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[Maiden Voyage]

Edit: the event is over. Recap: Apple Card Family, Podcasts, purple iPhone 12 and 12 mini, AirTag, Apple TV 4K and redesigned Siri remote, new iMac, and the new iPad Pro.

Apple Events

Explore the next generation of iPhone — iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17, iPhone Air. Plus, AirPods Pro 3 and additions to the Apple Watch family.

www.apple.com

MacRumors has a rundown on what to expect:

What to Expect From Apple's April 20 Event: New iPads, AirTags and More

Apple Event Happening Now April 20 Event Day! Follow along with our live blog for the latest updates, and we're also live tweeting the event on...

www.macrumors.com

Rumor regarding Podcast subscription:

Apple Again Rumored to Announce New Podcast Subscription Service At ‘Spring Loaded’ Event Later Today

We're just hours away from Apple's first event of the year, and alongside widely reported updates to the iPad Pro and possibly the reveal of other new products, Apple will announce a new paid podcast subscription service, according to The Wall Street Journal.

www.macrumors.com

How to watch:

How to Watch the 'Spring Loaded' Apple Event on April 20, 2021

Apple Event Happening Now April 20 Event Day! Follow along with our live blog for the latest updates, and we're also live tweeting the event on...

www.macrumors.com

 

[EviLore]

Apple's great at utilizing Last Mover Advantage, and AirTags will probably be another example of this. Hopefully some cool new tech on the iPad Pros as well.

 

[AJUMP23]

I would love to see a full size low cost iPad. Like a $200 range.

 

[Nhranaghacon]

"Spring Loaded" So they are either going to show off their own foldable smartphone, or introduce a new spring keyed keyboard for tablets/macs, or some other non event - doubt they will show off any AR glassware or anything noteworthy.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

"Spring Loaded" So they are either going to show off their own foldable smartphone, or introduce a new spring keyed keyboard for tablets/macs, or some other non event - doubt they will show off any AR glassware or anything noteworthy.

That tag really is apt.

 

[Warnen]

Might get new iPad Pro, my 2018 one has done me well but I always like me a new screen.

 

[Nhranaghacon]

That tag really is apt.

And when the huge announcement during this Apple Event is a Keyboard you'll understand I'm really just a non-fanboy tech enthusiast.

 

[Arimer]

I'm looking forward to them taking podcasts seriously again. Their podcast app needs a major overhaul.

 

[AJUMP23]

I'm looking forward to them taking podcasts seriously again. Their podcast app needs a major overhaul.

I haven't used the apple podcast app in years.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

And when the huge announcement during this Apple Event is a Keyboard you'll understand I'm really just a non-fanboy tech enthusiast.

It's well known this event is primarily about iPads. Not phones or keyboards.

 

[Arimer]

I haven't used the apple podcast app in years.

I haven't either but the rumor is they are going to announce podcast plus as part of apple one so if thats what they are going to do its time for an overhaul.

 

[AJUMP23]

I would like a native podcast app so that when I start my car I get my podcast and not a random song.

 

[Hari Seldon]

Podcast plus really? There is not a single podcast I would subscribe to other than maybe Dan Carlin's Hardcore History since they are as long as audio books anyway. But I could just buy those for $1/episode. Every single other podcast is replaceable.

 

[*Nightwing]

Ugh, not even a single pun included referencing 420 in this even held on 4/20?

Apple continues to disgust me

 

[Trogdor1123]

Podcast plus really? There is not a single podcast I would subscribe to other than maybe Dan Carlin's Hardcore History since they are as long as audio books anyway. But I could just buy those for $1/episode. Every single other podcast is replaceable.

His podcast really is great,. He has a second one as well. Its very similar.

I would be interested if they pull in other podcasts that have subscriber additions like mysterious universe (a fun show that really doesn't take it self to seriously) and all the parcast ones (are those all only on Spotify though?).

 

[Trogdor1123]

It's well known this event is primarily about iPads. Not phones or keyboards.

Fingers crossed we get the new Apple tv (unlikely) and a new iMac too. Both of those are overdue for updates, especially the apple tv.

 

[Nhranaghacon]

It's well known this event is primarily about iPads. Not phones or keyboards.

Anticipate an all new flip out spring loaded keyboard for the IPad. And no, - apple events are primarily product event's not directly tied to any particular product. This event is typically used to in fact
tease other events and other products.

 

[Makoto-Yuki]

Not expecting anything exciting. Probably just a new iPad Pro, Air Tags, new Podcast crap, and maybe new Air Pods. Will be super surprised if we see the new iMacs. That's what I'm waiting for

Oh maybe we'll finally get iOS 14.5 final. Think we're on 8th beta now

spring announcements suck. WWDC + Fall is where the fun is at.

 

[Warnen]

Ugh, not even a single pun included referencing 420 in this even held on 4/20?

Apple continues to disgust me

leaving that to the "fans". Gotta be high to pay these prices ect...

 

[Maiden Voyage]

It's live w/ pre-roll.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Card sharing with family, including credit building is cool

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Podcast subs seems neat.

Purple iPhone. Looks cool.

 

[TTOOLL]

So you can now pay for podcasts yeas queen!!!

 

[Maiden Voyage]

AirTagss finally

 

[ipukespiders]

AirTagss finally

Pretty slick

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Wooo, AppleTV 4K update. Let's go!

A12 chip, High frame rate HDR, color balanced video output, new remote. Nice upgrade. I'm in for one for sure.

 

[dem]

Looks like they attempted to fix the AppleTV remote....

hopefully its not trash like the last one.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

iMac update niiiiiice

 

[dem]

iMac sticking with those GIANT bezels??

 

[Maiden Voyage]

iMac sticking with those GIANT bezels??

With how thin it is, it's a small trade-off.

 

[dem]

With how thin it is, it's a small trade-off.

TBH.. I don't really care much about bezels. I actually think its sort of an iMac signature.

I'd hope they arent all... colored. Silver and Grey please.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

TBH.. I don't really care much about bezels. I actually think its sort of an iMac signature.

I'd hope they arent all... colored. Silver and Grey please.

There's a light grey one in that screen cap.

 

[TTOOLL]

Not feeling the colors at all.

ps: so much diversity!!!

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Not feeling the colors at all.

Blue, orange, or grey would look really good on my desk.

 

[ipukespiders]

Not feeling the colors at all.

They're funtastic!

 

[dem]

Does Apple give every employee a makeover during the onboarding process?

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Oh shit, NEW KEYBOARDS!!!!

 

[dem]

I don't understand why they don't put FaceID on Macs...

 

[TTOOLL]

I don't understand why they don't put FaceID on Macs...

They are saving it for future upgrades

 

[AJUMP23]

AirTagss finally

WHAT IS THIS?

 

[Celcius]

24" and 4.5k is disappointing to me... I was expecting 27" and 5K

 

[dem]

They are saving it for future upgrades

Its been soooooo long already.
FaceID is old as shit

 

[Maiden Voyage]

 

[AJUMP23]

That Imac girl wore a JEAN body suit....that is some fashion.

 

[AJUMP23]

Should you really show some one breaking into your new super high tech space ship facility?


It was the CEO

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Should you really show some one breaking into your new super high tech space ship facility?

It was Tim Apple the whole time.

Showing off the new iPad Pro.

 

[AJUMP23]

Auburn Grads are always breaking into places......

 

[TTOOLL]

That was the magic mouse of Apple's intros.

 

[Deleted member 17706]

Finally embracing 3rd party controllers. I think I'm gonna get one of these.

 

[Maiden Voyage]

Xbox & Playstation controller support with haptics is nice.