When Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” occasion wraps up Monday, a number of upcoming merchandise received’t have been talked about, a lot much less launched. The September occasion focuses on iPhones and associated gadgets — we have to wait till an October Apple occasion to see new Mac notebooks and desktops, in addition to new iPads.
Right here’s what to anticipate at Apple’s October occasion, plus the merchandise that’ll come even later.
An Apple October occasion is an actual risk
By custom, Apple unveils the brand new flagship iPhone fashions every September. However Tim Cook dinner and Co. don’t imagine in packing an excessive amount of into this one launch occasion. Overcrowding the occasion agenda with unrelated merchandise raises the likelihood that some would get ignored by the press and shoppers.
So Apple sometimes declares new and upgraded Macs and iPads in October. On October 30, 2023, 14- and 16-inch MacBook Professional fashions up to date with M3, M3 Professional and M3 Max processors launched on the “Scary Fast” occasion, for instance.
Anticipate historical past to repeat itself subsequent month, although there’s no phrase but on an actual date. Apparently, there’ll be each Macs and iPads on the agenda.
M4 MacBook Professional … it’s about time!
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Apple appears to be settling into upgrading its Mac processor yearly, simply because it does with iPhone chips. Apple’s M3 chips debuted final autumn (as famous), so it’s time for MacBook Professional fashions with the Apple M4. That has but to be confirmed by Apple, in fact, however there’s not a lot room for doubt, contemplating the M4 launched within the spring, going first into the most recent iPad Professional.
The M4 consists of two extra effectivity cores than its predecessor, and is made with a second-generation three-nanometer know-how that’s much more energy environment friendly.
The improved processor would be the solely main change within the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Professional fashions coming in October, in keeping with Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. So don’t stay up for redesigned variations of the 2023 fashions, only a specification enhance. Gurman proved up to now to have typically dependable sources inside Apple.
M4 Mac mini, too
An M4 Mac mini can also be reportedly coming at an Apple October occasion. This is able to be the primary important revamp of the macOS desktop since 2010. It’ll get a lot smaller, in keeping with info leaked to Bloomberg.
Anticipate two variations: one with the essential M4 and one other with a more-powerful M4 Professional. Which model shoppers select will supposedly decide what number of ports they get, although USB-A is reportedly out.
Pricing for the M4 Mac mini stays a thriller, nevertheless it’s prone to stay within the neighborhood of $599.
iPad mini 7, eventually!
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Apple’s October 2024 occasion received’t be solely about Mac. The final new iPad mini arrived three years in the past, so there’s loads of pleasure a couple of doable new mannequin. That stated, the brand new model is predicted to be primarily a processor improve, because the one launched in 2021 included a major redesign, dumping the Residence button to make room for an 8.3-inch display, up from the previous 7.8-inch one.
Learn the Cult of Mac rumor roundup on the 2024 iPad fashions for extra particulars.
iPad 11 additionally coming at an Apple October occasion
The iPad 10 launched in 2022 — the final replace to Apple’s price range pill line. After two years, iPad 11 is supposedly on the way in which. Based on rumors, its solely new function will probably be a quicker processor, because the Tenth-gen mannequin acquired a redesign.
The iPad 10 value dropped $100 within the spring. The 2024 mannequin supposedly will debut at that new value: $349.
For extra iPad 11 particulars, verify our rumor roundup on the 2024 iPad fashions.
iPhone SE 4: In 2025
Whereas iPhone SE 4 appeared in a number of leaks just lately, that doesn’t imply a launch is imminent. Fairly the other. The rumors agree that Apple’s subsequent lower-cost iOS handset received’t land till 2025.
A severe revamp is anticipated, nevertheless. This fourth-generation mannequin reportedly would be the first with an OLED display. The redesign may eject the Residence button, too.
Spring is the standard season for brand new SE fashions. That’s why specialists count on iPhone SE 4 to launch in about six months.
Apple TV? Nope.
With the final Apple TV replace in 2022, it’s not unreasonable to search for a brand new mannequin in October. Nevertheless, an knowledgeable supply says it received’t occur.
“While the company has been working on an update to the Apple TV set-top box for as early as this year, no new model has come to fruition,” stated Bloomberg‘s Gurman on Friday.
Keep tuned…
Each time the Apple October 2024 occasion finally ends up happening, Cult of Mac will cowl all the things revealed, after which evaluate the brand new merchandise ASAP.