A few days ago, an Apple Spring Loaded event took place. At this event, we saw a couple of new launches from the Cupertino Tech Major. All the launched products were predicted earlier from various leaks and rumors. The company launched all new iMacs, which are powered by the latest M1 chip.
Other products that are launched include the 2021 iPad Pro, the highly anticipated AirTag tracker, and the new Apple TV 4K Box. Beside these new products, the company also brings new color variants for the current generation iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini. Also Read: The new iPad Mini could launch in second half of this year
Apple Spring Loaded Event
Here is the list price for different products launched during the Apple Spring Loaded Event.
- The new iMac, which is powered by the M1 Chip, starts with a price tag of Rs 119900 for the base model.
- This 11-inch 2021 iPad Pro, which is also powered by the M1 chip, comes at a starting price of Rs 71990 for the Wi-Fi model. It’s Wi-Fi + Cellular model comes at Rs 85900.
- The 12.9-inch 2021 iPad Pro model starts at Rs 99900 for the Wi-Fi model. The Wi-Fi + Cellular model starts at Rs 113900.
- The highly anticipated AirTag comes with a starting price of Rs 3190 in India.
- The Apple TV 4K box starts with a price tag of Rs 18900.
Keep in mind that most of these products will start shipping in the month of May. Also Read: Apple Spring Event 2022: new iPhone SE, new iPad Air and much more
Apple Spring Loaded Event: New Product
2021 Apple iMac
The latest Apple iMac gets a complete overhaul. The all-new design of this new iMac is inspired by the iPad Air. For the raw power, this new iMac 2021 will rely on Silicon Chip. Additionally, the latest iMac 2021 is powered by Apple’s own M1 SoC, which promises to provide the same superior performance as that of the MacBook Air 2020 and other 2020 Pro models. Also Read: Realme Band 2 Leaked Images Reveal New Design with Larger Display
For the specifications, the iMac comes with a 24-inch 4.5k Retina display. The display still features chunky bezels all around. The top bezel houses a 1080p video camera for FaceTime and other video conferencing. Also Read: New Macbook to launch with new colorful design, inspiration from new iMac, iPhone 12
Additionally, for audio, the latest Apple iMac comes with an upgraded audio system. It includes a six-speaker setup with force-cancelling woofers. The audio system relies on Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio to offer a better audio experience. The base model of the iMac gets only two Thunderbolt ports.
Whereas the top model comes with two Thunderbolt ports along with two extra USB 3.0 ports, additional Gigabit Ethernet, and a Magic Keyboard with TouchID. The entire hardware is packed inside a 1.5mm thin chassis. Also Read: Apple iPad Air 2022 vs iPad Pro 2021; iPad Air 2022 launched in India
2021 Apple iPad Pro
The second product to launch at the Apple Spring Loaded Event is the all-new iPad Pro 2021 models. The latest iPad Pro models come with substantial upgrades. These upgrades include Apple’s own M1 chip, which is ported directly from the MacBook 2020 models. Also Read: Apple iPad, iPad Mini with improved display, newer CPU launched in India
With this new chip, Apple claims that it will increase the CPU performance by up to 50% and the graphic performance will also increase by up to 40%. This will definitely help in improved gaming performance, AR applications, and much more. Regarding specifications, the all new iPad Pro 2021 models come in two display sizes: 11-inch and 12.9-inch models. The 12.9-inch model now uses the Mini-LED-based Liquid Retina XDR display technology.
Apple claims that this display can provide up to 1000000:1 contrast ratio and up to 1000 nits of brightness, which can reach up to 1600 nits. The display will also provide P3 Wide Color, True Tone, and 120Hz ProMotion. Keep in mind, the 11-inch model comes with a display with peak brightness of up to 600 nits. Also Read: Mercedes Benz GLB, EQB electric SUVs launched in India; starts at Rs 63.8 lakhs
Camera Details
For cameras, the all new iPad Pro models come with a front camera of 12-MP ultra-wide arrangement; the camera provides a viewing angle of 122 degrees. This camera system comes with FaceID along with the ability to click portrait selfies. On the other hand, the rear camera setup offers a 12-MP primary sensor along with a 10-MP ultra-wide camera lens and an additional LIDAR sensor. Also Read: Citroen C3 launched in India, starts at Rs 5.71 lakh: Full Review
Connectivity and Network
For connectivity, the iPad Pro models feature a Thunderbolt port that allows transfer speeds of up to 40 GB/s. According to previous reports, the Global iPad Pro models are likely to get support for mmWave 5G networks. In India, the device is likely to launch with 4G LTE connectivity only. The Indian variant will also get Wi-Fi 6 support. The top variant of iPad Pro 2021 comes with 2 TB of storage space. For audio, the device comes with quad-stereo speaker setup.
Apple AirTags at Spring Loaded Event
The much-awaited Apple AirTag also launches at the Apple Spring Loaded Event. This is basically Apple’s version of Tile Tracker, which works perfectly with all the iPhones. This tracker uses the Ultra-wide Band (UWB) chip. To recall, this chip is available in the iPhone 11 and the iPhone 12 series. It is useful for users while locating the lost items. Also Read: Redmi Note 10S India launch date confirmed, Packaging box teased
The Apple AirTag tracker itself is made up of stainless steel. Also, it is IP67 dust and water resistant. There is a small speaker inside the AirTag. This speaker allows you to play audio to locate the lost items. Also Read: Xiaomi 12T Series to launch with MediaTek Dimensity chipset soon
To use this AirTag, users first need to connect this tracker to the desired item. Apple also makes cases and pouches to carry these AirTags. This tracker mainly relies on Bluetooth signals and UWB Chip to locate itself. Users can find the AirTag via the Find My App on their iPhones or iPads. Apple claims that the AirTag allows precise tracking. These AirTags are available for sales directly from Apple’s official website.
Apple TV 4K Box
In the Apple Spring Loaded Event, the company also upgraded its Apple TV 4K Box. The major upgrade comes in the performance section. Apple brings the A12 Bionic chip from its iPhone XR smartphone. The addition of a new chip has claimed to offer a major boost in graphic performance and improve video decoding and audio processing. Also Read: Xiaomi’s Mi Mix 4 launch confirmed, comes with a folding display and 100MP camera
The all-new Apple TV 4K Box supports high frame rates at 60 fps. It also supports HDR and Dolby Vision. The 4K Box comes with redesigned Siri remote control with in-built Siri. The remote controller has a dedicated power key for the TV and another to target Siri. Also Read: Vivo Y72 5G smartphone with MediaTek Dimensity 700 chipset launched
The latest Apple TV 4K uses smart ways to calibrate the TV screen. Users need to place their iPhone 12 in front of the TV screen. Also, the iPhone’s light sensor will help the Apple TV 4K box calibrate the color profile based on the ambient color temperature. Also Read: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, Mi 11 Pro to feature fast charging, ultimate camera technology
iPhone 12: New Color variant
In the Spring event, the Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini also get some new color options. These devices now get a new purple color variant. Apple states that the new purple color is to celebrate the spring season. However, the specifications and hardware of these purple color variants will remain unchanged. Also Read: New Apple iMac reportedly to feature bigger 32-inch display
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