What to watch at Apple’s big spring event

The event is called “Spring Loaded”. This will be the first announcement of the product launched by Apple in 2021 – broadcast worldwide on Tuesday (April 20). Whether or not the title accurately describes the latest product line, it certainly sums up the anticipation for what’s to come from Cupertino, California, heading to the event.

The spring event, by its nature, is a slightly freer form than its annual fall counterpart, which generally focuses on the latest edition of the iPhone – with varying emphasis in recent years among Apple’s other big offerings – the watch , iPads and Apple TV.

And while Apple hasn’t confirmed much about what to expect from the Spring Loaded events, the web debate about what to expect has been lively and reached a consensus on a few points.

Most expect to see new things from the iPad this time – with new editions of the iPad Pro with mini-LED display panels. Pro has not had an update in over a year and many have commented that one is due. However, there have been concerns about the new Mini LED panels and supply constraints that could delay the launch of the 12.9-inch version of the unit. Reports further indicate that a new version could be offered with an upgrade to a Thunderbolt port (with higher data speeds and a wider peripheral selection than the standard USB-C port) and upgraded cameras.

It looks like an upgrade announced tomorrow for the iPad Mini – which hasn’t seen an update since 2019. Both Bloomberg and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo have pointed to a larger iPad Mini (potentially with an 8.5-inch screen). inches, which could come from removing some of the thick frames from the 2012 era) from the file.

Potentially more anticipated versions that come to the fore are Apple’s long-standing speculations about AirTags – small, clear circular labels with Bluetooth and built-in ultra-wide radio chips. It is designed to run on the existing Find My App application and on the network of iPhones, existing iPads. and Macs to allow users to track and find missing objects and can be paired with the iPhone to allow ultra-wideband (AR) -based tracking in local areas.

And, although AirTags and the roles it could play in the connected economy have been the subject of leaks, rumors and speculation since 2019. So far, they have never made their long-term debut. April 20, 2021 could finally be the day? Stay tuned.

Also related to Apple’s extensive efforts to increase its influence inside the connected home, the latest iteration of AppleTV would be ready to hit the market in 2021 – adding a faster processor and a new remote control to replace the famous Sidi Remote. Support for HDMI 2.1 and 120Hz refresh rates could also be in the cards. But what the market is looking to see is whether Apple will make its competitors Amazon and Roku and actually lower the price of the device, update analysts agree that Apple has the most needs right now and is very little probably to hug.

But more than new features, the Apple TV 4K is in dire need of a price reduction – something that Apple is historically offering.

The most speculated surprise player of tomorrow, at this moment, is a new variant of Apple’s iMac line – after announcing earlier this year that the iMac currently in stock will not be replaced or supplemented in stores. According to speculation, it is anticipated that the new iMacs will come in a variety of bright colors, a more powerful internal processor and the potentially highly-speculated mini-LED display.

And while the iMac is the most common speculation heading into iPhone events, it’s not the wildest or outermost box. Different viewers have speculated that Apple, which would like to end with a dramatic turnaround, could use this to give the world a first look at long-standing speculation about projects such as the Apple Car, a VR headset or a surprising refresh for the iPhone SE , adding a little shine to the day.

No way to know from the outside, but give yourself PYMNTS; We will keep you posted.