The company announced a US$5-a-month version of its streaming music service that will allow access to its full music catalogue on Apple devices by using its Siri voice assistant.

Customers trying to order Apple's latest iPhones, watches and iPads are being told that products won't be delivered until November or December.Ĭheaper airpods with some premium featuresĪpple also announced several new music-related products at its Monday event. The new computer goes on sale on Monday and is due to hit stores next week but shipment delays have hampered other recent launches. One challenge Apple may face with its new MacBook Pro is the ongoing chip shortage and supply-chain slowdown sparked by the Covid-19 pandemic. The products also support a new fast-charge feature, which can quickly juice the laptop's battery to 50 per cent from zero. The new 16-inch model can reach up to 21 hours of battery life when watching video, while the smaller 14-inch model has 17 hours, Apple said. That means if the charging cord is tripped on, it will be yanked out - rather than sending the computer tumbling to the floor. It uses a magnetic charging adapter for the laptop. MagSafe, meanwhile, makes its return to the MacBook Pro after the feature was added to the iPhone 12 last year. The HDMI connection makes it easier to tie the laptop to a TV or external monitor, while the SD card slot is a convenient offering for on-the-go photographers. The microphones and speakers were upgraded as well. And the company is adding a 1080 progressive-scan video-chat camera, improving a component that users of earlier MacBook Pros have found subpar. Apple added a similar feature to the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max in September. The displays also include ProMotion, a feature that allows the screen refresh rate to reach higher levels for a smoother overall experience.

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