Smart home
Apple WWDC 2022 Keynote Highlights: iOS 16, New MacBook Models, and More
New software, hardware
As we mentioned, Apple traditionally uses WWDC as the stage to unveil the latest versions of its operating systems, and this year, we should get to see previews of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS 13, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16 before their beta and general public releases later in 2022.
iOS 16 is expected to bring improvements to such features and apps as notifications, lock screen, Camera, Messages, and Health apps, apart from a new audio experiences, redesigned app icons, interactive widgets, upgraded theme options, and a floating app window. iPadOS 16 on the other hand is anticipated to offer improved multitasking, almost on part with macOS.
As for the company’s operating system for desktop and laptop PCs, macOS 13 – rumoured to be codenamed Mammoth – is said to bring incremental changes including design overhauls for native apps. watchOS 9 is anticipated to bring updates to areas related to health tracking, an improved atrial fibrillation feature, other day-to-day activities, as well as navigation.
Finally, while not much has been rumoured about tvOS 16, it may be that Apple chooses to unveil homeOS as a dedicated smart home operating system at WWDC22. We also mentioned that there is a chance Apple unveils new Mac devices at the event, and the latest rumours indicate the company will launch the MacBook Air 2022 in a 14-inch display size, and less likely, it may also unveil the anticipated 13-inch MacBook Pro, both powered by Apple’s new M2 SoC.
In a post made on its developers-focused blog, Google said, “We’re bringing Android 14 to TV! The next generation of Android provides improvements in performance, sustainability, accessibility, and multitasking to help you build engaging apps for TVs.” The tech giant also announced a new Compose for TV feature for developers which will allow them to build new apps with Jetpack Compose, the company’s latest Android development toolkit.
The big focus with the new operating system is performance and sustainability. Android 14 for TV will get new energy modes that let users decide the experience they want from their Android TVs. There is a low-energy mode that will reduce the smart TV’s standby power consumption. Then, there’s an increased energy mode that keeps network connectivity active even when the TV is on standby. Finally, there is an optimised energy mode that supports Google Cast over Wi-Fi, but not through ethernet.
Multitasking is also a big focus area for the company as it is finally introducing a picture-in-picture mode. However, this will not be available on all smart TVs. Google says the feature is being reserved for ‘qualified’ Android 14 TV models. It has not announced the list of TVs which will offer this feature, but the rule of thumb says newer and premium smart TVs are likely to get it.
Finally, accessibility features are also being introduced. These include colour correction, improved text options, better navigation for users, and more. All of these features can be toggled on and off using remote shortcuts. Further, Gemini AI has also made its way to Android TV. Google will be adding personalised descriptions for movies and TV shows on the Android TV home screen, powered by Gemini.
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The Acerpure Air Purifiers have a starting price of Rs. 9,990 in India. The price of the Acerpure Cozy Air Circulator Fan starts from Rs. 7,490. They are currently up for sale from Acer online store, Acer Exclusive stores and other e-commerce platforms.
Pricing of Acerpure water purifiers, vacuum cleaners, and personal care products has not been announced yet. They are confirmed to be available in the country in the coming months.
Acerpure air purifiers, water purifiers, vacuum cleaners features
Acerpure Air Purifiers series includes four models — Acerpure Cool C1, Cool C2, Pro P2 and Pro P3. The first three models are 2-in-1 air circulator and purifier while the Acerpure Pro P3 is a UVC air purifier. They come with LCD displays and feature multiple sensors to monitor air quality. The Acerpure Cool C1 and Cool C2 sports multi-directional swing with four timer modes. The Acerpure Pro P2 has a touch panel. The Acerpure Cool C1 and Pro P2 have 3-in-1 HEPA filters to purify air while the Acerpure Cool C2 and Pro P3 have 4-in-1 HEPA filters.
The vacuum cleaner portfolio of Acerpure comprises Acerpure Clean D1, Clean WD1, Clean R1 and Clean R2 models. The Acerpure Clean models are cordless vacuum cleaners with BLDC motors, a removable brush roll and a detachable battery pack. The Acerpure Clean D1 sports a 2,500mAh battery that is claimed to deliver a run time of 60 minutes, while the Clean WD1 has a 3,000mAh battery that is said to offer up to 35 minutes of running time.
The Acerpure Clean R1 and Clean R2 offer automated cleaning with wet and dry mopping capabilities. The former provides a working time of 110 minutes while the latter is touted to deliver 300 minutes of working time. Both models have up to five hours of charging time and 65dB noise level. They have a climbing threshold of 20mm. The Acerpure Clean R1 uses 4,000Pa suction power and a 3,200mAh battery capacity. The Acerpure Clean R2, on the other hand, has 5,000Pa suction power and 5200mAh battery capacity.
Acerpure’s latest water purifier lineup includes Amrit Premium Pro, Amrit Elite, Amrit Supreme, and Acerpure Aqua models. They come with up to 8.7 litre storage capacity. The Acer subsidiary has also unveiled Acerpure Cozy fans and personal grooming products, including hair dryer and hair styler.
The launch of Acerpure brand marks Acer’s foray into the consumer electronics space in the country. The brand is eyeing to unveil refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, and more in the Indian market soon. The company is collaborating with Dixon Technologies to manufacture Acerpure products in its facilities as part of the Make in India initiative.
Price details of new Acerpure Aspire and Swift smart TVs have not been announced yet. They are confirmed to be available in the country in the coming months. The Taiwanese brand disclosed that it is looking to unveil new OLED, mini LED, and gaming smart TVs in the Indian market. Besides the new TVs, Acer has unveiled a few smart home products under its Acerpure subsidiary during the event.
Acerpure Aspire, Swift TVs specifications,
Acerpure Aspire TV comes in 32 and 43-inch display sizes while the Acerpure Swift series is available in 55 and 65-inch screen options. As mentioned, they are offered in HD, full-HD, and UHD resolutions with minimal bezels and 178 viewing angles. The top-end Acerpure Swift TV with 65-inch panel offers UHD (2,160×3,840 pixels) resolution. The lineup supports HDR 10 and has 60Hz refresh rate.
The new Acerpure smart TVs are loaded with Amazon Prime and Netflix. They run on Google TV and users will have access to several apps with the Google Play store. They have an inbuilt Google Chromecast that lets users stream movies, shows, photos, and more, from their phones right to their TVs. The higher variants support Dolby Atmos 3D sound system, while the 43-inch full-HD Acerpure Aspire and 32-inch HD models have Dolby Audio. They carry up to a quad-core A55 chipset with 2GB RAM and 16GB storage.
Acer has packed a smart remote with voice assistance on the Acerpure smart TVs. It supports ambient mode as well. The lineup features three HDMI ports and two USB 2.0 ports. They support dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.
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