Today, we have a long update on Apple's new announcements, so we have put it last (in case you are not interested)- so you can read other relative news without getting bored! However, if you do want to read the Apple news, we suggest you read that first and go from down to up.
Over 50 people have been killed and dozens more are injured after a raid on a Nigerian town by bandits. Officials also reported that children who had been collecting firewood in the forest had been kidnapped. Armed gangs have increasingly been a problem in northern Nigeria, where security forces are far and few in between, so bandits take advantage of unprotected villagers.
On another note, over 42 people are dead and hundreds more are missing after a weekend of extremely heavy rains in Haiti, leaving thousands of people homeless. Rain is a huge problem in the Caribbean country, with lots of people living in flimsy housing that is near a water body. Due to this, many homes fall into the water, and it happens even more often in a country that is suffering from increased hurricane strength.
Lastly, Apple made some huge announcements in their Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) today, including iOS 17, a new MacBook, but most importantly, the Apple Vision Pro. Let's take a look:
The big tech company had been hinting at a new 'mixed-reality headset' that 'brings objects to life,' as people are able to see everything (like apps on your phone) in 3D. You can also see through the goggles, so you will not be isolated from the people around you- you can see them and they can see you. The Vision Pro is also being called 'Apple's first spatial computer.' However, there is a catch: the price is $3499. Yikes!
Apple also announced a new MacBook Air, which will feature a 15-inch screen and be the thinnest laptop ever made (11.5 mm), plus weighing in at only 3.3 pounds. The laptop will also contain their M2 processor chip and a six-speaker sound system, coming in at $1200. Along with that, Apple launched their new M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips, which promise maximum quality and ultra-high speeds.
Then, Apple announced new iOS 17 updates to FaceTime and Messages on iPhones. On FaceTime, customers will have 'contact posters,' which will allow you to create your own custom contact photo to appear when someone calls. People can add images and their own 'memoji' to this contact card. A new feature called Live Voicemail allows iPhone users to see a voicemail in real time, while another called NameDrop enables people to share their contact information just by touching the two phones together.
Lastly, they disclosed some upcoming updates for the iPad, Apple Watch, and AirPods. For the iPad, the long-awaited lock screen customization features will finally arrive, along with new interactive widgets for the home screen. The Apple Watch will receive a widget smart stack as well, and the AirPods will get a new feature called 'adaptive audio.' This new update will enable them to learn the listener's music likings so that it can change songs/playlists without user intervention.
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