With the first week of 2021 now at hand, the news and rumors are starting to increase again. This week, there are details on the AirTags article trackers, the Apple Car, and the upcoming upgrades for most of Apple’s iPad series.
We also heard a bit about Apple’s AR glasses and the iPhone 13 as we got hold of Belkin’s new 3-in-1 MagSafe charger. Finally, the Mac App Store turned ten years old this week, so read on for all these stories and more, and check out our video above for even more coverage!
Apple has rumors that they will unveil AirTags, Augmented Reality Device, New AirPods and more this year
The calendar has now turned to 2021 and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has set his expectations for some new Apple devices this year, including the long-awaited AirTags trackers, new AirPods, the first iPads and Macs with Mini-LED screens , more Macs with Apple silicone chips, and an augmented reality device of some kind.
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AirTags is expected to help users keep track of their personal belongings, such as their keys, wallets and backpacks, and will notify users on their Apple devices if they are separated from a tagged item. In 2019, MacRumors got screenshots showing that AirTags will be managed through a new Items tab in the Find My app. Accessories from manufacturers are already beginning to prepare for the launch of the accessory.
As for the augmented reality device, Apple operates according to both an AR / VR headset and glasses only. At an internal meeting last year, Apple CEO Mike Rockwell said the headset could be announced in 2021 and released in 2022, while the glasses are expected in 2023 at the earliest, according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
Taiwanese publication DigiTimes reported this week that a so-called “Apple Glasses” prototype is about to enter the “second phase” of development as the product progresses towards engineering verification.
According to the third generation AirPods, it is an in-ear design like the AirPods Pro, but without noise suppression.
The first Macs with Mini-LED screens will, according to Kuo, include redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with Apple silicone, while a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with a Mini-LED screen after expectation will also be introduced later. this year. Rumors have it that the 11-inch iPad Pro will also receive a Mini-LED screen.
Apple negotiates with Hyundai for Apple car production
A new report from Bloomberg this week says Apple is indeed planning to launch a full-fledged car rather than just developing autonomous systems for other carmakers, but Apple’s car will not be ready for at least five to seven years.
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Shortly after the report, a message appeared that Apple was in talks with Hyundai about possible collaboration on battery technology and vehicle production. Hyundai initially confirmed the talks in an official statement, but later returned it to omit any specific mention from Apple, saying only that it had been approached by ‘various companies about developing autonomous EVs’.
IPhone 13 Pro models are said to use Samsung’s LTPO technology for 120Hz screen
Rumors continue to suggest that iPhone 13 Pro models will have low-power LTPO display technology, enabling a long-awaited 120Hz refresh rate.
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A report from the Korean website this week The election claims that Samsung will be the exclusive provider of this LTPO technology for iPhone 13 Pro models. LTPO coupled with a 120Hz refresh rate will result in more fluid scrolling and smoother movement without consuming too much battery life.
In other iPhone 13 rumors this week, we learned that the LiDAR scanner can be extended to the entire iPhone 13 series, rather than just the Pro models, and that ultra-fast mmWave 5G will be available on iPhone 13 models sold outside the United States. also.
Although Apple no longer includes a charger with new iPhones, the company is reportedly working on GaN-based USB-C power adapters that are smaller, lighter and more efficient than the silicone-based power adapters currently on sale for release this year.
The next cheap iPad is said to have a thinner, lighter design
Japanese blog Mac Otakara this week presented some potential details about several emerging iPad models, including the upcoming ninth-generation 10.2-inch iPad, claiming that the device will have a thinner and lighter design and both Touch ID and ‘ Maintain a Lightning connection.
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The report also claims that the next iPad Pro will not include any significant design changes, but the device is expected to be equipped with a much faster A-Series chip. In a follow-up report, the website said both 11-inch and 12.9-inch models should be expected in March, with camera lenses no longer protruding beyond the larger camera. The 12.9-inch model can also be 0.5mm thicker as part of the transition to a Mini-LED screen.
Finally, Mac Otakara claims that the next generation iPad mini will also be launched in March and that the screen size will increase from 7.9 inches to 8.4 inches. Overall, the design will be similar to the third generation iPad Air, with a Touch ID Home button and a lightning port, but with a slimmer screen panel than on the current iPad mini.
Comparison: M1 MacBook Pro vs. Razer Book 13
In November, Razer released the Razer Book 13, a new portable laptop that focuses on productivity rather than gaming. Since it is in many ways similar to the M1 Macs that Apple recently introduced, we decided to compare the Razer Book 13 with the M1-based 13-inch MacBook Pro to see how they stack up.
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While the MacBook Pro wins in terms of performance and efficiency, the Razer Book 13 is a capable laptop for those who need or prefer the Windows operating system. Our comparison offers a deeper dive into technical specifications, features and more.
Review: Belkin’s 3-in-1 Boost Charge Pro Offers Hassle-Free 15W MagSafe Charge for iPhone 12
Belkin’s new Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charger with MagSafe is now available at Apple at a discount of $ 10 from its normal price of $ 150, and ahead of time we got the accessory to see whether it’s worth the cost.
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All in all, if you are looking for a charger for multiple devices for a iPhone 12, this is according to us one. It works with any iPhone 12 model, the Apple Watch and AirPods, and it’s only $ 30 more expensive than Apple’s MagSafe Duo. And as an Apple-certified MagSafe accessory, the Boost Charge Pro can deliver up to 15W of power on iPhone 12 models, while unofficial magnetic wireless chargers still only charge up to 7.5W.
Belkin also offers a MagSafe-compatible car valve mounting for iPhone 12 models, available for $ 39.95 in Apple’s online store.
This week celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Mac App Store
While the App Store launched on the iPhone in July 2008, the Mac App Store arrives on January 6, 2011, when Apple releases Mac OS X Snow Leopard version 10.6.6. Consequently, this week celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Mac App Store!
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Apple announced in 2011 that the Mac App Store was “open for business” in a press release. “With more than 1,000 apps, the Mac App Store is off to a great start,” said Steve Jobs, co-founder and former Apple. CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. “We think users like this new innovative way to discover and buy their favorite apps.”
The Mac App Store has attracted a fair amount of developer criticism since its inception. Apple has addressed some of these complaints over the years by allowing developers to offer free trial runs via in-app purchases, creating app bundles, distributing apps across multiple Apple platforms as a universal purchase, analytics for Mac apps, respond to customer reviews, and more.
In 2018, the Mac App Store received a major redesign as part of macOS Mojave, complete with a new ‘Discover’ tab that highlights popular apps and games and features Apple headlines. Another advancement with the Mac App Store occurred in 2020 when Apple made iPhone and iPad apps available on Macs with Apple silicone, as all devices share Arm architecture.
All in all, Apple has certainly made progress over the past ten years with the Mac App Store, but some developers feel that further improvements are needed if they want to embrace the store window.
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