FYI, Just some new toys from the Apple! [logo.png]<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=af2abeb842&e=821bb7bf59> Brought to you by: [sponsor_logo.png] <https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=9776dfe08f&e=821bb7bf59> [https://mcusercontent.com/7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0/images/7f827abd-714d-4ea5-9245-24cd7958e1fd.jpg]<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=9dd4adf114&e=821bb7bf59> New iPad Pro Announced With A12Z Bionic Chip, Magic Keyboard With Trackpad, LiDAR Scanner, Ultra Wide Camera, and More<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=a4097d7295&e=821bb7bf59> March is a common month for new Apple products and this year has proven to be no exception. While the COVID-19 pandemic may have prevented it from hosting a media event, Apple this week introduced new iPad Pro models<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=e9a903be5a&e=821bb7bf59> with a slightly faster A12Z Bionic chip, an Ultra Wide camera for 0.5x zoom, a LiDAR sensor for enhanced augmented reality, and more.
Apple also announced that a new Magic Keyboard case with backlit keys and a built-in trackpad<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=0d96d8cacc&e=821bb7bf59> will be available in May for 2018 and later iPad Pro models, turning the iPad Pro into a true Microsoft Surface competitor. To accommodate this, iPadOS 13.4 will be gaining trackpad support<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=fd03b52d16&e=821bb7bf59> for all modern iPad models, with the software update set to be released March 24. The new iPad Pro models reportedly also feature a U1 chip for Ultra Wideband support and 6GB of RAM<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=0753b1c2c4&e=821bb7bf59>. 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Visit Sponsor<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=160a9c826b&e=821bb7bf59> Popular Stories Mar 19, 2020 New MacBook Air Announced With Magic Keyboard, Up to 2x Faster Performance, and Lower $999 Starting Price<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=d473912faf&e=821bb7bf59> <https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=6779bd3080&e=821bb7bf59>[default.jpg]<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=6779bd3080&e=821bb7bf59><https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=6779bd3080&e=821bb7bf59>Apple this week updated its MacBook Air lineup<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=4136224881&e=821bb7bf59> with faster 10th-generation Intel Core processors and graphics, a scissor switch Magic Keyboard, a lower starting price of $999, and more. The new base model MacBook Air has a starting price of $999 with 256GB of storage and 8GB of RAM in the United States, which is $100 less for double the storage compared to the previous generation base model. Apple also announced that standard configurations of the Mac mini now come with double the storage capacity<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=22baa8e0d9&e=821bb7bf59>. The $799 configuration now comes with 256GB, while the $1,099 configuration features 512GB. Read Full Article<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=cad83ec885&e=821bb7bf59> Apple Announces WWDC 2020 Will Be a Digital-Only Event Set to Take Place in June<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=dffd01fc39&e=821bb7bf59> <https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=c679b678d0&e=821bb7bf59>[default.jpg]<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=c679b678d0&e=821bb7bf59><https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=c679b678d0&e=821bb7bf59>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple has announced that its annual developers conference will be an online-only event for the first time ever<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=7045452730&e=821bb7bf59>. WWDC 2020 will take place in June, complete with an online keynote, sessions, and more. Developers will gain early access to the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS like usual. Apple says additional information will be shared between now and June by email, in the Apple Developer app, and on the Apple Developer website. Read Full Article<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=e2f58bbab3&e=821bb7bf59> Apple Announces Updated Powerbeats Earbuds With H1 Chip, 15-Hour Battery Life and $150 Price Tag<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=c1620358be&e=821bb7bf59> <https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=536f7ef005&e=821bb7bf59>[default.jpg]<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=536f7ef005&e=821bb7bf59><https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=536f7ef005&e=821bb7bf59>Apple this week introduced new Powerbeats<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=70a16e5ad9&e=821bb7bf59>, available for $149.95 in black, white, and red. The new Powerbeats feature the same Apple-designed H1 chip as the Powerbeats Pro and AirPods Pro, enabling hands-free "Hey Siri" voice commands, faster pairing with iOS devices, and more. The new Powerbeats also have up to 15 hours of battery life and a similar design as the Powerbeats Pro, but with a wire between each earpiece. Apple released additional accessories this week, including iPhone cases, iPad cases, and Apple Watch bands in new spring colors<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=32106d0f33&e=821bb7bf59>. Read Full Article<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=2f9b1224e0&e=821bb7bf59> Video: Recap of New iPad Pro, New MacBook Air, and More<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=18e7f701a5&e=821bb7bf59> <https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=dc16d54c90&e=821bb7bf59>[default.jpg]<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=dc16d54c90&e=821bb7bf59><https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=dc16d54c90&e=821bb7bf59>On our YouTube channel, we shared a recap of all of Apple's announcements this week<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=652e60cf43&e=821bb7bf59>, including new iPad Pro and MacBook Air models and more. We've also put together some tidbits about the devices<https://macrumors.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7d0106b433773bd0aef5828e0&id=1a9755b7ad&e=821bb7bf59>, including the new iPad Pro supporting Wi-Fi 6 and the new MacBook Air supporting up to a 6K external display, including Apple's Pro Display XDR. 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