With new products announced and several updated, we take a look at everything unveiled by Apple this week.
Apple recently held its Spring Loaded event, and it surely lived up to that name. The virtual event was filled with new product announcements. We’ll break down everything that was introduced; from new colourful iMacs to a brand new way of finding your lost keys – here’s everything the giant fruit company announced.
Colourful iMacs are back

It’s not just the design that’s changed though, the new iMac features Apple’s new M1 chip. The chip integrates several key processing components into a single chip, bringing significant performance improvements to the computer. The iMac was also upgraded to include new microphone, speaker and camera systems making it a well-rounded update to the device.

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So if you’re looking for the most powerful iMac, you may want to hold off for a few more months. Otherwise, if you’re not too concerned with the beefiest specs, then the new 24” iMac is certainly a good purchase.
The iMac starts at $1,299 and shipping will begin in late May.
A faster iPad Pro

As the iPad’s chip was already overpowered, some were left wondering if the new chip is overkill for the tablet. While that may be the case now, rumours have suggested that Apple is bringing its pro apps such as Xcode, Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro X to the iPad.
These pro apps will help take the iPad to the next level. Since the iPad can be connected to a mouse, keyboard and monitor, it may be seen as a desktop replacement and could help people depend more on the iPad as their only computer.

Over recent years, we finally saw Apple deliver on Steve’s decade-old vision. This most recent upgrade is a large step in that direction, but we’ll have to wait and see what software changes Apple announces for the iPad in its developer event in June. Be sure to stay tuned here for the latest announcements in this space.
The 11 inch iPad Pro is available for sale at $799 with the larger 12.9 inch iPad Pro selling for $1099.
AirTags: A new way of tracking your lost items

Despite having no internet connection of their own, the AirTags use the Find My network to allow users to find their AirTags. They securely send their location to nearby Apple devices which then transmit this data to your Apple devices. Apple insists that your AirTags location is encrypted throughout the whole process, meaning that no one, not even Apple, can see the location of your devices.

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AirTags will launch on April 30. A single AirTag will cost $29 and a pack of four will sell for $99.
A new iPhone 12 colour, Podcast subscriptions, and more



As you can see, it was certainly an action-packed event from Apple this week. Which products are you most excited for?
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