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GraComputers – www.grandcomputers.org APPLE SIG THE APPLE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) MISSION IS TO SERVE MEMBERS OF GRAND COMPUTERS CLUB INTERESTED IN MAC COMPUTERS AND APPLE DEVICES. THE TARGET AUDIENCE IS FOR CLUB MEMBERS WITH OR WITHOUT APPLE COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE.

MEETINGS: 3RD MONDAY EACH MONTH OCTOBER - APRIL • NORMALLY CHAPARRAL CENTER – HOPI ROOM • 3:30PM TO 5:00PM

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What is New From Apple?

PRESENTER: IRA SIMMONS

3 SUN CITY GRAND COMPUTERS APPLE SIG - FACILITATOR

IRA SIMMONS [email protected] [email protected] GraComputers – www.grandcomputers.org WELCOME NEW & RETURNING MAC MEMBERS

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UPDATE APPLE SIG PAGE APPLE SIG PAGE APPLE SIG PAGE Recent Presentations January 2020 "Our favorite programs and apps" December 2019 "Hardening Your Mac" December 2019 Apple SIG Overview November 2019 "Entering the Big Apple, Part Two" (Grand Learning) November 2019 "Entering the Big Apple, Part One" (Grand Learning) November 2019 "Secret Mac Tips You Did Not Know!" October 2019 -Overview & Apple Product Update April 2019 Apple TV March 2019 iTunes/Apple Part 2 March 2019 iTunes/ Part 1 January 2019: All About All About iCloud Presentation iPhone Camera Features Instructions Apple Games Tips Every Mac User Should Know 10/16/20 Keeping Your Mac's Hard Drive Happy VISIT THE APPLE SIG WEBSITE: VISIT THEWWW.GRANDMACS.ORG APPLE SIG FACEBOOK PAGE VISIT THE APPLE SIG WEBSITE: HTTP://WWW.GRANDMACS.ORG/

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DEVICES SIG PAGE Other SIGs of Interest

SIG Date Topic Room New Technologies Nov. 19 Talk to Your Devices

Devices Oct. 22 What Have You Been Watching? Graphics Nov. 12 Best Of” Photo Editing Apps 2020”

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NOVEMBER 16, 3:30PM: ARE YOU LISTENING? APPLE MUSIC & .

DECEMBER 21, 3:30PM: APPLE TV & CARPLAY: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW.

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IRA SIMMONS

• [email protected] • [email protected]

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THE APPLE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP HAS NOT SCHEDULED MEETINGS BEYOND THE END OF THE YEAR AND AS THE FACILITATOR FOR THIS SIG, I AM STEPPING DOWN.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TAKING OVER PLEASE CONTACT ME ([email protected]) AND I’LL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST IN THE TRANSITION OF THIS GROUP WHICH WILL INCLUDE MANAGEMENT OF WWW.GRANDMACS.ORG.

IF NOBODY STEPS FORTH, THE APPLE SIG WILL CEASE TO EXIST. TODAY’S PRESENTATION

UPDATE: WHAT'S NEW FROM APPLE.

IRA SIMMONS

IPHONES IPHONE LINEUP: NEW PHONES NEW IPHONE LINEUP FEATURES

The biggest difference between the regular and Pro phones this year is cameras. The iPhone 12 mini and base iPhone 12 have regular and ultrawide main cameras. The higher-end Pro phones add optical zoom: 2x on the 12 Pro and 2.5x on the 12 Pro Max. The higher-end phones also have LiDAR sensors to speed autofocus in low light, as well as the ability to capture Dolby Vision HDR video.

Five Colors: The iPhone 12 mini and base iPhone 12 come in 64, 128, and 256GB models in black, blue, green, red, or white. The higher-end phones have 128, 256, and 512GB sizes in blue, gold, gray, or silver. NEW IPHONE LINEUP: ABOUT MAGSAFE

The new iPhone 12 lineup offers a MagSafe feature that offers fast induction charging through new Apple MagSafe chargers, as well as the ability to attach accessories magnetically to the backside of the iPhone. The MagSafe charging system automatically aligns the iPhone correctly in the charger, relieving the user of the worry of not properly aligning the device for an efficient charging experience. NEW IPHONE LINEUP: ABOUT 5G

On paper, 5G promises to be up to 25 times faster than 4G. Download speeds can exceed 4 Gbps, which is way faster than most broadband connections. Movies, games and more can be downloaded in just seconds.

From PC Mag: Tests have shown that 5G in the US can't support different applications than 4G, yet. In tests Verizon's network was fast, but only available in 4 percent of our locations. There is a new "nationwide" Verizon 5G network ready to go, but its speeds are slower than 4G. AT&T's 5G network is also slower than 4G. T-Mobile's 5G network came out much faster than its 4G network, but the results overall were still in the 4G range.

Phoenix & Surprise: Very limited coverage in Phoenix area (mostly Verizon and Sprint), no 5G is Surprise. : ENTIRE LINEUP IOS 14 IOS 14 MAIN FEATURES

•Widgets

•Picture-in-picture on iPhone:

•: The Siri interface has been overhauled to no longer take over the fullscreen and can do speech-to-text transcription entirely on-device for the sake of speed and privacy.

•: You can now pin your most important conversations to the top of your messages list, and you can setup notifications on noisy group messages to only alert you when you’re mentioned by name.

•CarPlay: CarPlay is getting new wallpaper options, along with a handful of new built-in apps focusing on things like parking, charging, and food ordering. Meanwhile, Apple has been working with a handful of car makers (including BMW) to allow you to use your phone as a key.

IPADS IPAD LINEUP iPad Air: (now available for preorder). • a more useful USB-C plug replaces the connector.

• first Apple product with the A14 processor

• It supports the and 2nd-gen

• It has Touch ID in the top button instead of Face ID

Five colors: Space Grey, Silver, Rose Gold, Green, Sky Blue

Eighth-generation iPad: The new eighth-generation iPad got a refresh, too, packed with an earlier A12 Bionic , giving the iPad a much-needed performance boost. iPad Pro: Last updated in March 2020.

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Other older models still available. Check www.apple.com/ipad/compare APPLE WATCH (SERIES 6)

The new , priced at $399. The new wearable comes with a new Apple S6 silicon chip with an always-on energy-saving display. It also lands with a blood oxygen sensor.

The key new feature in Apple Watch Series 6 is the blood-oxygen sensor that can provide an early warning of a variety of problems. A new Blood Oxygen app tracks a key measurement that could provide an early warning for some people infected by COVID-19. Unlike commonly used pulse oximeters, which measure oxygenation level when a patient inserts their finger into the inexpensive device, the new Apple Watch sensor can check the wearer’s status around the . Apple said it takes just 15 seconds to take the measurement.

APPLE WATCH (SERIES 6)

Fitness+: Apple is launching a new subscription, landing at $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year. The service is available from inside the Activity app,

Solo Loop: You can now get a Solo Loop for your Apple Watch, a single band that drops the standard clasp in favor of stretchy silicon. It comes in seven colors and a range of sizes.

Apple also announced a newer low-cost wearable, Apple Watch SE, which it priced at $279.

APPLE WATCH OS7 Key new health-related features include “holistic” sleep tracking and a hygiene app that reminds wearers to wash their hands for a full 20 seconds.

On the fitness front, watchOS 7 adds four new workouts: dance, functional strength training, core training and cooldown. The Apple Watch’s companion Activity app on iPhone gets a new name — Fitness — and a new design that streamlines your activity and workout data.

The new Apple Watch software also comes with some functional and fashionable upgrades. watchOS 7 adds shareable watch faces so users can swap their favorite setups.

APPLE HOMEPOD MINI

The $99 HomePod mini (pre-orders begin November 6 for shipping on November 16) takes a page from Amazon’s revamped Echo speakers with a ball-shaped, fabric-covered industrial design. Big Features: Integrates with Apple Music and Siri, can control home devices. Available in gray or white. Larger HomePod ($299) still available. APPLE SUBSCRIPTIONS

With an Apple subscription for TV, music, games, as well as iCloud storage charges, Apple is rolling its subscriptions into one place under its new plan. There are three tiers — one for individuals, another for families, and the top-tier includes the full package of Apple’s subscription services.

WHAT ABOUT MACS? COMING UP: MAC SILICON?

Apple is moving the Mac lineup to its own-designed processors, the third time it has ushered the Mac towards a new processor line after Motorola, PowerPC and . ... These new Macs will use Apple chips similar to the designs in the iPhone and iPad.

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