At a digital occasion on Monday at 1 pm ET, the corporate is predicted to unveil two high-end MacE book Pro laptops powered by its next-generation silicon chip. It may introduce an replace to its entry-level AirPods that is extra consistent with the options of the AirPods Pro line.
Apple’s occasion kicks off what guarantees to be a busy week in tech product launches, with a number of corporations pushing out new devices forward of the all-important vacation season. Later this week, Google will unveil its Pixel 6 smartphone and Samsung is internet hosting a mysterious press occasion that the rumor mill did not even see coming.
There continues to be rising demand for PCs regardless of the shortages, nevertheless. PC shipments, together with desktops and notebooks, reached 83.6 million items within the second quarter, up 13.2% from the identical interval final yr, in response to market analysis agency IDC.
Dan Ives, an analyst with Wedbush, mentioned Apple’s resolution to push ahead with new product launches speaks to “the company’s confidence” in getting its units “into customer hands by holiday season despite the doomsday supply chain skeptics.”
M1X MacBooks
The new laptops, that are rumored to return in two sizes (14 inches and 16 inches), are mentioned to have thinner bezels, improved shows, longer-lasting batteries and extra reminiscence choices. According to TF International Securities analyst Ming-chi Kuo, who has a robust observe file for predicting Apple specs, the corporate can be anticipated to ditch one of many MacE book’s most divisive options: the contact bar. That small rectangular OLED touchscreen, which was launched in 2016, changed the row of perform keys on the high of the keyboard with textual content prediction and shortcuts.
Other MacE book Pro rumors embody bringing again the HDMI port, SD card slot, and a MagSafe charger, the final of which was eliminated when Apple launched USB-C ports to the road.
AirPods 3
Apple may exhibit its first replace to AirPods in two years. Since their 2016 debut, the wi-fi earbuds have emerged as a shock standing image and a runaway hit for the corporate.
The third-generation AirPods will doubtless borrow some options from the extra premium AirPods Pro line, together with shorter stems and a case with longer-lasting battery life. (The entry-level model at the moment prices $159 and the Pro is $259.)
Apple has lengthy leaned on providing a number of tiers for merchandise like its iPhones and Apple Watches, also known as the great, higher, greatest mannequin. For that purpose, it is doable the newest AirPods will come with out lively noise cancellation or spatial audio help so the Pro line can nonetheless differentiate itself. (Apple’s over-the-ear headset, the AirPods Max, is its priciest possibility at $550).
Just a few October surprises
Apple may additionally unveil a Mac mini Pro desktop pc with the M1X chip. But some rumors point out a slimmer, redesigned mannequin might be delayed till subsequent yr.