Tag: jon prosser

  • Apple’s next MacBook Air could come in blue & more colors

    Apple’s next MacBook Air could come in blue & more colors

    The rumor: Apple may be updating the new MacBook Air with fresh colors, according to Jon Prosser (77.6% accurate).

    • Prosser’s source, who hasn’t been wrong yet, claims to have seen a blue MacBook Air prototype recently…sparking parallels to the revamped colors on the new iMac
    • Apple could be updating the MacBook Air with a thinner and lighter design as soon as sometime later this year

    Our take: This is wonderful news and it lines up with a more general strategy that I see Apple deploying with fun colors for their lower-end products and serious shades for their higher-end offerings. People love colors and most people aren’t buying Pro Apple products.

  • New report suggests 11/12.9-inch M1 iPad Pros will launch at different times

    New report suggests 11/12.9-inch M1 iPad Pros will launch at different times

    The rumor: Apple is preparing a slightly staggered launch for the brand new iPad Pro lineup, according to Jon Prosser (77.8% accurate).

    • The 12.9-inch model may launch on Friday, May 21, with the 11-inch iPad Pro coming on Saturday, May 22
    • Apple traditionally launches new products on a Friday, so a Saturday launch would be notable

    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.

  • Apple Stores may be preparing for a new product launch next week

    Apple Stores may be preparing for a new product launch next week

    The rumor: Apple Stores are gearing-up for a product launch next week, according to Jon Prosser (77.2% accurate).

    • Heard first on the Genius Bar podcast, Prosser says “Apple Stores are preparing for some sort of product release toward the end of next week”
    • Apple is widely expected to release a new iPad Pro with MiniLED, 5G, Thunderbolt and more in the second half of April

    Our take: Prosser is yet another source who has heard that at least a new Apple product is coming next week. I think it’ll be the new iPad Pro…and I don’t think we’ll be seeing an April event…

  • Prosser: No new AirPods coming in April

    Prosser: No new AirPods coming in April

    The rumor: Even amid a number of revealing leaks, AirPods 3 won’t be unveiled in April, according to Jon Prosser (78.2% accurate) on the Genius Bar podcast.

    • According to Prosser’s source who hasn’t been wrong yet, AirPods will not be featured at the upcoming April event
    • AirPods 3 are rumored to have a hybrid in-ear design and are expected to go on sale sometime later this year for ~$149

    Our take: This lines up with what Kuo (76.6% accurate) and DigiTimes (65.1% accurate) have also reported. Doesn’t look like new AirPods are coming soon, after all.

  • New iMac is reportedly ‘ready’ and could launch any time

    New iMac is reportedly ‘ready’ and could launch any time

    The rumor: The highly-anticipated iMac redesign could be releasing sooner than later, according to Jon Prosser (78.2% accurate).

    • Prosser says a new iMac is “ready” and could theoretically launch at any time…but it is not likely coming at Apple’s March 23 event
    • Other sources have suggested the new iMac would launch sometime later in 2021

    Our take: I mean I’m wildly excited but skeptical at the same time. Mark Gurman (89.1% accurate) has a better track record and says that we shouldn’t expect new iMacs for a few months still. Perhaps they’re both right: one iMac model in the first half of this year and the second a bit later on.

  • First look at Apple’s rumored MagSafe Smart Battery pack

    First look at Apple’s rumored MagSafe Smart Battery pack

    The leak: The first renders of Apple’s rumored MagSafe battery accessory have been shared by Jon Prosser (78.2% accurate).

    • The battery pack will be made primarily of aluminum, with a high-quality plastic finish (similar to Magic Mouse)
    • Prosser reiterates that, due to overheating issues caused by reverse wireless charging functionality, the product could ultimately be scrapped

    Our take: Personally, I’d be more interested in the lower-end silicon version that has also been rumored. But having reverse wireless charging on iPhone would be great.

  • Ahead of Apple’s March 23 event, 4 new products are reportedly ready to ship

    Ahead of Apple’s March 23 event, 4 new products are reportedly ready to ship

    The rumor: Ahead of a rumored March 23 event, Jon Prosser (78.2% accurate) has shared a number of products that could launch at any time.

    • Here’s what Prosser says is ready: Apple TV, new AirPods, AirTags and iPad Pro
    • This being said, it’s unlikely that we’ll see all of this in March alone

    Our take: I think AirTags and a new iPad Pro will be announced on March 23 at an Apple event, with the possibility that an updated Apple TV makes an appearance, as well. Don’t think new AirPods are coming until April/May.

  • Apple March event scheduled for the 23rd (sources)

    Apple March event scheduled for the 23rd (sources)

    The rumor: Apple is definitely holding an event in March, according to Kang 康总 (97.8% accurate) and Jon Prosser (78.2% accurate).

    • Both sources, rated above 75% accurate, say that Apple has set the date, March 23, for their first special event of 2021
    • OnePlus is rumored to hold a product unveil on the same day, as well

    Our take: Everything has been pointing to Apple holding an event in March, and two of the best sources out there have just confirmed it. I’d expect Apple to announce the event on March 16.

  • Prosser: Leaked Apple M1X benchmarks are legit

    Prosser: Leaked Apple M1X benchmarks are legit

    The rumor: Apple’s follow-up to the M1 processor will be quite the upgrade, according to Jon Prosser (78.2% accurate).

    • Data from cpu-monkey suggests that in the Cinebench R23 multi-core benchmark, the Apple M1X is nearly 100% faster than the M1 chip
    • Single-core scores, on the other hand, appear to remain unchanged
    • As mentioned first on the Genius Bar podcast, the M1X benchmarks are said to be legitimate

    Our take: I canceled my order of a high-end iMac Pro after seeing these scores. I don’t think the future of resale for Intel Macs is going to be fun for anyone once the M1X Macs drop.

  • Prosser: AirPods 3 leak is legitimate

    Prosser: AirPods 3 leak is legitimate

    The rumor: Our first look at AirPods 3 is real, according to Jon Prosser (78.2% accurate, via Apple Bitz XL podcast).

    • While many have voiced concerns about the legitimacy of the AirPods 3 leak, Prosser has heard that the leaked images and renders are authentic
    • Rumors indicate AirPods 3 could launch as soon as April

    Our take: As we mentioned prior, 52audio has a great track record when it comes to leaking new AirPods. Seems they were spot-on again.

  • 2021 iMac may come in 5 different colors

    2021 iMac may come in 5 different colors

    The rumor: The iMac line is about to get a lot more colorful, according to Jon Prosser (78.2% accurate).

    • The redesigned iMac may come in Space Gray, Silver, Rose Gold, Green and Sky Blue
    • Rumors suggest Apple will launch the 2021 iMac sometime in the Fall (October/November)

    Our take: If this doesn’t scream nostalgia, I don’t know what does. Between AirPods Max and iPad Air, Apple seems to be pretty set on this color palette. I’m into it!