Apple Event 2021 LIVE updates: New MacBook Pro with notch, Apple AirPods 3, HomePod mini in new colors launched
The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to launch more powerful MacBook Pros, new AirPods as well as a Mac mini.
Apple Event 2021 LIVE updates: Apple’s second fall event is scheduled for tonight. At today’s ‘Unleashed’ event, the US-based tech giant is expected to announce new MacBooks, AirPods, Mac mini, and some more hardware products. Apple is all set to host its new launch event today at 10 am PDT (10:30 pm IST).
Apple Event 2021 LIVE updates: Apple's live stream has begun on the official website.
The Apple Unleashed event is underway. The Livestream starts with a musician using Apple’s Mac computers to create music, which transitions into Apple CEO Tim Cook at Apple park. Tim Cook is now on stage. Focusing on Music and Mac.
The HomePod mini is now coming in new colors: Yellow, Orange and Blue,
Susmi Dutta announced the third generation AirPods. AirPods 3 have been launched. It comes with new low-distortion drivers.
Priced at $179, AirPods third-generation comes with all-new contour design, Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ, Low-distortion driver for crisp audio with powerful bass, Sweat and water-resistant and improved battery life with MagSafe/Wireless charging (6 hours on a single charge. 30 hours total). Pre-orders begin today and shipping starts next week.
The AirPods 3 start at Rs 18,500 in India and will be available for pre-order from today.
Moving on to the iMac, Apple introduces the game-changing M1 Pro chip - the first pro chip designed for the Mac.
The company additionally announces the M1 Max chipset, which is claimed to be much powerful than the M1 Pro processor. It is the largest chip that Apple has ever build by far. The company claims that M1 Max is by far the most capable chip Apple has ever built. Thenew MacBook laptops can put out up to 17 hours video playback on 14-inch and 21 hours on 16-inch. Further, there is faster charging. 30 minutes of charge charges the new laptops to 50 percent.
Building on M1 architecture, #M1Max brings 57 billion transistors, 32-core GPU, 10-core CPU, 64GB unified memory and more, all this while consuming low power while maintaining sustained performance.
New MacBook Pros - MagSafe,, HDMI port, 3 USB C ports, SD Card Slot, 3.5mm Jack and No TouchBar. Apple has brought its ProMotion display technology to the new MacBook Pro that brings a 120Hz refresh rate to the laptop. The display is a miniLED display, similar to the iPad Pro that was launched earlier this year.
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You can watch the virtual launch event on Apple’s official website, YouTube channel, or on social media platforms such as Twitter. Also, we have embedded the YouTube link below.
The Cupertino-based tech giant is expected to launch more powerful MacBook Pros, new AirPods as well as a Mac mini. The upcoming MacBook Pro lineup will consist of a new 14-inch as well as a new 16-inch model powered by an M1X processor, likely paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage for the base variant, the IANS updated.
The new AirPods models are expected to feature a new design that resembles the shape of the current-generation AirPods Pro, notably featuring shorter stems on the earbuds themselves. However, the AirPods 3 are not expected to feature active noise cancellation features -- which will remain exclusive to AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, the agency report said.
The new version of the AirPods Pro could have motion sensors to enable better fitness tracking. An image of the upcoming AirPods 3 reveals the earphones' design which seems to be inspired by the Pro variant. It may come with a short stem and a sensor, as well as a microphone on the front, the agency reports added.
Further, AirPods 3 are expected to support head-tracking Spatial Audio which lines up neatly with the release of iOS 15 that enhances Dolby Atmos music with the head-tracking effect in addition to video content.
Meanwhile, Apple is expected to announce its next-generation Mac computers, powered by the company's own Apple Silicon chips.
The 13-inch MacBook Pro, 24-inch iMac and MacBook Air all use Apple’s custom M1 silicon. The chipset is fast, consumes less power and offers long battery life. But M1 was just the first time showcasing what Apple’s Silicon team can achieve.
According to IANS report, the shipments for LEDs and associated components to Apple assembly partners relating to the MacBook Pro models are on schedule as expected. Apple's use of mini-LED panels in its forthcoming MacBook lineups will catalyse supplier investment and push the entire industry toward adoption of the display technology.
11:53 PM IST