The biggest Apple-related announcements of CES 2020 (so far)
- jan
- 08
Apple isn't announcing any new products at CES. However, there are plenty of Apple-related announcements being made in Las Vegas.
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is in full swing in Las Vegas, Nevada. For 2020, there's likely to be a lot of Apple-related products and announcements revealed. Below you'll find all the best stuff so far. And as more exciting announcements are made, we'll update this post.
Happy CES Week!
Apple's going to be there
Apple is making an official return to CES for the first time in decades. First reported by Bloomberg, the company isn't attending to pitch a new product but to instead talk about consumer privacy. Jane Horvath, Apple's Senior Director of Privacy, will be speaking at a "Chief Privacy Officer Roundtable: What Do Consumers Want?" event at the conference on Tuesday, January 7, according to the CES schedule.
Nanoleaf reveals even smarter lights
One of the most popular smart lighting companies has announced its latest product. Nanoleaf's Learning Series is designed to minimize the use of apps, voice assistants, and routines. These new lights and fixtures are designed to learn from your behavior and preferences without the need for intervention. A new hexagonal shape launches this summer and allows for custom layouts, colors, and lighting shapes.
Latest Brydge keyboard announced
There's a new keyboard from one of our favorite accessory makers. The Brydge Pro+ comes with a trackpad and is launching soon on an iPad near you. Lory Gil was lucky enough to score a pre-release version and offers her review here.
Netatmo announces new smart door locks and keys
Smart home accessory maker Netatmo has announced a new Smart Door Lock that comes with Smart Keys. The product works like a conventional key in many respects, but it's also lock-agnostic, which makes it perfect for nearly everyone! Better still, it uses NFC and isn't connected to the internet.
ADT announces three new HomeKit security cameras
ADT unveiled three new HomeKit security cameras that will be available later this month, and all of them will be able to operate without a subscription to the company's security services. The first one is an indoor camera capable of recording in 1080p HD video and has two-way audio. The Blue by ADT Outdoor Camera is like the indoor camera, but has IP65 weather resistance. And then there is the Blue by ADT Doorbell Camera that has an extra wide 180-degree lens. All three cameras also have built-in Amazon Alexa support, with Google Assistant and Siri HomeKit coming later.
Apple TV app will hit LG's webOS televisions later this year
If you have an LG webOS television, good news! The company has announced that Apple's Apple TV app is coming to webOS television sets later this year. What this means is that LG owners can subscribe to and watch Apple TV+ shows right on their LG TVs without a hitch. Finally, you can catch up with The Morning Show, See, and For All Mankind on the big screen. LG's older 2018 and 2019 televisions will also be getting the Apple TV app, so it's not just brand new televisions.
Sengled unveils new HomeKit compatible smart hub and lighting
Sengled introduced their first HomeKit compatible smart hub. To go along with this smart hub, the company has also come out with a new filament smart bulb, plug, and candle bulbs. There is also more lighting effects and improvements to the voice assistant experience in the Sengled app. The smart hub will be $30 and the accessories start at $20, but a release date has yet to be announced.
AURA strap for Apple Watch
The AURA strap for Apple Watch tracks things like track your weight, hydration, and more, directly from your wrist. First announced at CES 2019, AURA has largely been MIA since then. Hopefully, it launches this April, as now promised.
New Speck cases
Nearly always first out of the gate with new iPhone cases each fall, Speck is out at CES 2020 with more cases for your handset. Presidio2 cases feature Armor Cloud technology. The cases arrive this spring anbd offer 13-foot drop protection and antimicrobial protection through Microban, Speck's exclusive antimicrobial technology.
Sennheiser announces new headphones
Audio device maker Sennheiser has announced two new sets of wireless headphones designed for everyday use. The new CX 350BT and CX 150BT earphones both offer 10-hour battery life and can be charged via USB-C. They both also support AptX and AptX Low latency on compatible devices.
The CX 150BT earphones are available in black for $79 whole a white version will be coming in February. The CX 350BT earphones will sell for $99 in both black and white from next month.
Eve announces new HomeKit Secure Video camera
Eve has announced a new indoor security camera that is made exclusively for Apple HomeKit Secure Video. This camera can record in 1080p HD with night vision recording, and has a 150-degree field of view. It is capable of several different recording modes, can detect motion and alert you when this happens, and there is even an integrated microphone and speaker so you can talk to people inside the home. It will be available in April 2020 and retail for $150.
PopSockets releases new PopPower Wireless Charger
PopSockets is the company known for those circular expandable phone grips that you slap on the back of your phone or phone case. But charging wirelessly with them was impossible, unless you took them off somehow each time. No more! The company has released the new PopPower Wireless Charger, which has a recessed gap in the middle to allow your PopSockets Grip to remain on your phone or case and still charge wirelessly. It supports Apple and Samsung fast charging and provides 15W of power output. it comes in three designs so far and is available for purchase from PopSockets for $60.
Intel confirms Thunderbolt 4 will be part of Tiger Lake spec
Intel has confirmed at CES that Thunderbolt 4 will be on the way, so we should expect it to start showing up in Apple hardware at some point. With Thunderbolt 4, it will also be using the upcoming Tiger Lake spec processors that will support it, so it's going to be fast. According to Intel, Tiger Lake and Thunderbolt 4 will be 4x faster than USB 3.0, which is already around 20 Mbps. Tiger Lake spec processors will begin to show up later this year, but we don't know when Apple devices will start implementing it. But it's a good sign.
We'll be updating this post as other Apple-related announcements are made at CES 2020.