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Where did you get that "exciting" news? - I've been anticipating this for so long.
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Apple Event 2021: Everything Apple Announced at Its 'Spring Loaded' Event in Just 6 Minutes
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Where did you get that "exciting" news? - I've been anticipating this for so long.
Thanks!
And thats the problem. Its a Mac Air laptop except in a not very portable form. Yes the screen is bigger. It's also a lot more expensive, and the processor and memory is literally no different.
I don't know why the M1 is tied to 8/16 GB memory, but it seems that there is some type of physical reason. 8 GB may be just fine, now. What I have found is that having memory can buy you a longer useful life for a desktop computer. I don't know if it will be fine when other computers get performance upgrades. And that's the crux of what I don't like: I DON'T KNOW. Because Apple isn't really explaining. So my experience from the late 70's on is that more memory has always been better. Maybe better isn't the right word- more memory has always been safer. And lacking any real information about the relationship between the M1 and memory and whether having more is useful or not I am going to go with the experience I have had- more memory can help mask the comparative slowdown of a processor that has been passed by other, newer and faster processors. Except with this iMac I can't get more memory, even if I am willing to buy it up front.
Yes I expected some type of computational performance bump. Its a desktop computer, not something that has to be easily portable. But it doesn't look like there is any performance advantage.
It seems that what is missed is that iPad OS now runs on the M1, does this mean it’s possible to run it on an M1 Mac and for Apple to permit macOS on an M1 iPad. What’s also telling is that it seems Apple maybe considering on not updating the iPad Pro for at least a couple years as the spec jump is ridiculous future proof.
iPad will now all receive the standard Ax chips used in an iPhone and AppleTV gets a couple generation Ax every two years.
Hardware upgrade cycle for AppleSilicon is directing to a 2 year vice less and will be marketed as environmental friendly.
M1 MacBook Air/Pro (entry) released late 2020 next possible update sometime 2022.
M1 iMac (entry) released 2021 next possible update late 2022/ early 2023.
M1 iPad Pro released 2021 next possible update 2023.
Ax iPad’s will see a yearly update if not 1.5 year update cycle.
iPhone annual update.
iPod Touch should be discontinued at this point.
It’s strange have a lot of thermal surface on an M1 iMac considering it’s an entry M1 MacBook Pro (due to fan and speakers) and a better camera. The external PSU decision relates to the thickness/thinness of the M1 iMac nothing more.
iPad will now all receive the standard Ax chips used in an iPhone and AppleTV gets a couple generation Ax every two years.
Hardware upgrade cycle for AppleSilicon is directing to a 2 year vice less and will be marketed as environmental friendly.
M1 MacBook Air/Pro (entry) released late 2020 next possible update sometime 2022.
M1 iMac (entry) released 2021 next possible update late 2022/ early 2023.
M1 iPad Pro released 2021 next possible update 2023.
Ax iPad’s will see a yearly update if not 1.5 year update cycle.
iPhone annual update.
iPod Touch should be discontinued at this point.
It’s strange have a lot of thermal surface on an M1 iMac considering it’s an entry M1 MacBook Pro (due to fan and speakers) and a better camera. The external PSU decision relates to the thickness/thinness of the M1 iMac nothing more.
Expect the specs to double with “Pro” related devices. Maybe an M1X with 16/16 and 16/32 RAM option along with 2-4TB SSD. 4TB/2 USB4 for a total of 6 USB-C ports. Dual 6K monitors.
MacPro with AS 32/32 and 64/128 RAM option along with 8-12TB SSD. 6TB/2 USB4 for a total of 8 USB-C ports. Quad 6K monitors.
It seems Apple is holding back due to global chip shortages. But then why the many colour options.
This was a surprisingly good keynote. Some big advances after years in some stagnant products. I'm not sure how they even did this since they seem to be taking the covid precautions seriously and campus always looks like a ghost town. But somehow they found time to make bigger changes than in the last decade.
There's nothing stopping Final Cut Pro X from being ultra-portable now, except the will to do it. Mouse control, external display option, it's all there. Dooo iiiiiiiit
The 24" iMac with a VESA mount would be a really portable desktop.
There's nothing stopping Final Cut Pro X from being ultra-portable now, except the will to do it. Mouse control, external display option, it's all there. Dooo iiiiiiiit
The 24" iMac with a VESA mount would be a really portable desktop.
I simply don’t understand the distain about the AirTags. I think what Apple did was really unique with integrating it into a keychain, [which displaces the whole ‘You’re going to lose it]. I think this has a lot of potential, but I understand the skepticism of why does somebody need this product maybe at first glance, but I think long term, it will catch on for those who are complacent.
That's kinda the main problem with AirTags. If it came with a hole, then not including a band is fine because I can use it right out of the box. As it is currently designed, without a hole built into the AirTag for us to thread a ring or something through it, we can't use it right out of the box and it needs a band of some sort to work. It not coming with a default band is like buying an Apple Watch but in the box there's only the watch and you don't get any wristbands to go along to use the watch with.
I like the idea of it and I want it for my keys, but I will only wait till they fix this problem before I spend my money on it.
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Apple is all about the profits, they no longer care about the consumer. I believe that Tim Cook is great at the business side, but the products all look like crap IMHO.
I think the eGPU is more of a MacOS question, and your best bet is to hope for news at WWDC regarding the next MacOS. It won’t be a system based limitation (iMac vs MacBook), but rather an OS implementation.
Just throwing it out there that a MacBook Air is spec’d like the iMac, and you can always have a display on a desk with a usb-c docking station. Best of both worlds for her.
I’m serious considering selling my MacBook Pro and iPad, and buying the new Mac and the new iPad.
Not for me. I’m swearing off big tech now. The high point for me was when Apple showed us that a powerful UNIX OS could be an everyday OS and just blew Windows away.
But I’m sick of lack of interoperability, walled gardens, lack of fixability and modularity, high prices, censorship of political views, aggressive App Store policies, reliance on the surveillance economy...
I only used Mac for Creative Cloud but now I work in education and not Professional design I’ll use Debian, which I‘ve used on anything but my main machine, full time.
Bye, Apple
But I’m sick of lack of interoperability, walled gardens, lack of fixability and modularity, high prices, censorship of political views, aggressive App Store policies, reliance on the surveillance economy...
I only used Mac for Creative Cloud but now I work in education and not Professional design I’ll use Debian, which I‘ve used on anything but my main machine, full time.
Bye, Apple
You can definitely use them even if there is no hole.
I give you a couple of examples: the first place where I want to position an AirTag is my car (well hidden inside the vehicle of course).
The second one is in an internal pocket of my suitcase.
In both cases I don’t need any hole nor holder to do that.
Don’t get me wrong: I do believe that a hole on the AirTag would have been very useful but it’s not entirely true that without it you cannot use a tag.
Exciting?
1. iPad Pro - still can' t find a use case for an iPad
2. AirTags - never had an issue with losing things
3. iMac - an iPad on a stand - see #1
4. Purple iPhone - this one is cool
5. AppleTV - remote might be an improvement. A12 and HDMI 2.1 are okay, but not a big deal.
6. Podcasts, iOS, Apple card, etc. - ho hum
Mildly interesting, but certainly not "exciting"
The new entry-level iMac is ok, I guess... I actually I like the look of it, but they forgot a small Apple logo from the front.
Well, maybe they will sell stickers in Apple Stores, who knows?
Or they will bring back the Apple logo in the future with a never iteration or this will be an option for 100 $, haha
Well, maybe they will sell stickers in Apple Stores, who knows?
Or they will bring back the Apple logo in the future with a never iteration or this will be an option for 100 $, haha
A good portfolio of products, but for me disappointment at the iMac, which is clearly an entry level system at an entry level price rather than a powerhouse I'm looking for. No doubt there will be an M2 iMac to follow, which I will wait for.
Apple today held its first event of 2021, and it was one of the most exciting events that we've seen in some time. Apple announced a whole slew of new products, including an M1 iMac, an M1 iPad Pro, a refreshed 4K Apple TV, and the long-awaited AirTags.
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It took Apple an hour to introduce all of the new devices during its virtual "Spring Loaded" event, but we've recapped all of the announcements in just six minutes for our readers who want a quick but thorough overview of what's new. We've also included all of our event coverage below for those who may have missed something.
iPad Pro
AirTag
- Apple Introduces Next-Generation iPad Pro With M1 Chip, Thunderbolt, 5G, XDR Display, and More
- Apple Now Offers iPad Pro Magic Keyboard in New White Color
- M1 iPad Pro Offers 8GB or 16GB RAM Options for First Time, Based on Storage Capacity
- Maxed Out M1 12.9-Inch iPad Pro With 5G, 16GB RAM, and 2TB Storage Costs $2,400
- M1 iPad Pro Selfie Camera Can Automatically Pan and Zoom to Keep You in Frame During Video Calls
- Carriers Offering Discounts Up to $200 to Subsidize Higher Cost of 5G iPad Pro Models
iMac
- Apple Announces AirTag Tracking Devices Starting At $29 Each
- Apple's AirTag Accessories Include Polyurethane Loop, Leather Loop, and Leather Key Ring
- AirTags Feature IP67 Water Resistance, User Replaceable Battery That Lasts a Year
- AirTag Includes U1 Chip for 'Precision Finding' Feature
- Belkin, Moment, Nomad and More Debut AirTag Accessories
iPhone
- Apple Announces Redesigned iMac With M1 Chip and Seven Color Options
- Apple's $1,299 M1 iMac Available in Blue, Green, Pink and Silver, With Yellow, Orange and Purple Limited to $1,499 Versions
- New M1 iMac Accessories Include Magic Keyboard With Touch ID and Colorful Magic Mouse/Magic Trackpad
- Apple's Bright New iMacs Come With Color-Matched Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, Power Cord and USB-C Cable
- Apple Continuing to Sell 21.5 and 27-inch Intel iMac Models Alongside New 24-Inch M1 iMac
- Magic Keyboard With Touch ID Compatible With All M1 Macs, But Only Sold With iMac For Now
Apple TV
- Apple Launching iPhone 12 and 12 Mini in New Purple Color on April 30
- Apple Rolls Out New Spring Accessories Including Colorful iPhone Cases, Apple Watch Bands, and AirTags Holders
Podcasts
- Apple Announces New Apple TV 4K with A12 Bionic Chip and Upgraded Siri Remote
- New Apple TV Ships With Redesigned Siri Remote, Also Sold Separately for $59
- New Apple TV 4K Supports WiFi 6, Thread and HDMI 2.1
- Apple to Sell Apple TV HD Bundled With New Siri Remote for $149
- AppleCare+ for Apple TV Now Available for the First Time
- Apple TV's New iPhone-Based Color Balance Feature Coming to 2015 and Newer Models
- New Siri Remote Doesn't Have U1 Chip and Won't Work With Find My
iOS 14.5
Other Announcements
- Apple Says iOS 14.5 Will Be Released 'Next Week'
- Apple Seeds RC Versions iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 to Developers
- Apps Must Adhere to App Tracking Transparency Rules and Be Built With iOS 14 SDK Starting April 26
Related Coverage
- Apple Announces Apple Card Family for Sharing Apple Card With Spouses and More
- Apple Shares New Trailer for Second Season of 'Ted Lasso' Coming July 23
- HomePod Mini Launching in Additional Countries in June
- Apple Now Offers $100 10Gb Ethernet Add-On for Mac Mini
Make sure to stay tuned to MacRumors this week, as we'll have in-depth coverage of all of Apple's announcements as new tidbits and features are discovered. We'll also have hands-on content and reviews in the weeks to come.
- Apple Event Now Available for Replay on YouTube, Introductory Videos Shared for AirTag and More
- Tile Unhappy With Apple's AirTag Launch, 'Skeptical' About Fair Competition and Plans to Tattle to Congress
- Logitech Launches Combo Touch Keyboard and Trackpad Case for Latest iPads
Article Link: Apple Event 2021: Everything Apple Announced at Its 'Spring Loaded' Event in Just 6 Minutes
Disappointed to see that they still went with this old iMac design of having this huge chin. I can see why they did it, cause they probably cant make it as thin and control the heat behind a screen properly and the refresh of the iMac was overdue, but then again it feels like a "forced" update like "there you have it, your new iMac, now be quiet" lol. Tbh I wouldnt buy it rn, when in 2-3 years they may come up with a more sophisticated engineered version that fits the contemporary design(edgeless) better.
They increased the 12.9 inch iPad Pro by $100. I don't think I'm gonna buy it anymore. I have a Mac already, I just can't justify a note taking tablet at that price point. I hope they come out with a 12.9 inch Air, just remove the M1 and use a regular A14X.
This round up is so much better than the actual event. I recommend everyone watch this roundup.
I disliked the actual event (how it was done, not the content, ie products announced) for so many reasons. None of which I can say here unfortunately. My hands have been forcably tied on this matter.
I disliked the actual event (how it was done, not the content, ie products announced) for so many reasons. None of which I can say here unfortunately. My hands have been forcably tied on this matter.