Tech Desk
Sep 29, 2024
Apple is expected to host another event in October to unveil new Macs and iPads. If so, it would be the fourth time in the last five years that Apple has held an event in October.
The previous year, Apple hosted a virtual event on October 30, 2023 (Monday) to introduce new MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M3 series of chips.
Apple event in October
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will hold an October event this year to announce new iPads, including an updated iPad mini, along with the first Macs with the M4 series of chips.
"There are also new iPads in the works, including an upgraded mini version," he wrote. "They're on deck for Apple's October event alongside the M4 Macs," Gurman said.
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However, Apple has yet to announce an October event this year, so this remains a rumour.
Apple October event: New products (rumoured)
MacBook Pro
Apple is set to announce updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips in the coming weeks, according to Gurman. No design changes have been rumoured for the laptops this year.
iMac
Moreover, Apple plans to update the iMac with the M4 chip in the coming weeks, according to Gurman. No design changes are expected for the desktop computer.
Mac mini
According to Gurman, the Mac mini is to be updated with M4 and M4 Pro chips in the coming weeks, and he said the desktop computer will be redesigned to become nearly as small as an Apple TV.
iPad mini
It is rumoured that the iPad mini over the previous model includes a faster chip, upgraded front and rear cameras, a fix for "jelly scrolling" screen tearing in portrait orientation, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support, and new colourways.
