After weeks of speculation, we know that Apple’s first big event of 2021 will be on Tuesday, April 20 (Thanks, Siri!) What might Apple have to launch after hosting one, or two, otherwise three events this past fall? Well, a lot of things, but save your iBong jokes, it’s definitely nothing to do with the date itself. This is what you can really expect next week.
Pros of the iPad: now with mini LED
Apple’s rumor has been talking for weeks about new iPads, and it’s almost a fact that we will see a new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Plus, Apple is never too upset with its event names. The “Spring Loaded ”in the name of the event could very well be a reference to the Apple Pencil.
Last month, Bloomberg reported that the new iPads would probably have upgraded the cameras and a new processor at the same level as the The M1 chip that Apple introduced with its latest MacBooks last fall. The Pro and 12.9 inchesIt is expected to include a miniLED screen, which it does improve brightness and contrast at a lower cost. The two Pro models are expected to have one Port Thunderbolt.
Don’t expect anything too radical, But. Mark Gurman, Apple forecaster, Bloomberg resident he said in a recent interview that these updates would be “iterative” and nothing too muchblowing would be on the deck. Also, even if Apple launches these iPad Pros on Tuesday, maybe that doesn’t mean they’re available immediately. There have been reports that miniLED supply chain problems it could mean a delayed launch, in the same way that the iPhone 12 line came out a little later than usual last year.
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Release the AirTags !!!
AirTags, Apple’s response to Bluetooth trackers Tile and Chipolo may be one of the worst kept “secrets” in history. We’ve heard about these devices since at least 2019, but there are good reasons to believe that the time has finally come.
For starters, Apple has introduced its U1 broadband chip in its latest devices, including iPhones 11 i 12, the HomePod Mini and the Apple Watch Series 6. The U1 chip is believed to be intended to bolster the Find My platform, so this is further proof that Apple has long been laying the groundwork for AirTags. The other half of the equation is that in the last two weeks Apple has risen third party support for your Search my network. This is huge, because it is the equivalent of Apple waving a big flag that says: “They are partners! We have great things coming soon, So get ready! “If AirTags is not present, this roar you hear in the distance will probably be the anguished cry of technology journalists around the world.
A long-awaited redesign for the iMac
Given that Apple last updated the design of the iMac in 2012, now is the perfect time to visually distinguish Apple Silicon iMacs from their Intel predecessors. Another telltale sign is that Apple also stopped manufacturing recently multiple IMac settings. Historically, Apple clears its inventory means a new version of the product is imminent.
The word is that the the new iMacs will be great, increasing the screen size beyond 21.5– and 27-inch models we are all used to it. He is likely to redesign it will they look similar to Apple’s Pro Display XDR monitor, meaning a possible 32-inch screen, flat back, thinner bezels, and no metal chin. Jon Prosser, who has lost Apple’s attention, has also claimed that the new iMacs will arrive in a variety of colors, in the same way as the iPhone 12 line. In any case, even if the iMacs don’t show up on Tuesday, you’re likely to expect to see them sometime this year.
A slightly new look for AirPods 3
We are looking forward to some new AirPods, after all, tThe AirPods 2 came out more than two years ago. Filtered representations suggest that next-generation AirPods will rock the AirPods Pro design, with a shorter stem and a smaller box that supports wireless charging. They are also believed to support touch control. However, do not expect active noise cancellation o Adaptive EQ. They are inspired by the AirPods Pro and do not completely replace them.
While AirPods 3 is expected this year, there’s also a chance we won’t see them on Tuesday. We are in the midst of a global shortage of chips that is wreaking havoc on consumer electronics, so this is a launch that could be delayed.
Apple knows you hate the Apple TV remote
The Apple TV is another gadget that can be upgraded as it’s been almost four years since the fifth-generation Apple TV was launched in 2017. Apple is going hard to his TV + original programming schedule, so it makes sense that you might want people to see it in an updated streaming box that better supports newer TVs and upcoming formats. (Cough, 8,000, cough cough). Since 2017, Apple has also introduced Apple Arcade and Fitness +, two services that could benefit from hardware upgrades for users who want to play or work on the largest screen possible. Another sign that a new Apple TV could be imminent is the fact that tvOS 14.5 beta has a code referred to an Apple TV remote control. Why launch a new remote control … without a new Apple TV?
These are the compelling reasons why an Apple TV I could make an appearance next week, but it may dampen your hopes. There is less concrete evidence of this release than the other products we have mentioned here. That said, if the Apple TV doesn’t work for spring, there’s always the WWDC 2021.
We won’t have to wait long to find out what Apple has in store. As always, the Gizmodo crew will be liveblocking the event, so be sure to tune in next Tuesday at 10 a.m. PDT / 1 p.m. EDT.