In addition to the new iPhone, Apple announced iPad Air, Mac and other versions

SÃO PAULO, SP (FOLHAPRESS) – In addition to the new iPhone SE, Apple took advantage of its virtual event this Tuesday (8) to announce other products, including a new green iPhone 13 option, an updated iPad Air and a new Mac computer with the latest generation of processors. Designed by the company.

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New IPAD AIR with M1 and 5G

The iPad Air tablet won a new release on Tuesday with the M1 chip, which Apple developed for computers and found in the latest iPad, and support for 5G.

With eight cores, the processor promises twice the performance compared to competitors in the Windows line, and optimal gaming performance, according to the company.

The 16 neural cores also promise better use of applications such as Adobe photo editors (Photoshop, Premiere, and the like).

The front camera also received changes, now it is a 12-megapixel one with an ultra-wide lens, intended for video calls.

Prices have already been announced in Brazil, but sales have not yet started:

– 64 GB of iPad Air: 6,799 BRL

– 64 GB of iPad Air with 5G: R$ 8,399

256 GB iPad Air: 8,399 BRL

256 GB iPad Air with 5G: 9999 BRL

MAC WITH M1 ULTRA

Another announcement was the M1 Ultra chip, Apple’s new high-end processor. Developed for desktop computers, the version enhances the functionality of the previous M1 Max with a new feature, Ultrafusion, that connects two M1 Max devices to double the processing potential.

In practice, the chip allows for up to 128GB of RAM (which helps with performance), and 90% more performance than 16-core processors.

The first computer to use the new component is the Mac Studio, which is sold without a keyboard, mouse or speaker-like screen, but which hides the brand’s greater processing power.

In addition to the intelligent cooling system, Mac Studio comes with four Thunderbolt ports, two USB-C ports, and an HDMI input, allowing you to connect up to four displays at the same time.

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In terms of performance, the launch includes two versions: the M1 Max or M1 Ultra chip, both of which offer better performance than the iMac and even the most powerful Mac Pro Apple currently sells with Intel processors.

5K screen

The Studio Monitor is a 27-inch 5K monitor designed to accompany the Mac Studio, with a rotating mode for landscape and portrait modes, and a nanoglass option — which reduces headache-inducing light emissions.

It also comes with an ultra-wide 12-megapixel camera, just like the new iPad Air, as well as a set of three microphones and six audio outputs, with spatial audio output, according to Apple.

The display also has three USB-C ports and a Thunderbolt port, allowing you to recharge other company devices.

Pricing has been announced in Brazil, but the launch has yet to take place. are they:

– Mac Studio with M1 Max: starting from R$22,999

– Mac Studio with M1 Ultra: starts from 46,999 BRL

Studio screen: from 17,999 BRL

Sold without the screen, the most powerful Mac Studio, with the best settings options, including professional video and audio editing software, starting at R$97,798.80.

Live Sport

In addition to products, there was also space for new services. Apple TV+, the company’s original series of movies and series, will begin showing baseball games live in eight countries, including Brazil.

There will be two games per week of Major League Baseball – there as well as in Canada, subscribers will also have a channel with replays and live round tables 24 hours a day.

Streaming begins March 31, at the start of the 2022 North American Championship season, at no additional cost “for now,” according to Apple.