What to Expect From Apple's April 20 Event: New iPads, AirTags and More

[BanjoDudeAhoy]

If they re-introduce an SD card reader and maybe even a USB A port on Apple silicone MacBooks at this or a future event, I’d have to seriously consider getting a new laptop.
I don’t mind dongles all that much, tbh, but my MBP is one of the last intel ones and I’m tempted by the M1 ones, anyway xD

iPad mini 6 would be interesting but I’m still super happy with my 5 and I honestly couldn’t care much less about the size of its bezels.

 

[Mthomas80]

I don’t understand how there would be monopoly accusations on the airbags. Are there a few different companies that make them?

 

[lartola]

I don't think the iPad 8th generation would be updated so soon, considering it came out only 6 months ago.

And I don’t think the iPad Pro would be updated at this time either. Although Apple released the most recent iPad Pro model in march 2020, ever since the ipad pros were introduced they haven’t been updated yearly but rather every 1.5 years or so (the 1st gen was released in fall 2015 with the 9.7” model coming out the following spring, 2nd gen june 2017, 3rd gen september 2018 and 4th in march 2020). Thus, I don’t get why everyone is excitedly expecting a new ipad pro this spring. I wouldn’t expect it until september (or maybe june at the earliest).

 

[Freeangel1]

I'll wait for the iPad Pro with the A15 chip
and possibly 6G
The iPhone is suppose to get cool by 2023. So I'm guessing thats when the A15 6G iPad will be out.

 

[pdoherty]

I don’t understand how there would be monopoly accusations on the airbags. Are there a few different companies that make them?

Yes. Tile comes to mind. The complaint would be if Apple didn’t allow those existing and future tag-like device as to operate in the Apple ecosystem.

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www.amazon.com

 

[alexandr]

I read that as 14.5" airtags...

AHAHAHAHA))) yes — i want to make sure i never lose my airtags, so they need to be about 15" in diameter. ))

 

[Greenmeenie]

My 2018 11” iPad Pro is still kicking butt. so i dunno if I will upgrade. But i would love an iPad Mini with the flat edge design so i could use the Apple Pencil 2 on it. I am an artist, and like to sketch on my 11” ipad pro. But sometimes I wish I had a smaller iPad to sketch on when i want to travel light. I know the current ipad mini can use the first gen pencil, but I don’t want two apple pencils. And i prefer the charging method of the apple pencil 2 anyway. The first gen is so awkward and unApple like.

i would consider upgrading to the new iPad Pro... IF Apple came out with an iOS version of Final Cut for it. I currently use Luma Fusion which is so much better than iMovie. And for a “Pro” device that costs as much as a laptop, the iPad Pro really should have a version of Final Cut. Just saying.

 

[betasp]

How about an airtag compatible airpod / airpod pro case so I can find those damn things in my house when I put them down somewhere strange.

 

[rgarjr]

I’m returning my 2021 11” IPP back to Costco today. Thank Costco for their 90 day return policy😄

Gotta love that 90 days window, unlike those other stores that have measly 15 days.

 

[Minxy]

I’m waiting for the 14” MacBook Pro, but it a large iMac with GPU is released I might just get it!

 

[Jxdawg]

Apple does tend to throw curve balls, so maybe they will surprise and release an iPad 9th gen, even with the general negative sentiment of this forum? I just feel like there is always that one part of every event where folks are like “wow, didn’t see that coming!” Ah well, time will tell. My 8th gen iPad is more than capable at handling my daily tasks currently. Just hoping to avoid any buyers remorse since I purchased it in November.

 

[bradman83]

Apple does tend to throw curve balls, so maybe they will surprise and release an iPad 9th gen, even with the general negative sentiment of this forum? I just feel like there is always that one part of every event where folks are like “wow, didn’t see that coming!” Ah well, time will tell. My 8th gen iPad is more than capable at handling my daily tasks currently. Just hoping to avoid any buyers remorse since I purchased it in November.

Nah, Apple likes to keep the base model iPad 2+ generations of chip behind its higher-end offerings. They kept the 6th and 7th generation on the A10 until they were ready to move the Air from the A12 to the A14. I can't see them bumping up the base iPad to an A13 and narrowing the performance gap between that and the Air until they're ready to move the Air to the A15.

 

[wetcanvas]

2mm? That’s 0.078% of an inch. I think you mean centimeters, which is 3/4 of an inch.

no I meant mm. The thickness of an 2020 iPad Pro is 5.9 mm. I was guessing 2 its actually 5.9 mm. I assumed with apple chips the iMac would be the same thickness as an iPad Pro.

 

[Rainshadow]

And I don’t think the iPad Pro would be updated at this time either. Although Apple released the most recent iPad Pro model in march 2020, ever since the ipad pros were introduced they haven’t been updated yearly but rather every 1.5 years or so (the 1st gen was released in fall 2015 with the 9.7” model coming out the following spring, 2nd gen june 2017, 3rd gen september 2018 and 4th in march 2020). Thus, I don’t get why everyone is excitedly expecting a new ipad pro this spring. I wouldn’t expect it until september (or maybe june at the earliest).

The updates are also never quite so minor. March 2020 was a very minor update. Plus the ONLY rumors for this event have been iPads. Pencils, airtags, all the macs have not been actively rumored for this event and have simply been conjecture. So I’m confused how you aren’t expecting an update. What would you think is going to be released?

 

[Rainshadow]

My 2018 11” iPad Pro is still kicking butt. so i dunno if I will upgrade. But i would love an iPad Mini with the flat edge design so i could use the Apple Pencil 2 on it. I am an artist, and like to sketch on my 11” ipad pro. But sometimes I wish I had a smaller iPad to sketch on when i want to travel light. I know the current ipad mini can use the first gen pencil, but I don’t want two apple pencils. And i prefer the charging method of the apple pencil 2 anyway. The first gen is so awkward and unApple like.

i would consider upgrading to the new iPad Pro... IF Apple came out with an iOS version of Final Cut for it. I currently use Luma Fusion which is so much better than iMovie. And for a “Pro” device that costs as much as a laptop, the iPad Pro really should have a version of Final Cut. Just saying.

100% agree. Unfortunately, I don’t think that will be discussed until WWDC.

I do, however, think they will open up some of these pro apps... though I’m worried there will be a subscription for them

 

[mark34]

Even moreso that Android doesn't offer a powerful tablet of this size. We're all left scratching our heads

Android has tablets?

 

[mark34]

Plenty people use it for document scanning for example. But I agree, camera bumps are always ugly on smart devices.

I’ve never understood all the concern over camera bumps. Who cares?

 

[bushman4]

Scheduling this event gives it a two hour window. Which means 1/2 hour for Tim Cook’s salutation and looks like a couple new Apple products (hopefully)

 

[JudgeJudas]

What product is missing for you?

It's not "what's missing," it's what's "always there."

If I could have predicted what was missing for me, like the iPhone, Mac, OSX, iPad or iPod, I'd be the richest swami in the world.

 

[Serban55]

The imac is almost a given thanks to Apples invitation in Spanish
"Novedades de todos los colores" - New in all colors

 

[EntropyQ3]

I'd rather Apple removed the rear camera for a better form factor, or at least removed the bump. I don't know who uses the rear camera... anyone?

Humanity is expected to take 1.5 trillion (yes trillion) images in 2021.
Believe it or not, not all of them are selfies.

 

[Bonte]

I am so ready for a 27+ inch iMac or Mac Mini Pro, i have 2 days to higher the limit on my VISA card. This will most probably be my most expensive Mac to date.

 

[The Game 161]

An idea if we can order the new iPad Pro on the same day as the event?

Likely end of the week but from sounds you better be quick we there won’t be high volume of 12.9 mini led units

 

[iPadified]

I am so ready for a 27+ inch iMac or Mac Mini Pro, i have 2 days to higher the limit on my VISA card. This will most probably be my most expensive Mac to date.

I think your Visa card will be spared this time if you are looking for a 27+ iMac, unfortunately.

 

[Greenmeenie]

I hope the rumors aren’t true that the 11” iPad Pro won’t get the Mini LED. Seems like an odd choice not to give it to both sizes of the PRO ipads. Isn’t that the whole point? To get people to upgrade to the pro models?