With the first week of 2021 now under our control, news and rumors are starting to increase again. This week I saw details about rumors of item trackers AirTags, the Apple car, and upcoming updates for most of the Apple iPad lineup.
We also heard a little about Apple AR glasses and the iPhone 13, while getting our hands on Belkin’s new MagSafe 3 in 1 charger. Finally, the Mac App Store turned ten this week, so keep reading for full details on all of these stories and more, and check out our video above for even more coverage!
Apple released rumors of AirTags, Augmented Reality Device, New AirPods and more this year
The calendar has now reached 2021 and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has outlined his expectations for some new Apple devices this year, including the long-awaited AirTags item trackers, new AirPods, the first iPads and Macs with Mini screens. LED, plus Macs with Apple silicon chips and some kind of augmented reality device.
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AirTags are expected to help users track their personal belongings, such as keys, wallets and backpacks, and notify users on their Apple devices when they are separated from a labeled item. In 2019, MacRumors took screenshots showing that AirTags will be managed through a new item tab in the Find My app. Accessory manufacturers are already beginning to prepare for the launch of the accessory.
As for the augmented reality device, Apple is rumored to be working on an AR / VR headset and AR-only glasses. At an internal meeting last year, Apple executive Mike Rockwell said the headset could be announced in 2021 and launched in 2022, while glasses are expected in 2023, at least, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Taiwanese publication DigiTimes reported this week that a prototype called “Apple Glasses” is about to enter the “second phase” of development as the product progresses to engineering verification.
Third generation AirPods are rumored to have an in-ear design like the AirPods Pro, but without noise cancellation.
Early Macs with Mini-LED screens will include redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with Apple silicon, according to Kuo, while a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with Mini-LED screen should also be released later this year. There are rumors about whether the 11-inch iPad Pro will also receive a Mini-LED screen.
Apple negotiating with Hyundai to produce Apple cars
A new Bloomberg this week says that Apple is actually planning to launch a complete car, rather than just developing autonomous systems for other car manufacturers, but the Apple car will not be ready for launch for at least five to seven years.
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Shortly after the report, news broke that Apple was in discussions with Hyundai about a potential partnership in battery technology and vehicle production. Hyundai initially confirmed the talks in an official statement, but then went back to omitting any specific mention of Apple, saying only that it was approached by “several companies regarding the development of autonomous EVs.”
IPhone 13 Pro models that allegedly use Samsung’s LTPO technology for 120 Hz screen
Rumors continue to suggest that iPhone 13 Pro models will feature low-power LTPO display technology, allowing for a long-awaited 120Hz refresh rate.
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A report this week from the Korean website He c stated that Samsung will be the exclusive supplier of this LTPO technology for the iPhone 13 Pro models. The LTPO, together with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, would result in a smoother roll and smoother movement without consuming a lot of battery.
In other iPhone 13 rumors this week, we found that the LiDAR Scanner can be expanded to the entire iPhone 13 line, rather than just Pro models, and the ultra-fast mmWave 5G may be available on iPhone 13 models sold out from the United States as well.
Although Apple no longer includes a charger in the box with the new iPhones, it is rumored that the company is working on GaN-based USB-C power adapters that would be smaller, lighter and more energy efficient than the adapters. of silicon that it is currently sold for launch already this year.
The next low-cost iPad will have a thinner and lighter design
Japanese blog Mac Otakara this week offered some potential details about several upcoming iPad models, including the ninth generation 10.2-inch iPad, claiming that the device will have a slimmer, lighter design and will retain both Touch ID and a Lightning connector.
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The report also stated that the next iPad Pro will not have any significant design changes, but the device is expected to be equipped with an A series chip much faster. In a follow-up report, the website said that both 11-inch and 12.9-inch models are to be expected in March, with camera lenses no longer protruding beyond the camera’s larger overhang. The 12.9-inch model can also be 0.5 mm thicker as part of the transition to a Mini-LED display.
Finally, Mac Otakara said the next generation iPad mini will also be launched in March and will see the screen size increase from 7.9 inches to 8.4 inches. Overall, the design will be similar to that of the third generation iPad Air, maintaining a Touch ID Home button and a Lightning port, but with finer screen sockets than on the current iPad mini.
Comparison: M1 vs. MacBook Pro. Razer Book 13
In November, Razer launched the Razer Book 13, a new portable laptop focused on productivity instead of games. Since it is similar in many ways to the M1 Macs that Apple recently launched, we decided to compare the Razer Book 13 with the M1-based 13-inch MacBook Pro to see how they compare.
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While the MacBook Pro wins in terms of performance and efficiency, the Razer Book 13 is a capable laptop for anyone who needs or prefers the Windows operating system. Our comparison provides a deeper dive into technical specifications, features and more.
Review: Belkin’s Boost Charge Pro 3 in 1 offers hassle-free 15W MagSafe charging for the iPhone 12
The new Boost Charge Pro 3-in-1 wireless charger from Belkin with MagSafe is now available to order from Apple at a discount of $ 10 off the regular price of $ 150 and, ahead of time, we get our hands on the accessory for see if it’s worth the cost.
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In short, if you are looking for a multi-device charger for a iPhone 12, this is our view. It works with any PiPhone 12 model, Apple Watch and AirPods, and is only $ 30 more expensive than Apple’s MagSafe Duo. And as an Apple-certified MagSafe accessory, the Boost Charge Pro is capable of providing up to 15W of power for iPhone 12 models, while unofficial wireless magnetic chargers are still limited to charges of up to 7.5W.
Belkin also offers MagSafe-compatible car vent support for iPhone 12 models, available for $ 39.95 from Apple’s online store.
This week marks the Mac App Store’s 10th anniversary
While the App Store was launched on the iPhone in July 2008, the Mac App Store arrived on January 6, 2011, when Apple released Mac OS X Snow Leopard version 10.6.6. So this week marked the Mac App Store’s 10th anniversary!
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Apple announced that the Mac App Store was “open for business” in a press release in 2011. “With more than 1,000 apps, the Mac App Store got off to a great start,” said Steve Jobs, co-founder and former founder Apple CEO. “We think users will love this innovative way to discover and buy their favorite apps.”
Since its inception, the Mac App Store has drawn a lot of criticism from developers. Apple has addressed some of these complaints over the years, allowing developers to offer free trials through in-app purchases, create app packages, distribute apps across multiple Apple platforms as a universal purchase, view reviews for Mac apps, respond to customer reviews and More.
In 2018, the Mac App Store received a major overhaul as part of macOS Mojave, complete with a new “Discover” tab that highlights popular apps and games and features Apple editorials. Another breakthrough for the Mac App Store came in 2020, when Apple made iPhone and iPad apps available on Macs with Apple silicone, as all devices share the Arm architecture.
Overall, Apple has certainly made progress with the Mac App Store over the past 10 years, but some developers feel that further improvements are needed if they are to embrace the store.
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