Apple has launched a new series of ‘virtual sessions’ for people that need a little extra help with their new iPhone, iPad or Mac to teach the basics.
The free sessions are designed to replicate some of the in-person sessions the tech giant used to operate at its stores, but no longer can due to coronavirus lockdown.
‘Together live with Apple Creatives, you’ll explore hardware, settings and ways to stay productive,’ the firm said when describing what will be involved.
Apple has launched a new series of ‘virtual sessions’ for people that need a little extra help with their new iPhone, iPad or Mac to teach the basics
The free sessions are designed to replicate some of the in-person sessions the tech giant used to operate at its stores, but no longer can due to coronavirus lockdown
The sessions are ‘great for those who are new to their device or who have recently upgraded and want to learn more,’ an Apple spokesperson said.
Apple says they will cover the latest features and share a few of their ‘favourite tips’ as part of the regular sessions, covering the major devices the firm makes.
The three different types of sessions will span iPhone, iPad, and Mac, available between now and September.
They will run using the Webex streaming platform, allowing users to join the sessions from the comfort of their own home, available to sign up from today.
The live events will allow guests to ask questions to be answered by the Apple team.
‘They’re a continuation of Today at Apple’s work producing free, educational and original programming that inspire hands-on creativity in photography, art, design, coding, music and more,’ a spokesperson for Apple said.
These sessions were launched earlier in the year to show off the latest features of Apple’s various devices and ‘inspire creative activities’.
The blurb for Today at Apple says: ‘Join Creative Pros from Apple Store locations all over the world for quick and fun projects they put together in their homes, so you can get creative in yours.’
‘Together live with Apple Creatives, you’ll explore hardware, settings and ways to stay productive,’ the firm said when describing what will be involved
Among Today at Apple videos already launched include creating seamless transitions and infinite video loops in the Clips app.
Another involves ‘getting creative’ with iPhone portrait mode photos by learning how to manage surroundings to ‘create unexpected portraits’.
The dates and times of the Apple core skill virtual sessions will depend on your location, but are available for iPhone, iPad and Mac, with sign language interpreters available for some of the online lessons.
‘You’ll learn how to navigate your device and customise your settings. We’ll take you through the latest features of iPhone and share a few of our favourite tips.’
THE TRILLION DOLLAR RISE OF APPLE
The company’s journey to the summit of the technology industry has been a rocky one, having seen Jobs (pictured right in 1976) leave the firm in the mid-1980s after his pet project, the first Macintosh computer, struggled and he attempted to oust then chief executive John Sculley. Wozniak is pictured left
1976: Founders Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne created the company on April 1 1976 as they set about selling computer kits to hobbyists, each of which was built by Wozniak.
The first product was the Apple I.
1977: Apple released the Apple II in June, which was the first PC made for the mass market.
1981: Jobs became chairman.
1984: The Macintosh was introduced during an ad break for the Super Bowl and later officially unveiled during a launch event. It was discontinued a year later and Jobs left the firm.
1987: Apple released the Macintosh II, the first colour Mac.
1997: Apple announces it will acquire NeXT software in a $400 million deal that involves Jobs returning to Apple as interim CEO. He officially took the role in 2000.
2001: Apple introduced iTunes, OS X and the first-generation iPod.
The first iPod MP3 music player was released on October 23, 2001, at an event in Cupertino and was able to hold up to 1,000 songs.
Steve Jobs unveils Apple Computer Corporation’s new Macintosh February 6, 1984 in California.
The then Chief Executive Officer of Apple, Steve Jobs, with the iPhone
2007: Apple unveils the iPhone.
2010: The first iPad was unveiled.
2011: Jobs resigned in 2011 due to illness, handing the CEO title to Tim Cook. Job died in October from pancreatic cancer.
2014: Apple unveiled the Apple Watch. It also unveiled its first larger iPhones – the 6 and 6 Plus.
2015: After purchasing Beats from Dr Dre, Apple launched Apple Music to compete with Spotify and other music streaming services.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs speaks at an Apple event at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, Calif.
2016: Apple returned to its roots and announced the 4-inch iPhone SE. Meanwhile, the firm is embroiled in a legal battle with the FBI, involving the agency demanding access to the locked phone used by Syed Farook, who died in a shootout after carrying out a deadly December attack in San Bernardino, California with his wife. The court order was dropped on March 28 after the FBI said a third party was able to unlock the device.
2017: Apple introduces the iPhone X, which removes the home button to make way for a futuristic edge-to-edge screen design and a new FaceID system that uses advanced sensors and lasers to unlock phones with just the owner’s face.
2018: In a first for the company, Apple introduces new features in its latest operating system, iOS 12, that encourage users to manage and spend less time on their devices. The move was spawned by a strongly worded letter from shareholders that urged the firm to address the growing problem of smartphone addiction among kids and teenagers.
2019: In January, Apple reports its first decline in revenues and profits in a decade. CEO Tim Cook partly blamed steep declines in revenue from China.
2020: In March, Apple closes all its bricks and mortar retail stores outside of China in response to coronavirus.
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