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What to Expect From an Apple Event in October: iPad Mini 7, Redesigned Mac Mini, and More
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But the EU legislation doesn’t apply to existing products so as long as it’s the same SKU Apple can keep it with Lightning as long as it wants
The iPad mini will be mine!!! Take my money, Apple!!!
Apple will likely hold another event in October this year to announce 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. Last year, Apple held a virtual event on Monday, October 30 to announce new MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M3 series of chips.
A concept of a smaller Mac mini
Below, we recap rumors about a potential Apple event in October, along with new products that are expected to be announced.
Apple Event in October
In his Power On newsletter earlier this month, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that 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."
Apple has yet to announce an October event this year, so this remains a rumor for now.
New Products Expected
MacBook Pro
Apple plans 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 rumored for the laptops this year, with improvements such as an OLED display and thinner design not expected until 2026 at the earliest.
Apple last redesigned the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2021, and the latest models with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips were released last October.
iMac
Apple also 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.
An unanswered question: Will the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad accessories for the iMac finally switch from Lightning to USB-C this year?
Mac mini
A concept of a smaller Mac mini
Gurman expects the Mac mini 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. The new Mac mini will apparently lack USB-A ports, and instead feature five USB-C ports, including two on the front of the computer.
This would be the Mac mini's first major redesign since 2010.
iPad mini
As mentioned, Gurman expects a seventh-generation iPad mini to be unveiled at the event.
Rumored features for the next iPad mini over the previous model include 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 color options.
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said the next iPad mini would enter mass production in the second half of 2024, so there is agreement from multiple credible sources about the device being updated later this year.
Apple released the current iPad mini in September 2021, with new features at the time including a larger 8.3-inch display, a USB-C port, a Touch ID power button, the A15 Bionic chip, 5G support on cellular models, a 12-megapixel rear camera with Center Stage support, compatibility with the second-generation Apple Pencil, and more.
Gurman has said "new, lower-end iPads" plural will be unveiled in the coming weeks, so there could be an iPad 11 at Apple's event too. However, iPad 11 display shipments are not expected to begin until October, so the device could debut later.
Article Link: What to Expect From an Apple Event in October: iPad Mini 7, Redesigned Mac Mini, and More
Probably no macbook pro redesign, but why not even some reduction in weight?
However, even if we get the same exact size and design, think about the potential benefit: a m4 pro or m4 max, that I imagine even more power efficient than M3 series, in a "large" chassis.. that will be great for heat management!
However, even if we get the same exact size and design, think about the potential benefit: a m4 pro or m4 max, that I imagine even more power efficient than M3 series, in a "large" chassis.. that will be great for heat management!
The tricky part would be: if they ship a "new" iMac, that comes with a keyboard, that keyboard probably will need to be USB-C; but still, that issue is >year out.
For the mini, I’m happy with an all USB C design, as long as it can be powered via a hub.
The other thing I want to be able to do is use it with my iPad Pro as the main display, using sidecar. Not sure if this is possible now but would be sweet if it does happen
The other thing I want to be able to do is use it with my iPad Pro as the main display, using sidecar. Not sure if this is possible now but would be sweet if it does happen
Can we please stop using that fake Mac mini redesign concept? The radius of the rounded corners are way oversized versus the size of the Mac mini and would remove even more room at the back for ports.
And that logo is way too big and looks out of place, it should be much smaller. Look at previous Mac minis and also at the previous Apple TV models for reference. The logo is always kept at around a certain size versus the top surface area.
And that logo is way too big and looks out of place, it should be much smaller. Look at previous Mac minis and also at the previous Apple TV models for reference. The logo is always kept at around a certain size versus the top surface area.
No, Apple doesn't.
After the deadline "NEW" product releases must be USB-C, all existing products can keep selling as long as Apple wants
Interesting that the vast majority of the MacRumors comments concerning this year’s October event are about Mac mini, iMac, iPad mini and potentially USB-C accessories but at least ¾ of this October event will be dedicated to MacBook Pro.
Watch Apple pull an AirPods Max and literally just swap the connector.
Still have to flip it over to charge.
Apple's mice haven't really been worth a second thought in years. I buy Mac minis for a lot of reasons, the fact that I hate Apple's input devices is just one reason.
Because the MacBook Pros are a given and therefore kinda dull?
Also since M3 the "M* Pro" SoC line is a bit less exciting.
Please, for the love of God, let those GPUs get a good bit better.
Unpopular opinion: my fav mouse is the Apple Pro Mouse. (this has great multi-directional scrolling, but it doesn't work well in every app).
Fav PC mouse: Microsoft Surface Pro mouse (but it doesn't have Apple's amazingly versatile scrolling).
Unpopular opinion: my fav mouse is the Apple Pro Mouse. (this has great multi-directional scrolling, but it doesn't work well in every app).
Fav PC mouse: Microsoft Surface Pro mouse (but it doesn't have Apple's amazingly versatile scrolling).
I’m looking forward to iPad mini (7th generation). I expect the chipset to be the same as iPhone 16 Such as A18 with 8GB of memory And Pencil Pro compatibility. Just the real question I have is the display. Will the iPad mini 7 get OLED display?
Apple will likely hold another event in October this year to announce 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. Last year, Apple held a virtual event on Monday, October 30 to announce new MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M3 series of chips.
A concept of a smaller Mac mini
Below, we recap rumors about a potential Apple event in October, along with new products that are expected to be announced.
Apple Event in October
In his Power On newsletter earlier this month, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that 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."
Apple has yet to announce an October event this year, so this remains a rumor for now.
New Products Expected
MacBook Pro
Apple plans 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 rumored for the laptops this year, with improvements such as an OLED display and thinner design not expected until 2026 at the earliest.
Apple last redesigned the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2021, and the latest models with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips were released last October.
iMac
Apple also 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.
An unanswered question: Will the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad accessories for the iMac finally switch from Lightning to USB-C this year?
Mac mini
A concept of a smaller Mac mini
Gurman expects the Mac mini 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. The new Mac mini will apparently lack USB-A ports, and instead feature five USB-C ports, including two on the front of the computer.
This would be the Mac mini's first major redesign since 2010.
iPad mini
As mentioned, Gurman expects a seventh-generation iPad mini to be unveiled at the event.
Rumored features for the next iPad mini over the previous model include 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 color options.
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said the next iPad mini would enter mass production in the second half of 2024, so there is agreement from multiple credible sources about the device being updated later this year.
Apple released the current iPad mini in September 2021, with new features at the time including a larger 8.3-inch display, a USB-C port, a Touch ID power button, the A15 Bionic chip, 5G support on cellular models, a 12-megapixel rear camera with Center Stage support, compatibility with the second-generation Apple Pencil, and more.
Gurman has said "new, lower-end iPads" plural will be unveiled in the coming weeks, so there could be an iPad 11 at Apple's event too. However, iPad 11 display shipments are not expected to begin until October, so the device could debut later.
Article Link: What to Expect From an Apple Event in October: iPad Mini 7, Redesigned Mac Mini, and More
You get a Mac mini! You get a Mac mini! Everyone gets a Mac mini!
The M4 Mac mini will be an entire the size of a postage stamp.
Apple will likely hold another event in October this year to announce 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. Last year, Apple held a virtual event on Monday, October 30 to announce new MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M3 series of chips.
A concept of a smaller Mac mini
Below, we recap rumors about a potential Apple event in October, along with new products that are expected to be announced.
Apple Event in October
In his Power On newsletter earlier this month, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that 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."
Apple has yet to announce an October event this year, so this remains a rumor for now.
New Products Expected
MacBook Pro
Apple plans 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 rumored for the laptops this year, with improvements such as an OLED display and thinner design not expected until 2026 at the earliest.
Apple last redesigned the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2021, and the latest models with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips were released last October.
iMac
Apple also 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.
An unanswered question: Will the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad accessories for the iMac finally switch from Lightning to USB-C this year?
Mac mini
A concept of a smaller Mac mini
Gurman expects the Mac mini 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. The new Mac mini will apparently lack USB-A ports, and instead feature five USB-C ports, including two on the front of the computer.
This would be the Mac mini's first major redesign since 2010.
iPad mini
As mentioned, Gurman expects a seventh-generation iPad mini to be unveiled at the event.
Rumored features for the next iPad mini over the previous model include 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 color options.
Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said the next iPad mini would enter mass production in the second half of 2024, so there is agreement from multiple credible sources about the device being updated later this year.
Apple released the current iPad mini in September 2021, with new features at the time including a larger 8.3-inch display, a USB-C port, a Touch ID power button, the A15 Bionic chip, 5G support on cellular models, a 12-megapixel rear camera with Center Stage support, compatibility with the second-generation Apple Pencil, and more.
Gurman has said "new, lower-end iPads" plural will be unveiled in the coming weeks, so there could be an iPad 11 at Apple's event too. However, iPad 11 display shipments are not expected to begin until October, so the device could debut later.
Article Link: What to Expect From an Apple Event in October: iPad Mini 7, Redesigned Mac Mini, and More
It will have 1.21GW M5 chip and 25 wireless usb ports
They could sell more Studio Displays if they had additional sizes of Studio Display.
I loved the Duos and the docks with VRAM driving larger displays. I had 5 consultants, each with our own Duo and we all took turns using a Dock that we used to upload our work to a Filemaker database running on a dirt-cheap Farallon PhoneNet network. It worked great. Today Filemaker wants multiple very expensive licenses, so that solution is history.