Apple is preparing randomized product serial number prior to its ‘Spring Loaded’ Event

Sean — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:54:21 +0000

Apple has informed its authorized premium resellers and dealers to prepare for new products that will arrive with 10 and 12 digital serial numbers. This news arrives just a few days prior to its ‘Spring Loaded‘ event.

According to a MacRumors report, the Cupertino based giant was planning on switching to randomized serial numbers for the launch of its future products in early 2021. In other words, the recent report is in line with the company’s plans. The company is advising its resellers and dealers to prepare for the roll out of new randomized serial numbers due to the nearing Spring Loaded event, in which the company is expected to launch new 2021 iPad models.

As per an internal memo obtained by MacRumors, Apple has asked its dealers to ensure that their “systems, warehouses, and processes are in place and able to receive and ship the two serial number formats.” For those unaware, the iPhone maker currently uses a 12 digit serial number formats for its products. These serial numbers arrive with an alphanumeric format, which could sometimes hold key production information such as production date and time.

But now, the system would randomize the system, meaning, it will be harder to discern key information regarding its products now. Furthermore, the reminder from Apple to its authorized partner comes just a week from when the company will hold its ‘Spring Loaded’ event, which is set for 20th April 2021. In the event, the company is expected to launch new 2021 iPads that are said to feature mini LED displays.

Apple announces “Spring Loaded” event for April 20; expected to launch new iPads and more

Jeet — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 03:45:42 +0000

Apple has officially announced that the company’s next event, named “Spring Loaded”, will take place on 20th April. The confirmation from the company comes just hours after Siri revealed the date when asked “When is the next Apple event?”

The event will be streamed from Apple Park and can be viewed on the company’s official website — apple.com. It will start at 10:00 AM PDT (10:30 PM IST).

The announcement from the company doesn’t reveal anything related to the products getting launched at the event. However, looking at the squiggly Apple logo and the tagline “spring loaded”, the company could be hinting at the new Apple Pencil.

The new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pros have been rumored to launch later this month and there’s a high possibility that the devices get announced on 20th April. They will reportedly come with the same design but the top-end variant in the lineup is expected to have a Mini-LED display.

There are reports about a new iPad Mini with a larger display — 8.5-inch to 9-inch, which is said to launch in the first half of this year. The much-delayed AirTags could also get launched at this event.

Apple’s true wireless earphones under the AirPods lineup are also expected to get launched in the first half of this year. The AirPods 3 will have a design similar to the AirPods Pro, with shorter stems and replaceable ear tips. It remains to be seen if the AirPods get announced at this event or we have to wait a bit longer.

Apart from launching the devices at the 20th April event, the company could also tease some of its upcoming products that are slated to get launched later this year. This includes a revamped iMac lineup and new Mac laptops powered by the Apple Silicon processors.

Recently, the company confirmed that it would stop selling the current base model of the iMac Pro once supplies run out, which suggests that Apple is poised to announce new models sooner rather than later.

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Apple is preparing randomized product serial number prior to its ‘Spring Loaded’ Event

Apple announces “Spring Loaded” event for April 20; expected to launch new iPads and more