The news: The biggest update to iOS 14 since launch last September has just been released with a slew of new features.
The rumor: Apple is preparing a slightly staggered launch for the brand new iPad Pro lineup, according to Jon Prosser (77.8% accurate).
Our take: If anything, the new XDR display on the 12.9-inch would make me believe that model is coming after the 11-inch…not the other way around. Either way, Apple has publicly said a launch in the second half of May, so this (pretty much) lines up.
The rumors: Apple is preparing a number of significant upgrades for iOS 15, according to Mark Gurman (88.7% accurate).
Here’s what will likely be included in the update, per the latest report from Bloomberg:
Our take: Sounds like a smaller upgrade than iOS 14, but still some big changes coming. I’m so excited to see the new Lock Screen because I’ve gotten quite bored of the current design that was unveiled with iOS 7. The new Home Screen on iPad sounds great too…I just hope it’s enough to make it feel more like a serious computing device. Gurman also mentions Apple’s plans for iMessage to become more like a social network in the future: I’ve never thought about it this way, but it’s probably the app that I do use the most.
The news: Ahead of pre-orders on Friday, the first photos and videos of Apple’s AirTag have been published by members of the media.
Following Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ presentation in Cupertino on Tuesday, we take a look at which sources went up…and the leakers that went down. It’s time for a leaderboard update.
Note: As you may have noticed, no source is perfect. That’s because even the best get some info right and some info wrong: do not harass anyone for their track record. The leaderboard functionality on AppleTrack is here only to help tech enthusiasts better understand how likely a rumor really is.
As always, if you notice a discrepancy on someone’s record, let us know.
The leak: Apple’s 2021 MacBook Pro schematics have leaked, as shared by a hacking group that won’t be named due to ethical concerns (not yet tracked, via 9to5Mac).
Our take: This is one of THE crazier leaks we’ve ever seen, because the image comes from a hacking group that runs “a private ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation.” Essentially, the hacking group is extorting Quanta computer after stealing data from Quanta’s servers. Quanta is in Apple’s supply chain and thus has access to proprietary designs and product schematics. That puts us here: the hacking is asking for a sum of money and says they will leak Apple’s unreleased products each day until the ransom is met.
This is wild, and I’ve updated this article due to ethical concerns with naming the group.
The wallpapers: Apple announced an all-new iPad Pro powered by M1 at their April 20 event and consequently released some slick new wallpaper.
The fun: Announced at its April 20 event, Apple has included a new default wallpaper alongside the new purple iPhone 12.
Our take: As a huge fan of Apple’s default wallpapers, I love that the new iPhone has a matching aesthetic to the 5 other models.
The news: Apple just announced a new M1-powered iPad Pro at their April 20 event.
The news: Alongside a radically upgraded iMac, Apple just announced new Magic Mac accessories at their April 20 event.
The news: Apple just updated the new iMac with a radical new design and more at their April 20 event.