What to expect from upcoming Apple event
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APPLE TV

10cm Wednesday’s launch event is set to be the the tech giant’s biggest to date with multiple products receiving substantial upgrades

Design: Thinner than current model, with more storage Cost: From $149

HOMEKIT Hub for burgeoning smart home internet of things market

Power: Major jump from A5 chip to A8 processor

New App Store with emphasis on gaming

Input device: Motion-sensing, touch sensitive remote that may double up as
video game joypad

Universal search: Hinted at in event poster, Siri rumoured to be innovative search tool. For example, say, “Find Sopranos tv show” and Siri will check all providers, such as iTunes, Netflix, HBO, etc. and display best viewing options

“Hey Siri, give us a hint.”
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IPAD PRO

(iPads to scale) 12.9” (33cm) Bigger iPad: A9 chip, Force Touch stylus,
USB 3.0 port and full stereo speakers

iPad Air 2 not updated

IPAD MINI 4 7.9” (20cm) Power: Thinner than current model, with A8 chip that can run two apps at once using split-screen

IPHONE 6S AND 6S+ 12-megapixel camera Powerful A9 chip 3D Force Touch display: Allows for standard “tap”, “press” and “strong press” finger inputs

iOS 9 Will debut at event
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Sources: 9to5mac, wire agencies

Screen display picture: NASA, ESA, Hubble

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