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Apple October Event 2018; Everything Apple announced today!

Avatar for Amnah Asghar Amnah Asghar Connect with Amnah Asghar on LinkedIn Published: Oct 30, 2018 · 11:32 AM ET Updated: Apr 5, 2019 · 3:42 AM ET

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Apple October Event 2018; Everything Apple announced today!
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After Apple’s September event which was jampacked with iPhones, the wait for the devices we could not find back then is finally over.

Let’s find out how right were we with our what-to-expect from the October event post!

The new MacBook Air

Apple left us nostalgic with the video it compiled showing people from different generations using different versions of the MacBook.

Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook stated;

People love Mac with 76% of its buyers from China

Macbook Air
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Retina display

MacBook Air offers elegant display glass with 50% narrower borders.

Macbook Air Retina Display
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T2

T2 is Apple’s custom-made chip introduced in MacBook Pro 2018 for the first time. It is better than Apple’s T1 chip as it comes with an image signal processor.

T2 Chip |
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Not only that but it also offers:

  • Storage
  • System management controller
  • Audio controller

Keyboard

Keys NOW offer four times more stability with individual LED in each key. The keyboard is equipped with pressure sensing capabilities for comfortable typing.

Audio

New MacBook Air is 25% louder with two times more base and three-mic array.

Connectivity

It offers two Thunderbolt ports allow easy connectivity for up to 2 devices.

Macbook Air
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All day battery life

Its 8th Generation processor offers 13hrs of iTunes playback which is terrific.

Portability

The all-new MacBook Air has 17% less volume than its predecessor being 15.3mm thick weighing 2.75 pounds.

100% Recycled Aluminum

Yes, the new MacBook Air is made from 100% Aluminum. We love the effort Apple is putting in conserving the environment.

Macbook Air
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Specs:

  • Updated Gallery view
  • Retina Display resolution with 4 million pixels
  • FaceTime HD camera
  • TouchID durable sapphire crystal
  • 8 GB memory
  • 60% Faster
  • 2.75 pounds weight

Read a complete review at MacBook Air is Apple’s greenest MacBook yet!

Price and Release

The new MacBook Air is priced at $1199 and will be available from November 7th.

Mac Mini

Yes, as Tim Cook puts it, it is the biggest update ever that none of us thought about even in our wildest dreams. Yes, Apple finally decided to update Mac Mini after about four years.

It has five times faster performance. You can build apps and create so much more with Mac Mini.

Price and Release

Mac Mini is priced at $799 and will be available from November 7th.
Read more at Apple finally updated Mac Mini

Specs:

  • Intel Core i3 processor
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB of SSD storage
  • 3.6 GHz Quadcore Processor
  • 8GB memory
Mac Mini
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iPad Pro 2018

iPad Pro has no home button, as expected, and is built with cutting-edge technology.

Ipad Pro 2018 Featured Image
via Apple

Here are its noteworthy features:

Liquid Retina

Like iPhone XR, iPad Pro offers Liquid Retina that is breathtakingly responsive. The Liquid Retina technology seems like Apple’s new signature.

Face ID

Face ID offers thin bezels to make it even more secure. The feature also works as a lock for your apps.

Apple Pay Using Face Id On Ipad Pro 2018
Via Apple

A12X Bionic

A12X has 7nm technology. It gives better energy efficiency and has a billion transistors.

A12X Bionic On Ipad Pro 2018
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Charge iPhone with iPad Pro or vice versa

The users can use a data cable to charge one device from the other. Amazing, right?

Magnetic Pencil and Keyboard

iPad Pro offers a magnetic pencil that charges while it is stuck with the iPad. The moment its nib touches its screen, the iPad goes live. Further, you also now have the new Smart Keyboard Folio attaches itself magnetically with the iPad.

Price and Release

iPad Pro is priced at $799 and will be available from November 7th.

Specs

  • Liquid Retina
  • 11-inch/12.9-inch display
  • 25% less volume, 5.9mm thin
  • Face ID
  • Split view and slide over features
  • A12X Bionic
  • 35% faster CPU (92% faster of all PCs)
  • 1 TB storage capacity
  • Connectivity: USB-C

To all the Lana Del Rey fans!

If you were thinking why did Apple choose the Gilman Opera House as the venue, we are guessing you got the answer. We are absolutely in love with the Venice trip track.

Lana Del Rey
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Could not be any happier hearing Lana at the event!

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Amnah Asghar is a Consumer Tech Writer at TechEngage who covers smartphones, consumer gadgets, health technology, gaming, and digital security. Across nearly 150 articles, she focuses on turning product specifications and tech news into practical guidance for everyday readers.

Joined TechEngage July 2018First article on TechEngage July 2018

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