from the TV, these speakers will be playing in stereo (i.e. two-channel) sound, where all sounds either come out of the left or the right speaker. Now, imagine we have a five-channel setup where sound comes not only from left and right speakers, but also a new center channel and two rear speakers that add some depth to the sound. 

If you can picture what surround sound looks and sounds like, you can imagine Atmos. It’s like having a room full of speakers that come from every different direction but only requires two (sometimes four) extra speakers that add height and depth to the sound. Instead of mapping audio to left, right or center, Atmos allows audio mixers can ‘place’ sounds in the room with the listener - a helicopter can sound like it’s hovering directly overhead, for example, rather than appearing to fly by you.

Here's what a Dolby Atmos setup looks like at home.

That last bit about Dolby Atmos requiring extra speakers to work is important and will likely be hotly contested by reviewers, influencers and even Dolby itself in the months to come - especially once the iPhone 11 comes out.

It’s worth mentioning that there are a number of spatial audio developers out there at the moment - DTS, Creative Labs and Sony all have their own formats / techniques for spatial audio - but really Atmos is leading the pack in terms of name recognition and support.

What will Atmos do on iPhone 11?  

That’s kind of a tricky question. In theory, Dolby Atmos on iPhone 11 will offer a significant improvement to the way Apple’s phones have sounded in the past. Sound should be clearer and more dynamic, and dialogue should be clearer. 

What Dolby says is that with Dolby Atmos on mobile phones “you’ll notice louder, clearer sound without speaker distortion or rattle for softer sounds like piano notes and quiet voices and for louder, more intense sounds like action movie explosions. Dialogue is automatically enhanced, volume is evened out, and you’ll hear virtualized, immersive audio for all your content.” 

The company has certainly delivered that on other home entertainment products, but the question is if Apple and Dolby can do it with the iPhone 11. Let’s also not pretend that the iPhone 11 is the first to support Dolby Atmos Mobile - it’s supported on the Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S10, Note9, Razer Phone, Oppo Reno, Sony Xperia 1, OnePlus 7 Pro and many others, all of which give us a good reference point of what it could sound like on the iPhone 11 when it comes out later this year.

Atmos and its limitations on phones 

After hearing about all the things Atmos does with spatial audio, why aren’t we more excited about it? Well, unfortunately, because it’s not true Dolby Atmos - and without the proper overhead speakers, it’s probably not going to offer the best Atmos experience. It just won’t be possible using the iPhone’s smaller drivers and amp. 

What we’re going to get is the Dolby Atmos Mobile experience that will be louder and clearer, but probably not offer the cool immersive audio we’ve heard on various Hi-Fi systems. What’s coming will be an improvement, to be sure, but it’s not going to live up to the Dolby Atmos experience so many of us love and enjoy at home.

The other edge of that sword, however, is that any innovation is better than no innovation at all. And while Atmos on iPhone might not live up to our lofty expectations and previous experiences with the technology, it's an exciting taste of what better audio sounds like for people who’ve never had the chance to sit in front of a full 7.1.4 setup. 

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Best iPhone 2019: which Apple phone is the best?

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 12:31 PM PDT

Our guide to the very best iPhones has looked the same for the last 12 months, but everything is set to change soon with the introduction of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Currently Apple's 2018 collection of iPhones takes the top few spots of this list, but it's very likely the three new models will mix up the order of the older handsets.

That said, we won't be rearranging this list until we've put the new iPhones through our full review process. Expect to see some change in the coming weeks.

The best iPhones aren't necessarily the newest either, but Apple consistently provides meaty upgrades when it releases new iPhones, so previously we've found newer means better.

Naming a best iPhone isn't as simple as looking at plain specifications, because value and usability can't be defined so easily – and even those metrics get changed since the best iPhone deals can sway the value of each device.

As such, we've taken the time to use each iPhone extensively, to work out all the features and functions new and older iPhones provide. We've snapped with their cameras, played many games, and weighed the value you get for the price.

So without further ado, this is our list of the best iPhones on the market right now, bearing in mind that the clock is ticking before this list gets completely overhauled.

Best iPhone: which one should you buy today

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The iPhone XS Max is the best iPhone you can buy right now. It's Apple's biggest and best iPhone – if your hands and wallets are large enough. It has an expansive 6.5-inch OLED screen with HDR10 support to make colors pop. It's the perfect phone if you want a giant screen.

Behind that huge screen is an improved dual-lens 12MP camera. Apple outfitted it with Smart HDR and increased the sensor size to capture larger pixels. Don't let that static 12MP number fool you. The iPhone XS Max (like the XS) has new depth-sensing capabilities for adjustable bokeh (background blur) during and after a shot.

The TrueDepth camera returns with faster Face ID recognition, and your 7MP selfies get better depth control and Smart HDR, too. And, of course, Animoji returns with the iOS 12 benefit of having Memoji now. 

The iPhone XS Max is more expensive than the iPhone X and iPhone XS that replaces the X, of course. But if you're paying for it over the course of two years in a contract (or through the Apple Upgrade Program), it's not that much more month-to-month.

Read our in-depth iPhone XS Max review

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Believe it or not, the iPhone XS is Apple's best 'small' phone. It has a 5.8-inch screen, so it's more one-hand-friendly than the Max, but still a sizable upgrade for some people. 

It's an upgrade over last year's iPhone X, our previous best iPhone recommendation, though you'll have to look more closely for the changes – the design isn't different at all. It has a Smart HDR-capable 12MP camera, enhanced TrueDepth front-facing camera, and a fast A12 Bionic chipset, exactly like the larger iPhone XS Max.

In fact, this all-screen phone is pretty much the iPhone XS Max in last year's smaller form factor. It does have a smaller battery than the Max and obviously a smaller screen, but you will still capture the same great photos and videos on this device and play the same games. There's no different there. 

Read our in-depth iPhone XS review

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The iPhone XR is a great upgrade for the average consumer who doesn't want to pay for the most expensive iPhone money (a lot of money) can buy. This is Apple's 'cheap' iPhone, at least when it comes to recently launched handsets. It's also the best iPhone of the new trio for battery life.

It stands out with a variety of iPhone XR colors: Blue, White, Black, Yellow, Coral, Red. This contrasts heavily with the rather muted colors of the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max. Yet it shares the same internal specs: Apple's fast A12 Bionic chipset and a 12MP dual-lens camera with a single lens on back. 

You don't get the dual-lens camera like you do on a higher-tier iPhone, so you miss out on telephoto shots. But Smart HDR is the real perk to taking great photos, and that's here.

It's cheaper, it's more colorful and it has a big 6.1-inch screen. That's enough for most people, especially those who aren't insistent on an impressive OLED screen.

Read our in-depth iPhone XR review

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The iPhone X is as impressive as it is expensive, but if you really want the best iPhone today and don't want to wait for the iPhone XI, this is the one to get today. Millions of Apple fans already have since it launched almost seven months ago. It's the future of Apple's smartphone.

It has a large all-screen display, except for a notch cutout at the top that houses a new TrueDepth Camera. This takes selfies to another level and can also map your face to an iPhone X-exclusive Animoji. If you don't know what that is by now you probably won't care.

The iPhone X is Apple's 10th anniversary smartphone and has just about everything iPhone users have been asking for, from a more forward-leaning design to faster specs and new features. You'll just have to get used to Face ID instead of reaching for that non-existent fingerprint sensor.

Read our in-depth iPhone X review

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The iPhone 8 Plus is the best iPhone if you're not willing to take the plunge into Apple's proposed smartphone future and need that Touch ID fingerprint sensor. It remains popular due to its screen size, cheaper price and physical home button.

It does have several key features you'll like, however. It's among the first iPhones to have both wireless charging and fast charging, and the camera has improved. Its dual-lens camera doesn't have OIS in the telephoto lens (a feature saved for the X), but it's still a great way to snap a photo at long distances.

It won't turn nearly as many heads with its bezel-heavy design, but the iPhone 8 Plus is the iPhone built for big hands and slightly smaller wallets than the new iPhone X.

Read our in-depth iPhone 8 Plus review

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This is actually the best-selling iPhone from Apple, and for several good reasons. First, we get it, you refuse to budge from the 4.7-inch iPhone screen size and, frankly, we don't blame you. Every time we go back to this iPhone with 'normal' dimensions, we feel like we just went on a smartphone vacation. Second, its price is way more reasonable for a lot a folks than the iPhone X and iPhone 8 Plus.

Just because the size is the same as iPhones of old, doesn't mean the technology behind it is, though. The iPhone 8 features the same A11 Bionic chipset as the iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X, and it too debuted wireless charging and fast charging on an Apple smartphone.

The camera is still fantastic, even if it doesn't have the dual-lens capabilities that are exclusive to the X and Plus, and you'll dig iOS 11 at this size more so than the even smaller iPhone SE.

Read our in-depth iPhone 8 review

Best iPhone 2019

Back in 2016 the iPhone 7 Plus was the best phone Apple had ever made, and it remains a winner for its longevity and price. It's larger than the iPhone X though despite its smaller display, so if you're after a smaller phone with a bigger screen, this won't be the best choice for you with its 5.5-inch 1080p display.

The big upgrades over older iPhones are the waterproof design and a new dual-lens camera that allows you to snap with two 12MP lenses at the same time. It allows for better optical zoom as well as a bokeh mode to blur the background of your photos and put the main focus on the foreground.

Battery life on the iPhone 7 Plus is much improved upon the iPhone 6S Plus, and while it's still a costly option it's much cheaper than it was at launch, making it one of the best iPhone choices for people looking for a deal.

Read the full iPhone 7 Plus review

Best iPhone 2019

Despite the iPhone SE's small size and relatively modest price tag, it's still an upper mid-range phone. It has the same boxy yet premium design as the metal-clad iPhone 5S and the same powerful Apple A9 chipset and rear camera as the iPhone 6S.

It lacks the 3D Touch features and higher-resolution front-facing camera of the iPhone 6S and beyond. The screen is also less impressive all round, thanks in large part to a lower contrast ratio. But it compares well to many mid-range handsets.

It's also the most powerful 4-inch iPhone you can get, so for fans of compact form factors this is an obvious choice. But the best bit is its price, as it's one of the cheapest iPhones you'll find on the market and it's something of a bargain by Apple standards.

Read the iPhone SE review

Best iPhone 2019

Don't fancy the large iPhone 7 Plus above? Why not opt for the iPhone 7, which is a smaller and cheaper alternative.

This was one of the first iPhones to lack a headphone jack, but it does come with a water-resistant design that means your phone is likely to survive the odd dip in the sink rather than just being frazzled right away.

There's no dual-lens camera on the iPhone 7, but you can still take some absolutely incredible photography with the 12MP sensor.

If you own an iPhone 6 or iPhone 6S, you may not see much difference with the this phone but the newer processor and camera tech may be enough to entice you to buy it if you can't stomach the high price of the iPhone 8.

Read the full iPhone 7 review

Best iPhone 2019

The iPhone 6S, as you probably know, is Apple's flagship from 2015. The Apple A9 chipset and a chunky 2GB of RAM, up from 1GB on the previous model, make it far superior in raw power to 2014's model and still reasonably speedy by today's standards, and it's got some other tricks too.

It has a 12MP rear camera and a tried-and-tested 8MP front-facing camera, which at the time was the best selfie shooter Apple had on a phone.

It does sport largely the same design and screen as the iPhone 6 though and the latter in particular is starting to feel a bit dated in the face of super sharp QHD screens from rivals - and from the newer iPhone X.

This was the first iPhone to sport 3D Touch though, which makes the screen pressure-sensitive and offers new tricks for enhanced emailing and shortcuts around the home screen.

Read the full iPhone 6S review

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watchOS 6 update release date, compatibility, news and features

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 12:13 PM PDT

It's now certain watchOS 6, the next version of Apple's wearable software, will be coming to your Apple Watch very soon.

Announced on September 10 alongside the iPhone 11, the release date for watchOS 6 has been confirmed as September 19. That's the day before the brand new Apple Watch 5 debuts.

This isn't some processing speed or battery life refresh either, and it's set to have some major upgrades, like the ability to access the App Store straight from your wrist, instead of having to install apps onto your iPhone.

Below we'll talk you through all of the other main features Apple has introduced on stage at WWDC 2019 when it first introduced the update. Below we have a variety of details such as which watches will be compatible and what it'll bring to your device.

Cut to the chase

  • What is it? The next version of Apple's smartwatch operating system
  • When is it out? It's now official, coming September 19
  • What will it cost? Nothing!

watchOS 6 release date and compatibility

As expected, watchOS 6 was unveiled at WWDC 2019, and the developer beta is available now. In fact, Apple has already released an updated beta for developers that adds in a few extra features.

Apple won't be running a public beta for this software, so if you're not a developer you'll have to wait until the official release to be able to try it out.

The official release date is set for September 19 too, so that's when you'll get a ping on your current Apple Watch encouraging you to update. It will come on the same day as iOS 13.

It will be free to download, and will be compatible with the Apple Watch 4, Apple Watch 3, Apple Watch 2 and the Apple Watch Series 1. Like watchOS 5, the original Apple Watch won't be compatible with the software.

That means if your Apple Watch has received watchOS 5, it will still receive this update too. It'll likely be the software featured on the inevitable Apple Watch 5 too.

watchOS 6 App Store

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The biggest upgrade coming to your Apple Watch will be the inclusion of an App Store. Previously you've had to download apps to your iPhone in order to be able to use them on your wearable, but that's all set to change with watchOS 6.

You'll be able to search the App Store directly from your wrist using your voice, with Scribble or via Siri. It'll show you a variety of details for apps you're thinking of installing, such as screenshots on the watch's display, and you'll be able to install them there and then. 

It should mean you're able to download and install apps directly onto your wrist on devices like the LTE version of the Apple Watch 4, without having to have your iPhone with you. 

It'll also free up space on your iPhone, as you'll be able to limit the services you only use on your wrist to your Watch, rather than duplicating apps across two devices.

This will likely be a major boon for app developers too, as it'll be easier to download titles directly to your watch. Whether that means we'll see more apps on your Apple Watch... only time will tell.

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watchOS 6 will introduce at least three new apps to your wrist. The first of those is Apple Books, which will allow you to listen to audiobooks using Bluetooth headphones rather than you reading a hefty tome on your wrist.

Voice Memos will also be coming to your wrist, so you'll be able to speak into your wrist to make notes rather than whipping out your iPhone.

There's also a Calculator app coming to watchOS for the very first time. There have always been third-party options on Apple Watch, but this is the first time the official Apple application has been included.

Another new feature in the Apple Watch app will be a tool that enables you to calculate tips or your share of the bill easily.

The best news of all of this? You'll be able to delete any of these, or any of the other existing default Apple Watch apps. According to people familiar with the software, TechCrunch has reported that watchOS 6 will allow you to delete any of the core Apple apps from your wearable.

watchOS 6 is also set to allow you to get 2-factor authentication codes through to your Apple Watch to allow for signing in to platforms on your other Apple devices easier than ever too.

watchOS 6 streaming audio

A new API is coming with watchOS 6, that will allow your Apple Watch to directly stream audio away from your iPhone.

We don't currently know what apps will include this feature, but it may allow for more audio-based apps to be introduced on the Apple Watch that will work without you having to keep your iPhone with you – think radio, podcasts or your favorite music streaming platform.

watchOS 6 hearing health

Ever worry about your hearing when you're in loud environments? watchOS 6 will debut a feature that can listen to what you're hearing and let you know if the decibel levels are getting too high.

The World Health Organization says four hours a week of more than 90 decibels can impact hearing over time. This new feature will monitor the sound in your environment and let you know when you're nearing a level that is bad for your health.

Apple has said that it won't record the exact sounds it can hear, and instead will just monitor the decibels so it won't be a concern for your privacy.


watchOS 6 watch faces

The update is confirmed to bring new watch faces to your Apple Watch too. These are called Modular Compact, Solar Dial, California, Gradient and Numerals face, plus you can see a collection of them above.

A new complication for watch faces also allows you to monitor the volume level in a room you're in, so you'll be able to check if there's any risk of damaging your hearing.

Another update includes a feature called taptic chimes, which can be included on all watch faces. This will silently tap your wrist every hour on the hour to help you keep track of the time, and if the sound is on you’ll hear an audible chime.

watchOS 6 health

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In terms of new health features, there's something called Activity Trends. It's a way to show you your historic fitness data, and give you a picture of how your last 90 days compares to the previous year. 

Apple says this will enable you to monitor "nine key metrics", although it wasn't specific about what those are. If your activity levels begin to fall over time, the watch will be able to give you advice on what you can do to get back on track.

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Cycle Tracking will allow women to track their menstrual cycle on their watch, and the same functionality is coming to the Health app on iPhone.

It's a big feature on products from the likes of Fitbit and Garmin, and will likely be welcomed by women around the world. It'll give you notifications when fertility windows are about to begin or your period is likely to start.

GymKit compatibility is also extending to Woodway, Octane Fitness and TRUE Fitness equipment in the near future too.

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A Dark Souls clone is coming to iPhone and iPad

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 12:12 PM PDT

It looks like Apple devices will be getting their own version of Dark Souls, in Gothic action RPG Pacscal's Wager.

Initially announced in 2018, Pascal's Wager is a third-person action RPG from TipsWorks. Apple officially announced that the title will launch exclusively on the App Store at the end of 2019 at the iPhone 11 launch event – with a PC and console version expected in 2020.

What's Pascal's Wager about?

No, it's not the philosophical argument. Pascal's Wager is a dark, moody RPG that puts players in the shoes of Terrance, "a courier living in a dystopian world where the sun has sunk to the bottom of the sea". The world Terrance inhabits has been encased by darkness and the only light that can be be found is in the form of a Colossus. 

However, the Colossus has fallen and Terrance believes that it has some connection to his missing wife - and he sets out to find out.

Check out the trailer below:

There are definite FromSoftware vibes from the game, with TipsWorks aiming to push the boundaries of "typical" mobile titles – and it certainly looks like it might.

Plus, Pascal’s Wager is a "free-to-try game", allowing players to purchase chapters individually or as a whole. There will even be DLC and add-ons post-launch. 

Pascal's Wager will release exclusively on Apple App Store at the end of 2019.

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iPhone SE 2 release date, news, price and leaks

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 12:10 PM PDT

The iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max may have launched September 10, 2019 but Apple couldn't bring itself to putting out an iPhone SE 2 to land alongside them. 

The iPhone SE 2 is one of tech's 'will it, won't it' stories, as rumors have alternated between saying it definitely does, then definitely doesn't, exist, and currently the meter points to it possibly being alive, but probably not landing until 2020. Following the iPhone 11's launch event, that 2020 date seems more likely than ever.

The iPhone SE 2 would be a 'true' budget alternative to the high-end iPhones, more so than the iPhone XR was, with downgraded specs from other devices but with a much lower price tag too.

But perhaps we're just going to have to come to terms with the fact it's just not going to happen - or at least not for a while.

That said, there are some hints that a new SE model could be on the way, as you'll see below.

iPhone SE 2 release date

The iPhone SE 2, if it ever launches, has current rumors pointing to a Spring' 2020 unveiling.

While we would take this with a pinch of salt for now, not least because we haven’t heard much about an iPhone SE 2 recently, it would make sense for Apple to launch one in the first half of 2020.

Apple has been losing market share recently and that’s likely in part because of the prohibitively high price of most of its phones. By launching an iPhone SE 2 the company would give buyers a more affordable option, and by launching it around six months after the iPhone 11 range it should arrive just as sales are starting to slow.

iPhone SE 2 price

In terms of pricing, if we do see an iPhone SE 2 launch, it will likely remain Apple's most affordable iPhone. 

The only iPhone SE 2 price rumor so far points to roughly $450 (which will likely translate to £450, AU$700 given how Apple prices its products worldwide), which seems believable.

The original iPhone SE launched at $399 (£379, AU$679) for the 16GB variant. We'd expect the iPhone SE 2 to cost at least as much, and a price rise is likely, but it should still be cheap relative to the rest of Apple's range, undercutting even the $749 / £749 / AU$1229 iPhone XR.

iPhone SE 2

The iPhone SE 2 could boast a brand new look

iPhone SE 2 or iPhone 11R?

While it's not been confirmed dead by Apple, during the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR reveal in 2018 Apple pulled all mention of the iPhone SE from its website, suggesting that (with the XR now populating its 'affordable' slot) we'll never see a new SE in Apple stores ever again.

The main feature that fans of the iPhone SE are unlikely to be happy about is the big screen, and based on rumors we're expecting the iPhone 11R's screen to stay the same size. Head to our iPhone 11 hub for all the latest information on the phone.

iPhone SE 2 design

In terms of how the new iPhone is going to look, well - we've got two theories rolling around, and both are possible.

The most popular theory is that the new smaller iPhone will have an iPhone X-like screen, complete with notch at the top:

If the iPhone SE 2 does exist, this is how it may look

...but that was before Apple's 2018 phones were announced, and with the iPhone XR taking that style for its own, it appears that the rumor mill has crossed its wires and been sharing information on the now-real handset, as opposed to the still-theoretical SE 2.

The rear of the phone was said to pack the same dual cameras as the iPhone X, with a video of a purportedly leaked of the new iPhone SE 2. We'll leave it here for your pleasure, but the above notes mean its validity is now truly called into question:

BGR was also sent some sketches of the phone in this configuration from a 'reliable source', so it's got some grains of truth in there, with the notch at the top, no home button and no headphone port (the latter a regular rumor).

A new screen protector has also been shown off by regular leaker Sonny Dickson, which also shows off a notch at the top for a smaller phone.

iPhone SE 2

A screen protector apparently for the iPhone SE 2 (left) and iPhone X (right). (credit: Sonny Dickson)

There's something sketchy here though. In this form, the iPhone SE 2 is more of an 'iPhone X Mini'.

Dual cameras and the new screen would mean it would cost a lot more, which is against the point of the iPhone SE range, for people that want a smaller, cheaper iPhone. It all adds up to the rumors being sourced at the iPhone XR development center.

That said, we wouldn't completely rule out Apple following its current design style for an iPhone SE 2, especially as this would allow it to fit a larger screen in a smaller body, due to lack of bezels.

We also have the image below, which shows a design a lot like the original iPhone SE and with the headphone port intact. Could this be closer to any perhaps-planned iPhone SE 2 design?

iPhone SE 2

This looks a lot like the original iPhone SE. (credit: Weibo)

It's a design that another leak seems to echo, adding that the iPhone SE 2 will have a glass back and support wireless charging, so with two distinct designs doing the rounds we're not sure what's accurate at this point.

That's if any are. Again though, the chances of us seeing an iPhone SE 2 at all at this point are looking rather low.

More iPhone SE 2 rumors, news and leaks

The latest report suggests the iPhone SE 2 could have a 4.7-inch LCD screen. But other than that it will apparently use many of the same components as the iPhone 11 range. So by the sounds of things you can expect flagship power in a smaller size and at a lower price.

In somewhat conflicting but much older (and therefore less likely to be accurate) news, we've heard that the iPhone SE 2 could have a quad-core A10 chipset, 2GB of RAM, a 12MP rear camera, a 5MP front-facing one, a 4-inch screen and that it could come in 32GB and 128GB sizes.

That would be an upgrade in some areas from the iPhone SE, but not much of one, putting it roughly in line with the iPhone 7, albeit with a smaller screen.

What's most confusing about the new phone is this: how would you get into it? Face ID has been rumored to not be available, in order to save money... so if the all-screen version is to be believed, how would you open the phone?

With that in mind, the more traditional, static design with the fingerprint scanner seems to have more weight... so let's see what appears.

iPhone SE 2: what we want to see 

We’ve come up with a wish list, filled with features that we want to see in the new iPhone SE 2. 

Some of them are pleas to Apple to not remove key specs, while others dare the company to try something new. 

A headphone jack

First things first: the iPhone SE has a headphone jack and we'd very much like it if Apple kept things in place for the iPhone SE 2.

If Apple doesn't mess with the design of the next iteration, there's little reason to see it removed. However, rumors point to a new look, so fingers are crossed that the 3.5mm headphone jack doesn't get left on the cutting room floor.

A better battery

From a value perspective, the iPhone SE is high on the charts if you're looking for a phone that will last you through the day. As we discovered in our in-depth battery test, the SE swept the floor of the other popular iPhone models of the time, like the iPhone 7 and iPhone 6.

Its prowess at saving power makes sense. The screen is smaller and its boxy design doesn’t force Apple to slim down on the battery in the way that it might for a slimmer, sleeker chassis used with its core iPhone products.

While we're short on complaints about the SE's battery performance, it can only get better, right? We'd like to see Apple pushing some boundaries with its next phone with numbers that take it even higher.

Improved performance

One of the more impressive things about the SE is that it fits in a similar set of specs found in the iPhone 6S. A punchy palm-sized smartphone that could handle everything that its fancier iPhone brethren could for a more digestible price.

That's 2016 power though, and in 2020 we're hoping Apple gives the iPhone SE 2 the latest chipset and a bump in RAM.

A refreshed design

There's no arguing that reviving the iPhone 5 design for use with the iPhone SE was a good idea. After all, it's a winning design, first debuted on the iPhone 4, that set Apple far ahead of its competition in terms of build quality.

However, there comes a time when even the best design ideas need to be left to the side. And when looking toward the release of the iPhone SE 2, that time is now. 

We'd love to see something drastically different, all while sticking to the ergonomic four-inch size that SE fans are accustomed to.

Of course, if the design changes at all it will probably now take the form of a shrunk-down iPhone XR, but that's not necessarily a bad thing.

A chance

That's right, we want Apple to give the iPhone SE 2 a chance. There's still a market out there for people who want an iPhone that sits comfortably in the palm, can be used one-handed without inducing a drop risk, and doesn't take up every square inch of a pocket.

The iPhone SE form factor is loved by its fans, and while the iPhone SE 2 won't be a best-seller for Apple it will show that the Cupertino firm is listening to some of its most loyal fans.

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iPadOS release date, features and compatibility details

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 12:09 PM PDT

Apple didn't launch iPadOS when we expected it to, but at least it provided us with a release date.

At its September event that saw the launch of the new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, as well as the Apple Watch 5 and new entry-level iPad, but Apple usually uses this event to launch its new operating systems like iOS 13 and watchOS 6. We were expecting to see the iPadOS launch too, but it wasn't even mentioned.

However, Apple did update its website with the news that iPadOS will be released on September 30, so you'll be able to download it from then.

The new operating system is a big change for Apple, that saw it finally separate out the iPad from the iPhone when it comes to software, giving life to the new iPadOS.

The public beta for iPadOS has been open for a while, but for the finished product, you haven't got long to wait.

We have a list of the best iPadOS features you'll be able to experience when the new software rolls out. Sure, there are shared a lot of changes. After all, it "builds on the same foundation as iOS," according to Apple, but expect iPadOS to grow more into its own operating system over time.

iPadOS brings a variety of critical improvements to the tablet UI. Some of these make better use of screen real estate while others introduce new gesture controls (and even mouse support) for a better tablet experience. In short, iPad users won't just run an upsized iOS any longer.

iPadOS release date and public beta timing

Apple has confirmed through its website that iPadOS will be available to download from September 30 – that's a little later than iOS 13.

That means the new iPad Pro, which we're expecting to see launched in mid-October, should come with the operating system pre-installed.

The iPadOS public beta release date landed on June 24, and it contains a lot of the features Apple shows us at its WWDC 2019 keynote. Since then, Apple has pushed a new version out to enrolled tablets, with iPadOS public beta 2 made available from July 8. From there we've had the first iPadOS 13.1 public beta, as the new changes move forward ahead of the impending 'full' release.


Which iPads will work with iPadOS?

Apple has confirmed that the "iPad Air 2 and later, all iPad Pro models, iPad 5th generation and later, and iPad mini 4 and later" will all get the iPadOS update when it releases later this year.

So which iPads are missing out this year, after getting iOS 12 in 2018? Well it's the end of the update road for the original iPad Air, iPad Mini 2 and iPad Mini 3. It's unclear if older iPads will be getting iOS 13 or if they've been completely left behind.

The following iPads will get an update to iPadOS in (likely) September and October)

(As a reminder, it's always best to avoid using the beta version of software on a primary or daily-use device, as there can sometimes be erratic elements within the system  - wait until the final version lands in the near future.)

New iPadOS home screen

iPadOS

Today View alongside a tighter grid of apps on the new iPadOS home screen. Image credit: Apple

The first big change over you'll notice in iPadOS is on the new home screen. The grid of app icons is tighter, allowing you to fit more on the screen and reducing the amount of dead space on the display.

With a tighter grid of apps, there's now an option to show Today View alongside them, for a more useful overview screen.

It can be added to the Home screen for quick access to widgets with a simple swipe from the left side of the screen, and you can switch out the widgets pinned here to display the ones most relevant to you.

Sidecar is a big new change

If you're wondering what the biggest feature of iPadOS might be, Sidecar is a real contender. It natively bakes in wired (or wireless) support for using your iPad as a Mac second screen, bringing with it a whole host of functionality.

This mode effectively turns any iPad into a portable monitor, one with a powerful internal battery, allowing apps and multiple windows to be dragged onto its screen and interacted with using a mouse, keyboard or Apple Pencil.

You can't mess around with the resolution just yet, so you can't work in super fine detail and may want to wait a little while until the final software launch appears in late September - but even at this early stage, Apple fans will find they've suddenly got a new screen for their Mac right in another pocket of their backpack.

iPadOS has a new way to multitask

iPadOS

Slide Over in iPadOS in action, with a side view of Messages over Safari. Image credit: Apple

Multitasking also gets an upgrade on iPadOS is a few ways. 

First up, you'll be able to use Split View to see two app windows at a time for the same app, or two different apps. iPadOS uses a drag-and-drop interface here, making switching between apps and windows easy.

Slide Over lets you quickly pull up an app in a side window, over the top of another app – allowing you to quickly check things such as emails, messages or reminders without having to exit the current app you're using.

Dragging up from the bottom of the screen will allow you to move between apps in the Slide Over panel.

Apple has also brought the Mac's Exposé feature to iPadOS, allowing you to get an overview of all your open apps – making it easy to jump between them, and close down any you no longer need running in the background.

iPadOS gets USB drive and SD card support

iPadOS features

USB drive and SD card support arrives in iPadOS. Image credit: Apple

External storage fans rejoice! iPadOS will allow you to plug a USB drive or SD card reader into your iPad, and the Files app will be able to read the plugin and allow you to easily manage data between the iPad's internal storage and the external drive.

Files gets a Column View to better take advantage of the iPad's wide screen, and the iCloud Drive allows folder sharing, and will show content from a USB drive or SD card if they're plugged in.

There's good news for photographers too, as support is being built into iPadOS to allow you to plug your camera into your iPad and import images directly into editing apps such as Lightroom.

iPadOS performance boost

Your current iPad could get a performance boost when iPadOS arrives, with Apple claiming that its tablet-specific operating system is quicker than iOS 12.

It says Face ID unlocks are up to 30% faster, while apps launch up to twice as fast as on iOS 12 – and apps themselves should be smaller in download size (by up to 50%), taking up less of that precious storage space. 

Desktop-quality websites and browsing on iPadOS

The Safari web browser is also improved with iPadOS, because it's no longer purely tied to iOS and a mobile ecosystem. 

That's right: you're no longer just viewing mobile sites, as iPadOS views websites in a modified desktop view that's a bit cleaner and optimized for touch.

It doesn't just work with Apple's websites either – the likes of Google Docs and Wordpress web apps will also work better with Safari on iPadOS.

Apple's browser will also get a download manager, 30 new keyboard shortcuts, and improved tab management when iPadOS lands later this year.

New iPadOS gestures

One of the bigger features across the whole of iPadOS are the new gestures. The ones we've seen are pretty simple: three-finger pinch to cut, three-finger splay to paste, three-finger swipe to undo. Easy.

In some apps, you'll also be able to two-finger-pinch the keyboard to shrink it to iOS mobile size and move it around. Plunk it next to the side of the screen and boom: you can type on it with one thumb. 

Add to that the new gestures for the home screen and multi-tasking, and there may be a learning curve required to get used to all the new interactions which come with iPadOS. 

Markup and much more on iPadOS

Markup also gets an update, and you'll be able to mark up entire web pages, documents and emails. 

A simple swipe up from the corner with your Apple Pencil launches markup and brings up the newly-redesigned tool palette, which can be dragged around and repositioned anywhere on the screen.

And speaking of the Pencil, Apple has reduced the latency of its input from 20ms to 9ms, which means you'll get a more natural, pen-like experience when using it.

Plenty of new features that are coming to iOS 13 are also headed to iPadOS, like Dark Mode, custom fonts, the new Photos organized by machine learning, and the SwiftKey-like slide-and-type QuickPath keyboard feature.

Mouse support for iPadOS

iPadOS does supports connecting a mouse to your iPad, though it's not something you'll find front-and-center on the official iPadOS features list.

Developer Steve Troughton-Smith initially tweeted out instructions he'd discovered to connect a mouse through new Accessibility settings, and Tom's Guide successfully activated a mouse on an iPad. While it doesn't seem to be the smoothest thing, we're excited for a serious leap in the iPad family's productivity potential and accessibility. 

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MacBook Pro 2019: 16-inch MacBook Pro release date, news and rumors

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 12:07 PM PDT

It looks like Apple has another MacBook Pro 2019 refresh up its sleeve. We've already seen two minor MacBook Pro 2019 updates with the MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019) and MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019), which both offered slightly updated hardware and features, but lacked innovation – especially when it came to their designs, which were the same as the previous year's models.

However, there's been rumors swirling that yet another MacBook Pro 2019 refresh is coming, this time with much more revolutionary changes, with suggestions that we might see a 16-inch MacBook Pro 2019.

The idea that Apple would bring out a MacBook Pro with its largest ever screen is certainly exciting, and other rumors have hinted at Apple finally replacing the keyboard in the 16-inch MacBook Pro 2019, which is good news for anyone who's been put off by reports of how some existing MacBook Pros have suffered from faulty keyboards.

Initially, we were expecting the 16-inch MacBook Pro to be at the iPhone 11 event that took place on September 10. However, that event came and went with no mention of Macs or even macOS. So, we have to keep waiting to see if the 16-inch MacBook Pro actually exists.

To be fair, the other MacBook Pro 2019 upgrades did benefit from a significant internal revamp, now rocking 9th-generation Intel processors (CPUs) and some of the fastest SSDs we’ve seen to date. Additionally, Apple has fixed the issues with the Butterfly keyboard – or some of them at least. Even better, now there are 15-inch MacBook Pro configurations that tout the latest 8-core Intel Core i9.

What do these latest improvements mean for the oft-rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro 2019? Recent reports have reinforced the possibility of a true redesign gracing us with its presence this year, perhaps alongside the new Mac Pro 2019. However, Apple might opt to roll out a completely new model in 2020 or 2021.

Regardless, the 16-inch MacBook Pro 2019 could still happen, especially since famed Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has produced some leaks that suggest Apple is going to release a 16-inch MacBook Pro 2019 with an “all-new” design. With it, we’re hoping that Apple will give that still-pesky keyboard a redesign, and recent reports are looking good in that regard.

If a 16-inch MacBook Pro 2019 is indeed in the works, here are the things we’re hoping to see.

Cut to the chase

  • What is it? The first-ever 16-inch MacBook Pro
  • When is it out? Possibly late 2019
  • How much will it cost? Reports say around $3,000 (about £2,450, AU$4,350)

16-inch MacBook Pro 2019

Image Credit: Apple

MacBook Pro 2019 release date

While a 16-inch follow-up and redesign to the MacBook Pro 2019 is still something many Apple fans are looking forward to, there’s only a vague "2019" rumored release date at this time. That’s hardly a surprise since the last major update came out in July 2018, and Apple just dropped its 9th-gen Intel Core CPU configurations and a 13-inch MacBook Pro July 2019 refresh.

Still, it would be curious to see macOS Catalina in an overhauled or 16-inch MacBook Pro. We might need to wait a few more months for a clearer date, or even a confirmation that it will happen, but rumors and reports are piling up.

If we’re going by Apple’s previous release dates – with the MacBook Pro 2017 launching in June 2017 and the MacBook Pro 2018 model debuting under the radar in July 2018 – a summer release for the MacBook Pro 2019 makes sense.

We must consider that the 10nm Ice Lake chips are now available and Apple's macOS Catalina is set for a fall release. With these two factors in mind, we could see Apple release the MacBook Pro somewhere around then to take advantage of the new tech and operating system update immediately.

The possibility of a redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro 2019 is high, so we'll be keeping a close eye on Apple's forgone iPhone event in September – if not, we could be looking at an October or even November launch of this 16-inch MacBook Pro.

MacBook Pro 2019 16-inch

Image Credit: TechRadar

MacBook Pro 2019 price

Just the fact that Apple has refreshed its non-Touch Bar MacBook Pros this July 2019 to boast a higher processor, a better keyboard, and the Touch Bar and Touch ID features says a lot about the direction in which they’re going.

The worst part of the 2019 models is the fact that you need to spend thousands of dollars to secure the highest amount of RAM (the 32GB RAM option is only available to the 15-inch models) and the largest SSD combo. Otherwise, you’re stuck with smallest amount of RAM and a Touch Bar that isn’t even universally compatible. 

You can also forget about upgrading your 13-inch. The majority of its parts are soldered, so you’ll be forced to bring in a professional and break your warranty. You also may have to buy a third-party docking station since the only ports available to you are the USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports and a headphone jack.

Of course, it’s hard to predict these things, but you’ll probably see more of the same price tags. Currently, the base model of a 13-inch MacBook Pro gets you an 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of memory, 128GB SSD storage and the integrated Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645. The good news is that this entry level 13-inch model sticks with the same price tag at $1,299 (£1,299, AU$1,999), despite its recent upgrades.

As far as the 15-inch’s 9th gen Intel Core i9 configurations, which currently start at $2,399 (£2,399, A$3,499), we’d like to keep its price while still getting its design refresh. 

A Chinese technology site has recently reported the 16-inch MacBook Pro to start around $3,000 (about £2,450, AU$4,350). Later, analyst Ming Chi-Kuo reported improvements to the keyboard with a new scissor switch design. It may seem outlandish to you, but but "$2,999" sounds like a fine price for Apple to go with.

MacBook Pro 2019

Image Credit: Apple

What we want to see from MacBook Pro 2019

Apple hasn’t been getting a lot of love lately, what with the great keyboard debacle of 2016 through 2019, the problematic Touch Bar and the soldered RAM, to name a few. Still, we’re hoping that Apple takes a new lease on life in 2019, and actually offer its loyal fans some of the things they need and not upsell them on things they don’t need. So far, it does look promising.

More port variety, please
If Apple’s going to insist on only having Thunderbolt 3, we hope they’d at least include a docking station or an adapter for USB, Mini DisplayPort and HDMI without an additional charge. You know, instead of making us shell out more money for a third-party one. 

Though if we're being honest, limiting us to Thunderbolt 3 is inconvenient. MacBook Pro is for professionals who are looking for a seamless workflow. While Thunderbolt 3 is efficient, powerful and versatile, offering a port for charging as well as super fast output and data transfers, many of us are still using devices and accessories that don’t support it. If we’re expected to connect this cable to that adapter to plug into that other port, we’re not going to be happy about it.

Plus, is it possible to bring back MagSafe charging? Some of us tend to trip over those cables, and it was nice to know that we wouldn’t damage those older models by doing so.

Seeing as how Apple launched the latest MacBook Air with just two Thunderbolt 3 ports and no MagSafe charger, chances are slim that Apple is going to diversify the ports on the MacBook Pro 2019. So, what we’re really gunning for now is a docking station or an adapter out of the box.

Improved Touch Bar
When it comes to the new Touch Bar, it seems that Apple is standing its ground. In fact, every single current MacBook Pro model and configuration now has it. Despite grievances from many users and the fact that many others would be happier without it, Apple has completely phased out the non-Touch Bar MacBook Pros.

That’s all fine and dandy, and, we admit, the technology does look promising. However, if Apple is going to ask to pay a few hundred bucks more for a new feature, we’d like to maximize its use. So far, Touch Bar compatibility is only limited to a few programs and apps, and we demand to see more added to this list if it’s here to stay. Plus, it would be nice to get it properly working sans the freezes and fat finger issues.

MacBook Pro 16-inch 2019

Image Credit: TechRadar

Offer an alternative
Again, the Touch Bar shows promise, but it isn’t exactly something that most users need. Not all of us are photographers or filmmakers or artists. Some use just use their MacBook Pros for productivity because of its streamlined interface and user-friendliness, and those folks – the mainstream consumers that Apple is now starting to include in their target market – don’t have a need for a Touch Bar at all. In fact, it might only get in the way and cost them extra for something they’ll hardly use.

We’d like to see an option for such users. It would be great to see Apple to resuscitate the Touch Bar-free models, and price them cheaper than their Touch Bar counterparts.

Better keyboard, display and sound
Sure, Apple has refined the keyboard so that it’s quieter. But, it is still stiffer than what we’re used to, has less travel than most keyboards and is still annoyingly loud. As far as ergonomics, the new keyboard isn’t the best. It’s not that we hate it, but it’s certainly harder to love. Of course, we could always get used to its quirks, but we’d rather see a better one, especially since we’re already paying a lot. Better yet, Apple could bring back the old design most of us are partial to, which now seems likely.

Rounding the design out, MacBook Pro designers should take cues from the iPhone X and phase out the bezeled design. That’s a lot of valuable real estate wasted, and rolling out a bezel-free screen will give users a bigger display without having to sacrifice size — not to mention, giving the 16-inch MacBook Pro 2019 a fresher, more modern look. Also, a laptop designed to edit 4K media should have a 4K screen option, though we're hearing that 3K is going to be this laptop's game.

Finally, we’d like to see Apple reconsider those speakers. We get that Apple is going for a thinner design, but the speakers in the older MacBook Pros are considerably better. With all that technology they come up with, it wouldn’t be that hard to get a premium set of speakers that are louder and have better bass.

New Intel processor
The MacBook Pro 2018 just got updated with Kaby Lake Refresh and Coffee Lake on the 13-inch, and with the 9th-generation chips on the 15-inch. Unfortunately, Intel has already pushed out Whiskey Lake and Amber Lake processors – putting some of the MacBook Pro configurations behind the curve, if only just barely. Whiskey Lake, after all, only provides a minimal boost to performance that most users won’t notice.

At CES 2019, however, Intel announced Ice Lake, its first round of 10nm Sunny Cove processors for laptops. These chips are now available, and we’re hoping that Apple already has plans to include these next-gen CPUs in the 16-inch MacBook Pro 2019. 

If that happens, we’d like to see Apple offering both 9th-gen and 10th-gen configurations, as well as awarding one of its 13-inch model a 9th-gen Coffee Lake Refresh configuration.

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iPhone 11 launch: Apple Event 2019 as it happened

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 12:05 PM PDT

The 2019 Apple Event brought us launches galore, with the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max and Apple Watch 5 all jostling for position on stage in Cupertino, California.

Oh, and let's not forget that Apple also managed to sneak out a new iPad seventh generation tablet too.

The 2019 Apple Event began at 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST (that's 4am AEDT on September 11 in Australia), and ran for an hour and 40 minutes with Apple revealing a huge number of new products.

We've had more on a new iPad, Apple TV Plus and Apple Arcade - so read on below to hear more.

iPhone 11 launch: as it happened

All times in Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)

The 2019 Apple Event has finished. Below you'll find our blow-by-blow iPhone 11 launch liveblog if you want to relive the whole keynote presentation.

11:39 - Tim is wrapping up now - the new iPad, Arcade, Apple TV Plus, the new Watch 5, new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro range all being chatted about.

Enough of these, I want to see them. But are we going to see one more thing?

Nope - we're going into the hands on area. Laters guys, I'm about to go scrum!

11:36 - While we hear a little more about retail, let's talk about what we've just heard. The price not rising for these iPhones is really rather impressive, and the lowering of the iPhone 11, compared to the iPhone XR, is going to really make the iPhone seem 'affordable' again.

The iPhone 11 Pro will be seen as something that's not designed for all users, and actually takes Apple out of the 'high-end' race thanks to sticking the Pro moniker on there.

That doesn't mean the iPhone 11 is anywhere near the level of the Pro, but for those that just want a new iPhone, this is going to be a real tempter.

11:33 - We've just seen a video that really reinforces how the devices are just so professional. There's a new line of cases for these too.

The iPhone 11 Pro will start at $999, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max at $1099. The pre-orders start on Friday September 13, with a delivery of September 20. The iPhone XR will remain at $599, and the iPhone 8 at $499.

These are impressive prices from Apple.

11:30 - A little spec recap for you: there's Wi-Fi 6 on board here, it's IP68-rated for better resistance, and fast charging, alongside wireless charging too.

I'll tell you what - by making the camera bump the same color as the body, it doesn't look anywhere near as bad as we were expecting.


11:27 - We've got a director on the stage to talk about how the lenses and the iPhone work in a 'professional' setting. This is interesting as Sony has been doing this already this year.

Apple has worked with Filmic, the video app maker, allowing you to shoot with all the lenses at the same time (including the selfie camera) which means more coverage on the same take. 

This is certainly a powerful phone indeed. Although being able to show what's being filmed at the same time - come on, we've seen that for ages. Nokia was first to that, but it showing what can be done with the phone.

11:25 - The sensors are paired and calibrated at the factory, so the tone and look across all cameras the same when flicking between them in shooting.

It's hard to tell at the moment which phone is going to be the most popular - it's going to depend on the cost...


11:23 - Now we're on to Pro video on the new iPhone 11 Pro - and we're seeing a demo. 

It already looks better than on the iPhone 11 - so much more clarity and depth. There's still that 'hyper-real' quality that comes from the iPhone camera, thanks to more frames per second, but again it looks more powerful and had credits at the end.

Apple is certainly trying to tell us that this is a Pro phone, indeed.

11:22 - Let's talk about 'Deep Fusion' - it allows photos shot on the iPhone 11 Pro to use machine learning to shoot nine images before you press the shutter, selecting things 24 million pixels, one at a time, and making sure the output is absolutely perfect.

'Computational photography mad science', Schiller calls it.

11:19 - The camera prowess of these snappers in the hands of the pro photographers are really breathtaking - no matter the brand, it's sometimes nice to take a moment and remember how good a smartphone can be these days.

Apple is making a bigger play than ever before about how this camera is just so powerful - each image has the EXIF data in the corner, really pushing those 'pro' credentials.


11:17 - Let's talk more about teh camear - there's three 12MP sensors in there, with a range of apertures to help get the best light levels. There's an optical telephoto lens that jumps in 2x, or the Ultra-wide goes 2x back from the main sensor. A lot more vision here.


11:14 - Let's hear more about how the iPhone 11 Pro is better at low-power battery work - with the iPhone 11 Pro bringing more than four hours more battery than the iPhone XS. And the iPhone 11 Pro Max lasts  five hours longer, with the 18W faster adaptor in the box for faster charging. Finally.

11:12 - A13 Bionic is being explained better here - there's machine learning accelerators so everything has gone a lot faster. Over 1 trillion operations per second mean that the smarts inside the phone will be even quicker and smarter.

11:09 - The back is a single piece of machined glass, and new frosted, matte finish.

There's a midnight green color, space gray, silver and a new gold version. New colors, indeed. And we're sticking with the 5.8-incha dn 6.5-inch, and there's a new OLED panel with 2m:1 contrast ration, and 1200 nits of brightness (that's very bright indeed for a phone) and is 15% more efficient.


It's the same experience that's from the Mac Pro, and it's in the iPhone. Schiller is excited about that. The display is called the 'Super Retina XDR display' - that's a lot of words.

Now we're going to hear more about the performance of the phone.

11.08 - The iPhone 11 Pro is confirmed. I really stuck my neck out and said that name wouldn't come - shows how useless my instincts were.

There are two models coming, and Phil Schiller is onstage to talk through the 'big ones'.

The first phone that Apple has called Pro, it's designed 'for all of us, even if we're not a pro'.

11:06 - So, that's the iPhone 11. When can we get it and how much will it cost? Apple is going to be offering it for $699 - that's why it wants to make a big deal of this phone. That's cheap for Apple, and cheaper than last year!

Actually, that price drop is huge. Pretty impressive indeed from Apple. Tim is back on stage - and he's confirmed that's not the end of it.

11:03 - Onto battery - the iPhone XR already had the best battery in the iPhone as yet. The new iPhone 11 will go for an hour longer - and we're done, and onto a video.

The screen of specs confirmed that it will be more water and dust-resistant than ever before - as well as continuting with wireless charging.

It's interesting that this is Apple's new play - making the 'cheaper' iPhone the flagship this year.


11:00 - Yang Yang from Giant Networks is showing how powerful the gaming chipset is. The performance is impressive, but we see this every year...

Pascal's Wager is comoing to the App Store next month, and while it is impressive it doesn't specifcally show how good it is - let's wait to play that and find out.

10:59 - We're getting the A13 Bionic with the iPhone 11, the fastest chipset from Apple yet - the 'fastest CPU ever in a smartphone'.

And it's also the fastest GPU ever in a smartphone - Apple is showing just how much faster it is through graphs on stage.


10:58 - Just seen an ad for 'Slow Mo selfies', as you can take 'Slofies' (NO, JUST NO) with the front-facing camera.

10:57 - The iPhone 11 has a wider 12MP TrueDepth Camera, but when rotating to landscape it will automatically go to 12MP from 7MP to get more people in with the wider-angle lens.

Just saw the 'Optical 2x zoom out' listed in the specs - that means that the 'normal' lens is the telephoto one, we guess?

10:56 - Key question: will Apple make more, or less, of a deal about the iPhone 11 Pro if it lands?

10:54 - Now we're seeing the video shot on the iPhone 11 entirely - it's impressive, although you can tell it's shot on a phone camera. Still, shows what can be done with the right capabilities. The Cinematic Video Stabilization was more impressive as it was all handheld, and you can switch between the normal and ultra-wide camera while shooting.

There's 4K up to 60fps, and extended dynamic range (not HDR).

10:53 - You can take better portrait photos with the two sensors, and there's a new portrait lighting effect, and there's a new Night mode too.

This comes on automatically when it's dark enough to reduce noise and brighten things. The demo looks good, but it's hard to tell if it's better than the Google Pixel camera's Night Sight.

10:51 - There is the rumored tap-to-extend nudge, where the ultra-wide will let you know there's a better image lying around. Interesting that the telephoto lens isn't added here to this 'budget' iPhone.

The Neural Engine is back, allowing for a wider gamut of improvements to the camera's results.


10:50 - The iPhone 11 camera has a 36mm, f/1.8 lens, and 13mm ultra-wide camera, rather than a telephoto lens.

10:49 - Kyann on stage now. It's got a brushed aluminum chassis, with six colors, thanks to a green, black, purple, and yellow along with red. There's a 6.1-inch display, alongside spatial audion to create a soundfield around you, and Dolby Atmos is supported too.

10:48 - The newest iPhone has two lenses, multiple colors, that square buymp on teh back and a notch - it's called the iPhone 11.

This is interesting - the next generation of iPhone. This definitely looks like the iPhoen XR rebooted - so are we getting the iPhone 11 Pro?

10:47 - Right, here we go. Tim is talking again - about how amazing the iPhone has been from the word go. Talking about the iPhone XR being the most popular in the world, and the XS and XS Max being the most advanced ever.

But, what's the name of the new ones?

Here we go: video time.

10:45 - Now we're watching a video talking about how good the Apple Watch is. From fitness to payments to music and interactions with friends. It does do a lot, and adding in some chat about compasses that help - alongside how good it is at monitoring your heartbeat.

'In conclusion, this Watch tells time... among other things'.

Something fruity just got opened in the room. It's a really strong smell. Oh, wait we're onto iPhone!

10:44 - Series 3 is still being sold, and has a lower price of $199 for the GPS model. Aaaaaaaaaaand Tim is back.

Today is going to be a long one for me crying emoji.


10:43 - Doesn't look like sleep tracking is on there. The price begins, for GPS models, at $399, and $499 for the LTE version. You can order from today, and they'll be in stores from September 20.

10:40 - There's a lot more in the safety features - with internatioal emergency calling on the cellular version of the watch when you're around the world.

There's more case finishes than ever, with aluminum in gold, silver and space gray - and it's 100% recycled.

Steel is back, alongside titanium for the new Watch. There's a brushed space black version, and ceramic is back in white as well.

New Apple Watch Nike models are coming with new bands and faces, and new Hermes models as well. PLEASE STOP TALKING. I CAN'T TYPE THIS FAST.

There's a stainless steel black Hermes band model, combined with a band. Just letting you know.

10:39 - There's a built-in compass in Series 5 - which isn't as exciting, let's be honest. Although it'll be good for hiking.

There's a new Compass app too - ah, we miss that from the iPhone. Good it's not dead.


10:38 - The new always-on display is LTPO - which means it can go from 60Hz to 1Hz, a display driver, new light sensor and better inner power management.

There's the same 18-hour battery life, so does that mean there's no sleep tracking? This is a big thing for the new Apple Watch. All the screens and watch faces - including the fitness app - are tuned to be working for the low-brightness mode.

10:37 - New watch faces, and movement tracking on the Apple Watch Series 5 - which comes with an ALWAYS ON display! Finally!

How is this possible with battery life concerns?

10:35 - Interesting that Apple has decided to talk so long about that - the need for the Watch to be seen as a real health benefit is clearly key as a reason to buy.

Tim's now talking about what's next - Stan from the Apple Watch team is sharing the next generation of Apple Watch. VIDEO TIME!

10:33 - Tim is back on stage now to talk about the health benefits - and he's just invited someone to the stage to talk more about the health research. 

My word, I missed her name too. I'm really sorry, person talking. I'm having a nightmare today.

But anyway, onto the Apple Heart Study - how Apple contributed studies into atrial fibrillation - so we're getting more studies.

There's a study into hearing, using the Noise app on the Watch, the Apple Women's Health Study to help inform on conditions like osteoporosis, and finally the Apple Heart and Movement Study. 

This one partners with the American Heart Association to see how heart health and movement are paired - you can enroll with the Apple Research App.

Great pains to say this is opt-in, and privacy is total - classic Apple. That's coming to the US later this year, that app.

10:32 - There's still more that the entire wearables world can do with fitness - the Apple Watch is great at getting you started, but learning and growing with you, being more holistic, is still the aim of so many brands.

10:29 - Video time to hear how the Apple Watch is helping people. Apple decided to FaceTime some people about how people were saved by the Apple Watch - including an emotional chap who fell, and his Watch called 911 and his wife.

A pregnant woman's baby was saved, a man was rescued from a heart attack and a deaf man gets a notifcation when his child is crying.

Apple always does well in reminding people how it's actually in the real world - how people are using the fitness elements to get fitter and go out to do better.

10:28 - Onto Apple Watch - and we're not even half an hour in.

10:25 - Apple Arcade and TV Plus is being rolled together as a reason to buy the iPad - with the free subscription being a big reason to buy it.

It's got the home button with TouchID. It's got up to 10 hours of battery life and will be made from 100% recycled aluminum. That's something we'd like to see all manufacturers doing.

Oh, price time: it starts at $329. That's pretty cheap, even with the slightly-lower spec. For the education customers, you can get it for $299 - and can order today with shipping at 'the end of the month'.

And he's off, with Tim back!

10:24 - We're back to the info on iPadOS right now - with Safari's 'desktop-class' browsing being shown off once again as a great upgrade. 

We've seen all this, although you can connect thumb drive and SD card through the connection - but does the new iPad have a USB-C connector?

Key questions of our time.

10:22 - Apple VP Greg Joswiak is here to unveil the 'new seventh generation iPad'. A big upgrade with a lot of new features - and it supports Apple Pencil.

Why launch today, Apple? Don't you know how many hands on I have to do?

There's a 10.2-inch display - and it's got 'more pixels and brightness' than the best-selling laptop. There's the A10 Fusion chip inside - man, that's a little old. But it does have the smart connector for a keyboard that it shares with the iPad Pro.

10:20 - 'This has been a huge year for iPad, we've revamped our entire line-up'. Does that mean we're about to get a new one? 

iPadOS is being talked up too - about how it's designed for the platform, using the basis of the iOS 13. 

Oh, we're getting a new iPad. Looks like the rumors were true.

10:19 - When you buy an iPhone, Macbook or Apple TV, you're going to get a year for free - people are losing their minds over that one. There was a tangible, visceral 'WHOA' in here. Tim is clearly excited - although we're now hearing about iPad.

This is breakneck speed.

10:18 - Apple TV is coming from November 1, with more shows coming every month in over 100 countries... and it's only $4.99 per month. That's raised the roof in this Steve Jobs Theater.

10:16 - Nobody can see, but then some babies are born that totally can see - and cue epic music. It's hard to feel the characterisation, but a lot of people want to kill those children to appease gods. 

It looks fairly well acted from this trailer - and it's certainly meant to be epic. It feels more like a film than a TV series, which is probably the aesthetic Apple is going for.

10:13 - Next up, Apple TV Plus. We're hearing about the trailers - For All Mankind, Dickinson and The Morning Show. These do look interesting, to be fair - Tim's talking up the reaction to trailers, with over 100 million views. 

Apparently, The Morning Show is one of the most popular trailers ever - but we're going to see more about the drama 'See', the futuristic show where there is no vision.

Now we're going to see the trailer... oooooh. Let's watch.

10:11 - Ann's back - telling us we're going to get a huge amount of new studios in the Apple Arcade mix, and you'll be able to get in 150 countries around the world from September 19. And it's going to be $4.99 per month... that got a couple of 'whoas' in the room.

There will be a one month free trial, and 'hundreds' of new games will be coming in the next few weeks - and Tim is back.

10:10 - It's Sayonara something something... man, I'm bad at listening. This is a mix of flying, racing and beat matching as a game - again, it's nice but nothing crazy.

Sayonara Wild Hearts. Just Googled it. You're welcome.

10:07 - I totally just missed the name of this game. But it's a swimming dude who is humanity's last survivor under the sea. That doesn't sound good for us - although we do have a little drone. 

Again, it's a nice game - but will this entice people to sign up? Apple Arcade needs a huge title to get people involved and paying each month. Frogger and this game that I'm really pissed I missed the name for. 

Oh, it's Shinsekai: Into the Depths. Phew.

Now the last demo: Annapurna Interactive with Kelsey Hansen taking to the stage.

10:06 - Everyone just laughed at a baby in sunglasses. This is clearly a friendly room - Frogger looks nice, but it's not a huge title to start with. Let's hear more from Capcom with Peter Fabiano.

10:04 - Let's hear more about Apple Arcade. The subscription allows users to get access to a host of exclusive games from within the App Store - designed to be attractive to all members of the family.

We're hearing from Konami first, with Benhamin Kinney coming on stage. A plinth just magically rose out the stage.

'Frogger in ToyTown' is going to be the first game shown. It's nice in 3D, but is it really the best advert?

10:02 - Tim is talking about how important it is to give the top tools to actually do things - the 'fusion' of hardware, sofware and services. 

Cook has just confirmed a huge morning with some 'truly big announcements' - so big, he's not giving an update and getting straight into the App Store - talking about the Apple Arcade. Let's hear from Ann... I wish I could remember her last name.

10:00 - Lights are down. Video starting. Just seen the old iPod touchwheel, the TouchID logo, a Mac, some spinning MacBooks, iPads, Pencils, Airpods, some notes of Siri, a HomePod, the Apple TV remote, an iPhone camera getting more lenses, iOS 13 and some workouts on the Apple Watch. With some health elements too. 

Phew, it's not stopping. There's the iPhone XR - 'give some people some wonderful tools and they'll do wonderful things'.

Tim is here. People are clapping.

09:55 - Gareth back in the driving seat here - I've come off my useless Twitter barrage to actually write on a website. Some thoughts:

1. Someone smells nice near me. It's like a woody, fruity smell. It's good.

2. The power isn't working, but my laptop is running with over 7 hours' battery left. That should be enough unless Tim Cook has some stuff to get off his chest.

3. I'm right in front of the hands on area. I'm ready. SO READY.

09:50 - We're being treated to some funky music over the PA system while everybody finds their seats. They better hurry up, we're starting in 10 minutes.

On the stage screen there's a color changing Apple logo. We've seen some iPhone 11 color leaks over the past couple of days, including a rather fetching green hue. Could this logo be a hint that the new iPhones will come in a wide range of colors? 

There's not long to wait to find out.

09:40 - HYPE LEVEL TO 11

09:35 - Making our way down the stairs into the Steve Jobs Theater. Not long to go now.

09:30 - So, let's quickly recap what we're expecting to see very soon:

  • 3x new iPhones
  • Apple Watch 5
  • Release dates for iOS 13, iPadOS and macOS 10.15
  • More info on Apple TV Plus
  • A new iPad?
  • A new 16-inch MacBook?

09:00 - One hour to go until Tim Cook takes to the stage. Are you ready? We certainly are. We have Gareth reporting live from Cupertino, and the whole TechRadar team in offices around the world ready to bring you absolutely everything you'll need to know.

08.50 - Ah, the Steve Jobs Theater. We meet again.

08.40 - I spy, with my little eye, Apple Campus!

08:30 - Rolling towards Apple Campus, there's a fair bit of traffic today. Perhaps they heard TechRadar was in town? (or maybe it's just rush hour)

08:00 - Apple has ditched the plastic badges this year for a more eco-friendly cardboard. Is this a sign of things to come? The world's first cardboard smartphone? Probably not... 

Also - check out that carpet. Wowzers.

07:00 - See, we told you he was awake. Good morning Mr Cook! A beautiful morning in Cupertino.

06:46 - Sunrise in Cupertino, California, and Tim Cook's eyes slowly open. He pushes back the sheets and stretches his arms out. He glances at his Apple Watch (hang on, that looks a bit different... a fifth generation wearable perhaps?), which shows he's had a solid six hours of sleep.

"Perfect" he whispers, as he swings his legs out of bed, "let's do this".

06:00 - So what else can you look forward to from today's Apple Event? Well there should be good news for those who currently own an iPhone, iPad or MacBook, as Apple should give us firm release dates for its next big software updates.

We already know plenty about iOS 13 for iPhone, iPadOS for iPads and macOS 10.15 Catalina for Macs and MacBooks, but the finished versions of the software updates have yet to hit devices.

We've seen Apple announce software update dates during previous iPhone launch events, so we fully expect it to continue the trend this year.

05:00 - We're awake in California! Good old jet lag, keeping us sharp between the ears. As we have five hours until the Apple Event kicks off, why not read our Phones Staff Writer, Tom Bedford's thoughts on the iPhone 11 Pro.

Rumors have tipped the 11 Pro to come with Apple Pencil support, allowing you to utilize the firm's stylus with the handset - something which has been available only to the newer generations of iPads to date.

04:50 - 🚨THE APPLE STORE IS DOWN🚨

It happens every year, just before a big launch, and signals the fact there will be new hardware announced. Apple takes its store offline, allowing it to ready the new product pages without giving the game away.

04:00 - While three new iPhones are pretty much nailed on to launch today, something we're a little less certain on is the arrival of the Apple Watch 5. We saw the fourth generation of Apple's smartwatch launch alongside the iPhone XS in 2018, but the rumors and leaks surrounding its successor have been relatively thin on the ground.

Our Phones Editor, James Peckham says "So far, we know very little about the Apple Watch Series 5. It's still likely we'll hear about Apple's next-gen smartwatch later today and we expect a big focus on sleeping tracking tech. 

"It's heavily rumored that Apple is set to make big improvements in the way it monitors your snoozing, but these features are also likely to land on previous Apple Watch iterations too. Apple will have to have a surprise waiting in the wings if it's going to encourage those who already own the Apple Watch 4 to upgrade to 2019's version."

03:00 - It's still very much the middle of the night on the west coast of the US, and Cook and co. will be tucked up in bed dreaming of new ways to say "stunning", "revolutionary" and "gorgeous".

Meanwhile, for those of you who are already up and awake - what can you expect from today's launch? Well the main event will be the announcement of new iPhone handsets - and it looks like it will be another trio of smartphones.

What these new iPhones will be called is still up for debate. We're currently pegging them as the iPhone 11R (replacing the iPhone XR), iPhone 11 (replacing iPhone XS) and iPhone 11 Max (replacing iPhone XS Max).

However, some rumors suggest the "affordable" R series will be called the iPhone 11, with the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Max the flagship options. Then there's the school of thought which says Apple will stick with Roman numerals and give us the iPhone XI and co.

It's messy, so let us know what you think in our Twitter poll:

02:30 - Let's kick off with a little sing-a-long to get you in the mood. Got lyrics for more verses? Tweet us!

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Mac Pro 2019: release date, price and specs

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 12:02 PM PDT

Mac Pro 2019 was unveiled at Apple's WWDC 2019 event, where the company showed off the latest update to its powerful professional PC, packing some of the latest high-end hardware to make it Apple’s most powerful computer for years. 

The Mac Pro 2019 we saw at WWDC 2019 has up to a 28-core Intel Xeon processor, on top of 1.5TB of 6-channel ECC system memory, which means that you’ll be hard pressed to run into any task that's too demanding for the new Mac Pro.

We got a first glimpse at the new Mac desktop successor to the Mac Pro 2013, and you’ll be happy to know that this model allows for modular upgrades, just in case having up to a 28-core Xeon processor isn’t enough for you down the line.

The Mac Pro 2019 features a stainless-steel frame that ditches the cylindrical 'bin' look of the 2013 model in favor of a more traditional tower chassis that hearkens back to older Mac Pro models. Visually, the front and back are filled with uniquely designed vent holes, setting it apart from the more traditional and cleaner look.

The power and design come together when you pop open the computer from the top. You may lift off the aluminum housing for 360-degree access to just about every component.

Alongside the Mac Pro 2019, Apple is also releasing a new professional monitor – the Pro Display XDR – which comes with a matching design that compliments the Mac Pro 2019’s new look. This monitor has a 32-inch Retina 6K display (the world's first), and boasts the next level in high-dynamic range (HDR) or what Apple calls Extreme Dynamic Range (or XDR).

This 32-inch 6K display features a Nano-Texture surface meant to reduces reflections without affecting the overall image quality.

On top of that, because every single LED is calibrated at the factory level for HDR, Apple is able to deliver high-dynamic range like never seen before. Apple does this by using a unique lattice cooling pattern on the back of the display in order to maintain 1,000 nits of brightness at all times – with 1,600 nits of peak brightness. This monitor is able to produce stunning images, as well, thanks to its 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio. 

All of these specs combined deliver a new technology Apple has dubbed Extreme Dynamic Range or XDR, the next generation of HDR.

This monitor will cost you whopping $4,999 (about £3,950, AU$7,270) for the standard version, and $5,999 (about £4,730, AU$8.720) for the Nano-texture equipped version.

Mac Pro 2019 tested

The Pro Display XDR looks stunning.

Naturally, the new Mac Pro 2019's companion screen comes separately, as do the color-tweaked keyboard, mouse and trackpad. That's always been the case with Mac Pro configurations – it's going to be an investment for everything, which also means that it’s not for everyone.

In fact, Apple is aiming the new Mac Pro 2019 at production crews and serious creators. This isn't a computer created for the average consumer, as you'll find the spec and price to be far in excess of what you need – and what you can afford.

Cut to the chase

  • What is it? Apple's new dedicated desktop
  • When is it out? September – November 2019
  • What will it cost? Starts at $5,999 (about £4,730, AU$8.720)

Mac Pro 2019 release date and price

Apple announced the Mac Pro 2019 release date for "fall 2019," which means that it will most likely be here between September and November. Apple has favored October for a lot of its previous hardware launches, and that falls into this release window.  We should hopefully hear more about the Mac Pro at Apple's iPhone 11 launch, giving us a better idea of when we can expect the new pro computer.

The Mac Pro 2019 price starts at $5,999 (about £4,730, AU$8.720). That’s for the base model with an 8-core Intel Xeon processor (CPU), Radeon 580X graphics processor (GPU) and 32GB of ECC memory (RAM). 

Remember though that the Pro Display XDR – for $4,999 (about £4,000, AU$7,150) – is a separate purchase, as is the Pro Stand for $999 (about £800, AU$1,400) and VESA Mount Adapter for $199 (about £160, AU$285).

We only know the price for the base model so far, but a recent estimate suggests it could cost as high as $45,000 (around £35,000, AU$65,000).

A new design

Folks who were unimpressed with the older Mac Pro's design will be happy to know that Mac Pro 2019 has been crafted to be far more industrial and modular. The Mac Pro's leanings are more traditional with the combination of brushed aluminum and heat sink holes festooning the outer shell, which sadly makes it resemble an industrial cheese grater.

It's brutal and send the message that 'this is for working on, not for looking good.’ However, it’s somewhat portable as it is rack-mountable, and you can screw wheels on the bottom to move it around an office or studio.

We'll get to the performance of the new Mac Pro in just a moment, but one thing that's worth a mention about the new model is how much innards you can cram inside such a small space.

In fact, one music producer told us that previously one would need to use multiple machines to mix a score, whereas those three or four could now be squished into the body of Apple's Mac Pro 2019.

Apple has also fitted the Mac Pro 2019 with a unique cooling system to maximize airflow while keeping the noise down. Even with the massive fans, this powerhouse will not distract you from your work.

There's also the advantage of the multiple Thunderbolt ports on top of the machine, allowing for easier access inside.

Mac Pro 2019 specs and performance

When it comes to specifications, Apple isn’t pulling any punches, cramming some seriously formidable hardware into the body of the new Mac Pro 2019.

Mac Pro 2019 and display

The rear view of both the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR.

The base model packs a new 8-core Intel Xeon processor, giving you a lot of horsepower for multitasking. The Xeon line of CPUs are created for professional workstations – and, this can be configured up to a Xeon processor with an astonishing 28 cores.

The more cores, the better it can handle multiple tasks at once – so the processor powering the new Mac Pro will undoubtedly tackle even the most exacting creative tasks without breaking a sweat.

As with Apple’s other prosumer computer, the iMac Pro, the Mac Pro 2019 touts an AMD graphics card, starting with the Radeon Pro 580X and up to the Radeon Pro Vega II, which features 32GB of high-bandwidth memory – 1TB/s to be precise. That makes it the highest memory bandwidth of any GPU.

If that’s not enough, you can also deck it out with the AMD Radeon Pro Vega II Duo, which features two Vega II GPUs for a total of 64GB of memory – making it the world’s most powerful graphics card.

Mac Pro 2019's removable cover

The removable lid and shell via the semi-circle handle.

These GPUs are fitted into the Apple MPX Module, which easily slot into the Mac Pro, offering quiet operation while being kept cool by the Mac Pro’s own cooling system.

Impressively, the Mac Pro 2019 can have two MPX Modules installed at once. This means that if you have the need  – and the budget – you can have two Vega II Duos installed for an insane 128GB of video memory and 56 teraflops of graphics performance.

All this output requires a lot of power, which is why there's a 1.4kW power supply powering the machine. However, the noise is pretty low despite the fans inside, and when seeing it running at full power, we didn't feel a huge amount of heat emanating from the rear, nor heard anything like a light aircraft trying to take off.

This kind of graphical grunt will destroy most video encoding and rendering tasks – even at resolutions of 8K and above. While we’d love to imagine what the gaming capability of this level of firepower is like, this machine is going to be purely of interest to video professionals that need to render ultra-high resolution footage quickly.

Seeing it in real time, you could see and feel the raw power of the rendering capabilities of the Mac Pro 2019. 3D imagery could be manipulated in real time with multiple shading and lighting changes, meaning the need to ship projects off to a rendering farm won't be necessary for many tasks in the future.

One creative artist estimated the raw power of the extra cores gave him around four times the performance previously available, meaning he had far more time to allot to his artwork and creative process rather than standing around to see if the images and videos had shown as intended.

Being able to manipulate 8K streams so flawlessly is more than impressive - an engineer we spoke to claimed that using the Mac Pro 2019 was akin to when '1080p was finally able to be used properly,’ meaning that the speed of manipulation was finally able to be used properly.

Mac Pro 2019 display and stand

Not a bad look for Apple's newest professional gear.

Memory-wise, the Mac Pro 2019 supports six-channel memory and comes with 12 slots, which allows you to install up to 1.5TB of RAM. 

In a demonstration, this allowed a full orchestra-worth of instruments to be rendered within that RAM space, which means that a rack of PCs can now be replaced by a single Mac Pro unit, with the output slickly creating right in front of our eyes.

Again, this makes the Mac Pro 2019 a workstation that’s crafted to breeze through multitasking. PCI Express slots also make a comeback, with eight in total, to offer plenty of options to expand the Mac Pro’s capabilities in the future.

Even at the entry level with a 8-core Intel Xeon processor with a max turbo boost of 4.0GHz and 32GB of ECC RAM, you should be able to handle most situations. The Mac Pro 2019 is definitely not meant for everyday computing, not that most users would feel comfortable paying such a high price.

The entry model Mac Pro comes with a 256GB SSD, which is the only part of the specifications that seems a bit constrained since that doesn't offer much storage space these days.

However, you'll have the option to upgrade it with up to a 4TB drive. That's a gigantic SSD and will be a major bonus to any video editors considering this machine. Unfortunately, you will be expected to pay at least $2,000 (about £1,580, AU$2,900) more to upgrade to such an enormous drive. On the upside, most creative professionals have their own, more powerful external SSD drives anyway, so a smaller storage space isn’t really a dealbreaker.

The fact that the new Mac Pro 2019 offers such high expansion possibilities is noteworthy, however. This desktop system boasts eight PCIe expansion slots, so you can keep the Mac Pro current with the latest hardware for the foreseeable future. This is backed up by the new Apple Afterburner accelerator card, which lets users play back multiple 8K RAW video streams. This should be especially handy for video editors that shoot in very high resolutions.

You'll be able to upgrade the RAM as well. Even if you only pick up the 32GB model (which is expensive enough as it is), the new Mac Pro features 12 physical DIMM slots, so you can upgrade your system memory as your needs change.

Apple will facilitate new graphics cards with its new MPX module, a PCIe expansion card that not only allows you to slot in more powerful graphics cards, but will also feature native Thunderbolt integration and 500W of power. You can have two of these cards in the Mac Pro, allowing you to use two Radeon Pro Vega II GPUs at once.

The best part? Getting access to the innards of the new Mac Pro 2019 is remarkably easy, thanks to the unique chassis design. The outer aluminum housing is also designed for easy expansion, as it lifts off in one motion, granting easy access to the entire system. 

These specs certainly sound impressive on paper (if, perhaps, a little overkill for most people), and we cannot wait to see how the Mac Pro 2019 really performs in a full review.

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macOS Catalina: macOS 10.15 release date, news and features

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 11:58 AM PDT

The release of macOS Catalina – the official name for macOS 10.15 – is almost here, and we should see it on our Macs in October 2019.

We first heard about macOS Catalina at Apple's WWDC 2019 conference in San Jose, California earlier this year, where the company highlighted some of the exciting new features coming to macOS Catalina – such as the handy ability to utilize an iPad as a secondary screen. 

macOS Catalina already available to app developers, letting them port their iPhone and iPad apps to Mac more easily. Apple has introduced a new feature solely for developers called "Project Catalyst," which allows them to seamlessly port their iOS 13and iPadOS apps to the macOS environment.

Apple's head of software, Craig Federighi, also confirmed at WWDC that when the macOS 10.15 Catalina is finally available to the public, it will say goodbye to iTunes and give way to new apps: Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV. Each of these new macOS Catalina apps will have enhanced features that aren't available in the existing versions running on other devices.

macOS 10.15 Catalina, whose public beta is now available to download, will also add into the mix Sidecar, a new built-in tool for using an iPad as a secondary display for your Mac or MacBook device. This feature will work both wired and wirelessly.

Here's every major change coming to Apple's OS for Macs and MacBooks in 2019 with macOS Catalina.

Cut to the chase

  • What is it? macOS 10.15 Catalina, the successor to macOS 10.14 Mojave.
  • When is it out? October 2019
  • How much will it cost? Nothing. Apple software updates are always free.

macos 10.15 Sidecar feature

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macOS Catalina release date

For anyone who isn't an app developer or willing to step into the beta, macOS 10.15 Catalina will be made available to the public "this fall," as Apple promised on stage at WWDC 2019. For those folks not on the northern hemisphere, that means some time in Q3 2019, most likely late September, especially if we were to look at previous macOS releases.

Apple hosted its iPhone 11 event on September 10, and while the show came and went with nary a mention of macOS 10.15, Apple's macOS 10.15 Catalina page was updated with an "October 2019" release window. 

The public beta of the OS is now available for free however, and is available for anyone to try out at this link. If you're feeling particularly adventurous and have 100 bucks or quid just sitting around, you can even test out the special developer preview beta.

For more detailed information regarding that, we’ll show you how to download the macOS Catalina beta test. Otherwise, keep this page bookmarked as we will be updating it as more details regarding macOS 10.15 Catalina come to light.

macOS Catalina compatibility

Of course, one of the first questions that come to mind must be: can the Mac or MacBook I own right now work with this new hotness?

Luckily, every piece of Mac hardware that could upgrade to the current macOS 10.14 Mojave will be able to receive the new macOS 10.15 Catalina update. Here's the full list of devices:

  • 12-inch MacBook (2015 and later)
  • MacBook Air (2012 and later)
  • MacBook Pro (2012 and later)
  • Mac mini (2012 and later)
  • iMac (2012 and later)
  • iMac Pro (2017)
  • Mac Pro (2013 and later)

Goodbye, iTunes – hello, Apple Music, Podcasts Books and TV

WWDC 2019 and macOS 10.15 Catalina make it official: iTunes has ceased to be. 

From its ashes, however, will rise the new apps for macOS: Apple Music, Apple TV and Apple Podcasts – and they’re going to be improved versions of those that appear on iOS.

Apple Music will allow macOS users access to their entire libraries of music regardless of whether the tracks have been downloaded or are being streamed. This is also where music ripped from CDs will live, incorporated into the same libraries.

Apple TV, on the other hand, will feature the app's channels and have on hand more than 100,000 iTunes movies and TV shows to browse, buy or rent. All of this content will be available in 4K HDR video and Dolby Atmos audio wherever offered. Apple TV+ will also be available through this app as soon as the service rolls out later this year.

Apple Podcasts will bring the service's more than 700,00 podcasts, as well as new episode updates to the Mac in a new interface. This version of the app will also feature enhanced search functions that can pull up episodes by hosts, guests or even discussion topics.

Last but not the least, Apple Books will have all the audiobooks you can purchase and listen to. Like with the other new apps, it will feature a familiar interface for anyone who is used to iTunes.

Apple has revealed more information about the apps that will replace iTunes following WWDC and how they will work.

If you’re worried about all your existing music, playlists, and iTunes gift cards and credit, relax. Apple confirmed that all your music and playlists will be transferred over to the Apple Music app in macOS 10.15 Catalina. In addition, any iTunes gift cards or unspent iTunes credits may be used in the new apps.

In macOS 10.15 Catalina, the iTunes Store can still be used to buy new music, and can be accessed through the Sidebar in the Apple Music app. And of course, you can also subscribe to the Apple Music streaming service through the app – if you do, you can hide the iTunes Store for less clutter.

macOS 10.15 iPhone management

You'll sync your devices via Finder in macOS Catalina (Image credit: Apple) 

With iTunes making its exit, Apple also explained that syncing devices in macOS Catalina will now be handled by the Finder app, which will be able to backup and sync those devices. According to Apple, it will also be easier to drag and drop files for quick transfers as well.

macOS 10.15 Sidecar feature

Apple Sidecar at work in macOS Catalina. (Image Credit: Apple)

Sidecar turns your iPad into another display

This is probably the most exciting update to macOS with macOS 10.15 Catalina: the capability to extend your Mac's display to a nearby iPad, both wired and wirelessly. Since a good amount of MacBook users are already iPad owners, this means that a sizable amount of mobile workers just received a secondary display without having to spend extra.

Possibly even more importantly for designers, this connected iPad can also be used as a drawing tablet with various specifically supported apps. Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Illustrator and iWork are the first apps listed to support this feature.

We currently don’t have the official word on which iPad models will support the Sidecar feature, but it'll most likely be those models that can also run the new iPadOS, which is expected later this year as well.

Apple says that the following Mac apps will support Sidecar's Apple Pencil input and other enhanced features:

  • Adobe: After Effects, Illustrator, Premiere Pro
  • Affinity Designer & Affinity Photo
  • Cinema 4D
  • CorelDRAW
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Final Cut Pro & Motion
  • Maya
  • Painter
  • Principle
  • Sketch
  • Substance Designer & Painter
  • ZBrush

macOS 10.15 screen time

Screen Time for macOS has a special "One more minute" feature. (Image Credit: Apple)

Screen Time comes to macOS

One of Apple's most impactful changes to iOS 12 was Screen Time, an app that tracks your iPhone or iPad usage time and offers insights into the trends. This capability will not only come to macOS with Catalina, but also offer a new “One more minute” feature, giving you more time to save your work or finish up a game.

This information will be synced across your other Apple devices so that you have a complete profile of how often you stare at your collective screens, as well as advice on what to do with that information. This will also include parental controls on time spent using a Mac as well as with whom children are able to communicate with.

macOS 10.15 Project Catalyst

Twitter's return to macOS was made possible by Project Catalyst. (Image Credit: Apple)

Project Catalyst – is this Marzipan?

It seems that what was formerly referred to in rumors and leaks as "Project Marzipan," Apple's master plan to bring more apps from the iPhone and iPad to the Mac, is now known as Project Catalyst. For developers, it all seems to start with simply ticking off a box within the Xcode app in macOS 10.15 Catalina.

A series of new features and protocols then become available to the app in the development phase, from which the developer can choose to add to their apps – presumably with additional yet lighter coding. It seems to make the process more seamless and speedier, with even Twitter utilizing the tool to quickly bring its native app back to macOS from iOS.

Other fun improvements

Safari browser will have a new startup page that uses Siri Suggestions to surface commonly visited websites, bookmarks, iCloud tabs and more.

Mail will lets users to block messages from senders, mute message threads from issuing push notifications and send unsubscribe requests from within the app to mailing list providers.

Lastly, Reminders will soon get an overhaul in visual interface so that it will let users more easily create, keep track and organize their reminders.

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England vs Kosovo live stream: how to watch Euro 2020 qualifier football from anywhere

Posted: 10 Sep 2019 11:51 AM PDT

It's a good time to be an England football supporter (spare a thought for cricket fans for a moment) with Kane and co scoring goals for fun in their Euro 2020 qualifiers so far. Next up are footballing minnows Kosovo and we're delighted that coverage is on free-to-air TV in the UK - although you'll need to keep scrolling to see how to live stream England vs Kosovo wherever you are in the world. 

Gareth Southgate's England come into the game still with a lot of goodwill from fans who remember last year's World Cup campaign fondly. Since then, they've put 14 goals past the Czech Republic, Montenegro and Bulgaria in qualifying, but were beaten easily by the Netherlands in the semi-finals of the inaugural Nations League.

Harry Kane will of course lead them from the front following his hat-trick at the weekend and Raheem Stirling has now become England's most dangerous player. West Ham United's young Declan Rice looks set to play a key part in midfield again alongside the more experienced Jordan Henderson and Ross Barkley. Expect Jordan Pickford to start in goal, despite his mistakes in Portugal and some fierce competition.

Kosovo have been the surprise package of Group A so far and sit in second place with two wins, two draws and no losses. The biggest upset they've caused was when they came behind on Saturday to beat Czech Republic 2-1. Bear in mind that this team was only formed less than 10 years ago and sit outside FIFA's top 100 in the rankings. They have three players that England fans may recognise from the Championship, as well as Lazio midfielder Valon Berisha.

So can England come up with the goals they need to claim an expected fourth win on the trot? Or can Kosovo come up with a surprise result? Find out by following the instructions below and grabbing a live stream of England vs Kosovo Euro 2020 qualifying football wherever you are in the world. 

How to live stream England vs Kosovo from outside your country

If you're in the UK, US or Australia today, then your viewing options are set out in simple black-and-white below.

But it's not so straightforward if you try and watch the game from abroad, as you'll likely be faced with a very unhelpful geo-block.

How to stream the England game live in the UK 

Live stream England vs Kosovo in the US for FREE

How to live stream England vs Kosovo in Australia

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