Apple Rumored to Launch These 4+ New Devices on March 23rd
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It's that time of the year again! The first Apple event is about to take place, or at least that's what the rumors are saying. And if the rumors are true, Apple has many products ready to be announced in less than two weeks.
Many sources said we could see the event on March 16th, based on Apple's history over the last few years. However, new information from leakers says that the first Apple event of 2021 will be held on March 23rd.
A famous Chinese leaker known as Kang said Apple's event would take place on March 23rd, which was later backed by Jon Prosser, another famous Apple leaker, who tweeted "23," suggesting the same date as Kang. Even though we haven't had any confirmation from Apple itself, it's highly likely that we'll see an event on the 23rd.
There's been a lot of speculation over what we might see during this event. If you remember, last year, Apple only released new iPad Pro models in March, and even though they were great, most people didn't like that they were basically the same as the previous models. Early this year, however, Apple is rumored to announce four new products.
If that's true, this will be an excellent year for both the tech community and Apple fans worldwide. Continue reading to browse more than four new devices you can look forward to.
AirTags
It's been a long time coming, but Apple might finally release its first tracking devices known as AirTags. We've known about AirTags for so long that we expected Apple to release them back in March of 2020. However, according to leaker Jon Prosser, we didn't see them last year because of the COVID pandemic. Now, Apple seems to be ready to launch its new tracking devices. We've even seen AirTags set up screens on iOS 14.4, and we also saw some security features in iOS 14.5.
What can you expect from them? Well, AirTags will be small trackers that you'll be able to attach to other items to keep track of them. They'll use other people's iPhones to create a more accurate location of where your stuff is in case you lost it. Don't worry, though; no one will be able to grab private information from you if you're using AirTags, not even Apple. It's just meant to help to track them. Rumors say AirTags are ready to go, so we'll likely see them on March 23rd.
New iPads
Last year's iPad Pro models didn't have many new features to justify upgrading. We got a slightly better A12Z Bionic chip that wasn't much different than the A12X chip. Making matters more confusing, Apple released a new iPad Air that was a game-changer. It featured a brand new design, a USB-C port, and support for the second-generation Apple Pencil. All of that but for almost half the price of the iPad Pro.
This year, Apple will try again and update its iPad Pro models so that the company can compete with itself. We should expect the new iPad Pro to have the same design as the current generation. Albeit, Apple is supposedly working on displays with mini-LED technology. On the inside, the new iPad Pro should have at least the A14 Bionic chip, which is the same Apple used on the fourth-generation iPad Air.
Likewise, Apple is working on a new iPad mini. However, this is bittersweet news for iPad mini fans. Yes, we'll see a new iPad mini, but it'll be similar to the current version. Apple will change the display to make it 8.4-inches by reducing the device's bezels. Other than that, the design will remain the same, with the same Touch ID on the Home button. And of course, it'll also boost the internals to make it more powerful for today's standards.
New AirPods
There's been a bunch of rumors swirling about the next-generation AirPods and AirPods Pro, and it seems these AirPods are ready to launch, so we may see them in just a few days. According to several rumors, Apple will borrow the AirPods Pro design and use it for the regular AirPods. That means the next AirPods will have a shorter stem and interchangeable ear tips. If you don't like the ear tips on the AirPods Pro, the good news is that rumors say you'll be able to use the new AirPods without them. Besides that, you should expect a slightly better sound quality, a boost in battery life, and a Transparency Mode similar to the AirPods Pro because of the new design. Don't expect Active Noise Cancellation, though. It seems Apple will hold this feature for the AirPods Pro and the AirPods Max.
New Apple TV
It's been almost four years since the last time we saw a new Apple TV. Needless to say, it's due for an update, and apparently, Apple thinks the same way. According to Prosser, a new Apple TV is also ready to go, and we'll likely see it during Apple's event in March. But what can we expect from this new device? With increasing competition from similar products like Amazon Fire TV, we should expect a boost in its internal specifications – which isn't strictly necessary for just watching TV. Apple may be further positioning the Apple TV as a gaming console, as rumors say Apple is going to make the new Apple TV more gaming-focused. We don't know exactly what Apple's going to do, but Apple Arcade will play a big role on this new device.
On the outside, the Apple TV design will be similar to the current generation, but rumors say the remote will feature a new design. Rumors also say Apple will also address the most common issues from the current-generation Apple TV, like the remote, AirPlay, and some apps not working reliably.