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Apple announces updates to its Home products with the introduction of tvOS 18 and iOS 18, aiming to enhance entertainment and convenience. Key features of tvOS 18 include InSight for real-time information on movies and shows, improved Enhance Dialogue, and automatic subtitles. Additionally, Apple Music, FaceTime, and Apple Fitness+ receive significant upgrades. The Home app gains features such as guest access, hands-free unlock, and electricity usage insights in collaboration with Pacific Gas & Electric Company. These updates will be available as free software updates this fall, with developer betas available today.

Apple announced the expansion of Apple Vision Pro to new countries and regions. Pre-orders for China mainland, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore start on June 13, and will be available from June 28. In Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the UK, pre-orders start on June 28, with availability from July 12.

Apple Vision Pro integrates digital content with the physical world, powered by visionOS. It offers an immersive spatial computing experience for work, entertainment, and creativity. The device supports a range of apps and services, including major productivity tools and streaming platforms. It also features advanced hardware like micro-OLED displays and Spatial Audio.

Starting at $3,499 for various storage capacities, Apple Vision Pro will be available at Apple Store locations and online. visionOS 2, coming this fall as a free update, promises additional features and enhancements.

Apple and Île-de-France Mobilités have launched the Navigo card for iPhone and Apple Watch, allowing commuters in Paris to add the transit card to Apple Wallet. Customers can now buy transit passes through the Île-de-France Mobilités iOS app or directly from Apple Wallet and use their devices to tap and ride metro, trains, buses, and more. Real-time transit updates are also available in Apple Maps for the Paris metro, RER, tramway, and RATP buses. The new integration aims to enhance convenience, security, and privacy for users.

Apple announces new accessibility features to be released this year. These include Eye Tracking for iPad and iPhone, which allows users with physical disabilities to control devices using only their eyes. Music Haptics will enable deaf or hard-of-hearing users to experience music through vibrations via the Taptic Engine. Vocal Shortcuts and Vehicle Motion Cues are also introduced to improve device usability and reduce motion sickness in vehicles. Additionally, CarPlay and visionOS will receive various accessibility updates. These features highlight Apple's ongoing commitment to inclusive design and leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance user experience.

Apple Music has released its 100 Best Albums list, celebrating the greatest records ever made. The list features works from artists like Solange, Tyler, The Creator, and George Michael. The countdown will reveal 10 albums each day for 10 days, culminating in the top 10 albums. The list is a mix of contemporary and classic records, showcasing Apple Music's unique approach to music curation.

Apple introduced Final Cut Pro for iPad 2 with Live Multicam and AI features, transforming the iPad into a production studio. The update offers support for external drives, Live Multicam, and Final Cut Camera app for iPhone/iPad. Final Cut Pro for Mac 10.8 enhances editing with new AI features, color correction, and workflow tools.

Apple unveiled the new Logic Pro for iPad 2 and Mac 11, powered by AI, offering features like Session Players, Stem Splitter, and ChromaGlow. The AI features provide assistance to artists in the music-making process. Logic Pro for iPad and Mac will be available on the App Store starting May 13.

Apple announced the new M4 chip for the iPad Pro, featuring second-generation 3-nanometer technology, a 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and the fastest Neural Engine ever. M4 delivers up to 1.5x faster CPU performance over the previous M2 chip, offers hardware-accelerated ray tracing and mesh shading, and maintains industry-leading performance per watt. The chip enables breakthrough design and performance for the new iPad Pro, making it the most powerful device of its kind.

Apple unveiled the groundbreaking new iPad Pro featuring a stunning design, Ultra Retina XDR display, and M4 chip with advanced AI capabilities. The iPad Pro comes in two sizes, 11-inch and 13-inch, in silver and space black finishes. The Ultra Retina XDR display offers unprecedented brightness and precision with tandem OLED technology. The M4 chip delivers outstanding performance with a new CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine. The iPad Pro supports new accessories like the Apple Pencil Pro and Magic Keyboard. Pricing starts at $999 for the 11-inch model and $1,299 for the 13-inch model, available for order on May 7.