We summarize the results of the outgoing week with a selection of the most interesting news that did not make it into the main agenda.
News in one paragraph
Apple’s COVID-19 app and website
The company has launched a website and app with up-to-date information on coronavirus infection. The site is available to all users, but the application is available only in the US App Store. The application contains answers to the most pressing questions, as well as recommendations for the control and prevention of the disease.
New Apple Watch Series 6 rumors
According to a report by The Verifier and iUpdate, the next generation of Apple smartwatches will receive a Touch ID fingerprint scanner in the Digital Crown – previously patented. Series 6 will also feature sleep tracking and blood oxygen detection, and watchOS 7 features a new design for built-in apps and improved Siri.
New Instagram features
As part of the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, Instagram has a new feature: in the video chat mode, you can share photos and videos published on the social network. Also, there was a sticker “Stay at home”, by tapping on which you can see how other users are on self-isolation.
Trailers of the week
“Solar opposites”
Мультсериал одного из создателей «Рика и Морти» рассказывает историю четверых инопланетян, которые оказываются на Земле из-за гибели родной планеты. Придётся приспосабливаться! Премьера состоится 8 мая на стриминговом сервисе Hulu:
“Protecting Jacob”
The Apple TV + series catalog continues to grow. The series “Defending Jacob” is based on the novel of the same name by William Landay. It tells the story of a father whose 14-year-old son is accused of murder. The main role went to Chris Evans, and the premiere will take place on April 24:
If you missed the videos on the Wylsacom channel
New issue of “Wheelbarrow for iPhone Price”:
For those who cannot decide what to choose – a PC or a console:
A selection of services and offers that will help brighten up the time in quarantine:
Unboxing and first look at the new Huawei – P40 and P40 Pro:
It was difficult, but we got the iPad Pro 2020 with LiDAR:
What do you remember about the outgoing week?