Apple wwdc 2021 new hardware pro#

Not only was Apple trying to compete with smart speakers featuring Google's Assistant and Amazon's Alexa, but the company was aiming to launch with a digital assistant that supported good audio quality as well - like the Harman Kardon smart speaker that once supported Microsoft's Cortana.

Apple wwdc 2021 new hardware pro#

The AirPort Time Capsule was launched along with the AirPort Extreme, which was a network gateway including a router, gateway switch, and a NAS.Īpple HomePod and iMac Pro (2017): At Apple WWDC 2017, the company jumped into the smart speaker game with the launch of its first-generation HomePod speaker. The WWDC event also launched the AirPort Time Capsule, a wireless router with a Network Attached Storage (NAS) module. However, the design of the 2013 Mac Pro turned out to be its Achilles heel, with heating issues plaguing many users and Apple decided to drop the design in favour of a more performance-friendly version the next year. Mac Pro, AirPort Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme (2013): The following year, at the next Apple WWDC event, the company launched a new Mac Pro model that was known for its novel cylindrical design and performance capabilities. Apple also announced the launch of Apple Maps, which was the highlight of that year's Apple WWDC event. Meanwhile, Apple's MacBook Air and another MacBook Pro were also launched, minus the Retina Display. The device was expensive and cost $2,199 (around ₹1.22 lakh at the time). The MacBook Pro featured a gorgeous and crisp display, powered by a quad-core Intel processor available in i5 and i7 variants. Nine years ago, Apple announced the launch of the 15-inch MacBook Pro with its Retina display at the WWDC 2012 event.