The 5 biggest announcements from Apple’s MacBook Pro event
  • 7 years ago
Apple debuted a new website dedicated to teaching users about the accessibility features in iOS and macOS devices. Tim Cook's first major announcement for the keynote was that Apple TV is getting apps. Cook said there are more than 1,600 apps from video providers, which will bring viewers even more content. The app will offer the same features across devices and will replace the videos app on the iPhone and iPad. Apple announced the new MacBook Pro Thursday on the 25th anniversary of the release of the first Powerbook. The main highlight is a new, secondary screen, dubbed the TouchBar, and it's essentially a small multitouch screen, which helps with typing suggestions and displaying tools for various apps. The TouchBar replaces the function row on the keyboard. It's versatile, allowing one to make selections when editing a video, help you pick an emoji with your finger or look at a slideshow. The TouchBar displays your favorite websites in an empty tab while in Safari and it also helps you straighten photos. In addition to the "premium" MacBook Pro, there is a 13-inch model with no Touch Bar, and it will be available in place of an updated MacBook Air.
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