2021

13 catalogued products

1. Apple TV · 4K

   Apple TV 4K (2nd generation)

   Resolved long-standing remote ergonomic frustrations with the aluminum clickpad Siri Remote while introducing Apple A12 Bionic silicon, High Frame Rate 4K HDR, HDMI 2.1 with eARC, and Thread mesh smart-home networking.

   • IntroducedSiri Remote (2nd generation)

     all-new one-piece 100% recycled aluminum chassis featuring an innovative touch-enabled 5-way clickpad with circular outer ring jog-dial scrubbing, dedicated TV power button, mute button, and side-mounted Siri button.

   • IntroducedHigh Frame Rate HDR support (up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision and HDR10)

     High Frame Rate HDR support (up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision and HDR10).

   • IntroducedApple A12 Bionic processor (6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 8-core Neural Engine)

     Apple A12 Bionic processor (6-core CPU, 4-core GPU, 8-core Neural Engine).

   • IntroducedHDMI 2.1 output port supporting enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), enabling televisi…

     HDMI 2.1 output port supporting enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), enabling television and gaming console audio to route through connected HomePod speakers.

   • IntroducedIntegrated Thread mesh networking radio (functioning as a HomeKit / Matter Thread borde…

     Integrated Thread mesh networking radio (functioning as a HomeKit / Matter Thread border router).

   • IntroducedWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO

     Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO.

   • IntroducedAutomatic Color Balance feature utilizing an iPhone's front light sensor to calibrate t…

     Automatic Color Balance feature utilizing an iPhone's front light sensor to calibrate television picture quality.

   • ChangedProcessor advanced from Apple A10X Fusion to Apple A12 Bionic with dedicated machine le…

     Processor advanced from Apple A10X Fusion to Apple A12 Bionic with dedicated machine learning hardware.

   • ChangedWi-Fi standard upgraded from Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) to Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

     Wi-Fi standard upgraded from Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) to Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax).

   • ChangedHDMI interface updated from HDMI 2.0a to HDMI 2.1

     HDMI interface updated from HDMI 2.0a to HDMI 2.1.

   • ChangedRemote controller interaction completely redesigned from a flat glass touchpad to a phy…

     Remote controller interaction completely redesigned from a flat glass touchpad to a physical tactile clickpad with hybrid touch gestures.

   • RetiredSiri Remote (1st generation) glass touch trackpad architecture

     Siri Remote (1st generation) glass touch trackpad architecture.

   • RetainedMain unit enclosure dimensions (98 x 98 x 35 mm, 425 g), active centrifugal cooling fan…

     Main unit enclosure dimensions (98 x 98 x 35 mm, 425 g), active centrifugal cooling fan, Gigabit Ethernet port, built-in universal power supply, and pricing tiers at $179 (32 GB) and $199 (64 GB).

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2. iPad · Pro

   iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)

   Transplants Mac-class Apple silicon M1 into an 11-inch iPad, bringing Thunderbolt/USB 4, 5G, and Center Stage to the compact pro canvas.

   Apple silicon M1Center Stage front cameraFace IDRetina display
   • IntroducedApple silicon M1 chip

     8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 8-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine. Delivers 50% faster CPU and 40% faster GPU performance over A12Z Bionic.

   • IntroducedThunderbolt / USB 4 connector

     Port bandwidth quadrupled to 40Gbps; supports high-speed external storage, docks, and external displays up to 6K resolution (including Apple Pro Display XDR).

   • Introduced5G cellular networking

     Supports ultra-fast 5G connectivity (including mmWave in the US, sub-6GHz globally) with eSIM support.

   • Introduced12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage

     122-degree field of view front camera uses machine learning to automatically pan, zoom, and keep subjects centered during video calls.

   • IntroducedUnified Memory Architecture up to 16GB

     8GB RAM on 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage tiers; 16GB RAM on 1TB and 2TB tiers.

   • Introduced2TB storage tier option

     Doubling previous maximum capacity to 2TB.

   • IntroducedSmart HDR 3 for photos

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   • ChangedPerformance and memory bandwidth

     2x faster storage access speed and unified memory pool shared between CPU and GPU.

   • ChangedFront camera resolution

     Upgraded from 7MP FaceTime HD to 12MP Ultra Wide with Center Stage.

   • ChangedWeight

     Reduced slightly to 466 g (Wi-Fi) / 468 g (Cellular) (from 471 g / 473 g).

   • RetiredA-series mobile chip branding on iPad Pro line

     Replaced by Apple M-series silicon.

   • Retained11-inch Liquid Retina display

     2388 x 1668 resolution at 264 ppi, ProMotion 120Hz, True Tone, P3, 600 nits peak brightness (retains standard LED backlight, unlike 12.9-inch mini-LED).

   • RetainedLiDAR Scanner, 12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide rear cameras

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   • RetainedFace ID TrueDepth system

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   • Retained5.9 mm thin flat-edge aluminum enclosure

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   • RetainedApple Pencil (2nd generation) and Magic Keyboard compatibility

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   • Retained10-hour battery life

     Powered by a 28.65-watt-hour battery.

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3. iPad · Pro

   iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)

   Debuts the Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED display with 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, powered by the desktop-class Apple silicon M1 chip and Thunderbolt.

   Apple silicon M1Center Stage front cameraFace ID
   • IntroducedLiquid Retina XDR display

     Uses an array of over 10,000 custom mini-LEDs grouped into 2,596 full-array local dimming zones; achieves 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 1000 nits full-screen brightness, and 1600 nits peak HDR brightness; supports advanced HDR workflows (Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG).

   • IntroducedApple silicon M1 chip

     8-core CPU (4 performance, 4 efficiency), 8-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine, matching Mac silicon performance.

   • IntroducedThunderbolt / USB 4 connector

     40Gbps bidirectional throughput supporting high-speed RAID arrays, 10GbE network adapters, and external displays up to 6K (Apple Pro Display XDR).

   • Introduced5G cellular networking

     High-speed 5G support including mmWave (US) and sub-6GHz globally.

   • IntroducedCenter Stage front camera

     12MP Ultra Wide camera (122-degree FOV) with intelligent automatic subject framing.

   • Introduced16GB RAM option on 1TB and 2TB tiers

     8GB RAM on 128GB, 256GB, 512GB tiers; 16GB RAM on 1TB, 2TB tiers.

   • Introduced2TB storage tier option

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   • IntroducedSmart HDR 3 for photos

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   • ChangedChassis thickness

     Increased from 5.9 mm to 6.4 mm (+0.5 mm) to accommodate the mini-LED backlight array and optical diffuser sheets.

   • ChangedWeight

     Increased from 641 g / 643 g to 682 g (Wi-Fi) / 684 g (Cellular).

   • ChangedStarting price

     Increased from $999 to $1,099 (US) for Wi-Fi and $1,299 (US) for Wi-Fi + Cellular (128GB) reflecting the mini-LED display cost.

   • RetiredStandard edge-lit LED backlight on 12.9-inch iPad Pro

     Replaced by mini-LED backlight.

   • RetiredA-series chip branding on iPad Pro line

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   • Retained12.9-inch screen size

     2732 x 2048 resolution at 264 ppi.

   • RetainedProMotion 120Hz adaptive refresh rate and True Tone display

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   • RetainedLiDAR Scanner, 12MP Wide and 10MP Ultra Wide rear camera array

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   • RetainedFace ID TrueDepth facial recognition in all orientations

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   • RetainedApple Pencil (2nd generation) magnetic attachment and wireless charging

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   • RetainedMagic Keyboard compatibility

     Compatible with existing Magic Keyboard (though tighter fit due to 0.5 mm thickness increase).

   • Retained10-hour battery life

     Powered by a 40.88-watt-hour battery.

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4. Mac · iMac

   iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)

   The 24-inch iMac recast Apple’s all-in-one desktop around M1 with a thin color-led design and a 4.5K Retina display.

   • Introduced24-inch iMac design in seven colors, powered by the Apple M1 chip

     24-inch iMac design in seven colors, powered by the Apple M1 chip.

   • Introduced24-inch 4.5K Retina display with 11.3 million pixels

     24-inch 4.5K Retina display with 11.3 million pixels.

   • Introduced1080p FaceTime HD camera and a six-speaker sound system with spatial audio

     1080p FaceTime HD camera and a six-speaker sound system with spatial audio.

   • ChangedMagnetic power connector, with optional Gigabit Ethernet integrated into the power adapter

     Magnetic power connector, with optional Gigabit Ethernet integrated into the power adapter.

   • ChangedTouch ID on the Magic Keyboard

     Touch ID on the Magic Keyboard.

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5. Apple Watch · Series

   Apple Watch Series 7

   A re-engineered display expands screen area by nearly 20 percent with 1.7mm borders, introduces 41mm and 45mm case sizes, adds a full on-screen QWERTY keyboard, and debuts fast charging.

   Retina display
   • Introduced41mm and 45mm case geometry

     Replaces the 40mm and 44mm case standards used since Series 4, expanding physical casing dimensions by 1mm while retaining complete backwards compatibility with previous Apple Watch bands.

   • Introduced1.7mm display borders with refractive edge

     Screen borders reduced by 40% compared to Series 6, delivering nearly 20% more screen area than Series 6 and more than 50% more than Series 3; optical refractive edge bends light subtly at the perimeter for a continuous wrap-around surface.

   • IntroducedFull on-screen QWERTY keyboard (QuickPath)

     watchOS 8 software keyboard interface uniquely enabled by the physical screen enlargement, allowing tap or swipe typing across full alphabetical keys.

   • IntroducedUSB-C magnetic fast charging system

     Redesigned internal charging architecture paired with a new USB-C magnetic fast charging cable enables 0 to 80% charge in approximately 45 minutes (~33% faster than Series 7's predecessor).

   • IntroducedIP6X dust resistance certification

     The first Apple Watch to achieve formal IP6X dust ingress protection, complementing existing WR50 water resistance.

   • IntroducedCrack-resistant front crystal geometry

     Redesigned front crystal with a flat base is over 50% thicker at its highest point than Series 6, providing improved structural durability against cracks.

   • IntroducedContour and Modular Duo watch faces

     (minor): Dedicated watch faces tailored specifically to exploit the expansive display area and curved refractive borders.

   • ChangedAlways-On Retina display brightness indoors

     Display luminance indoors when the user's wrist is down is up to 70% brighter than Series 6 without waking the screen.

   • ChangedS7 SiP internal layout

     (minor): Packaging adjusted to accommodate new display controller and fast charging hardware, while maintaining dual-core 64-bit CPU performance parity with the S6.

   • Retired40mm and 44mm flagship case sizing

     Retired from the mainline Series tier in favor of 41mm and 45mm formats.

   • RetiredSpace Gray aluminum finish

     (minor): Replaced by Midnight and Starlight color options in aluminum.

   • Retained18-hour all-day battery life

     Preserved the 18-hour run-time standard despite driving an expanded, brighter Always-On display surface.

   • RetainedHealth sensor array continuity

     Retained the electrical heart sensor (ECG app), third-generation optical heart sensor, and Blood Oxygen (SpO2) sensor from Series 6.

   • RetainedBand lug compatibility

     Maintained band interchangeability across case transitions (41mm accepts 38mm/40mm bands; 45mm accepts 42mm/44mm bands).

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6. iPad · Standard

   iPad (9th generation)

   The final iPad generation with a physical Home button and headphone jack, upgrading the front camera to 12MP Ultra Wide with Center Stage, doubling base storage, and adding True Tone.

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   • Introduced12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage

     Replaces the 1.2MP camera with a 12MP sensor (f/2.4 aperture, 122-degree field of view) and machine learning-powered Center Stage auto-framing, migrated from the 2021 iPad Pro.

   • IntroducedTrue Tone display technology on entry iPad

     Ambient light sensor adjusts color temperature to match ambient room lighting.

   • IntroducedA13 Bionic processor

     20% faster CPU, GPU, and Neural Engine than A12 Bionic.

   • IntroducedBase storage doubled

     Starts at 64GB (up from 32GB) with a 256GB top tier (up from 128GB) at the same $329 entry price ($299 education).

   • IntroducedsRGB color support explicitly calibrated for True Tone

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   • ChangedFront camera video recording

     Upgraded from 720p to 1080p HD video at 25, 30, or 60 fps with cinematic video stabilization.

   • ChangedColor finishes

     Streamlined to Space Gray and Silver (Gold finish discontinued on base line).

   • ChangedWeight

     487 g (Wi-Fi) / 498 g (Cellular) (from 490 g / 495 g).

   • RetiredGold color finish on base iPad

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   • Retired32GB entry storage tier

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   • Retired1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera module

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   • RetainedFinal iPad generation with physical Home button and Touch ID (1st generation)

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   • RetainedFinal iPad generation with built-in 3.5 mm headphone jack

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   • RetainedFinal iPad generation utilizing proprietary Lightning connector

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   • Retained10.2-inch non-laminated Retina display

     2160 x 1620 resolution at 264 ppi, 500 nits brightness.

   • RetainedSmart Connector supporting Apple Smart Keyboard

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   • RetainedApple Pencil (1st generation) compatibility

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   • Retained8MP rear camera (f/2.4)

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   • Retained10-hour battery life

     Powered by a 32.4-watt-hour battery.

   • RetainedBundled 20W USB-C power adapter and USB-C to Lightning cable

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7. iPad · mini

   iPad mini (6th generation)

   Reinvents the iPad mini with an all-screen 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display, Top Button Touch ID, USB-C, Apple Pencil 2 magnetic charging, 5G, and A15 Bionic.

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   • IntroducedAll-screen industrial design

     Flat-edge aluminum unibody with narrow uniform bezels; display expands from 7.9 inches to 8.3 inches while the overall device length actually decreases by 7.8 mm (195.4 mm vs 203.2 mm).

   • Introduced8.3-inch Liquid Retina display

     2266 x 1488 resolution at 326 ppi with rounded display corners, True Tone, P3 wide color, full lamination, anti-reflective coating, and 500 nits brightness.

   • IntroducedTop Button Touch ID

     Fingerprint sensor embedded into top power button, preserving biometric authentication without bezels or Face ID.

   • IntroducedRelocated volume buttons

     Moved to the top edge of the enclosure to accommodate the Apple Pencil 2 magnetic charging dock on the right side; buttons dynamically switch volume-up/down mapping based on device orientation.

   • IntroducedUSB-C connector on iPad mini

     Replaces Lightning with USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1, up to 5Gbps), enabling connections to cameras, external drives, and 4K displays.

   • IntroducedApple Pencil (2nd generation) support

     Magnetic attachment and wireless inductive charging on the side.

   • IntroducedA15 Bionic chip

     6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, and 16-core Neural Engine; 40% jump in CPU and 80% leap in graphics over A12 Bionic.

   • Introduced5G cellular networking

     Up to 3.5Gbps peak cellular speeds with Gigabit LTE and eSIM.

   • IntroducedCenter Stage camera system

     12MP Ultra Wide front camera (122-degree field of view) with machine-learning automatic framing.

   • IntroducedRear camera overhaul

     12MP Wide camera (f/1.8 aperture, Focus Pixels) with Quad-LED True Tone flash and 4K video recording at 24/25/30/60 fps.

   • IntroducedLandscape stereo speakers

     Dual speaker system providing stereo separation in landscape mode.

   • IntroducedFinishes

     Space gray, pink, purple, and starlight.

   • ChangedFootprint

     Height reduced from 203.2 mm to 195.4 mm while screen increased from 7.9" to 8.3".

   • ChangedWeight

     Reduced from 300.5 g to 293 g (Wi-Fi) / 297 g (Cellular).

   • ChangedStarting price

     Increased from $399 to $499 (US).

   • RetiredPhysical Home button and chin/forehead bezels on iPad mini line

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   • RetiredLightning connector on iPad mini

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   • Retired3.5 mm headphone jack on iPad mini line

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   • RetiredApple Pencil (1st generation) compatibility on iPad mini

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   • RetainedUltra-compact, one-handed portability

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   • Retained326 ppi pixel density

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   • Retained10-hour battery life

     Powered by a 19.3-watt-hour battery.

   • Retained64GB and 256GB storage capacities

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8. iPhone · Standard

   iPhone 13

   Sensor-shift stabilization, Cinematic mode, A15, and longer battery life refine the 12-era design.

   • ChangedSensor-shift stabilization reaches standard iPhone

     A stabilization feature previously associated with 12 Pro Max moved into the standard camera system.

   • IntroducedCinematic mode

     Video gained rack-focus-style computational depth transitions.

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9. iPhone · mini

   iPhone 13 mini

   The mini branch receives the 13 generation’s camera, A15, and battery improvements.

   • ChangediPhone 13 camera system in the mini form

     The small branch gained the same sensor-shift and Cinematic mode direction as iPhone 13.

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10. iPhone · Pro

    iPhone 13 Pro

    ProMotion and a rebuilt camera system make display fluidity and imaging the defining Pro changes.

    ProMotion on iPhone
    • IntroducedProMotion up to 120Hz

      Adaptive refresh up to 120Hz arrived on iPhone.

    • IntroducedMacro photography

      The Ultra Wide camera gained macro focusing capability.

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11. iPhone · Pro Max

    iPhone 13 Pro Max

    The Max branch shares the full ProMotion and rebuilt camera system with the smaller Pro.

    ProMotion on iPhone
    • IntroducedProMotion up to 120Hz

      The Max branch gained the same adaptive 120Hz ProMotion display.

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12. AirPods · Standard

    AirPods (3rd generation)

    Contoured ergonomic redesign, force sensor controls, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, and Adaptive EQ bring Pro-tier acoustic capabilities to the open-ear standard branch.

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    • IntroducedContoured open-ear industrial design

      Shorter stem and refined ergonomic contours direct sound into the ear canal while preserving an open, non-occluding fit without silicone ear tips.

    • IntroducedSpatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

      Gyroscope and accelerometer sensors track head movement to place Dolby Atmos and multichannel audio in fixed 3D space.

    • IntroducedAdaptive EQ

      Inward-facing microphones measure what the user hears and adjust low- and mid-frequencies in real time to compensate for fit variations.

    • IntroducedSkin-detect sensor

      Advanced optical/capacitive skin-detect sensors accurately distinguish skin from other surfaces (such as pockets or tables), preventing accidental playback.

    • IntroducedForce sensor stem control

      Squeeze-based force sensor on the stem replaces the tap interaction for music playback and call management.

    • IntroducedMagSafe Charging Case

      Standard case features magnetic alignment with MagSafe chargers, Qi wireless charging, and Lightning wired charging.

    • IntroducedSweat and water resistance (IPX4)

      Rated IPX4 water resistance for both the earbuds and the charging case.

    • IntroducedAAC-ELD audio codec

      Full-HD speech quality for crystal-clear voice communication on FaceTime calls.

    • ChangedBattery life

      Increased to up to 6 hours of listening time (up from 5 hours) and up to 30 hours total with the charging case.

    • ChangedAcoustic driver

      Custom low-distortion driver paired with a high dynamic range amplifier for cleaner bass and crisp high frequencies.

    • RetainedApple H1 headphone chip

      Continues utilizing the H1 chip for hands-free "Hey Siri", fast device switching, and audio sharing.

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13. Mac · MacBook Pro

    MacBook Pro (14-inch and 16-inch, 2021)

    The 2021 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro generation combined M1 Pro and M1 Max with Liquid Retina XDR displays and an expanded port set.

    • Introduced14-inch MacBook Pro size alongside the 16-inch model, with M1 Pro and M1 Max configurat…

      14-inch MacBook Pro size alongside the 16-inch model, with M1 Pro and M1 Max configurations.

    • IntroducedLiquid Retina XDR displays with ProMotion adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz

      Liquid Retina XDR displays with ProMotion adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz.

    • IntroducedHDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, and three Thunderbolt 4 ports

      HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, and three Thunderbolt 4 ports.

    • ChangedMagic Keyboard with full-height function keys, including a physical Escape key

      Magic Keyboard with full-height function keys, including a physical Escape key.

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