Apple Sent Out Invites to the March 9 Presentation
Apple has sent out journalists and press members official invites to the press conference dealing with Apple Watch. The event is held on March 9 and broadcast live.
Traditionally, Apple does not give the topic of the press conference straight. However, they hint at it by using the image attached to the invite. It says Spring forward, which conventionally implies setting clocks forward one hour in the spring. As usually, the presentation takes place on the stage of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in San Francisco.
Previously, the company?s CEO Tim Cook stated that Apple planned to release the watch in early 2015. Then, the media reported that the device would go on sale this spring. In February, Apple?s CEO confirmed that Apple Watch would be released in April. According to some reports, the company already ordered 5 to 6 million smart watches. If the data are correct, the Cupertino company is counting on a launch as successful as that of the first iPad (7.5 mln tablets produced).
Apple Watch will be cost starting from $349. According to unconfirmed reports, this refers to a basic model made of anodized aluminum. The watch in stainless steel case will be priced at about $500. Meanwhile, the price of the premium Apple Watch Edition in pink or yellow gold case will reach $ 20,000.
Along with Apple Watch, the iOS 8.2 update is expected, bringing full support of the smart watch to iPhone and the Bluetooth option enabling you to pair it with Apple Watch.
The debut of the 12-inch MacBook Air may also take place at the event. It is a brand new Apple laptop with Retina display and a passive cooling system. The entirely new form factor will be the main highlight of the device. The laptop is going to be so thin that the company had to sacrifice a standard USB port for the sake of reducing its size. To provide compatibility, the MacBook Air will come bundled with a connector adapter.
Instead of the standard USB port, the 12-inch MacBook Air will get a USB Type C. This interface will replace Thunderbolt and MagSafe. According to the reports, the battery charge and the connection to the external display can be carried out with the help of this port, as USB Type C specifications provide that. It remains to be seen how successful the decision will be.
The presentation of the new tablet iPad Plus is also possible. It is expected that the product will get a screen with a diagonal of 12.2 to 12.9 inches, and the device will be from 6.9 to 7.5 mm thin. The gadget will sport four speakers, two of which will be placed on the upper side of the case, and the other two will be on the bottom one. It is also possible that iPad Plus will come bundled with a stylus. Using the pen will be more convenient than using your fingers in a range of tasks.
Source: macdigger.ru
