Category: News

  • Apple iPad 8th Generation

    Apple iPad 8th Generation

    News: Apple iPad 8th Generation Launching at just $329 with a 10.2 inch Retina display.

    • A12 Bionic chip boosts performance to make it the most powerful iPad to date
    • Apple Neural Engine
    • 8 MP camera with HD Facetime Camera
    • 10-hour battery life
    • 100% recycled aluminum
    • iPadOS 14 releases September 16th

    Our Take: A major upgrade in performance that makes this an exciting addition to what is one of Apple’s most innovative and versatile product lines. The iPad is always exciting to see and the 8th Generation was no exception as it pushes gaming farther and brings education to countless households. Pick up the new iPad for $299 if purchasing for Education.

  • Apple Watch SE

    Apple Watch SE

    News: Starting at just $279 an affordable Apple watch joins the lineup for 2020

    • Now 3 Apple watches will be included in the series (SE, Series 6, and Series 3)
    • Includes S5 chip to push performance twice as fast as the Series 3
    • GPS support available

    Our Take: A great piece of technology that I believe will continue to reach huge audiences. With a lower entry price point, more excited customers than ever before will be approaching this product line with less hesitation at such an affordable launch point. If you are new to the line considering testing out this model as an entry.

  • Apple Watch Series 6

    Apple Watch Series 6

    News: The first look to come from the colorful new lineup of Apple Watch Series 6. A High Performance wearable device with eye catching health features.

    • New customization features of watch faces
    • 20% faster charge times
    • Swimproof design
    • Blood Oxygen sensors with additional health apps to monitor blood oxygen concentrations, VO2, and sleep statistics
    • launching with the solo loop band option in 7 colors as well as many new designs
    • Family Setup to customize groups of Apple Watch devices to the needs of every member of the family

    Our Take: The new model shows exciting new upgrades worthy of being a mainstay in the next generation of smart wearable technology. The device is more attractive in design with stronger features than ever before. Upgrading to the new Apple Watch Series 6 appears to be a worthwhile topic of research.

  • AirPods 2/Pro 3A283 update released with spatial audio

    AirPods 2/Pro 3A283 update released with spatial audio

    The news: Apple released a new software update for AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro models today, as spotted by MacRumors.

    • Spatial Audio and automatic device switching for AirPods Pro are finally functional
    • It’s seems the update enables new iOS 14 features for AirPods ahead of iOS 14’s release later this month
      • Headphone accommodations are also coming to AirPods with iOS 14

    Our take: It’s always frustrating that we don’t know exactly what’s changed with each and every firmware update. My best guess is something for iOS 14 but it really could be anything. Tweet us @appltrack if you notice any differences after updating.

  • Apple Watch ‘SE’ to include S5 processor

    Apple Watch ‘SE’ to include S5 processor

    The leak: The new lower-cost Apple Watch rumored to be debut later this week will include a quick processor inside, according to Kang (95% accurate).

    • The speedy S5 processor will be present, which suggests this could include a built-in compass, like on the Series 5
    • An altimeter, initially introduced on the Apple Watch Series 3, will also remain on this lower-cost wearable

    Our take: This source, Kang, nailed a ton of leaks for watchOS 7 and the iPhone SE earlier in 2020. Initially you may be surprised that Apple plans to put the barely year-old Series 5 processor in this low-cost watch. Then again, the S5 processor is identical to the 2018 S4…the only difference being a built-in magnetometer.

    Thanks to DuanRui for spotting these posts on Weibo.

  • Apple Watch Series 6 to support fast charging, come in new colorway

    Apple Watch Series 6 to support fast charging, come in new colorway

    The leak: The Apple Watch Series 6 is set to be a much more significant upgrade than last year, according to Kang (95% accurate).

    The included feature-set leaked on Weibo earlier.

    • Blood oxygen sensor
    • Altimeter
    • Improved performance
    • Same battery life
    • New color
    • New band material
    • Apple S6 chip
    • Fast charging

    Our take: This Weibo source nailed a ton of leaks for the iPhone SE and macOS Big Sur earlier this year. Plus, this pretty much lines up with everything we’ve been hearing about the new watch.

    Thanks to DuanRui for spotting these posts on Weibo.

  • iPad Air 4 may start at $599, add new blue & green colorways

    iPad Air 4 may start at $599, add new blue & green colorways

    The leak: The iPad Air is about to receive its most significant update ever, according to Kang (95% accurate).

    The alleged specs leaked on Weibo just hours ago.

    • 10.8/9-inch display
    • A14 chip
    • 64GB base storage
    • Touch ID
    • Stereo speakers
    • Apple Pencil
    • Magic Keyboard
    • 5 colors: Gold, Silver, Gray, Green, Blue
    • $599 starting price

    Our take: This Weibo source nailed a ton of leaks for the iPhone SE and iOS 14 earlier this year. I’m skeptical about the addition of both blue and green colorways, but their track record is impressive thus far.

    Thanks to DuanRui for spotting these posts on Weibo.

  • iPad 8 to receive minor update at September 15 event

    iPad 8 to receive minor update at September 15 event

    The leak: Alongside new Apple Watches and a redesigned iPad Air, Apple will also be updating the cheapest iPad later this week, according to Kang (95% accurate).

    • A new A12 processor will provide a significant upgrade from the current-gen A10 Fusion chip
    • The display size will remain at 10.2-inches

    Our take: This Weibo source nailed a ton of leaks ahead of WWDC which almost never happens. I’m not sure where they’re getting this intel from, but last time it was spot-on.

    Thanks to DuanRui for spotting these posts on Weibo.

  • Apple Watch Series 6: every leak and rumor

    Apple Watch Series 6: every leak and rumor

    We’re less than three days away from Apple’s mysterious September 15 event: here’s everything we’ve heard so far about the Apple Watch Series 6.

    100% confirmed

    From metadata included in Apple’s official livestream, link

    • ‘Apple Watch Series 6’ naming (thanks to YouTube metadata)
    • Unveil at Apple September 15 event

    More than 75% likely

    According to Ming-Chi Kuo (76.6% accurate), link

    • Faster processor
    • Increased water resistance
    • Faster Wi-Fi and cellular speeds

    According to 9to5Mac (75.1% accurate), link

    • Blood oxygen saturation monitoring

    More than 50% likely

    From Jon Prosser (67.6% accurate), link

    • Panic attack detection due to new blood oxygen sensor
      • May also come in 2021
    • Apple Watch ‘Pro’ naming scheme

    Less than 1% likely

    From I don’t even know but everyone is saying it so it probably came from somewhere

    • Navy blue colorway
  • ‘Apple One’ name confirmed, services bundle coming soon

    ‘Apple One’ name confirmed, services bundle coming soon

    The news: Apple is preparing to launch a multi-tiered services bundle, according to evidence discovered by 9to5Mac (75.1% accurate) and MacRumors (63.6% accurate).

    • Apple just registered a bunch of new domains like appleone.audio, appleone.film and appleone.website
    • Code in iOS 14 also references the following features for the upcoming bundle
      • “Cancel Apple One”
      • “Keep Apple One”
      • “You can unsubscribe from Apple One and keep only what you want”

    Our take: Seems like Apple One will probably be announced at the event on Tuesday. That being said, the savings aren’t even said to be that great.

    Hidden strings in iOS 14 via 9to5Mac
  • 120Hz display cut from iPhone 12 Pro

    120Hz display cut from iPhone 12 Pro

    The rumor: After months of back-and-forth on whether or not we would see 120Hz display technology on iPhone 12 Pro, it hasn’t made the cut…according to Jon Prosser (67.6% accurate).

    • Apple wasn’t able to able to get 120Hz displays working on their high-end lineup this year
    • Other sources think 120Hz will come to iPhone in 2021
    • Mass production for the iPhone 12 is now in full swing, ahead of an October launch for some models

    Our take: It’s official: 120Hz isn’t coming this year. I’m bummed. But more so, I’m genuinely curious at this point what the big sell of the higher-end iPhones will be.