Apple is holding its first special event of the year today, and we expect a combination of iPad announcements, AirTags, and more.
What to expect during Apple’s April Event
If you haven’t been following along with the rumors, here’s a quick recap of everything Apple could announce at today’s event. Not all of these are set in stone, but they are all possibilities:
- New iPad Pro with mini-LED display technology on the 12.9-inch model, A14X processor inside, and Thunderbolt connectivity
- Refreshed iPad mini and entry-level iPad
- Redesigned iMac with Apple Silicon, available in multiple colors similar to the iPad Air
- AirTag item trackers for locating real-world items in the Find My app
- AirPods 3 with a new design similar to the AirPods Pro
How to watch the ‘Spring Loaded’ Apple Event
The April Apple Event is once again completely virtual due to the pandemic. Apple is streaming the event video directly from Apple Park, and we expect it to be pre-recorded. Things will kick off at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.
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Apple makes it easy to watch from any of your devices. Here’s our full guide to doing so via Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more:
- How to watch Apple’s ‘Spring Loaded’ April event on YouTube and more
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- Apple announces new iPad Pro with M1 chip, Thunderbolt port, 5G
- Apple officially unveils redesigned iMac with Apple Silicon inside
- Apple debuts new Spring colors for MagSafe iPhone cases and wallets
- Apple announces sixth-generation Apple TV with A12 chip and new Remote
- Apple announces AirTag accessories that cost more than the device
- Apple announces Ted Lasso season 2 release date, shares teaser trailer
- Apple officially unveils AirTag item tracker
- Apple officially announces Apple Card Family for sharing with family members
- Apple announces new purple iPhone 12 color, available for pre-order on Friday
- Apple introduces Podcasts Subscriptions to pay creators for content in redesigned app
Apple Event Live Blog
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New white Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro uses a new display that uses Liquid Retina XDR, 1000 nits of full brightness, 16000 nits peak brightness, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio
Center Stage is a new feature to track your location during a video call using a new 12MP ultra-wide front-facing camera
The new iPad Pro also supports 5G connectivity, mmWave 5G in the US only
New iPad Pro supports Thunderbolt and USB-4 support, “fastest and most versatile port ever on an iPad”
The new iPad Pro features 2x faster storage access and a new 2TB storage configuration for the first time
Now it’s time for the iPad Pro: M1 chip on the inside with an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU
The new iMac comes in seven different colors. It starts at $1299 for the base model, and scales to $1499. Order on April 30 and available in the second half of May.
New Magic Keyboard color-matched to the iMac with support for Touch ID for the first time
The new iMac features a 24-inch display with Apple Silicon M1 inside. There’s also a 1080p FaceTime camera on the front.
Apple officially unveils redesigned iMac with Apple Silicon inside
Apple TV 4K available in May for $179 for 32GB or $199 for 64GB
New Siri Remote with an all-new design and click wheel
New Apple TV 4K confirmed: A12 Bionic processor, high refresh rate support, new color balance feature, more
Now we’re getting a sneak peak at Ted Lasso season 2
AirTags are now official, customizable with emoji and words, safety features to discourage unwanted tag detection, $29 for one or $99 for four. Pre-orders begin on Friday, with the first orders shipping on April 30
Apple announces new purple iPhone 12 color, available for pre-order on Friday
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions officially announced, allowing listeners to support podcast creators directly
Apple Card Family officially announced with support for multiple users
And we’re live…Tim Cook is taking us on a walk through Apple Park while talking about Apple’s commitment to green energy
The stream is now live on Apple’s website:
Much like the Apple Online Store, apparently the Discover tab of the Home app is also down ahead of the event
It sounds like Apple has a “massive production” in store for us…
Tim Cook is real to kick things off:
Direct stream URL for today’s #AppleEvent (since people always ask for them): https://t.co/k6grBq9Ba5
— Guilherme Rambo (@_inside) April 20, 2021
@9to5mac Discover tab on Home App displays message ahead of #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/Ri68YuYVBF
— CHARLIE (@krlozm) April 20, 2021
So proud of this team. A massive production. Get your 4-20 popcorn ready… https://t.co/PVTsPMhbhd
— Joseph Olesh (@josepholesh) April 20, 2021
It’s a beautiful spring morning for an #AppleEvent! See you soon. pic.twitter.com/gdiN0QXbz5
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) April 20, 2021
