Category: News

  • Apple announces updated Apple TV 4K with A12 chip & all-new remote

    Apple announces updated Apple TV 4K with A12 chip & all-new remote

    The news: Apple just announced a new version of the Apple TV after years of no updates.

    • Upgraded A12 chip brings faster speeds to your home setup
    • New HDR high frame rate support for smoother content viewing
    • New color balance feature improves TV picture quality using your iPhone
    • The updated remote is redesigned and looks much more user-friendly
    • You can pre-order the new Apple TV soon, and it ships in the second half of May
  • Apple announces $29 AirTag with custom emoji and new accessories

    Apple announces $29 AirTag with custom emoji and new accessories

    The news: The long awaited Apple AirTag was just announced at Apple’s April 20 event.

    • Precision finding allows you to more accurately locate your lost items
    • The cost is $29 for one AirTags or $99 for 4
    • You can order AirTag this Friday, and it ships on April 30
  • Apple announces iPhone 12 in purple, available April 30

    Apple announces iPhone 12 in purple, available April 30

    The news: Apple just announced a new color for iPhone 12 at their April 20 event.

    • The new purple color features color-matched aluminum like the other iPhone 12 colors
    • It’s available for pre-order this Friday and ships on April 30
  • New 12.9-inch iPad Pro may get ~8% thicker due to new display

    New 12.9-inch iPad Pro may get ~8% thicker due to new display

    The rumor: One of the new iPad Pro models releasing tomorrow will be 0.5mm thicker, according to MacRumors (71.9% accurate).

    • The new dimensions are said to be 280.65 x 215 x 6.4mm, which means the updated 12.9-inch iPad Pro is getting 7.81% thicker
    • This change in thickness is reportedly due to the new MiniLED display, which is said to be a significant upgrade over current LCD technology

    Our take: Considering how large the 12.9-inch iPad Pro already is, this is actually a pretty sizable depth increase. Perhaps this is why there are new Magic Keyboards coming?

  • iPhone 13 may bring mmWave 5G to more countries

    iPhone 13 may bring mmWave 5G to more countries

    The rumor: Apple is planning to expand the fastest 5G to more countries on iPhone 13, according to Ming-Chi Kuo (75% accurate).

    • In a new research note we obtained, Kuo says that mmWave 5G is expanding to more countries on the 2021 iPhones
    • mmWave is the fastest kind of 5G that allows for speeds of over a gigabit/s

    Our take: Living in the US, I forget that only US iPhone 12 models support mmWave currently. While I don’t get why this wasn’t released everywhere in 2020…I’m glad to hear that it’s expanding on the 2021 iPhones.

  • ‘Apple Podcasts+’ may debut at April 20 event

    ‘Apple Podcasts+’ may debut at April 20 event

    The rumor: Apple’s premium podcast subscription service is launching tomorrow, according to Peter Kafka (not yet tracked).

    • Kafka says that Apple will launch a paid subscription service for podcasts at their April 20 event
    • There have previously been rumblings of Apple stepping up their podcast plan, but no one has called a potential launch date until now

    Our take: I have no idea who Kafka is, but considering he’s an executive editor at Recode and verified on Twitter, I assume there is some weight behind this. I just don’t know how much.

  • New report says ‘there could be a few surprises’ at Apple event tomorrow

    New report says ‘there could be a few surprises’ at Apple event tomorrow

    The rumors: Apple is preparing to launch a slew of new iPad models and more on Tuesday, according to Wedbush Securities (78.6% accurate, via MacRumors).

    • New iPads are coming: the report says that new entry-level iPad, iPad mini and iPad Pro models will be the focus of the event
      • iPad and iPad mini would be priced as they are currently, but iPad Pro is said to be getting more expensive
      • A new Apple Pencil may also be unveiled
    • A few surprises: Wedbush says iMacs, AirTags, and AirPods 3 could all debut at the 4/20 event
      • New iMac models may come in additional colorways
      • As for new AirPods, the report says that they likely won’t release until sometime this Summer…any mention at the event would simply be as a tease

    Our take: Woah. Lots of new info in this report that no one else has called yet. For the iPads, a new mini AND new entry-level model are coming? I doubt this because no other credible sources have said so. Price increase for the Pro iPads would be pretty wild though, considering they already start at $799. I still absolutely believe we’ll be seeing new iMacs this event, but am not holding my breath for new AirPods.

  • Apple will likely release a new iMac on Tuesday

    Apple will likely release a new iMac on Tuesday

    The rumors: There is more evidence than ever that Apple plans to launch a new iMac imminently, suggested by L0vetodream (89% accurate).

    • In yet another tweet about Apple’s upcoming event on Tuesday, L0vetodream has shard a side-by-side comparison showing the colors in the invite and retro Apple logo
    • Apple’s new iMac may feature a 23-24-inch display, Apple Silicon and new color options similar to the iPad Air

    Our take: As I’ve been saying for days now, I believe a new iMac is coming. Many other sources are hinting at this, as well.

    https://twitter.com/L0vetodream/status/1383349327658057728?s=20
  • New video shows hands-on look at iPhone 13 mini & iPhone 13 Pro Max models

    New video shows hands-on look at iPhone 13 mini & iPhone 13 Pro Max models

    The leak: The first hands-on look at some iPhone 13 models has been shared by EverythingApplePro.

    • The embedded video below shows EAP going hands-on with 3D-printed CAD models for iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro Max
    • The notable changes year-over-year? Larger camera modules that protrude more, a new camera layout on the mini, and small changes to button locations on the side of the devices

    Our take: These CAD leaks seem be on-par with the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro leaks from earlier this week. Seeing this hands-on really shows how big the new camera setups will be…

  • Gurman: ‘Big iMac’ could feature similar processor to iPad Pro

    Gurman: ‘Big iMac’ could feature similar processor to iPad Pro

    The rumor: Apple’s next iMac may include an iPad Pro-like processor, according to Mark Gurman (89.1% accurate).

    • In a cryptic tweet, Gurman suggests that the next iMac may use “essentially the same processor as an iPad Pro”
    • A “big iMac” is also referenced, but no exact sizing has been provided…rumors suggest both a 23-inch and 30-inch+ model are in the works

    Our take: While this could be baseless speculation, Gurman is known to tweet things like this when he’s heard a tidbit in the background. Plus, it adds up: Apple’s M1 chip is very similar to the A14 processor, so the next Mac chips will likely be similar to the A-series, too.

  • A brief history of Apple event invites & Easter eggs

    A brief history of Apple event invites & Easter eggs

    Ahead of Apple’s highly-anticipated April special event, let’s take a look back at what previous invites have subliminally alluded to. If an event isn’t listed, there are no known references or hints.

    2020

    November 10

    • Nothing in the invite, but the AR Easter egg showed an Apple logo that opened just like a MacBook (this was the M1 event)

    October 13

    • ‘Hi, Speed.’ Tagline confirms the introduction of 5G
    • Circle-enclosed Apple logo exactly matches the bottom of HomePod mini, which was announced at this event
    • Background of the invite is dark blue which matches the new color of both iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro

    September 15

    • ‘Time flies.’ This tagline confirmed a new Apple Watch would be unveiled
    • The blue Apple logo perfectly matched the new Sky Blue color for the redesigned iPad Air

    June 22

    • ‘hello’ was cemented in history when the Mac was first introduced in 1984: its presence on the invite suggested the launch for Apple Silicon was imminent

    2019

    September 10

    • The multi-color Apple logo featured green and purple on the top and bottom of the graphic: these were the two new colors available on iPhone 11

    March 12

    • ‘It’s show time.’ This tagline directly referenced Apple would be unveiling a number of new services, especially Apple TV+

    2018

    September 12

    • ‘Gather round.’ The tagline and graphic are both gold…which was the big new color for the iPhone XS lineup.

    March 27

    • ‘Let’s take a field trip.’ The tagline and graphic were both drawn with Apple Pencil, and at the education-foucsed event a new iPad with Apple Pencil support was announced.

    2017

    September 12

    • The multi-color Apple logo wound up being our first look at the marketing wallpaper for iPhone X

    2016

    October 27

    • ‘hello again.’ The tagline is a direct reference, again, to the original Macintosh unveil in 1984, confirming new Macs would be announced
    • The clouded Apple logo is identical to marketing wallpapers included with redesigned MacBook Pro models

    September 7

    • ‘See you on the 7th.’ The tagline so prominently featuring the number 7 confirmed their next smartphone would be called iPhone 7.
    • The bokeh circles that make up the Apple logo previewed the Portrait Mode would be coming on iPhone 7 Plus

    2015

    March 9

    • ‘Spring forward.’ The tagline alludes to time changing, signaling the release of the long-awaited Apple Watch

    2013

    September 10

    • ‘This should brighten everyone’s day.’ The tagline and graphic allude to new bright colors coming to the new lower-cost iPhone 5c

    2012

    September 12

    • The reflection in the date show the number 5…for the iPhone 5

    March 7

    • The image shows a new iPad which was set to be unveiled at the event

    2011

    October 4

    • ‘Let’s talk iPhone.’ The tagline said everything…new iPhone arriving at the event.

    March 2

    • The calendar icon peels back to reveal a new iPad will be unveiled

    2010

    October 20

    • ‘Back to the Mac.’ The tagline preview the event would be entirely Mac-focused