What's New from 2021 Spring Apple Event? M1 iMacs, iPads and more.
The highlight of the 2021 Spring Apple Event seemed to be the new iMac, redesigned with the new M1 chip which Apple announced Tuesday - April 20th. The new version of the smaller iMac (formerly 21.5 inches, now 24 inches) has taken on a whole new look, becoming the first M1-powered Mac in an all-new design unveiled.
The new iMac, brings back the nostalgia of the classic candy-colored CRT-sporting G3 model, from 1999. - with seven color options, plus color-accented Magic Mouse and Trackpad options. Customers will be able to get the iMac in Blue, Red, Green, Silver, Orange, Yellow and Purple.
iMacs will be available for preorder April 30, starting at $1299.
Our thoughts on the announcement - if Apple made at 24 inch iPad Pro and attached a stand, you would get this iMac design. which brings us back to the question of when will Apple bring the iPad closer to the iMac? Are we closer to a touchscreen Mac or and iPad with Mac capabilities?
Next up, Apple’s new iPad Pro 11 inch and 12.9 inch - also powered by Apple’s M1 chip. The 12.9-inch iPad Pro features an improved screen using an array of LEDs that is brighter and has better color resolution than previous displays using a technology called Mini-LED.
The iPad Pro will also have a 12-megapixel front-facing camera with an ultrawide lens that can automatically pan to keep human subjects in the shot. In addition to these features, the iPad Pro will have a Thunderbolt (USB-C) connector that will allow the iPad to connect to higher-resolution monitors and download images from a camera more quickly.
The iPad will also be available to order April 30th, starting at $799 for the 11 inch model and $1099 for the 12.9 inch model
