What do you think we will see from Apple at the event in April?

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The batteries are likely in some sort of hibernation mode until they’re actually used. That’s how they’re able to sit inside a warehouse for months without completely draining the battery.

Apple cannot keep waiting. The chances of AirTags being released soon are highly likely with all the rumors brewing lately.

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For all we know, Apple might never release a successor to the iPhone 12. :upside_down_face:

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TOP of your head? Try “on your nose”… :slight_smile:

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You might want to ask Siri when the next event is. She’s a new leaker who seems to know the specific date of the event. :wink:

Edit: Apple announces special event for April 20: 'Spring Loaded' - 9to5Mac

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I hope we’ll see an announcement of something truly revolutionary at the event.
Like error free updates from the Mac App Store.
That would be not only a game changer but also a paradigm shift and several other buzz phrases.

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That would not be exciting, but it is in the realm of possibility if there will not be anything “extraordinary” unveiled at the event according to Mark Gurman. :smile:

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Ah, sorry! Bloomberg isn’t in my RSS feed.

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I also hope he’s wrong. There are many indicators suggesting that we will see a 23" or 24" Apple Silicon iMac unveiled at the event next week. I would absolutely love that!

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Well, I don’t particularly care a whit what Gurman thinks, regardless of whatever he perceives as “extraordinary” or “innovative “. I’m fine with an iterative update, thank you very much, and still looking forward to a new iPad Pro, air pods Pro, and air tags.

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I’d like to see an external keyboard and mouse refresh; some funky colors like the iPhones, Touch Bar and a wireless charger for the mouse.

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They should’ve inserted a comma: “Spring, Loaded”. :slight_smile:

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You don’t want to see a redesigned iMac with Apple Silicon?

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Not me. Just got a new M1 pro.

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Well, there’s a reason why Apple doesn’t only sell MacBooks.

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I’m still debating whether I should stick with a laptop or go back to a desktop. Waiting to see what next week brings. I have been laptop-only for so long but my iPad is sufficient for my needs right now, even though I still need a full desktop OS for some things. Maybe I should go with a Mac Mini? But I’m not in a rush, so I’m waiting to see what the rest of 2021 brings. David said it best the other day–it would be nice if we at least had a timeline of what’s on the table this year.

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I’m a huge fan of the Mac Mini. I don’t have a laptop currently, but I do have an iPad. If I need to do Mac things I’m fine being tied to my desk - and the iPad covers other stuff.

Since I already have a display I’m happy with and a ergo keyboard, I’m happy to just be able to replace the actual computer part and not pay extra for the screen/keyboard built in to the laptop. :slight_smile:

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Great to know, thanks! As interested as I am with the iMac, I feel like it would be too bulky and overpowered for my needs. I mainly use it for graphic design purposes these days. The Mini would fit my space perfectly.

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I recommend you watch this video. It provides a timeline of events implying that we will in fact see a new redesigned Apple Silicon iMac next week.

Also, from your favorite news source… :wink:

At least they posted a helpful guide. The bare minimum…

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I hope you’re right. The next chapters of the Apple Silicon Macs are really the most exciting thing happening at Apple at the moment for me :smiley:

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Only in dreams right now. I’ve got a smoking’ 2017 5K 27 inch i7 with hi-perf GPU and CPU, and onboard 2 TB SSD HD that’s working just fine. It’s replacement in 2023 or 2024 will definitely be an Apple Silicon iMac though.