Bloomberg’s well-respected Mark Gurman says he doesn’t expect anything “particularly innovative” or “extraordinary” to launch at Apple’s “Spring Loaded” event next week, Tuesday, April 20.
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Gurman made the comments during an interview before Bloomberg technology, confirming that Apple will launch a new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, with the higher-end model featuring a brand new mini LED display. Gurman says these new iPads are just an “iterative update” to the iPad line, an increasingly important family of products for the technology giant thanks to the global health crisis.
The event marks Apple’s first product launch in 2021, and speculation as to what could be announced is nothing short of rampant. One of the biggest new upcoming products expected from Apple is the redesigned iMacs, which Bloomberg previously reported will get a design that is in line with the Pro Display XDR and a more powerful Apple silicon chip.
No timetable has been set for these new iMacs to debut, and Gurman says, “If the iMac does launch next, that will be a big deal.” Apple is also reportedly preparing for the launch of AirTags, a round tile-like tracking device that can be attached and used to locate items such as keys, bags and more.
The event will take place on Tuesday, April 20, and will be streamed live through Apple’s website, Apple TV app and Apple’s YouTube channel. It starts at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, and for those who can’t watch, MacRumors will provide full coverage of the event, both on MacRumors.com and through the MacRumorsLive Twitter account