Highlights: Apple event next Tuesday, iPad Mini-LED Pro, iPhone rumors

It looks like we’ve been waiting for Apple’s new products forever, but the wait is over as Apple has announced a media event for next Tuesday, so be sure to tune in MacRumors for full coverage of everything Apple advertises.

While this was the big news this week, we also got some new details on Apple’s plans for iPhone for 2022 and 2023 courtesy of analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, and we also saw some cases of iPhone filtered in new colors that could appear in next week’s event. Read on for details on these stories and more.

What to expect from Apple’s April 20 event: new iPads, AirTags and more

After endless rumors about whether and when there would be an Apple event this spring, a date has finally been set. A few hours after Siri leaked the news, Apple announced that it will host a virtual event on Tuesday, April 20 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with a feed available on its website and YouTube.

As with Apple’s virtual events in 2020, this event will consist of a pre-recorded video with Apple executives speaking from locations at Apple Park headquarters in California. Apple is expected to introduce new iPads at the event, including a new iPad Pro with Mini-LED display, and there could be other surprises, such as the expected followers of Apple’s AirTags articles or a redesigned iMac with Apple silicon.

iOS 14.5 will likely be released next week as well after more than two months of beta testing. The software update includes new features, including the ability for iPhone users wearing an Apple Watch to unlock the iPhone with Face ID while wearing a mask. Check out our full description of everything we expect or could see at next week’s event.

MacRumors will have in-depth coverage of Apple’s event on our platforms, including a live blog on our website and live tweets via @MacRumorsLive on Twitter, so be sure to follow up next week.

The iPad Pro Mini-LED is expected at Apple’s event on April 20 when production will increase

One of the new products that Apple will announce at its April 20 event is an iPad Pro with a Mini-LED display and DigiTimes This week it was reported that Apple’s supplier, Ennostar, will increase production of Mini-LED chips for the tablet later this month.

According to reports, the mini-LED backlight will be exclusive to the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro, with benefits that include increased screen brightness, improved contrast and much more compared to LCDs that are used in current iPad Pro models. A new 11-inch iPad Pro is still expected, with the two tablet sizes rumored to get a faster A14X chip, Thunderbolt compatibility, improved camera systems and 5G compatibility for mobile models.

Due to manufacturing issues, the new 12.9-inch iPad Pro could be shipped later than the 11-inch model and be initially available in limited quantities.

The 2022 iPhones are said to include a 48-megapixel camera and 8K video recording, with no 5.4-inch mini option

While we’re still several months away from Apple introducing the so-called iPhone 13 line, the rumor is already scheduled to arrive next year.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said this week that the 2022 iPhone line will consist of four models, including two 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch top-end models and two 6-inch lower-end models. , 1 and 6.7 inches.

Kuo said the 2022 iPhones will feature major camera upgrades, including a 48-megapixel rear lens and 8K video recording.

There’s a 5.4-inch “mini” model that looks absent from the 2022 iPhone line, which looks set to reach the end of the line next year. This would not be too surprising, as several reports have indicated that sales of the iPhone 12 mini have been sparse compared to other iPhone 12 models since the devices were launched in October. Rumors suggest that there will still be an iPhone 13 mini, so it looks like the 5.4-inch model will live another year.

It is rumored that Apple will adopt the Face ID feature from 2023 iPhones

Looking even further ahead, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo offered this week some predictions for the 2023 iPhones, including the introduction of a Face ID that would not allow a full-screen design with no notch or any hole in it. the screen.

The oscillation has remained unchanged since its introduction to the iPhone X in 2017, but rumors suggest that we will finally see a smaller notch in the iPhone 13 models this year. Kuo said Apple will move to a perforated screen design for at least a few iPhones in 2022, followed by full-screen design in 2023. Android smartphone maker ZTE demonstrated the first under-screen facial recognition system a few years ago. months, proving that the feat is technologically possible.

Kuo also expects the 2023 iPhones to include a periscope camera lens, allowing for a significantly improved optical zoom that goes far beyond the current 2.5x limit of the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The leaked photos show spring colors for iPhone 12 cases

While rumors have focused on new products like the iPad Mini-LED Pro that will arrive at Apple’s event on April 20, new spring-themed colors are also expected for some cases of iPhone and Apple Watch bands.

Twitter user “Tommy Boi” recently shared a photo of some of the alleged new colors of the iPhone 12 case, including Cantaloupe, Pistachio, Capri Blue and Amethyst. Leaks have continued since then, with Twitter user “Majin Bu” sharing a photo showing three supposedly new unnamed colors, including a sky blue, mustard yellow and a red. The new spring colors will likely extend to Apple Watch bands such as Sport Band and Solo Loop.

IPhone cases and Apple Watch band colors are often updated seasonally. These latest color options will likely be added to Apple’s online store to purchase after Tuesday’s event.

Practice with Anker’s MagSafe compatible battery pack

Anker, a company known for its range of accessories designed for Apple products, recently came out with one of the first battery packs compatible with MagSafe, so we thought we’d check it out to see how it compares to a pack of standard batteries.

With a capacity of 5,000 mAh, the battery can fully charge an iPhone 12 mini, but for the rest of the iPhone you will only get a partial charge. Anker says it can charge the iPhone 12‌ and 12 Pro to 95% and the iPhone 12 Pro Max to 75%, so it doesn’t have as much capacity as other power banks on the market, but it’s still a useful amount. a pinch.

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