乾電池による長時間駆動と高速起動を実現し、キーボード入力メモ帳としてヒットしたのが「ポメラ」シリーズ。
この廉価版となる3代目ポメラ「DM5」が発売されたのが、2010年の今日です。…
iOS 15.4 will arrive next week, allowing you to use Face ID with a mask
Apple has confirmed it will roll out iOS 15.4 next week. One especially useful feature that’ll hit iPhones in the coming days is another way to unlock your device with Face ID while wearing a mask. You’ll no longer need an Apple Watch to unlock your phone without removing your mask or punching in your passcode.
Apple has been testing the feature in public betas since January. You’ll need to activate it manually in the Face ID & Passcode section of Settings. There’s one key caveat: it doesn’t work with sunglasses.
Other features expected to arrive as part of iOS 15.4 include an anti-stalking warning for AirTags, a less-gendered voice option for Siri, PS5 DualSense controller adaptive trigger support, a way to add notes to iCloud Keychain passwords and dozens more emoji.
In addition, macOS Monterey 12.3 and iPadOS 15.4 will be released next week. Those updates will include the long-awaited Universal Control feature, which will allow you to control multiple Macs and iPads with one keyboard and trackpad or mouse. Apple announced Universal Control at WWDC in June, but delayed it from the fall until this spring.
Apple discontinues the 27-inch iMac
You’re out of luck if you were hoping for a larger, brawnier counterpart to the M1 iMac. Apple has discontinued the 27-inch iMac, leaving last year’s 24-inch M1 model as the only all-in-one in the lineup. If you want to buy a higher-end (but relatively compact) desktop, you’ll have to spring for the new Mac Studio and a monitor to match. We’ve asked Apple for comment on the move.
This might not come as a shock. Apple last updated the 27-inch iMac in August 2020, and the basic design hadn’t changed much since its most recent form factor debuted in 2012. Combine that with the Apple Silicon transition and the discontinuation of the iMac Pro and the company clearly lost interest in the iMac as a workstation, at least for now.
We wouldn’t completely rule out a comeback. At present, though, this represents Apple’s largest shift in desktop Mac strategy for a long time. The iMac has had to cater to a wide range of customers, from newcomers to creative pros, for well over a decade. Now, Apple appears happy to concentrate on a relatively mainstream audience and give pros more conventional and flexible options.
Catch up on all of the news from Apple’s Peek Performance event right here!
Apple’s new iPad Air vs. the Galaxy Tab S8 and Fire HD 10
Since you’ve been spending so much time at home these past two years, you could probably use a better tablet for when you’re kicking back on the couch or hanging out in the yard. And Apple’s new iPad Air might just be the screen you need in front of yo…
Android will soon let you archive apps to save space
At some point, most of us have had to uninstall apps to free up space on our phones. And while it’s become less of an issue in recent years with the introduction of devices that start with 64GB and 128GB of internal space, not everyone can afford to upgrade the storage on their phone. But with some luck, deleting apps on your Android device to free up space may become a thing of the past.
Google announced today it’s working on a new feature it estimates will reduce the space some apps take up by approximately 60 percent. Best of all, your personal data won’t be affected. The feature is called app archiving and will arrive later this year. Rather than uninstalling an app completely, it instead temporarily removes some parts of it and generates a new type of Android Package known as an archived APK. That package preserves your data until the moment you restore the app to its former form.
“Once launched, archiving will deliver great benefits to both users and developers. Instead of uninstalling an app, users would be able to ‘archive’ it – free up space temporarily and be able to re-activate the app quickly and easily,” the company said. “Developers can benefit from fewer uninstalls and substantially lower friction to pick back up with their favorite apps.”
Google has started making archived APKs available to developers ahead of the feature’s consumer release later this year. If you own a relatively recent and high-end device like the Galaxy S22, you probably won’t get much use out of app archiving, but it’s a feature that could be a significant boon for those with low-end devices.
27型5K単体モニタ、Studio Displayをアップルが発表、19万9800円から。AV機能も充実
アップルの新製品発表イベント『Peek Performance.』では、長らく噂されていた新型アップル純正ディスプレイの発表もありました。発売は3月18日。日本での価格は19万9800円から、米国での価格は1599ドルからとなります。…
The iPhone SE vs. the competition: Battle of the mid-range
The past few years have seen the major phone manufacturers release handsets that were low on price but big on features — basically flagship phones at a mid-range price. Today Apple announced an update to its own offering, the iPhone SE. It packs in the powerful Apple A15 Bionic, 5G connectivity and a dedicated home button, while coming in at a nice affordable $429 to start.
But the SE isn’t the only stunning midrange phone; Samsung has offered up a slew of affordable handsets for years now, and Google continues its line of “a” phones with the 5a. And if you’re outside the US, you may even have the option of picking up a OnePlus Nord 2. We’ve taken all of these outstanding affordable phones and lined their specs up in the table below so you can get an idea of the power on offer, but make sure you check out our review of the new iPhone SE when it drops later this spring.
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iPhone SE |
Pixel 5a with 5G |
Galaxy A52 5G |
OnePlus Nord 2 |
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Pricing |
$429 / $479 / $579 |
$449 |
$500 |
£399 (no US release) |
|
Dimensions |
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 inches) |
156.2 x 73.2 x 8.8 mm (6.1 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches) |
159.9 x 75.1 x 8.4 mm (6.30 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches) |
159.12 x 73.31 x 8.25 mm (6.26 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches) |
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Weight |
144g (5.09 ounces) |
183g (6.46 ounces) |
189g (6.67 ounces) |
189g (6.67 ounces) |
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Screen size |
4.7 inches (119.4 mm) |
6.34 inches (161 mm) |
6.5 inches (127 mm) |
6.43 inches (163.3 mm) |
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Screen resolution |
1,334 x 750 (326 ppi) |
2,400 x 1,080 (413 ppi) |
2,400 x 1,080 (407 ppi) |
2,400 x 1,080 (410 ppi) |
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Screen type |
Retina HD LCD |
OLED |
AMOLED |
Fluid AMOLED |
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Battery |
Up to 15 hours, mAh unknown |
4,680 mAh |
4,500 mAh |
4,500 mAh |
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Internal storage |
64 / 128 / 256 GB |
128 GB |
128 GB |
128 / 256 GB |
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External storage |
None |
None |
microSD up to 1 TB |
None |
|
Rear camera(s) |
Wide: 12 MP, f/1.8 |
Dual pixel: 12.2 MP, f/1.7 |
Main: 64 MP, f/1.8 |
Main: 50 MP, f/1.88 |
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Front camera(s) |
7 MP, f/2.2 |
8 MP, f/2.0 |
32 MP F/2.2 |
32 MP, f/2.45 |
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Video capture |
4K at 60 fps |
4K at 60 fps |
4K at 30 fps |
4K at 30 fps |
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SoC |
Apple A15 Bionic |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G |
MediaTek Dimensity 1200-AI |
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CPU |
3.23 GHz hexa-core |
2.4 GHz octa-core |
2.2 GHz octa-core |
3.0 GHz octa-core |
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GPU |
quad-core Apple GPU |
Adreno 620 |
Adreno 619 |
ARM G77 MC9 |
|
RAM |
4 GB |
6 GB |
6 GB |
6 / 8 / 12 GB |
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WiFi |
802.11ax |
802.11ac |
802.11ac |
802.11ax |
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Bluetooth |
v5.0 |
v5.0 |
v5.0 |
v5.2 |
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NFC |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Operating system |
iOS 15 |
Android 11 |
Android 11 |
Android 11 |
|
Other features |
IP67 certified, Lightning port |
IP67 certified, USB-C |
IP67 certified, USB-C |
USB-C |
Catch up on all of the news from Apple’s Peek Performance event right here!
How to pre-order Apple’s iPhone SE with 5G
Apple’s “peek performance” event today brought a bunch of new hardware across many of its product families. The new iPhone SE 5G brings long-awaited features to the small handset, including 5G support and an upgraded processor. The new iPad Air may look the same as the previous model, but it also has significant performance improvements thanks to the M1 chipset and 5G capabilities. On the Mac side, the new Mac Studio is powered by the most powerful M1 chip Apple’s made yet, and the Studio Display sports over 14.7M pixels. Here’s how to pre-order the iPhone SE 5G and everything else Apple announced today.
iPhone SE 5G
Apple
The new iPhone SE 5G will be available for pre-order starting at $429 on Apple’s website on Friday, March 11th. It’ll be widely available on March 18th.
Pre-order iPhone SE 5G at Apple starting at $429
As expected, Apple didn’t reinvent the wheel here. The latest iPhone SE looks much the same as the previous model, featuring a 4.7-inch inch display and a physical Home button with TouchID. The biggest changes are inside the small handset, where Apple put an A15 Bionic chipset and support for 5G. The new processor should make the smartphone feel much zippier than before, and 5G support is a much-needed addition.
iPad Air M1
Apple
The new iPad Air with the M1 chipset will be available for pre-order starting at $599 on Apple’s website on Friday, March 11th. It’ll be widely available starting March 18th.
Pre-order iPad Air M1 at Apple stating at $599
Much like the iPhone SE, the new iPad Air will look familiar as all of the pertinent updates are inside the device. The updated tablet features the same 10.9-inch LCD display as the previous model, along with flat edges and a TouchID-toting power button. Inside, Apple upgraded the machine with its M1 chipset, a 16-core Neural Engine, 5G support and new front-facing cameras that support Center Stage. The M1 processor along with 5G will make this iPad even more viable as a productivity tool and laptop replacement, while Center Stage will keep you in frame during FaceTime calls.
Mac Studio & Studio Display
Apple
The new Mac Studio desktop and Studio Display are available to pre-order today starting at $1,999 and $1,599, respectively, from Apple’s website and both will be widely available on March 18th.
Pre-order Mac Studio at Apple starting at $1,999Pre-order Studio Display at Apple starting at $1,599
Apple’s latest desktop is designed for creative professionals and those that want a ton of power in their main computer. It looks like a taller Mac Mini, featuring an aluminum body with a rounded-square design. It’ll come powered by either Apple’s M1 Max or new M1 Ultra chipsets, with the latter being the most powerful M1 chip Apple has made yet.
In addition to the performance gains you’ll get from either chip, the Mac Studio has a variety of connectivity options. On its back edge are four Thunderbolt 4 ports, a 10GB Ethernet port, two USB-A connectors, an HDMI port and a pro audio slot. Apple also added a few connectors to the front edge, too — M1 Max machines have two USB-C ports on the front, while M1 Ultra devices have two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and both tote an SD card slot, too. On top of that, the Mac Studio supports WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5 and connecting to up to four Pro Display XDRs or a 4K TV.
Unsurprisingly, Apple’s positioning the Studio Display as the ideal companion screen for the Mac Studio. The “all-screen” monitor has an aluminum enclosure and a 27-inch 5K Retina panel that has 14.7M pixels, a peak brightness of 600 nits and support for TrueTone. You’ll be able to tilt the standard model up to 30 degrees, but Apple’s also offering a tilt- and height-adjustable model as a $400 upgrade if you need more control over your screen. There will also be a VESA-mount option as well.
Inside the Studio Display are some powerful components, too. It runs on an A13 Bionic chip and it has the same 12MP ultra wide camera found in the latest iPads, so it supports Center Stage. There’s also a three-mic array, which should help keep your voice loud and clear during video conferences. The display also has a six speaker sound system that supports Dolby Atmos and spatial audio, along with three USB-C ports and one Thunderbolt port. While it’s designed to work with the Mac Studio, the Studio Display can be used with MacBooks as well — and you can connect up to three of the monitors to a MacBook Pro.
iPhone 13 (green)
Apple
Apple’s adding two green hues to its iPhone 13 lineup. The regular iPhone 13 will get a colorway simply known as “green,” while the Pro family will get the Alpine Green color. You’ll be able to pre-order both the iPhone 13 and 13 Pros in the new green colors this Friday, March 11th, and they’ll be widely available starting March 18th.
Pre-order iPhone 13 (green) at Apple starting at $699
Catch up on all of the news from Apple’s Peek Performance event right here!
速報：超強力Mac miniこと「Mac Studio」発表。M1 Max/Ultra搭載によりMac Proを凌ぐ高性能を実現
3月9日未明の「最高峰を解禁。」イベントにて、アップルは新たなMacのブランド「Mac Studio」を発表しました。
蘋果的 27 吋 5K 解析度 Studio Display 內建了一顆 A13 Bionic 處理器
與 Mac Studio 同時推出的，還有 27 吋的 Studio Display 顯示器。這個全鋁合金機身的顯示器，有著 5K 的解析度、600nits 亮度、P3 廣色域、以及 True Tone 技術，但更有趣的是，它還內建了一顆 A13 bionic 處理器。…