IPhone 12 launch: what will be "one more thing" in 2020?

IPhone 12 launch: what will be "one more thing" in 2020?
Apple has become known for many things, and beyond the products themselves, one concept associated with the company is the 'one more thing' announcement that often comes at the end of Apple events. It comes just as things seem to be winding down and is often exciting and brand new; for example, the original Apple Watch was a 'latest thing', just like the iPhone X. Apple's next big release is right around the corner, and the iPhone 12 line is expected to land soon, maybe early of September. We'll also likely see the launch of the Apple Watch 6, among other potential devices, but will there be anything else? And if so, what will it be? Below, we take a look at the possible possibilities.

Will there be “one more thing” this year?

The first thing to note is that while Apple has become known for this practice, there's no guarantee we'll have one this year. Some years we haven't had one, and the most recent was the iPhone X in 2017. Also, it's not just any year: Covid-19 has caused problems and a big media event is not. not as convenient as usual. There's even the possibility of the iPhone 12 being announced via press release, which wouldn't leave much room for 'one more thing' theaters. But there are plenty of Apple products and services in the pipeline, so there are definitely some potential candidates, like the items below.

Es probable que los AirTags sean similares a los rastreadores de mosaicos

AirTags are likely to be similar to tile trackers (Image credit: TechRadar) Apple AirTags (or maybe just Apple Tags) have been the subject of rumors for some time now. These are said to be small beacons that you can attach to a wallet, keys, or other personal item, and can then track said item from an Apple device. It could help you locate the item if it's lost or stolen, and that's not a new idea: Tile has been making similar trackers for years. Rumors suggest you'll be able to locate lost AirTags using Apple's existing Find My feature, but there's also talk of AR tracking and using other people's iPhones to help track down AirTags if they're out of network range of your device. So while we have a reasonable idea of ​​what to expect from Apple AirTags, what we don't know is when they're coming. A launch alongside the iPhone 12 is entirely possible, but not something we've specifically heard of. As for whether they would be "one more thing" in this event, they do fit with the project to be something new, but that might not be the most exciting thing to end the event. event: The last three ``one more thing'' were the original iPhone X, Apple Music, and the original Apple Watch.

Apple car

CarPlay

Apple already has CarPlay, follow a car? (Image credit: Apple) For years, we've been hearing rumors about a self-driving car from Apple. In fact, we know for a fact that Apple has tested autonomous vehicle technology, as test vehicles have even been seen on the road. More recently, we've seen an Apple patent for auto-darkening car windows, and with Apple CarPlay already in existence, it's clear Apple is interested in vehicles. But while we know that Apple is testing, or was testing, self-driving car technology, there is no indication that the project is nearing completion, and in 2018, Ming-Chi Kuo (an analyst with a good track record at Apple News) He claimed that we would only see the Apple car between 2023 and 2025, according to MacRumors. So we'd say it's highly unlikely that we'll see the Apple Car at Apple's big event this year, but if we do, as a major new project, it would be a great "one more thing."

Apple glasses

Se rumorea que Apple ha estado trabajando en especificaciones inteligentes durante mucho tiempo

Apple has been rumored to be working on smart specs for a long time (Image credit: TechRadar) Apple Glasses, or just Apple Glass as you might call them, are another Apple thing that seems to have been around forever. There are rumors that these are augmented reality smart glasses that could display information from the lens, just like Google Glass. There are enough leaks and rumors about them that we're pretty sure they're in the works, and we might see them this year, especially since one source has even claimed that the laptop could be announced at the iPhone 12 event. In fact, the Leaked One went even further, saying that Apple wants Apple Glass to be "one more thing" at the event. However, they added that the company wanted to launch the shows at a major event where the media is present, and therefore could delay the launch until March 2021 if Covid-19 interferes. It should be noted that the source claims that no matter what launch time you use, you apparently won't be able to buy Apple's glasses until late 2021. That said, we've heard reports elsewhere that Apple's glasses won't launch until at least 2022. They would be a good fit as 'one more thing' - a big, exciting announcement that isn't the main event, and with a leak saying they could fill that role, they're a likely candidate, but still far from guaranteed. .

Alternative to Apple AirPower

¿Podría reaparecer AirPower?

Could AirPower make a comeback? (Image credit: Apple) AirPower was a wireless charger that Apple announced years ago, only to cancel before launch. The device has been designed to charge iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods at the same time. However, Apple apparently had trouble getting it to work, so they eventually pulled the plug. The idea may not have died, as leakers have since suggested that it, or another wireless charger, may be in development again. Most recently, a report suggested that Apple is working on a "less ambitious wireless charger," which could mean a basic charger for a single device, or something that charges two things at once. Given the growing popularity of wireless charging and the fact that Apple would not include a wired charger in the iPhone 12 box, it would make sense for the company to build its own wireless chargers. So we wouldn't be at all surprised if some kind of wireless charger from Apple was announced at the next event. But if it's less ambitious than AirPower, it's also likely to be less exciting, making it a poor candidate for una cosa más ''. Si, por otro lado, Apple hiciera que la tecnología funcionara ahora, podría hacer un gran espectáculo de cerca. Sin embargo, no hay mucha evidencia de que haya sucedido, por lo que diríamos que es probable que haya un cargador inalámbrico, pero hacer one more thing ''probably isn't.