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Cupertino (dpa) - Apple is again only presenting new products at an online event because of the corona pandemic.
According to media reports, a new model of the iPad Pro tablet computer is expected.
In the Corona crisis, iPad sales rose sharply, also in Germany.
In the past Christmas quarter alone, iPad sales rose by a good 40 percent worldwide.
Apple does not mention the number of units.
The iPad Pro is more expensive and geared towards users with higher demands on computing power and functions.
After updating the standard model last year, a fresh iPad Pro is overdue.
In addition to new chips, there is speculation about new mini-LED displays with improved image quality.
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In 2010, the iPad was the last new product category introduced by Apple founder Steve Jobs, who was already suffering from cancer, before his death in 2011.
There was initially a lot of euphoria around the device class - including from the print industry, which was hoping for new business.
But iPad sales then went downhill for several years before they started to improve.
According to media reports, Apple is also developing an iMac desktop with a design that has changed for the first time in years.
However, there are different assessments as to whether Apple is ready to bring it onto the market.
There has long been speculation about so-called AirTags - small plates that can be attached to objects such as keys so that they can be found again quickly.
Apple would thus compete with established technology providers such as Tile.
However, Tile has already criticized Apple's possible entry into the business as an unfair competition because the iPhone would give the company a preferred position.
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Apple already has the necessary infrastructure for this with an in-house location network.
This enabled the "Where is?"
So far only Apple devices such as iPhones or AirPods earphones can be localized.
A few days ago, however, Apple opened the network to other manufacturers - including a supplier of electric bicycles and a Tile competitor.
The Apple devices scattered around the world help to find the lost items.
References to AirTags have already been found both in Apple's software code and in a video from the group.
Her introduction has already been expected several times at previous Apple events, but has so far not taken place.
Apple could also use the event to release a long-prepared new version of the iPhone operating system iOS.
With iOS 14.5, the advertising business on the iPhone could change for many apps.
With the update, users are asked whether they want to allow apps to track their behavior across different applications and websites for advertising purposes.
For months, Facebook in particular has been warning that this will make it more difficult to personalize advertising.
Apple points out that users should have the right to decide who gets access to their data.
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