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- Apple’s first presentation this year
- Spring with Amazfit
- Sberbank against fraudsters
- Old smartphone as part of a smart home
- New Skoda Fabia
- Bowers & Wilkins first TWS
- You can buy a car in Huawei stores
- … and dessert
Apple’s first presentation this year
At Apple’s spring event this week, the Cupertino-based company unveiled a slew of new products. So, the AirTag tracker for finding things was presented. In Russia, one device will cost 2 rubles, and a set of four tags will cost 990 rubles. True, it should be borne in mind that the U9 chip, which helps in the search, will be deactivated here, since the military has not yet given permission to allocate frequencies for it. This feature will reduce search accuracy, but tags will still work. Until I figured out how AirTag would help me, except to take one and, with the help of a separate accessory, which also costs money, hang it on the keys, just in case.
The company also showed off the next generation of Apple TV 4K, which received an A12 chip and a new remote control. Of the interesting features of the novelty, it is worth noting the ability to automatically calibrate the TV image using the iPhone, as well as support for Dolby Vision and HDR. In our market, Apple TV 4K will cost 16 and 990 rubles, depending on the amount of memory. Yes, if you have a previous generation set-top box, but you really want a new remote control, you can purchase it separately, as it will be compatible with your device. But in general, the update is absolutely not necessary and does not bring anything particularly new in itself. Yes, the set-top box now has HDMI 18, but there is no 990K content for it yet.
A pleasant surprise was the presentation of a new generation of iMac desktop computer in bright colors of the case, on the new Apple M1 chipset and at quite reasonable prices. It features a 4,5-inch Retina 24K display, FaceTime HD 1080p camera, studio-grade microphones and a six-speaker speaker system. The device is very thin, it is a pity that they left an impressive chin, the screen without frames would have looked much more interesting. Yes, in older computer configurations, a keyboard with built-in Touch ID will be included. Prices for a novelty in our country will start at 129 rubles. I don’t know why I need a desktop computer, although a 990-inch display would have been useful (yes, despite the iMac 23.5 name, the device has a half-inch smaller display), but I really wanted a yellow iMac. By the way, I wonder, with the new iMac lineup, will the company be able to revive the demand for desktop computers? And they would also have presented the MacBook in such bright colors.
But that’s not all, Apple has unveiled a new generation of the iPad Pro tablet on the M1 chip with up to 2TB of storage. The older version of the iPad Pro 12.9 has a new miniLED display called Liquid Retina XDR. The device is clearly not for everyone, but for those who use a tablet for some kind of professional needs. The price of the new iPad Pro in the maximum configuration will be 219 rubles in our market. Well, here, of course, you need to clearly understand why you need such a powerful tablet. If you solve some difficult tasks on it, then, probably, extra power will come in handy for you, in other cases it will be even cheaper and more optimal to take a MacBook.
And also Apple introduced the iPhone 12 in a new purple color. A very correct decision, given that the current line lacked some bright color, although, in my opinion, it would be better to return yellow.
We have released a separate article following the Apple presentation:
Spring with Amazfit
From April 20 to May 10, the Amazfit brand launched a spring promotion for sports lovers who want to get ready for the upcoming outdoor training season. At this time, in the stores “Svyaznoy”, “MTS” and “MegaFon” you can buy Amazfit devices at competitive prices. So, bright and stylish smart watches Amazfit Bip S, which will surely appeal to young people, can be purchased at a profit of 500 rubles. The model weighs only 31 grams, is available in four different colors and supports 10 sports modes, as well as heart rate monitoring and the PAI health assessment system. Despite its compact size, Bip S is able to work up to 40 days on a single charge due to the economical transflective display.
And also a miniature model Amazfit GTS 2 mini, which is suitable for young people and women, is participating in the action, the watch is offered in a metal case and weighs only 19 grams. At the same time, GTS 2 mini supports 70 sports modes for various workouts and activities, they are able to monitor the level of blood oxygen saturation, sleep quality, the user’s general stress level and even women’s cycles.
The bestseller of 2019 – Amazfit GTS is also profitably available. The classic model with a large 1,65-inch display, a battery life of up to 14 days and a waterproof case (5 ATM). The watch supports 12 sport modes and features Huami’s proprietary BioTracker PPG optical sensor to track your heart rate during workouts.
The newest, most technically advanced gadgets of the company – Amazfit GTS 2 and GTR 2, in which it became possible to answer calls thanks to the speaker and microphone built into the case, and the internal memory available to the user increased to 3 GB – are also offered under the promotion. The updated versions of the Amazfit GTS 2e / GTR 2e smart watches, released in 2021, can also be bought at a profit. In addition to the bezel-less design on the dial (rectangular for the GTR line and round for the GTS), both new items can boast a large number of interchangeable watches for any? taste, Always-on Display and full technology? for effective training and health monitoring of the wearer, including measuring blood oxygen levels, stress levels and sleep phases.
All named models during the promotion period will be available with a profit of 500 to 1 rubles.
Sberbank against fraudsters
Sberbank announced last week that it had added a separate service for checking incoming calls to its Sberbank Online mobile application, which would allow users to warn about a fraudulent call. To start the service in the “Security” section on the main screen, you must activate the “Check incoming calls” function. The new service will be part of the fraud protection system. It is available to Sberbank Online users on iOS and Android devices. To launch it, you need to update the Sberbank Online application to the latest version. Protection is based on the analysis of more than 10 daily reports of fraudulent attempts, allowing the bank to collect a database of suspicious numbers, which currently contains more than 000 numbers.
In fact, this is just an antispam, a similar solution has been available for Tinkoff customers for some time, and similar products are produced by Yandex and Kaspersky. How much the application from Sber will be in demand depends on how much the company has a complete database of spammers and how quickly it will be replenished, as well as how stable the application will be.
By the way, on the topic of fighting spammers, the Japanese company Panasonic has presented for the European market its next model of a relatively inexpensive cordless phone Panasonic KX-TG6861, which has functions for filtering phone calls that make it easy to add unwanted numbers to the “black” list. To protect against automatic calls from numbers that are not in the phone book of the novelty, the KX-TG6861 prompts the caller to dial a random three-digit code, after entering which the phone will receive an incoming call. Naturally, if the call was made by a robot, then it will not be able to reach the phone. he is not able to dial the required code.
And on Monday, Eldar Murtazin also touched on the topic of scammers in Spillikins:
Old smartphone as part of a smart home
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Upcycling at Home initiative to enable older Samsung smartphones to be used as IoT devices. With a software update, older Galaxy smartphones can be turned into light and noise sensors. Users will be able to use the SmartThings app to convert their devices for use as IoT devices. Updating the software will bring the possibility of longer operation of older smartphones, since they will consume less energy as IoT devices compared to working in smartphone mode. As scenarios of use, it is possible to use it as a tracking device for small children, when the smartphone will record sounds such as a crying baby or knock on the door, and send a notification to the owner. By fixing the illumination level, he will be able to automatically turn on the light in the room. Easy connection to the SmartThings system will allow you to control a large number of home devices in the future. Galaxy Upcycling at Home has been beta tested in the US, Korea and the UK. Owners of smartphones from the line of Galaxy S and Note models released after 2018 will be able to participate in it.
An interesting initiative, although, in my opinion, in our country smartphones, especially flagship ones, live to the end of the century, wandering from hand to hand on Avito or aging in the hands of close relatives. How do you feel about such an initiative of Samsung?
We also released the fourth part of the material about a smart home with our own hands this week:
As for Samsung, we have released a review of their new monitor:
New Skoda Fabia
The Skoda company plans to present the next generation Skoda Fabia in May this year, the first sketches of the model were published this week. This will be the fourth generation of the car, the production of which began back in 2000. The second generation was introduced seven years later, and the current generation of the car was shown in 2014. In total, more than 4.7 million cars have been sold in the world so far, thanks to which the Skoda Fabia has become the brand’s second most popular car after the Skoda Octavia. The next generation will be built on the new modular platform of the Volkswagen concern MQB-A0, which allowed the designers of the car to change the proportions of the body and increase the capacity of the passenger compartment and trunk. Skoda Fabia will be 111 mm longer and 48 mm wider than previous models. The novelty will have a narrow headlight, accentuated by LED optics with characteristic crystal elements, available in versions with full LED headlights.
Judging by the sketches, the new Skoda Fabia should turn out to be very interesting, in the spirit of the latest cars of the brand. But there are doubts about the success of the model in Russia, especially with the new ruble exchange rate. I think that Fabia will not take root with us if the manufacturer does not localize its production. And in general, if you look, our compatriots have not been particularly fond of hatchbacks lately, preferring sedans and crossovers.
Bowers & Wilkins first TWS
Bowers & Wilkins unveiled the PI7 and PI5 TWS headphones, which the manufacturer claims provide high quality sound in a wireless solution. The older model PI7 supports the Qualcomm aptX codec, has six microphones, and is equipped with an adaptive noise reduction function. The PI5 version is equipped with four microphones and has a simplified noise cancellation system. New items support the work of voice assistants Siri and Google Assistant. The older model can work up to four hours on a single charge, the younger one provides 4.5 hours of playback. The PI7 model implements the ability to connect a charging case via a 3.5 mm jack or USB port to a sound source, while the case transfers sound to headphones. Both models support wireless charging. The headphones will be available in two colors, the older version will cost $ 399, and the younger one will cost $ 249.
The headphones look interesting, but they are a little confused by their size and dimensions of the charging case. But the main thing, of course, is the sound quality in the headphones, so you need to listen to them, perhaps the sound will cover the shortcomings associated with their size. Yes, the feature with connecting the PI7 case to a sound source for subsequent broadcasting to headphones, it seems, has not been previously seen in TWS models.
As for the topic of audio devices, this week we released a review of a huge speaker from JBL:
You can buy a car in Huawei stores
At the 19th Shanghai International Auto Show, China’s Huawei announced the launch of SERES SF5 extended range electric vehicles in its flagship stores across China. SERES is the first automaker to join the 1 + 8 + N Universal ecosystem of interoperability.
It is noted that Huawei, together with SERES, have created a solution to increase the range of electric vehicles. The HUAWEI DriveONE 3-in-1 system, according to the company, not only increases autonomy, but also improves the performance of electric motors to the level of world-class models. The new SERES SF5 SUV combines urban mode with a range of 180 km and an extended range mode with a range of over 1000 km. The electric car has a lightweight aluminum chassis and four ball joints, double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension, providing faster acceleration, smoother ride and stability on the road. At the same time, the SERES SF5 is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km / h in 4,68 s.
It’s an interesting mix of tech company and automaker that helps both brands. In general, the approach to selling an electric car in Huawei stores suggests that cars are increasingly turning from a separate means of transportation into gadgets that can already be distributed through new channels that are unusual for the car market.
We also released a couple of materials this week about another Chinese giant, Xiaomi:
And also a review of the only announced fitness bracelet HONOR Band 6 was released:
… and dessert
On May 1, 2021, a new 2314-piece LEGO set will go on sale to build the R2-D2 robot model from the Star Wars universe.
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