Apple TV 4K gets new remote and improved graphics performance

Apple showed some love to its streaming box the Apple TV at today's 4/20 Spring Forward product showcase. Starting with an all new aluminum remote control, or as they call it, The Siri Remote, which features "the outer ring of the clickpad supports an intuitive circular gesture that turns it into a jog control — perfect for finding a scene in a movie or show. And with its one-piece aluminum design, the new Siri Remote fits more comfortably in a user’s hand." 

The Apple TV 4K still looks like the unassuming black puck of years past, but it has beefed up internals including the A12 Bionic processor from the last generation of iPad Pros, and it now supports high frame rate HDR (High Dynamic Range) and Dolby Vision video, enabling fast-moving action at 60 frames per second (fps) to play more smoothly and appear more lifelike than ever before. The Apple TV 4K can work in tandem with the latest iPhones to get the best colour calibration for your TV based on ambient light.

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Apple iPad Pro update brings the M1 chip to the premium tablet

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Apple's high-end tablet gets a significant upgrade with a new processor, screen, and improved connectivity. One of the critical updates is the addition of the M1 chip to the iPad Pro, giving the tablet a 50% speed boost and battery performance improvement. 

The iPad Pro is also the company's first tablet to get 5G support and the addition of a high-speed Thunderbolt port, which allows you to use higher-speed external storage and more advanced docks as well as get a better monitor connection.

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Apple iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini to get a new purple shade

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There are no major iPhone updates at this event. But if getting the iPhone 12 in a new colour is important to you, then you'll like this news. Apple will be offering a purple colour option for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 mini. Pre-orders will start on Friday, with availability at the end of the month.

According to MacRumors, there are also new MagSafe Leather Case and Leather Sleeve in Deep Violet, a Silicone Case in Capri Blue, Pistachio, Cantaloupe, or Amethyst, and a Leather Wallet in Arizona, all available to order beginning today. Pricing starts at $979 for the iPhone 12 mini and $1,129 for the iPhone 12.

Apple's new iMac is thinner and bright colour options

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Apple has finally updated its iMac with an eye-catching new look that's a throwback to the original iMac's classic, colourful design. According to the company, this new iMac was built from the ground up for the M1 chip. 

It has a slimmer 24-inch 4.5K display with thinner borders around the edges, except for a still prominent chin. The rear of the iMac is now flat, reducing its volume by over 50 percent. It also comes in seven different colours.

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