Apple Shows New Chips, 5G Phones, Streaming Devices
Apple showed off its newer chips amid moving some chipmaking away from more established semiconductor manufacturers. Its Tuesday launch event showed the first iMac and iPads to use Apple’s M1 chip, and its latest smartphones include 5G. CEO Tim Cook…
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gave a sneak peek into the second season of Apple TV+ show Ted Lasso before handing off to Cindy Lin, director-program management, who unveiled the next Apple TV 4K ($179). The streaming media player has power “that smart TVs just don’t have," she said. It's based on the A12 Bionic chip, used in the latest iPhones, and brings a “massive upgrade” to a TV, said Lin. The latest Apple 4K TV steps up to high-frame-rate Dolby Vision HDR at 60 frames per second, making content look more lifelike, she said. Apple is working with Fox Sports, NBCUniversal, Paramount+, Red Bull TV and Canal+ as they begin to stream in high-frame-rate HDR, said the company. Videos shot on iPhone 12 Pro can be displayed in 60 fps Dolby Vision with AirPlay via the new streamer. A new color balance feature in Apple 4K TV works with an iPhone to improve TV picture quality, said Lin. The company also introduced Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. Pricing is set by creators.