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Upcoming Apple Announcements Likely to Focus on Chip Refreshes
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jdawgnoonan
macrumors 65816
It always strikes me as funny that so many commenters evidently do not understand what a “Rumor” is. Some of it is right. Some of it is wrong. I would like to think most of us who come here like Apple stuff and visiting this site is a fun time killer as we plan for how we will potentially spend money in the future. Obviously there is also some Apple trolling here, and occasionally I think paid shills from maybe Samsung or other companies in these comments. Whatever, at least remember what a rumor is. All that said, I am not sure I have seen any other product rumor sites that get the traffic and interaction this site does, which says something about Apple’s success whether they have boring releases or not.
roklanhavok
macrumors regular
If it's not a humanoid robot that does my laundry I'm going to be disappointed.
lazyrighteye
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Rychiar
macrumors 601
booooooring... as expected. Apple always underwhelms with their events anymore. Always such a slow roll out.
Sir Ruben
macrumors 68000
Everyone wants: New HomePod, New Smart Home devices, New Apple TV.
What we'll get: Spec bumps, latest chips, same old expected devices.
What we'll get: Spec bumps, latest chips, same old expected devices.
MrWayne
macrumors regular
Exactly! That’s what I thought. Hopefully launching AVP to more countries!!!
So what happened to the new Studio Display you've been talking about for weeks? These so called rumors are getting totally ridiculous.
DocMultimedia
macrumors 68030
I think we've been hearing rumors about a new Apple TV for two years. I've been waiting.
snipr125
macrumors 68030
jonnysods
macrumors G3
I don't think so, they aren't going to have a big week announced then just say an M5 Max is now available.
Sooooo... it'll be M5 MacBook Pro's, Mac Studio, if we are VERY lucky Mac Pro, and an iPad chip bump and that is it, they will be inviting the media and influencers to basically look at some faster machines with the EXACT same designs otherwise. Wow. Cook overhyping it as usual then. I miss Jobs.
Well this is certainly an Apple 'Experience'... over hype some spec bumps on existing designs..
turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
That definitely has become the “experience” in the last couple years
JPack
macrumors P6
But that’s exactly how M4 Pro/Max was announced.
People are putting far too much emphasis on the marketing language. What else would Tim Cook say? “Mediocre week coming soon! Media folks, come try out our stuff.”
Keep in mind the media buys their own plane tickets and hotel rooms. Apple has to sell it to the media to go to their event.
turbineseaplane
macrumors Penryn
Has MacRumors not noticed? Almost zero Mac Studios are available anywhere right now. So, will M5 Ultra break the Tbps bandwidth threshold?
bodonnell202
macrumors 68030
I still think the most likely scenario for the entry level MacBook is taking the M1 MBA, putting an A series chip in it (A18 Pro based on most rumors) and giving the aluminum some new colors. If that is the case it is a chip refresh of an old product.
jz0309
macrumors P6
Funny that in the Intel days people here were complaining about not getting "spec bumps", now that we are getting somewhat regular "spec bumps" people complain about no "new" products, weird, isn't it?
But such is life on MR...
Apple has stagnated since M1 and competitors are approaching their lead. I hope that a new focus on silicon cements the lead some more. Hopefully if Ternus takes over he renews this focus.