Apple April Event: New products possible
iPad Pro 2021: 11-inch and 12.9-inch with mini-LED display
Apple AirTags: Find new products that use UWB and AR
iMac 2021: Apple Silicon, thinner frames and 5 new colors
AirPods 3: Noise cancellation and AirPods Pro-like design
Apple TV 2021: More power, new remote control, 120Hz support
A big Apple event comes on April 20, and the “Spring Loaded” headline of the event teases a large number of new products. These could include the iPad Pro 2021, AirTags and a new iMac, as well as a possible AirPods 3 and a new Apple TV.
The only other text in the email is “Please join us for a special Apple event at Apple Park. Follow him online at apple.com “, he no longer offers clues. Over the past decade, the Cupertino-based company has hosted a hardware presentation six times in March, although it clearly understood 2020 (probably due to the COVID pandemic).
Other ways to interpret “Spring Loaded” might send you on your way to thinking about what the key mechanisms in the next magic keyboard will be or if the next Apple pencil uses a bow inside.
Here’s what we expect from an Apple April event. Our money is on the iPad Pro and AirTags, but we could also see the new iMac, AirPods 3 and the new Apple TV.
Date and time of the Apple April event
The Apple “Spring Loaded” event takes place on April 20, at 10 PDT / 1 pm EDT.
iPad Pro 2021: mini-LED display, faster chip
iPad Pro 2021 it seems almost a dead certainty for the Apple event in April, with a lot of leaks that already give us an idea of what the newest Apple tablet model will look like.
MacOtakara reports that “the design of the case will remain unchanged,” although we would not be surprised to see thinner frames, fewer speaker holes and a bumper of the camera that comes out a little less.
Rumors suggest that the new iPad Pro will come in an 11-inch and a 12.9-inch model. Apple may also be preparing to change its current LCD display technology mini-LED screens, which should lead to a wider contrast ratio and deeper blacks.
An internal component deficiency is practically once, as is 5G support and if Mark Gurman is to be believed the tablet will pack a processor “on par” with the M1 chip released the latest in the latest MacBooks.
A refreshed magic keyboard is also in the works, which could debut alongside the new iPad Pro.
Looks like I reported AirTags years at this time, but certainly this Apple April event must be when Apple finally gives us some official details about the long-running accessory in development.
Trackers designed to compete with the like Tile Mate, AirTags will use Bluetooth and Ultra-Wideband technology, plus the Find Me app, to help users track replaced gadgets. We would be very surprised if AirTags do not appear at the Apple April event.
These trackers should be sold for less than $ 50 a piece and could be a lifeline for iOS users who are prone to losing more than their phone or tablet.
The AirTags were sent indirectly in iOS 14.5, so they are definitely on the horizon. Now, for sure, is the time when we will finally see the right thing.
iMac 2021: more stylish design, more power
While Apple has confirmed that it is outage iMac Pro, is gearing up for a new iMac 2021 that will work Apple Silicon chip (and also sports a new design).
It’s been a while since Apple significantly upgraded the iMac, so it looks like 2021 will finally be the year the company offers one of its flagship products a complete refresh.
The current design of the iMac has been around for almost a decade, but we expect the iconic “chin” of the all-in-one computer to finally bite the dust this year.
Rumors suggest that the design will be somewhat similar to the Pro Display XDR, at a much nicer price. I also heard that the new iMac 2021 could come in five colors, similar to the recent iPad Air.
Apple’s move to mini-LEDs on the iMac also seems likely, which would lead to much better image quality on the screen. Other leaks have suggested that the iMac 2021 will come The first Apple Silicon chip in the desktop class for Cupertino.
AirPods 3: AirPods Pro benefits
Apple wireless headphones have been a success since their debut in 2016 and the latest iteration of popular buds, AirPods 3, seems to be released in 2021.
Reports indicate this AirPods 3 will give up the traditional design, and opt for something much closer to the look AirPods Pro.
The refreshed headphones are also rumored to pinch the active noise cancellation from the Pro model, along with Dolby Atmos and space audio support. But we’ll have to wait and see.
Originally designed for launch in 2020, AirPods 3 appears to be launched now in the first half of 2021, according to the South Korean website Elecul, which would most likely make a revelation at Apple’s April event.
A bright new design, as well as new features, are not cheap, but rumors suggest that the price of AirPods 3 will increase to 199 USD. This would be a considerable increase from the price of $ 159, which was standard for previous headphones.
One aspect of the AirPods we would like to see addressed is the low battery life. Currently, AirPods offer 5 hours on a single charge, which is quite weak when overlapped with those like Sony WF-1000XM3 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus.
Apple TV 2021: new remote control, increased performance
The Apple TV streaming box is another device that could see an update to the Apple April event.
The big change we are waiting for is the new internal hardware, namely a new A-series chipset, to make tvOS navigation faster than ever, while enhancing the Apple Arcade game. We also hope that rumors of a new, easier-to-use Apple TV remote will come true, as it is one of the weaknesses of Apple TV.
iPad Mini 2021: new design?
The iPad Pro may not be the only iteration in which the Apple tablet will receive an update in 2021; the new iPad Mini 6 could be on the way. The iPad mini has not been updated since 2019, so it is definitely due.
Renowned leaker Ming-Chi Kuo claimed in May last year that a new iPad Mini will be launched in 2021, with MacOtakara corroborating this report in January this year.
It’s not so mini anymore, the latest model is expected to have an 8.4-inch screen which would be a substantial increase over the 7.9-inch screen of the iPad Mini 5. Touch ID and lightning charge are likely to be retained
All the information indicates that the new iPad Mini is an evolution rather than a revolution. Rumors that they will mimic the design of the iPad Pro with thinner frames and no power button seem to us to be a wish.