Apple is holding an event on Tuesday at the Steve Jobs Theater on its Apple Park campus, where it’s expected to make several announcements about upcoming products –the biggest of which is likely to be the arrival of new iMacs with a redesigned language. It may also introduce a new iPad Pro with a mini-LED display as well as AirPods 3 and other fancy gadgets.
The company’s latest event takes place on April 20, 2021, at 10:30 pm IST on Tuesday and will be live-streamed on the company’s YouTube channel as well as the official site of the company.
Expectations from the Apple Spring Loaded event
New iPads
One of the first products that may be revealed on Tuesday could be the iPad Pro. The company has been rumored to refresh both the 11-inch and 12.9-inch models this year.
Some reports suggest Apple could also launch the iPad mini refresh or iPad mini 6. Much like the iPad Pro, the iPad mini isn’t likely to see many design overhauls, and this could mean we get to see Touch ID integrated on the home button at the front same as its predecessor.
AirTags
If there’s one product rumored for a long time, it has to be the AirTags, the Tile tracker-like product from Apple. The buzz around the product peaked when the company announced it’s new Find My Network Accessory Programme earlier this month, hinting that Apple indeed may launch a tracker-based product.
iMac refresh
Apple is also anticipated to refresh its iMac line-up this year, and the Spring-Loaded event could be the perfect timing as well. Many people are working from home with the pandemic, refusing to go away any time soon, which could be a good opportunity for Apple to woo some consumers to upgrade to the all-new iMacs. The company is likely to launch the new iMac in screen sizes ranging from 21.5-inches to 24-inches. Apple is also said to launch a 27-inch iMac for users who need an extra-large display for edits and more professional work.
Apple Pencil 3
Some reports have also hinted at an all-new Apple Pencil launch around the corner. This could be the best companion to the new iPad Pro models. While we haven’t heard much on the features or specs of the Pencil 3 but we expect it to be unveiled on Tuesday.
OS 14.5 release
One thing that’s more than likely confirmed to be announced on Tuesday during Apple’s Spring event is the rollout of the iOS 14.5 update. This is being touted as a big update, and the final beta is already rolled out for testers.
The release is more than likely to bring the option to unlock the iPhone with an Apple Watch while wearing a mask. We should hear more updates during the company’s Tuesday event.