Apple will hold New product launch event Today it will be Mac-centric. The event will see the debut of the highly anticipated 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, plus new AirPods and a new Mac mini can be announced. In this article we'll highlight everything we might see at today's event based on the rumors we've heard so far.
MacBook Pro 14 and 16 inch
It's been two years since the 16-inch MacBook Pro models were last updated, and Apple has been very late in updating it, and according to rumors, it may come with these specifications:
◉ The 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models likely to be significantly redesigned, will come with slimmer bezels and the same flat shape as the iPhone 13, iPad Pro, iPad Air and iPad mini.
◉ Apple plans to bring back the ports it has removed since the 2016 update. We expect an SD card slot and an HDMI port, as well as USB-C ports and a headphone jack.
◉ The return of the MagSafe charger with a separate charging port is not much different from the MagSafe port that Apple used for pre-2016 devices. MagSafe technology may provide faster charging speeds than available with USB-C, but the specifics are not yet known. As expected, MagSafe will require a new charging cable design and an updated power adapter.
◉ Continuing a return to classic design, 2021 MacBook Pro models will not feature an interactive OLED touch bar, as Apple will instead opt for a physical array of keys.
◉ It was mentioned in a recent rumor from Weibo that the upcoming MacBook Pro models will have a notch on the top similar to the iPhone 12 and the same size, which may indicate very thin edges, and this is a remote possibility.
◉ Apple is expected to use a mini-LED display, and MacBook Pro models will be the second Apple devices to feature mini-LED displays after the 2021 iPad Pro 12.9-inch. mini-LED technology will allow for a thinner and lighter design, while offering many OLED-like features such as improved wide color gamut, high contrast, dynamic range and true black.
◉ The possibility of “ProMotion” technology with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which is a variable refresh rate to conserve energy. A maximum refresh rate of 120Hz will increase smoother scrolling, smoother gameplay and other well-known features.
◉ Apple will remove Intel chips from the MacBook lineup, using the faster and more powerful “M1X” chip in its place. The M1X is expected to feature a 10-core CPU with eight high-performance cores and two energy-saving cores, along with 16- or 32-core GPU options.
◉ The new MacBook Pro models are expected to support up to 64GB of RAM. The base models are expected to feature 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage with upgrades available at a higher price.
◉ There are also improvements to the 1080p webcam, instead of current models using 720p.
AirPods 3
◉ Apple is developing a new version of the AirPods and rumors say it's ready for launch, so we'll likely see it today.
◉ AirPods 3 are expected to feature an AirPods Pro-like design with shorter stems and a redesigned charging case, and will not have advanced features such as active noise cancellation.
Mac mini
◉ Apple is working on an advanced version of the Mac mini with an updated design and the same M1X chip that's expected to be used in the MacBook Pro, so it's possible we'll see a new Mac mini at the event.
◉ It is rumored that the new device has a similar design to the current “Mac Mini”, but with a smaller footprint and a “plexiglass-like surface” placed on top of the aluminum chassis.
◉ It will have four Thunderbolt ports, two USB-A ports, an Ethernet port, and an HDMI port, much like current models, but is expected to come with the same magnetic power port that Apple first introduced to the 24-inch iMac.
◉ Mark Gorman of Bloomberg said last August that the revamped "Mac Mini" will come in "the coming months," which could be this month.
◉ The Mac mini is expected to replace the Intel Mac mini that Apple is still selling, and will be sold alongside the current M1 Mac mini. That is, the new version will be the highest version of the previous version
macOS Monterey Update Release Date
iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, and tvOS 15 launched in September, but we're still waiting for macOS Monterey, which Apple continues to beta-test.
New versions of macOS often come after other software updates, and at the October event, expect to hear the date of this update. Upcoming 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are supposed to ship with the macOS Monterey update.
Things are in development but not expected to be announced now
There are also many other devices in development, but most of them are rumored for 2022. However, Apple may surprise us or make pre-release announcements about them, so we thought these upcoming devices might be worth mentioning as well.
◉ MacBook AirIt is rumored to feature a mini-LED display, a new Apple silicone chip, and multiple color options, and the MacBook Air is expected to be updated in 2022.
◉ iPad AirThe next generation of iPad Air may have an OLED display, advanced features like 5G and LiDAR, improved cameras and new speakers, but it's rumored to come in 2022.
◉ AirPods ProApple is working on a new version of the AirPods Pro with a stemless design and a new wireless chip, and it could come in 2022.
◉ iMac is biggerThere is another iMac in development that has a larger screen and a faster Apple Silicon chip, but not much is known about it and it is not expected to be launched in 2021.
◉ Mac ProApple is developing two versions of the Mac Pro, one of which will have a redesigned chassis that is smaller in size. It will feature advanced Apple Silicon processors with 20 or 40 computing cores, and consist of 6 high-performance cores or 32 high-performance cores and four or eight high-efficiency cores. We don't know when it will be announced yet.
How to watch the October event for the launch of new devices
The “Unleashed” event will start today, Monday, October 18th, at XNUMX:XNUMX pm Cairo time. Apple will stream the event live on its website and on YouTube, and we'll give you a detailed report once Apple finishes the conference.
last word
Some software codes were discovered yesterday that reveal the name of the M1 Max and M1 Pro processors, which hints that Apple may reveal today two new versions of the M1 and not one version under the name M1x, as rumors speak during the past months. Apple may add a Pro version Mac mini and a Mac version in the MacBook Pro. Or the two versions are together so that the MacBook Pro comes with the lowest version and the highest version in it is distinguished by the most powerful version of the processor.
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Do not forget a timely update, Engineer Tariq.. We are eagerly waiting for it to be updated, but our patience is close to running out.
I am interested in the MacBook Pro version and wish to return the mentioned ports, but I was shocked by the possibility of it being released in two versions, M1 Max and M1 Pro, which means 💰💰💰 much more to get the required efficiency as a graphic designer. frustrated
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What time is the conference in Gulf time, may God bless you?
We will wait for your report, as we are used to, and we will not follow the conference through YouTube
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