VOA慢速英语2019 苹果推出全新软件和隐私工具

Apple to Add New Software, Privacy¹ Tool, End iTunes

Apple has announced new software and privacy tools as it seeks to expand service offerings to its estimated 1.4 billion device users.

苹果公司宣布推出新的软件和隐私工具，旨在为其预计的14亿设备用户扩大服务。

The announcements came during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference happening this week in San Jose, California. The changes are another clear sign of Apple's attempts to expand its offerings to make up for dropping iPhone demand worldwide. iPhone sales fell sharply² during the past two financial quarters.

这一消息是在本周加州圣何塞举行的苹果全球开发者大会期间宣布的。这些变化是苹果试图扩大其产品以弥补全球iPhone需求下降的另一个明显迹象。iPhone的销售额在过去两个财政季度大幅下滑。

iOS13

For iPhone users, Apple announced the launch of its iOS 13 operating system, to be available this fall. The new version comes with several new features.

对于iPhone用户，苹果公司宣布将于今年秋天推出iOS 13操作系统。这一新版系统提供了几项新功能。

One is a setting for the iPhone called "dark mode." The feature – already available on Mac computers – turns the background of the device black. Apple says dark mode is designed to make everything on the screen easier on the eyes. It can be used all the time or set to come on at a specific time.

其中一项是苹果“全黑模式”的设置。该功能已经在苹果电脑上提供，可以将设备的背景设为黑色。苹果公司表示，全黑模式旨在让屏幕上显示的内容更清晰。全黑模式可以一直打开，或是设置为特定时间打开。

iOS 13 also offers iPhone users a way to avoid using sign in services of Facebook and Google when using apps. Instead, users can sign in with their Apple ID. Apple says the feature aims to respect the privacy of users by not collecting tracking information through the apps or services. Facebook and Google collect such user information for its advertising³ business.

iOS 13还为iPhone用户提供了一种在使用应用程序时避免使用Facebook和Google登录服务的途径。相反，用户可以使用他们的Apple ID登录。苹果公司表示，该功能旨在尊重用户的隐私，不会通过应用程序和服务来收集跟踪信息。Facebook和Google收集此类用户信息用于广告业务。

In addition, iOS 13 includes a redesigned Maps app that provides "more detail about the world around you." It has a feature that lets users look at actual street photos and move through streets within the app. The feature is very similar to Google's Street View, which has been available for years.

此外，iOS 13还包括重新设计的地图应用，可以提供更多身边的详细信息。它具有一项功能，可以让用户在这个应用程序中查看实际的街道照片并移动。这一功能与谷歌已经推出多年的街景视图非常类似。

The new iPhone OS also adds improvements to Apple's Siri personal assistant system. The company says the new Siri has a more natural voice and will work with map and music apps.

新的iPhone操作系统还对苹果的Siri个人助理系统做了提升。该公司表示，新的Siri拥有更自然的声音，并将与地图和音乐应用程序配合使用。

New iPadOS, Apple Watch apps

全新iPadOS和 Apple Watch应用程序

Apple announced the iPad will get its own operating system to replace the existing one made for iPhones. The new OS is designed to make it easier for iPad users to use the device to do more of the things a laptop computer can do.

苹果公司宣布iPad将会得到自己的操作系统，来替代现在为iPhone手机制作的系统。新的操作系统旨在让iPad用户更容易使用该设备来完成笔记本电脑可以执行的更多操作。

Apple also introduced several new apps for its Apple Watch device to be included with the new WatchOS 6 system. Among these are apps that operate independently without the need to be linked to a user's iPhone. The smartwatch's Health app is also adding new features to record more exercise information, monitor safe hearing levels and track women's menstrual cycles.

苹果公司还为Apple Watch设备推出了几款应用程序，这些应用程序将包含在新的WatchOS 6系统中。其中包括无需连接到用户的iPhone手机，可以独立操作的应用程序。这款智能手表的健康应用程序还添加了新功能，以记录更多运动信息，监控安全听力水平和跟踪女性月经周期。

In addition, the App Store will now be available on Apple Watch, making it possible for people to find and download apps directly to the device.

此外，苹果商店现在也可以在Apple Watch上使用，使人们可以在该设备上查找和下载应用程序。

In its laptop and desktop⁵ businesses, Apple announced it is breaking up its long-time digital music software iTunes. Later this year, the software will be split⁶ into three apps: Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV.

在其笔记本电脑和台式机业务中，苹果宣布将拆分其历史久远的数字音乐软件iTunes。今年晚些时候，该软件将会分成三个应用程序：Apple Music、Apple Podcast和Apple TV。

Apple has already reduced the importance of iTunes on the iPhone and iPad and will now do the same on Mac computers too. iTunes will still be available on Macs using older OS versions, as well as on machines running Microsoft's Windows system.

苹果已经降低了iTunes在iPhone和iPad上的重要性，现在也将在Mac电脑上做同样的事情。iTunes仍然可以在使用较旧操作系统的Mac电脑以及微软公司视窗操作系统的计算机上使用。

Apple also used its developer's conference to show off a new Mac Pro⁴ high-performance desktop computer to go on sale this fall. The machine, which Apple describes as "extreme in every way," is designed for professional users. Pricing for the low-end model Mac Pro starts at $5,999.

苹果还利用其开发者大会展示了今年秋季上市的新款Mac Pro高性能台式电脑。这台被苹果公司称为各方面顶级的电脑专为专业用户设计，最低配置起价5999美元。

Words in This Story

software – n. the programs used to make computers do different things

feature – n. an interesting or important part, quality, ability, etc.

screen – n. the part of a computer that shows images or writing

app – n. program for a smartphone or other device that performs a special function

track – v. to record the progress or development of something over a period

laptop – n. a computer that is small enough to be carried around and used where a person is sitting

1 privacy   

n.私人权利，个人自由，隐私权

参考例句：

• In such matters,privacy is impossible.在这类事情中，保密是不可能的。
• She wept in the privacy of her own room.她在自己房内暗暗落泪。

2 sharply   

adj.锐利地，急速；adv.严厉地，鲜明地

参考例句：

• The plane dived sharply and rose again.飞机猛然俯冲而后又拉了起来。
• Demand for personal computers has risen sharply.对个人电脑的需求急剧增长。

3 advertising   

n.广告业；广告活动 a.广告的；广告业务的

参考例句：

• Can you give me any advice on getting into advertising? 你能指点我如何涉足广告业吗?
• The advertising campaign is aimed primarily at young people. 这个广告宣传运动主要是针对年轻人的。

4 pro   

n.赞成，赞成的意见，赞成者

参考例句：

• The two debating teams argued the question pro and con.辩论的两组从赞成与反对两方面辩这一问题。
• Are you pro or con nuclear disarmament?你是赞成还是反对核裁军？

5 desktop   

n.桌面管理系统程序；台式

参考例句：

• My computer is a desktop computer of excellent quality.我的计算机是品质卓越的台式计算机。
• Do you know which one is better,a laptop or a desktop?你知道哪一种更好，笔记本还是台式机？

6 split   

n.劈开，裂片，裂口；adj.分散的；v.分离，分开，劈开

参考例句：

• Who told you that Mary and I had split up?谁告诉你玛丽和我已经离婚了？
• The teacher split the class up into six groups.老师把班级分成6个小组。