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

[Icaras]

Can’t wait for these products! And I’d be happy with an Apple charging mat in any form. It doesn’t have to charge multiple devices simultaneously. Just release one already!

 

[B-Dizzy]

Hopefully a refresh to the Apple TV 4K

with Airtags built in to the remote. Just bought the tile stickers because kids keep hiding the remotes but would much rather be able to find it with "find my" app

 

[bscheffel]

"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.

It's not unprecedented - the iPad got LTE before the iPhone did. Overall I agree with you - nobody needs or wants three cameras on an iPad. I'm also not convinced the AR/3D on the iPad is going to be something I need. Aside from 6GB on all models the current iPad hardware is pretty darn good.

 

[nutmac]

Hoping for something on Apple TV box - I really don’t want to buy the 4K that’s now 2.5 years old.

I would love to see Apple TV split into 3 models:

• $99 Apple TV: A12 processor for 4K, 32 GB storage, HDMI 2.1, stick form factor, inexpensive Salt style remote
• $199 Apple TV Pro: A12X or A13X processor for optimal Apple Arcade frame rate at 4K HDR, 128 GB storage, HDMI 2.1, new gaming focused controller
• $699 Apple TV Soundbar: Same spec as Apple TV Pro, Siri microphone built-in to 3.0.2 soundbar, optional subwoofer, expandable to Dolby Atmos 9.1.2 with HomePods

 

[FlyingDutch]

high-end headphones? so... airpods pro lux?..

and small charging mat?.. airpower lite?

Headphones and earphones are two different things...
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hopefully "tags" will works with older iPhones that do not have UWB even if they are limited in features.

Probably not.
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Hopefully a refresh to the Apple TV 4K

A refresh bringing what, exactly ? 🤨

 

[alexandr]

Could still be over ear and wireless. Thus, not necessarily AirPods of any kind. 3 different AirPods would seem a little overkill.

perhaps. HairPods then.

 

[PickUrPoison]

So we’re going to let the Mac Mini languish for 4 years again, aren’t we?

It’s only been a year and 3 months, and Intel hasn’t released any follow-on processors that Apple could use to update it 🤷‍♂️

 

[alexandr]

headphones, not earphones, duh! Over the ear cans has been rumored for so many years now, my hair turned grey. Well that's not fair, it turned grey anyway

ah, ok. maybe that's that. i don't pay attention to the difference. ha, mine too, as you can see)

 

[Towhid]

Waiting for AirTags

 

[Focusx0131]

Obviously; AirPods Pro Max and AirPower Air

I thought AirPower Air was the 1st gen version...

 

[PickUrPoison]

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.

Apple’s a huge company with 500+ retail stores, 130,000+ employees and $3+ billion per month in operating expenses, including $1.5 billion in R&D.

In addition, upgrades subsidize the entry level models. Apple could cut the cost of upgrades, but they’d have to raise the starting price of the base model to offset the loss of margin. That’s not their preference.

 

[MikeSmoke]

Browsing here on a $249 iPad 7 I find this very interesting.

 

[matthew12]

I am really hoping that a new 13/14" MacBook Pro comes out sooner rather than later. Still using the laptop I bought in 2013 and I've kept it because of the terrible butterfly keyboards. And AirTags would be great too, since I'm annoyed at Tile's constant "you need to buy a new unit after 1 year of use" warning, the "please buy a new proprietary battery" warning, and the random disconnects I have. Hopefully they'd stick to my e-scooter too.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

AirPods Pro Max Air XDR Plus (WiFi + Cellular)

 

[glowplug]

This seems like a re-hash of existing rumors. Is there any new info here?

 

[phgreer]

Don't we usually have an event in January?

 

[7thson]

Ha! They should formally change the name of the erstwhile AirPower to VaporPower so they can save face by calling the new charging mat AirPower. Have a laugh about their own hubris while keeping a good product name alive.

 

[Dave245]

Don't we usually have an event in January?

No, it’s usually March. Last year it was just for streaming services and Apple Card.

 

[locovaca]

It’s only been a year and 3 months, and Intel hasn’t released any follow-on processors that Apple could use to update it 🤷‍♂️

Any processor that goes in a MBP is eligible for a Mac Mini. The 9th gen core in the 16” MBP would work fine, and the updated Iris graphics would be welcomed as well.

 

[currentinterest]

So what will power this new iPad Pro, an A13X? The new iPhones will have the A14. Why not wait until fall for an A14X?

 

[turbineseaplane]

Hopefully they very very very slightly change the size of the new iPads so that nothing is compatible with them, all over again, as usual..

😐

 

[podlasek]

hmm, First Half? some of those devices don't follow that release schedule?

 

[Filero]

I love THIS ergonomic iMac (Apple patent 01-14-20016).

 

[Icaras]

A refresh bringing what, exactly ? 🤨

Upgraded processor and increased storage for one. My 64Gb Apple TV has been full for months and Apple Arcade doesn’t help. Also, I would love to see an Apple branded controller to compliment Apple Arcade (I believe it would sell more subscriptions too). Google did it for Stadia and I hope Apple follows suit.

 

[arvinsim]

I just bought a refurbed Mac Mini. Hope that I didn't jump the gun too soon.