Apple’s 2024 launch may not be over yet. Following the debut of the iPhone 16 series in September, the Cupertino-based tech giant could be preparing to unveil a range of new Mac hardware and iPads on November 1, according to Bloomberg. . The event will introduce refreshed models of the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac, as well as a new version of the iPad mini, which hasn’t been updated since 2021. Here are five important things to keep in mind with these upcoming devices. .
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1. MacBook Pro spec improvements – M4 on the Horizon
Earlier this year, Apple updated the iPad Pro with the M4 chipset, and it looks like the MacBook Pro will be next. Both the 14-inch and 16-inch versions of the MacBook Pro are expected to come with the new M4-series chipset, and there are rumors that Apple will also introduce more powerful versions, the M4 Pro and M4 Max. .
2. M4 Pro and M4 Max chipsets likely to arrive
Similar to previous MacBook Pro launches, after Apple moved to the ARM architecture, we’ve seen the company release more powerful chip variants shortly after the launch of the base model. This was the case with the M1 series, where Apple first introduced the M1 MacBook Air and then introduced the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips in the MacBook Pro. A similar pattern continued with the M3 lineup, and Apple is now expected to repeat the cycle with the M4 Pro and M4 Max. These more advanced chips should provide significant performance improvements, especially in power-intensive workflows. There is also speculation that the new Mac mini will benefit from the M4 Pro chip.
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3. No need to redesign your MacBook Pro
A video leaked from Russia earlier this week appears to detail the MacBook Pro’s design, specs, and even the unboxing experience. If these leaks are accurate, we shouldn’t expect a major redesign of the MacBook Pro this time. Instead, think of it as a spec update with the same exterior design. And if the leak turns out to be true, we expect the box design to be the same as well.
4. Mac mini gets even smaller
Alongside the MacBook Pro, Apple is expected to release an improved version of the Mac mini, which is said to be about the same size as the Apple TV 4K. This update will be the first major redesign of the Mac mini, and will likely include the M4 chipset. According to Mark Gurman, Apple is testing models with various ports, but they may not include full-sized USB-A ports, and USB-C Thunderbolt ports are expected to become mainstream. It is said that there is
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5. iPad mini 7 – long-awaited update after 3 years
The iPad mini was last refreshed in 2021, when the iPad mini 6 launched with the A15 SoC. Although it remains a popular product due to its compact form factor and portability, it is starting to show its age. The iPad mini 7 is expected to feature a new chipset that will likely support Apple’s latest intelligent features, finally giving the beloved tablet a much-awaited update.
