Even 2023 appears to be a repeat year for Apple. But there are some surprises. Such as the launch of Apple Vision Pro and iPhones that change to USB-C ports (sometimes!), but at the end of this year, MacThai has a summary of what events were held.
Vision Pro
After years of rumors that Apple was developing its own AR/VR Headset, in June this year the Apple Vision Pro was officially launched. And it is expected to be sold in America next year at a price of approximately 120,000 Thai baht.
Which will come with a new operating system like VisionPro and can be controlled with hands and eyes with the Digital Crown, like the Apple Watch, that will take you between the real world. and the virtual world
HomePod
This marks the return of the HomePod device. The second generation HomePod was announced in January. It has a nearly identical design to the discontinued 2021 model, but has two fewer microphones compared to the original.
There are additional sensors that can measure temperature and humidity in the indoor environment, but overall the quality is similar to the previous model. There are white and midnight colors to choose from.
iPhone and USB-C
Of course, this is probably good news for many Apple fans who have been waiting for Apple to use a USB-C port for a long time. All iPhone 15 models will also come with a USB-C port instead of the traditional Lightning port.
But only the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have USB-C supporting faster data transfer than their peers with USB 3.2, up to 10 Gbps.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have USB 2.0 data transfer speeds of up to 480 Mbps, which is the same speed as the Lightning port on previous iPhones. It’s expected that with device updates or the removal of the Lightning port in the future, it’s expected.
Messages and RCS
Last November Apple has announced that the Messages app on iPhone will support the new cross-platform messaging standard RCS that Android uses. And it’s likely that RCS support will be added as part of iOS 18 next year.
Which supporting the RCS system has advantages:
- Sending photos and higher resolution video
- Voicemail supported
- Has Typing indicators
- Can read receipts
- Wi-Fi messaging is available between iPhones and Android devices.
- Improved group chat Including capabilities for iPhone users. To exit a conversation that includes an Android user
- Improved encryption to be more secure Compared to traditional SMS
Apple Wallet
2023 has been a big year for the Apple Wallet app on iPhone, with a slew of new features including an Apple Card savings account, financial options like Apple Pay Later, and more. Apple Card partner Goldman Sachs will also cancel its partnership next year.
M3 chip
In October, Apple announced the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips for the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, along with a new Space Black finish that reduces fingerprints. with a 20% brighter screen
FineWoven Case
It’s time to say goodbye to the old leather case and welcome the new FineWoven case that is made of leather-like material. that can be made into iPhone cases, Apple Watch straps, and AirTag holders or MagSafe bags, which Apple intends to replace leather But the disciples who used it complained loudly that it scratched easily. and the quality is not as good as expected
Final Cut Pro for iPad
This is considered a good thing for the editing line. Because Apple has expanded the Final Cut Pro program to iPads for use. Previously it was only available on Mac, which has a new interface. And can be used with iPad models equipped with the M1 chip or later.
CarPlay Next Generation
The first cars to support next-generation CarPlay will be announced at the end of 2023. Earlier this month, it was expected to be a model from Aston Martin and Porsche, with Aston Martin confirming that it will launch cars. The first cars to have next-generation CarPlay will be in 2024, but there’s no specific time frame.
The new generation of CarPlay will be more integrated with the car and the dashboard or instrument panel. You can also customize the interface to suit each car model. along with the brand identity of the car manufacturer
Banning Apple Watch
at the beginning of last month Apple has temporarily stopped selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the United States. Because of a patent dispute over the oxygen sensor feature with Masimo
Apple has been accused of poaching employees and stealing trade secrets to develop its own health features. So the court ordered a ban on sales. But now we have to wait and see the case again. Because Apple has appealed the decision in court. and are allowed to temporarily sell both models only until the beginning of January
