Mac Format - UK (2019-12)

DECEMBER 2019 | MACFORMAT | 101

Apple makes everything bigger, and

better on the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro. The

iPhone 11 boasts a new 12MP wide and

ultra-wide dual camera system. The 11

Pro goes a step further with the addition

of a telephoto lens. All three devices

come with new Night mode and ‘slofie’

(slo-mo videos with the front camera)

features, thanks to the A13 Bionic chip.

Throughout the range, the new U1

chip for ‘spatial awareness’ improves

AirDrop and device-tracking abilities,

while simulated spatial audio and Dolby

Atmos promise a more immersive sound.

There’s a significant jump in battery life

and WiFi 6 for faster connectivity.

The iPhone 11 (64GB, 128GB, 256GB)

comes in six finishes, including new

purple and green options. The 11 Pro and

Pro Max (64GB, 256GB and 512GB) are

available in four finishes. The 11 Pro and

Pro Max come with an 18W adapter.

In September 2019, Apple updated

the 9.7in iPad to 10.2in with smart

keyboard support. The iPad retains the

A10 Fusion chip and 10 hours of battery.

It also supports the Smart Keyboard

and the first-gen Apple Pencil.

Built for iPadOS, the iPad is great at

multitasking. You can slide a second app

over the right side of the one you’re

working on. Picture in Picture enables

you to watch video in a corner of the

screen. There’s also Split View, which

lets you work on two apps side by side.

iPad also supports external drives, as

well as the Xbox Wireless Controller and

the PlayStation DualShock 4 for a more

immersive gaming experience.

The iPad comes in Gold, Silver and

Space Grey with 32GB or 128GB options.

At 483g, it is light yet the recycled

aluminium enclosure is one of the

most durable built by Apple.

MODEL KEY SPECIFICATIONS PRICE

iPhone XR

(6.1in Liquid

Retina HD)

CAPACITY: 64 GB

PROCESSOR: A12 Bionic

FACE ID Yes

CAMERA 12MP photos

(dual lens), 4K video

£629

iPhone 11

(6.1in Liquid

Retina HD)

CAPACITY: 64 GB

PROCESSOR: A13 Bionic

FACE ID Yes

CAMERA 12MP photos

(single lens), 4K video

£729

iPhone 11

Pro (5.8in

Super

Retina XDR)

CAPACITY: 64 GB

PROCESSOR: A13 Bionic

FACE ID Yes

CAMERA 12MP photos

(triple lens), 4K video

£1,149

MODEL KEY SPECIFICATIONS PRICE

10.2in iPad CAPACITY 32GB

PROCESSOR A10

CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi

CAMERA 8MP

UNLOCKING Touch ID

£349

10.5in

iPad Air

CAPACITY 64GB

PROCESSOR A12

CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi

CAMERA 8MP

UNLOCKING Touch ID

£479

12.9in

iPad Pro

CAPACITY 256 GB

PROCESSOR A12X

CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi

CAMERA 12MP

UNLOCKING Face ID

£1,119

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The iPad Pro comes with 11in and

12.9in display options with thinner

bezels than before. There’s a Liquid

Retina display, plus built-in Face ID that

works in any orientation. Both models

have the A12X Bionic chip, and a USB-C

connector. The optional Apple Pencil

now charges wirelessly and attaches

magnetically. The 10.5in model was

discontinued on the arrival of the

updated 10.5in iPad Air.

iPad Pro

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£769

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The world’s number

one smartwatch now

comes with an always-on

Retina display.

Along with the two size options (40

and 44mm), the Watch is available in

aluminium, stainless steel, titanium

and ceramic options. The Nike and

Hermès editions have also been

updated for Series 5.

Series 5 comes with a built-in digital

compass along with new health

features available on watchOS 6

including a headphone audio-level

check and menstrual cycle tracking.

The 64-bit S5 processor promises

a faster experience, while retaining

the same 18-hour battery life.

From £399 (Series 5)

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