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Kuo: Apple to Launch AirTags, Small Charging Mat, New iPads and Macs, High-End Headphones, and More in First Half of 2020

Freida said:
I hope he is right. Waiting for this new iPhone + iPad Pro and hopefully iMac. Will be expensive but thats they way it is. :)
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"iPad Pro refresh: New models with a triple-lens rear camera system that supports 3D sensing for augmented reality are expected to be unveiled as early as March."

I know Apple has a hard-on for augmented reality but I find it odd they would debut this "selling" feature on the Ipad's first - we will see.

My 11" ipad works great and I have zero interest in 2-3 lenses.
 
"High end headphones". LOL. If they mean high end priced headphones, sure.
 
My hope on Macbook Pro 14 inch is now down to 2% .. was 30% before this, and 80% two months ago

:(
 
MRrainer said:
AirPods Pro XDR
With Nano-coating.
And an optional 299 USD ultrasonic cleaning unit.
You know you want one of those, too.
(It has no buttons and only works with at least an iPhone X).
250ml of special cleaning fluid and a small cloth included.
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Speaking of AirPod Pro

Am I the only one which really liked the See Through Casing shown on Apple' site.

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I wish they made one like that.
 
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The only surprise is the charging mat. I thought they had ceded that to 3rd party manufacturers. Genuinely curious if this will just be another charging mat or if it will have any specialness about it. I don’t expect it to be able to charge the watch but we’ll see.
 
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How much do you want to bet the AirPods will have UWB/tag chips integrated into the case? I know right now I have a Tile shoved into a silicone case on my AirPods, which is fantastic. I hope Apple integrates the Tag into the next model - at least the Pro version.
 
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While I'm sure the Pro Display XDR is a lovely screen, I'm holding out hope that they'll release a new consumer-level display to replace the old Thunderbolt display. I'm typing on a Mac connected to one right now, but I wish my Mac at home had something modern of the same calibre.

Of this list, the headphones are the most interesting. I love my Beats Studio3 (a tax return splurge), but I'd like something with more of a neutral sound and Apple's design language to replace them when they eventually give out.
 
It’s always the iPad and MacBook Pro. Too much mobile focus. Mbp gets updated 2x a year often. Come March it will be one year since the iMac got an update and were long over due for an iMac Pro update. How about updating that 1st half or quarter
 
I don’t believe Apple ever gave up work on the AirPower, probably just the initial concept that we saw isn’t what is being worked on. They announced they canceled AirPower 2 days after they spent money to buy the trademark to the name of it. I’m wondering if this charging mat will allow for iPhone and AirPods charging simultaneously.
 
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MauiPa said:
its the high cost of RAM and SSD's that keeps the price up. yah, that doesn't make sense
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OWC has 16 gigs of ram for the Mac mini for $69 while Apple charges $200. A 256 gig Samsung M.2 SSD on Amazon is $70 compared to another $200 from Apple. I know ram from Apple has always been high but now it’s just getting crazy.
 
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MacRumors said:
  • Small wireless charging mat: No further details were shared. Apple canceled its much-anticipated AirPower charging mat last year due to quality concerns. That mat would have been able to charge an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods case simultaneously, regardless of where each device was positioned on the mat and with deep iOS integration.
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What I really want instead of AirPower mini, is Apple's Qi wireless charger that aligns a single device with magnets, just like Apple Watch, Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard for iPad.

And I want Apple to implement magnet aligned Qi wireless charging on products other than iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods -- Siri Remote for Apple TV and input devices (Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic TrackPad).

I would love to see iPad Pros and MacBooks included as well, but considering Qi is limited 15 watts and MacsBooks and iPad's unwieldy size, probably unrealistic at this point.
 
Freida said:
I hope he is right. Waiting for this new iPhone + iPad Pro and hopefully iMac. Will be expensive but thats they way it is. :)
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In November I got a 2019 iMac, an upgrade from my Mid 2010. I really want a redesign though! Hopefully it happens so I can just sell mine.
 
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7thson said:
The only surprise is the charging mat. I thought they had ceded that to 3rd party manufacturers. Genuinely curious if this will just be another charging mat or if it will have any specialness about it. I don’t expect it to be able to charge the watch but we’ll see.
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People are eating up wireless chargers. Apple might as well cash in. They already make wired chargers and had a good idea with AirPower.

Same reason they make cases. It’s a cash cow.
 
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