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Apple updates MacBook Pros with new hardware
Apple announces iPad mini 2 with Retina Display
iPad Air: Apple’s new tablet announced
Aiptek MobileCinema i55 is a projector / battery pack for iPhone 5
Smart Lid tells you if your drink is too hot to consume

Apple updates MacBook Pros with new hardware

Posted: 23 Oct 2013 05:18 AM PDT

As you know, Apple has announced iPad Air and new iPad mini, but that's not all that Apple has announced, since MacBook Pro also got a hardware update, so let's check it out.

Apple has updated both 13-inch and 15-inch model, and speaking of improvements, the 13-inch model is now lighter and it weighs under 3.5 lbs. 13-inch MacBook Pro also got slimmer, and it's .71 inch thick, and it comes with bigger battery that can last 9 hours. This model comes with integrated graphics, Thunderbolt 2 and WiFi 802.11ac. 15-inch MacBook Pro comes with quad core processor and it uses Intel Iris Pro graphics. We have to warn you that entry model of this laptop comes without dedicated graphics, so keep that in mind. We also have to mention that both models come with Retina Displays.

Starting price for 13-inch MacBook Pro is $1,299, and it comes with 2.5GHz dual core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and Intel Iris graphics. As for the 15-inch MacBook Pro, entry model is priced at $1,999, and it comes with 2.0GHz quad core i7, 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and the Iris Pro graphics integrated chip.

[via TechCrunch]

Apple announces iPad mini 2 with Retina Display

Posted: 23 Oct 2013 04:31 AM PDT

After Apple's iPad Air announcement, it's no wonder to see new version of iPad mini announced as well, so without further ado, let's see what will iPad mini 2 offer to its users.

New iPad mini comes with similar design as the previous model, it's made from anodized aluminum and it comes with thin bezel. Screen has been updated and now this tablet uses 7.9-inch Retina Display with 2048 x 1536 resolution and 326ppi density. Just like its bigger brother, iPad mini 2 comes with A7 64-bit processor and M7 motion coprocessor, and thanks to the new CPU iPad mini 2 is four times faster and it delivers 8 times faster graphics. There's also a 802.11n Wi-Fi with MIMO that should double up your WiFi speed. Another improvement is the battery that will last 10 hours on a single charge.

iPad mini 2 made a huge performance boost with the new Retina Display and new processor, and the 16GB WiFi-only model should cost $400 while the LTE model is priced at $530. Regarding the availability, we should see iPad mini 2 available someday in November.

[via Gizmodo]

iPad Air: Apple’s new tablet announced

Posted: 23 Oct 2013 04:14 AM PDT

Apple's iPad was a huge hit when it was first released, and today Apple has updated its offer with a newly announced version of iPad.

iPad Air is thinner than the previous versions and it comes with smaller bezel. According to Apple, new iPad is 20 percent thinner, it's only 7.5mm thick, it's 28 percent lighter than the previous model, and it weighs about 1.0 pound. Regarding the display, Apple Air comes with 9.7-inch Retina Display with 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution. In the hardware section there's 64-bit A7 processor with M7 motion coprocessor, same as the one in iPhone 5S. According to Apple, new processor is 8 times faster, and it offers 72 times better graphics performance than the old processor. iPad Air comes with 5-megapixel iSight camera, and there's also a FaceTime HD front-facing camera on the front. Apple claims that iPad Air has doubled transfer rate on WiFi thanks to the MIMO 802.11n support, but there's no support for 802.11ac. As for the battery, new iPad can last about 10 hours on a single charge. Regarding the software, this tablet will be shipped with iOS 7.

iPad Air offers improved performance and design, and it will be available in space grey and black. Starting price for iPad Air is $499, while the LTE model will cost you $629, and we should see these tablets available worldwide on November 1st.

[via TheVerge]

Aiptek MobileCinema i55 is a projector / battery pack for iPhone 5

Posted: 22 Oct 2013 10:02 PM PDT

iPhone 5 is a useful device, and if you want to project photos and videos stored in your smartphone, today we have the perfect device for you.

MobileCinema i55 comes from Aiptek, and it's a portable projector / battery pack combo for iPhone 5. This portable projector can project picture as big as 60-inch TV, and it provides you with double brightness compared to previous models. Regarding the specs, this device comes with 50 ANSI lumens, native 640 x 480 pixel resolution, built-in speaker, manual focus, USB and micro USB ports for charging non-Lightning devices. We have to mention that MobileCinema i55 comes with HDMI input, so it will work with your Mac or other devices, and it will be compatible with iPad mini, iPad 4, and 30-pin devices, as long as you have adapter for it. Regarding the battery, this device has 3000mAh battery that can provide you with up to 120 minutes of projection.

Aiptek MobileCinema i55 sounds impressive, and we should see it in Europe soon for £220.

[via 9to5Mac]

Smart Lid tells you if your drink is too hot to consume

Posted: 22 Oct 2013 10:00 PM PDT

There's nothing like a hot beverage during the cold days, and if you don't want to get yourself burned while enjoying your hot beverage, today we have the perfect device for you.

Smart Lid is made by company located in Sydney, Australia, and Smart Lid will work as visual indicator for hot drinks. Smart Lid can tell you how hot certain drink is simply by changing its color, therefore, if your lid turns bright red, you'll know that your drink is too hot to consume. As for the precise numbers, the lid will turn bright red when contents of your cup raise the temperature of mercury higher than 120°F (48°C). As you can see, Smart Lid can be useful, especially if you enjoy in hot beverage but you don't to get yourself burned while drinking.