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Apple Event 2021: Everything Apple Announced at Its 'Spring Loaded' Event in Just 6 Minutes

the8thark said:
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.
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Now I am spoiled... Who are you? Who do you work for??? 🤣
 
Apple event yesterday was wonderful. Finally!!!!!! iMac got a redesign. Now for 27" iMac to get some changes.
 
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EdT said:
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.
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Uh. You are not looking at what it is replacing. It's the base level 21" iMac. If you were not in the market for it before you are not in the market for it now. "Pro" level iMacs will come later with a 32" screen and colours and specs to match (with M1X/M2 chips that support more RAM for example).

And for people worried about the chin, the proportions will be something more like this:

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After careful consideration I’ve decided not to upgrade my third gen iPad Pro 12.9”. The new prices are too high to justify it. Perhaps I will change my mind if Apple gives me a reason to need 16GB of RAM and an M1 in an iPad. macOS on iPad when using a mouse and keyboard? Then I’m sold.

Things I’ll be buying: AirTags 4pk, the new Apple TV, and the purple iPhone Mini case for my wife who is perturbed that Apple released an iPhone in her favorite color right after she finally upgraded her first gen SE to the Mini at launch.

Edit: I'm pretty sure I'm getting the new 12.9" iPad Pro. I was talking to my grandpa tonight and his old iPad Air 2 is so jacked up. It randomly reboots every 15-30 minutes, tried to get it repaired and they said it would cost less to get a newer one. He can also barely read the 9.7" display. I tried my 12.9" with the display scaling and added the text scaling in accessibility and it actually worked surprisingly well in most of my apps. I think a big iPad would be good for his eyes, along with having an iPad that actually works consistently.
 
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They should start merging the systems at some point. The iPad Pro is interesting, but it's still useless if it doesnt run macOS and hence I can't download/run macOS clients.
 
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Anyone notice the Ted Lasso biscuit recipe Easter egg in the credits? Now that’s one thing that wasn’t announced 🤣
 
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tchck said:
They should start merging the systems at some point. The iPad Pro is interesting, but it's still useless if it doesnt run macOS and hence I can't download/run macOS clients.
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Yes, they will merge one day, but I have a feeling, that iOS will prevail over macOS on the desktop too.
 
Not sure about the look of the new iMacs, but aesthetics is down to the individual, maybe a grey apple logo on the chin would have looked better, spec wise its almost A souped-up iPad on a stand, also no way will I be buying revision 1 of a new design. I bet there will be issues with hinges and screens etc, stuff that got worked out in the Intel design ones. The iPad is is just as powerful as the new iMacs really but still lacking as it runs iOS

The 24" iMac feels like a desktop toy not a serious device, also I was hoping to see new silicon, if there is any issues with the M1 later down the road security wise that's a lot of devices that will need patching. I'll wait, my 3rd gen 1TB iPad is still going strong and does what I need for now.

I'm not really wowed about the new display tech to much as that will probably have issues too on its first run in a year with shortages of quality components and stock, new Apple products generally have some hardware glitch too. (look at the yellow screen cries for the iPhone 12 and that fact that OLED does not go black on a black screen on some phones) So lots of coloured things some useful but for myself some I feel are getting to a point where I feel like they have gone backwards. I want more than 16GB of ram in a iMac. Or the iPad to run macOS at its price point. At least on the old 27" iMac you could add more ram as needed. I also fear that grey boarder on the iMacs going a yellow over time possibly, yes it looks nice but will it stand the test of time of sunlight and heat.
 
My very late in the game two cents:

  • Airtags are......cool I guess. Will probably get one just to see what it's like, but at least we can stop wondering when/if they'll be released.
  • Apple TV: to me, an expected, but lazy update. Kinda looks like the old silver remote and the soon to be former Siri remote (a remote I actually liked TBH) had a baby, and the new one is the result. Will pick up a new ATV, but......this is the best they can do? Again, we knew this update was coming, but.....they couldn't have dropped the price? They couldn't have added an A10 chip to the HD model at least? I still prefer the ATV UI to anything else out there, but Apple, to me, needs to do more with ATV. An ATV mini? Why not? The remote needs to come in black as an option too.
  • iPad Pro: I jumped off the pro wagon after my 2017 12.9" did that unresponsive screen thing. I'm sure the new one is wonderful, and fast, and all that, but it's still, as so so many others have said before me, an iPad running iPad OS. Seems WAY overkill to spend that much on something when, for me anyway, I pick up my base model M1 MBA to do any real work. I have a iPad Air 4 and it's a wonderful device, and does just about everything this new pro will do, albeit a smidge slower on a screen a smidge less stupendous. Heck, my GF's barely used nearly 7 year old iPad Air 2 runs just about everything as well, albeit much slower.
  • iMac: Sold my venerable 2015 27" last year, so I'm off the iMac bandwagon as well in favor of an M1 mini I adore, but my GF will certainly get one of these for work. I don't love and I don't hate the new look, it just.....is. I think the 2012-2020 is the best version of the iMac, looks wise, kinda like the 2012-2015 MBP still, to me, is the best looking of all the laptops Apple ever made. Agree with one of the YouTube taking heads that the white border around the screen is......unfortunate.....but I'm sure this will be a great machine for a lot of people. I also don't get the whole craze against bezels. The chin is a welcome addition, again, where would we put our post its otherwise?? I'm also sure, like the larger pro has better tech, the 32" iMac will have the next version of the M1, so might be best to wait until later in the year. Apple also better sell those accessories separately, which I'm sure they will.
So there you have it.
 
MacRumors said:


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.


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

iMac

iPhone

Apple TV

Podcasts

iOS 14.5

Other Announcements

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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.

Article Link: Apple Event 2021: Everything Apple Announced at Its 'Spring Loaded' Event in Just 6 Minutes
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Fanboys like us always love these announcements, but honestly most of yesterday's were incremental changes and not revolutionary. Incrementally faster, incrementally flatter/thinner, incremental tweaks, and more colors. Wow. They even had the audacity to steal Tile's innovation from 5 years ago and call it Apple's. The M1 announcement was the last genuine innovation, and it's a chip. Where is the next revolutionary product?
 
macduke said:
After careful consideration I’ve decided not to upgrade my third gen iPad Pro 12.9”. The new prices are too high to justify it. Perhaps I will change my mind if Apple gives me a reason to need 16GB of RAM and an M1 in an iPad. macOS on iPad when using a mouse and keyboard? Then I’m sold.

Things I’ll be buying: AirTags 4pk, the new Apple TV, and the purple iPhone Mini case for my wife who is perturbed that Apple released an iPhone in her favorite color right after she finally upgraded her first gen SE to the Mini at launch.
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and your solution is to give her a purple case?! :)

Yeah, I don't think I'm gonna upgrade to the M1 iPad Pro 12.9 either. Might as well wait for the OLED version.
 
darkslide29 said:
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.
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The thing is a display like that from any company costs more than the iMac.
 
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_Spinn_ said:
Today’s event was way better than I expected. Lots of good stuff announced.

I’m particularly excited to try out AirTags and the joint Apple Card.
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I found the announcements very underwhelming:
  • the new iMac is consumer and not pro oriented
    • only 24" size
    • only up to 16 GB RAM
    • M1 instead of M1X
  • the new iPad is more expensive than the 2018 one and with the same OS the upgraded hardware is irrelevant
Gonna be holding on to my iMac Pro / iPad Pro 11" for a while longer.
 
macduke said:
After careful consideration I’ve decided not to upgrade my third gen iPad Pro 12.9”. The new prices are too high to justify it. Perhaps I will change my mind if Apple gives me a reason to need 16GB of RAM and an M1 in an iPad. macOS on iPad when using a mouse and keyboard? Then I’m sold.

Things I’ll be buying: AirTags 4pk, the new Apple TV, and the purple iPhone Mini case for my wife who is perturbed that Apple released an iPhone in her favorite color right after she finally upgraded her first gen SE to the Mini at launch.
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Please extend my sympathies to your wife. That purple is my absolute favorite color for the iPhone. It’s the purple I always wanted them to release, not that washed out one for the iPhone 11. Sigh. Had I known they were going to make this color I would have waited and gotten my 12 mini in purple. (Though I do like the green a lot, too).
 
GrumpyMom said:
Please extend my sympathies to your wife. That purple is my absolute favorite color for the iPhone. It’s the purple I always wanted them to release, not that washed out one for the iPhone 11. Sigh. Had I known they were going to make this color I would have waited and gotten my 12 mini in purple. (Though I do like the green a lot, too).
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Let's hope the purple is also offered on the 13!
 
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WoodpeckerBaby said:
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.
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This is something I wish Apple did.

The iPad Pro "Max" is now waaaay more powerful than many folks will need it to be. Not that I'm complaining (I'm getting one), since I think it's a better long-term investment for me.

But I believe that the size segregation doesn't need to exist anymore. A 12.9 or larger iPad Air with no rear camera, standard LCD screen and A-series chip would be sufficient for many that don't need "real computer" horsepower. There is room for both categories of products.

That said, it is extraordinary that Apple's first desktop chip is so powerful and versatile.
 
One of the only things preventing me from getting the tags is the inability to swap batteries or charge them after a year.

I'd love to leave one in my car and one in my day bag.
 
Substance90 said:
I found the announcements very underwhelming:
  • the new iMac is consumer and not pro oriented
    • only 24" size
    • only up to 16 GB RAM
    • M1 instead of M1X
  • the new iPad is more expensive than the 2018 one and with the same OS the upgraded hardware is irrelevant
Gonna be holding on to my iMac Pro / iPad Pro 11" for a while longer.
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Wait until after WWDC...

I agree that Apple splitting the difference in size with the consumer iMac and consolidating them to just one product feels like a downgrade; the 27" iMac 5K was the single best value in Apple's catalog... until the M1 MBA.

But the RAM issue is a question mark... the M1 has redefined RAM needs somewhat, so we may have to rethink our needs and test our workflows to see if this is sufficient.

That two-week return period has become more important now than ever before.
 
ErikGrim said:
Uh. You are not looking at what it is replacing. It's the base level 21" iMac. If you were not in the market for it before you are not in the market for it now. "Pro" level iMacs will come later with a 32" screen and colours and specs to match (with M1X/M2 chips that support more RAM for example).

And for people worried about the chin, the proportions will be something more like this:

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I really hope this is true...

Also, the missing front logo won't have to be blurred out of movies and tv shows, and you can use the usual Apple stickers to put the logo wherever you want! ;)
 
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Darth Tulhu said:
Wait until after WWDC...

I agree that Apple splitting the difference in size with the consumer iMac and consolidating them to just one product feels like a downgrade; the 27" iMac 5K was the single best value in Apple's catalog... until the M1 MBA.

But the RAM issue is a question mark... the M1 has redefined RAM needs somewhat, so we may have to rethink our needs and test our workflows to see if this is sufficient.

That two-week return period has become more important now than ever before.
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The RAM sizes and possible limitations are definitely a concern for me. The amount of Ram would probably be fine for the next couple of years. But after that? AFAIK you cannot add memory to whatever computer that you bought. And I don’t know if you can add anything at all beyond 16 GB even at original ordering. Maybe you can, maybe you can’t. Maybe you have to buy a new computer that has a better processor but will still have the same memory constraints. I don’t know, and I haven’t found an information source which can tell me.
 
Darth Tulhu said:
This is something I wish Apple did.

The iPad Pro "Max" is now waaaay more powerful than many folks will need it to be. Not that I'm complaining (I'm getting one), since I think it's a better long-term investment for me.

But I believe that the size segregation doesn't need to exist anymore. A 12.9 or larger iPad Air with no rear camera, standard LCD screen and A-series chip would be sufficient for many that don't need "real computer" horsepower. There is room for both categories of products.

That said, it is extraordinary that Apple's first desktop chip is so powerful and versatile.
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They are just showing off now, taking our wallets with them.

Do you think Apple will come out with an OLED version with a new design and a new pencil soon?
 
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