'M2' MacBook Pro, iPad mini long-term review, and AirTag safety on the AppleInsider podcast

Leaker "yeux1122" now claims that the "iPhone 14 Pro" will sport 8GB RAM for the first time this Fall. iPhone 13 Pro only features 6GB of RAM, and its upgrade to 8GB would match the latest Samsung Galaxy phones.

In preparation for a possible March even, Apple has registered three new Macs in the Eurasian Economic Commission's regulatory database. These registrations do not provide any details, but with a rumored March 8 keynote, these could be the anticipated 27-inch iMac and updated Mac mini.

An updated "M2" 13-inch MacBook Pro is also expected to arrive in March, but with no design updates. We discuss the possibility of Apple keeping the Touch Bar on the base model MacBook Pro, and whether we expect two high-end iMac models including the rumored iMac Pro.

Next, New York Attorney General Letitia James recently warned New Yorkers of the nefarious use of AirTags. This comes on the heels of Apple announcing changes to Find My, and adding more anti-stalking features to limit misuse of AirTag.

Four months after launch, your hosts provide a long-term review of iPad mini and what we hope to see updated in future models. iPad mini still suffers from display spacing issues, and ProMotion is a noticeable omission with Apple's latest MacBook Pro and iPhone models including that feature.

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Links from the show

• New 'iPhone 14 Pro' said to have 8GB RAM
• Reports of TikTok shattering iOS & Android security are overblown
• M2 13-inch MacBook Pro may land in March with unchanged design
• Three new Macs revealed in EEC regulatory filings
• Apple Silicon iMac Pro with mini LED display could launch in June, analyst says
• Apple VR could offer Memoji FaceTime, SharePlay experiences
• New York attorney general issues warning about potential AirTag misuse
• Apple's AirTag safety features credited for arrest of stalker
• An update on AirTag and unwanted tracking
• Google says it's bringing Apple-like privacy features to Android
• Apple Support app updated with pricing estimates, new text entry option
• iPad mini 2021 Review: Delightfully Small - YouTube
• iPad mini 2021 review: Delightfully small with few caveats

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