New MacBook Pro and Mac Mini With M2 Pro Chips Likely to Launch in November

[MacRumors]

With this week's announcements of new iPad Pro, iPad, and Apple TV models out of the way, attention now turns to the Mac. Rumors suggest Apple plans to launch new high-end MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with M2 series chips later this year.

In his newsletter this week, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said the initial version of macOS Ventura launching on Monday, October 24 will include support for new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, which he expects to be released in the "near future." The oft-accurate reporter said the new MacBook Pro models will be available with M2 Pro and M2 Max chip options, but he believes there will be minimal other changes to the laptops.

As for the Mac mini, Gurman has previously claimed that new models with both M2 and M2 Pro chip options were in development.

At this point, it seems likely that the new Macs will be announced in November with press releases on the Apple Newsroom site. As noted by Gurman, Apple has launched new Macs in November multiple times in recent years, including the original 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2019 and the first three Macs with the M1 chip in 2020.

The current 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips were released in October 2021 and featured a complete redesign with a notch in the display and additional ports like HDMI, MagSafe, and an SD card reader. Apple last updated the base model Mac mini with the M1 chip in November 2020, and it continues to sell higher-priced Intel configurations with Core i5 and Core i7 processor options.

As for the Mac Pro, Gurman now believes that the high-end desktop tower will not be updated with Apple silicon chips until 2023. He has previously reported that the next Mac Pro will be available with M2 Ultra and M2 Extreme chips. The next MacBook Air, 13-inch MacBook Pro, and 24-inch iMac models are also expected to launch next year.

Article Link: New MacBook Pro and Mac Mini With M2 Pro Chips Likely to Launch in November

 

[dantracht]

M2 Mini is a day one purchase for me.

 

[Macalway]

Good news. Now we can extend the hate posts to more of Apple's devices instead of just the updated iPads.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Please let it be the Midnight version of MacBook Pro 16”. I’m praying every night, Apple. 🙏🙇‍♀️

 

[maflynn]

I'd love to see more color options - wifey would kill me if I upgraded but selling my 14" for another better looking one - well maybe

 

[Spock]

M2 Mac mini will get a price increase and they will continue to sell the M1, just like they did with the MacBook Air.

 

[vegetassj4]

Dynamic iSland or bust.

 

[Spaceboi Scaphandre]

Cannot wait (even though I'm sticking with my M1 Pro. Probably won't upgrade until M3 Pro.)

Though this begs the question: Where's the M2 iMac?

 

[StuBeck]

Whats the difference between Ultra/Max/Extreme? It seems we are having the same issue that Pirelli had in F1 when they had super soft, ultra soft, hyper soft and no one knew which was better.

 

[greenbreadmmm]

I needed a plug in pro machine so I got the studio.

This pro mini will be very intriguing down the road.

I reckon I’ll get an m3pro down the road in the mini form factor say 2024ish ha!

 

[nfl46]

Lol. Please don’t be that person that “needs” to update your 14 and 16-inch MBP. You’ll be perfectly fine sitting this one out. Lol.

 

[GoodOne]

Hoping for USB-C Magic Keyboard and Mouse!

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

It would seem to me that adding a Mac Mini Pro (IF it actually shows up) presumably "starting at" about $1299-$1499 seems like THE Mac lineup for the multitudes.

Add any size & shape (like ultra-wide) monitor you want. Overcome the 16GB RAM limit if you need it. When Apple obsoletes the tech guts with macOS upgrades, easily replace those guts ONLY vs. throwing out the monitor too. Some even attach/velcro a Mini to the back of a monitor to fake the look of an "all in one." Etc.

Price wins for most buyers and Mini lineup hangs at that end of the spectrum. Mac Mini Pro seems like it would bring the added power for nearly everyone but the most demanding users.

Crazier thought: Pick up a 4K 15" or 16" portable screen and Mini/Mini Pro could double as mobile Mac too (vs. paying up for MBs)... not "all in one (case)" like a MB but not the "same as" duplication of technology either. Mini + portable monitor + keyboard and mouse would all fit in a pretty slim case... like those with sponge filling where you can cut out "holes" for your specific mix of pieces. For those missing the 17" MBpro, there's even a 4.5 star 17.3" portable monitor on Amazon...

And, want/need (full, not just ARM) Windows too? Cut out one more hole and get a Mini-like PC.

 

[icanhazmac]

My wallet is ready for the mini but I am not holding my breath, this has been teased way too many times!

 

[Spock]

Hoping for USB-C Magic Keyboard and Mouse!

MagSafe Apple mouse, still can't use it while charging but it won't be on its side anymore. MagSafe not included.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Lol. Please don’t be that person that “needs” to update your 14 and 16-inch MBP. You’ll be perfectly fine sitting this one out. Lol.

I'm planning on upgrading only if the new color is introduced. I could care less about the M2 chip. Also, it feels weird macOS Ventura is due to release to the public next week and we don't have a new mac machine to upgrade it with. It feels left out.

 

[Jacoblee23]

Lol. Please don’t be that person that “needs” to update your 14 and 16-inch MBP. You’ll be perfectly fine sitting this one out. Lol.

You're not wrong.

 

[Shirasaki]

I’m running out of internal storage on my iPad and Mac, so both purchase would set me back a whopping $8000. As for the MacBook, I think I might save towards M2 MacBook Pro 14”, maybe also 16” depending on the desk space. I love large screens. Well, gotta save that money first.

 

[dandeco]

Come on, M2 Pro Mini! Want something more souped-up than my M1 MacBook Air to become my new desktop (replacing my 2012 quad-core i7 Mac Mini). And once it's out, I probably won't buy such a Mini until spring, like I did with the M1 MacBook Air.

 

[6787872]

wonder if apple will butcher the release somehow like with the ipad

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

I’m running out of internal storage on my iPad and Mac, so both purchase would set me back a whopping $8000. As for the MacBook, I think I might save towards M2 MacBook Pro 14”, maybe also 16” depending on the desk space. I love large screens. Well, gotta save that money first.

Attached storage is relatively dirt cheap. Yes, that's not internal, but your full iPad or Mac won't really mind.

 

[Juicy Box]

Apple last updated the base model Mac mini with the M1 chip in November 2020, and it continues to sell higher-priced Intel configurations with Core i5 and Core i7 processor options.

Really looking forward to the next Mac Mini. The M1 Mac Mini is still the best Mac ever, in terms of power for the price, imo.

M1 Pro

M1 Max

M2 Extreme chips

I really dislike Apple product lately (especially M1 Max), and it seems to be only getting worse.

Not only is it hard to verbally discuss sometimes (M1 Max, ATV, ATV app, ATV+, etc.), but the new product naming sounds like something you would see in an infomercial. Sounds gimmicky and cheap.

 

[Xenobius]

Knowing Apple, they'll leave the MacBook Pro M1 Pro/Max on offer and pump up the price of the new ones with M2 Pro/Max processors by 30%.

 

[madmin]

I don't want one (esp in euros) but I pray for Yay there'll be a midnight colour

 

[i4k20c]

Attached storage is relatively dirt cheap. Yes, that's not internal, but your full iPad or Mac won't really mind.

i've had external HDD's fail in the past from a weird unmount or mount
it's also fairly annoying to do something on your laptop in bed or on the couch and have an ext hdd attached with a cable
having to think through what to keep in external storage vs not is a big pain imo