There is an Apple Spring event, where we got to see a new iPad Pro 2021, the AirTags and more. But the date seems to be in the air.
Taiwan’s Economic Daily News reports that Apple’s next big event will take place on Tuesday, March 16. Suffice to say, translation engines don’t help much with the nature of the sources, but the article does cite two Twitter accounts – @Playing nicely and @FrontTron – come up with the same date independently.
But not that fast. One of the most reliable Apple reporters out there, Bloomberg Mark Gurman, says in no uncertain terms that the said date is off the table.
It gets more interesting. @LeaksApplePro responded, say he would “explore a little more” before I later tweeted that there would definitely be an event in March, albeit with no confirmation of the 16th.
I see you guys a little lost. There * is * an event in March. Now we all thought it was the 16th, but Mark seems to have heard another date, but that’s it. Don’t worry, you will have an event.February 20, 2021
So while you should definitely take the March 16 date with a whole shaker of salt, something is coming up. Spring events have long been a part of the Apple calendar, with the 2020 iPad Pro debuting on March 18. In 2019 it was March 25th and in 2018 it fell on March 27th, so later is certainly possible.
There’s a long list of things we could see at the Apple Spring 2021 event, but the report keeps the list of likely candidates at three: a new iPad Pro, a refreshed iPad mini, and the highly anticipated AirTags.
The star of the show will undoubtedly be the 2021 iPad Pro. While not expected to be a dramatic redesign, the tablet is being tipped to include an upgraded mini LED display, new built-in magnets to enhance the accessory game, and 5G for those willing to pay extra for a mobile model.
Next up is the iPad mini 6, which hasn’t been updated since 2019. That may seem like a long time in Apple terms, but it’s worth remembering that the company hadn’t released a new mini-tablet since 2015 before that. In which case, this could be more of a dramatic redesign as the 2019 version looked a lot like its 2015 predecessor. The rumors point to smaller bezels, which will allow the screen to stretch to 8.4 inches.
Finally there are the AirTags. The product finder will reportedly sync with other devices via the U1 Ultra Wideband sensor, making it a rival to Tile. While AirTags has apparently been ready for a while, it has been a no-show for the last few events. Maybe this time? Leaker Jon Prosser seems to think so, tweeting last week that they are “still working for March” and that he “has not heard of further delays this time”.
Other capabilities not mentioned include AirPods 3, AirPods Pro 2, and updated 2021 iMacs – possibly with Apple Silicon in them – but there’s only so much that can be covered in a single event, and Prosser doesn’t seem to think it’s likely this time. to be .
iPadsAirTags That’s all I heard that happened in March I never heard of iMac or AirPodsFebruary 20, 2021
We should (hopefully) know for sure next month.