We're now in October and we're wondering if Apple will be introducing more products this month. In fact, there are a few potential candidates. Here's an overview.
The "California streaming" event was held in September. Apple presented the iPhone 13 series, the Apple Watch Series 7, and the iPad 9 and iPad mini 6. But that's not all. If the rumor mill is to be believed, there are more hardware products to come.
Is an Apple event in October even realistic?
The question of whether an Apple event in October is realistic at all is easy to answer. In fact, Cupertino has held events in October at irregular intervals in recent years. organized. Here is an overview:
- October 14, 2008 – New Mac devices
- October 20, 2010 – MacBook Air unveiling
- October 4, 2011 – iPhone 4S, iOS 5 & iCloud
- October 23, 2012 – iPad mini, iPad 4 Retina, iMac and MacBook Pro 13" with Retina
- October 22, 2013 – iPad Air, iPad mini with Retina, new MacBook Pro with Retina devices and software
- October 16, 2014 – iPad Air 2 & iMac 27” 5K
- October 27, 2016 – MacBook Pro & Software
- October 30, 2018 – Mac mini, MacBook Air, iPad Pro & Apple Pencil 2
- October 13, 2020 – HomePod mini & iPhone 12
Whether Apple will hold another event in October 2021 remains to be seen, of course. In fact, Mark Gurman claims that Apple has planned a total of two events this year. The second event will focus on the Mac series. However, he did not give a specific date. It therefore remains to be seen whether the virtual keynote will take place this month or even next month. Alternatively, press releases cannot be ruled out. However, if Apple introduces new products this month, the following candidates are possible.
MacBook Pros with M1X chip
One of the most important announcements at another event could be the new MacBook Pro lineup with M1X chip. Rumors suggest that Apple is working on new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by a so-called "M1X" processor. Bloomberg reports that the new M1X chip will have eight high-performance cores and two high-efficiency cores, available in either a 16- or 32-graphics core variant. The device is also expected to support up to 64 GB of memory, while the current M1 chip is limited to 16 GB of RAM. The new MacBook Pros are also reported to have more ports, including MagSafe, HDMI, and an SD card slot. Apple is also expected to ditch the controversial Touch Bar in favor of a classic row of function keys. In addition, both devices are expected to use mini-LED display technology and receive a redesigned case with flat edges.
New Mac mini
In addition to the new MacBook Pro models, a new Mac mini could also be released. Bloomberg has already reported that the new Mac mini will have the same specifications as the M1X MacBook Pro, with up to 64 GB of RAM, a 10-core CPU and 16 or 32 graphics cores. Jon Prosser also claims to have heard of a new Mac mini, which will have a new design as well as a new interior. The casing could appear with a reflective "plexiglass-like" material on the top, combined with an aluminum casing. The device will also have more ports than its predecessor.
macOS Monterey
While Apple released iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, and watchOS 8 last month, we're still waiting for the official launch of macOS Monterey. So it's safe to assume that when Apple unveils a Mac, it will also announce a launch date for macOS Monterey. The new Mac operating system includes a host of new features, including an all-new Safari, AirPlay for Mac, improvements to SharePlay and FaceTime, and more.
AirPods 3
In addition to new Mac devices, Apple could also update the AirPods series. Rumors about the AirPods 3 have been with us for many months. In fact, the first reports were documented over a year ago. According to various rumors, the third generation AirPods will have a similar design to the current AirPods Pro, making them the biggest update to date. Despite the revised casing, however, functions such as active noise cancellation are not to be expected. The audio quality is said to be better compared to the second generation, however. Among other things, there is said to be "noticeably better bass". The battery life is also said to be longer.
AirPods Pro 2 are expected to be released next year at the earliest
However, anyone waiting for the new AirPods Pro 2 will most likely have to be patient. According to various rumors, the Pro plugs will not be updated until next year. As you can see, there are a few products that Apple could present to us in the next few weeks. What will actually be presented remains to be seen. Whatever is coming our way - you are guaranteed not to miss any of it with us. (Photo by Syntheticmessiah / Bigstockphoto)
