On this week’s AppleInsider Podcast, leaks about an ‘A14X’ chip coming to new iPad Pro fashions, rumors of HomePod units with screens, and Intel’s advert marketing campaign fails.
The most recent iOS 14.5 beta references an unreleased “A14X” chip that’s anticipated to energy new iPad Professional fashions. Latest rumors embrace a mini-LED display on the 12.9-inch mannequin, higher I/O connectivity, and a attainable launch at an April Apple occasion.
Discovered within the newest macOS Big Sur beta are new {hardware} identifiers for “iMac21,1” and “iMac21,2,” which look like the brand new iMac fashions powered by Apple Silicon and rumored to sport a bodily design refresh.
Found within the HomePod mini is a temperature and humidity sensor that could possibly be enabled in a software program replace. If enabled, these sensors could possibly be utilized in HomeKit to show room temperature within the app or set off dwelling automations.
In a latest Bloomberg report, Mark Gurman talked about that Apple has “been growing new audio system with screens and cameras.” Amazon and Google already make related units just like the Echo Present and Nest Residence, however a tool like this might embrace options resembling HomeKit, Siri, and even FaceTime.
As the most recent Apple TV mannequin is want of a refresh, we focus on the attainable mixture of units Apple might launch, resembling a sound bar with Apple TV built-in, a return to the Wi-Fi router enterprise, or simplifying the product to a cheap streaming stick.
After Intel’s failed advert marketing campaign, their CEO has introduced plans to construct chip fabrication amenities in Ocotillo, Arizona. After describing their adverts attacking Apple as “aggressive enjoyable,” Intel hopes to sooner or later fabricate Apple’s chips, just like the M1 and compete with TSMC right here within the US.
Neil Hughes returns to the podcast and rounds out this episode reviewing his expertise of Apple Fitness+ and the distinction it made throughout quarantine.
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