This Monday, June 10, Apple unveiled its new software products powered by artificial intelligence during a conference.
After blasting music from what looks like a modernized iPod, skydivers launch into the air before being greeted by Apple CEO Tim Cook. Smiling, the latter is perched on the roof of Apple Park. It is under the bright California sun that he immediately begins the conference dedicated to the new software for his products.
The Apple Vision Pro will be on sale in France on July 12
After celebrating the first anniversary of Apple TV+, the CEO quickly announced the new features on the Apple Vision Pro. This mixed reality headset from Apple, with a futuristic aesthetic, was launched in the United States last July. It must immerse its holder into a virtual universe. He can control the entire interface with his eyes, hands and voice. It is currently marketed at a very high selling price, 3499 dollars.
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New apps should appear. They will be accessible thanks to a new operating system, the “Vision OS2”which also allows “new experience” with the object. In particular, snap your fingers to return to the home screen.
The headset will also be available for sale in many other countries this summer. And in particular in France, on July 12.
iOS 18 update on iPhone and iPad
The headset isn’t the only one getting an update. The iPhone operating system is also eligible for an update. A “dark look” was announced to switch applications to mode “night” or change colors. Furthermore, the commands to control the buttons are evolving.
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Apple also promises to better protect the privacy of its users. A way “Hide” will be deployed for “hide embarrassing apps”. An app lock mode is also coming. On the locked application, you will need a code or “FaceID” (Apple’s easy recognition system, editor’s note), to have access to it.
Apple also announced improvements to its Mail app, which is reorganized into different categories. In iMessage, it will also be possible to schedule text messages. The Photos application, for its part, sees its different libraries being merged with new tabs. Finally, Wallet will be able to carry out transactions from iPhone to iPhone via the Apple Card, which is however not available in France.
Most of its new features arrive on the iPad. One of the most requested applications, that of Calculator, is also arriving.
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