Although Apple just announced the new iPhone 16 (Pro), Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4, the next event is already expected. If we are to believe Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, we can expect new Apple products next month.
According to Bloombergbut also other analysts, Apple will most likely unveil new Macs with M4 chip in October. New iPad models are also expected, including a new iPad mini. Time for an overview.
Macs with M4 chip
At the time of writing, Apple has not yet added the M4 series to a Mac. For now, the chip can only be found in the iPad Pro. The expectation is that this processor will also be added to other Apple devices later this year, including the Mac mini. Below is an overview.
Expected in 2024
- 14-inch MacBook Pro: M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max
- 16-inch MacBook Pro: M4 Pro and M4 Max
- Mac mini: M4 and M4 Pro
- 24-inch iMac: M4 chip
Expected in 2025
- 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air: M4
- Mac Studio: M4 Max and M4 Ultra
- Mac Pro: M4 Ultra
Mac Event 2024 Expectations
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects Apple to hold a new Apple event in October 2024 to reveal new Macs and iPads, among other things. Here’s a rundown of current rumors.
Mac mini completely renewed
According to various rumors, Apple wants to release a new version of the Mac mini in 2024. An entry-level model with an M4 chip and an extra powerful variant with an M4 Pro chip. Only one question remains, will the new Mac mini also have a brand new design? Mark Gurman of Bloomberg thinks so.
The current generation Mac Mini has been around for a few years now. In fact, the last major changes were made in 2010. So it’s time for a new design. According to Mark Gurman, the Mac mini 2024 could be compared to the dimensions of an Apple TV, but a lot taller. This makes it a mini version of the Mac Studio and a truly small Mac. The housing is made of aluminum. You can read all the details about the new Mac mini in the highlighted article below.
MacBook Pro
The MacBook Pro will most likely also make the transition to M4, M4 Pro and M4 Max. Apple may also make other small adjustments, such as wifi 7 support and standard 16 GB RAM memory. Other spectacular innovations are not expected.
24-inch iMac
Apple may also equip the 24-inch iMac with a standard M4 chip with at least 16 GB of RAM. In addition, the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad are said to be equipped with USB-C connections. Other spectacular innovations are not expected.
iPad mini 7th generation
The iPad mini is a compact tablet with an 8.3-inch display, powerful performance and support for the Apple Pencil. The 6th generation was launched in the fall of 2021 and had a completely new design similar to the iPad Pro. According to sources, we can expect the iPad mini 7th generation this year, but it will not be a major update.
The innovations will be limited to a faster processor, improved camera and possibly support for a Magic Keyboard, Smart Connector (back), Bluetooth 5.3 and WiFi 6E. The design will be retained.
iPad 2024
In the spring of 2024, the iPad Pro was updated and equipped with an M4 chip. The iPad Air was also updated with support for the Apple Pencil Pro and M2 chip, among other things. The 10th generation iPad was released in 2022, but was lowered in price last spring.
It is still unclear whether Apple will update the entry-level model this year. If so, the innovations will be limited to a faster processor, improved camera and possibly support for Bluetooth 5.3 and WiFi 7 or 6E. The standard storage capacity may also be adjusted.
New Apple TV 4K
The fourth-generation Apple TV could be announced soon and is said to feature a faster processor and a lower price tag, making Apple’s media box even more interesting for many households. The current-generation Apple TV was released in the fall of 2022. At that time, it featured an A15 Bionic chip, an expanded 128GB storage option, HDR10+ support, and a Siri Remote with a USB-C port.
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