Main topic: Sale on the latest 15-inch MacBook Air on Amazon
Key points:
1. Sale on the 256GB MacBook Air M2 and 512GB model in starlight, both $200 off.
2. The 15-inch MacBook Air offers impressive performance, a comfortable keyboard and trackpad, and long battery life.
3. The M2 chipset is one year old, but it's likely that the M2 machines will still be available even after the launch of M3 machines.
Main topic: Apple testing variants of the M3 chip for upcoming Macs.
Key points:
1. M3 Max chip will have more CPU and graphical cores compared to M2 Max.
2. Apple testing M3 chip for iMacs, MacBook Pros, MacBook Airs, and Mac minis.
3. Updated MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips expected in 2024.
Apple is rumored to release a new line of low-cost MacBooks in the second half of 2024 that can compete with Chromebooks in the education sector, featuring a similar design but made with cheaper materials and components.
Apple may not include the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro in the launch of the next-generation Apple Silicon M3, potentially opting to release it with the iMac instead, due to possible manufacturing constraints.
Apple is unlikely to have any major product releases or events for the remainder of 2023, with no new MacBooks, iPads, or accessories expected, although there is a possibility of a new iMac with an M3 chip being announced.
Apple plans to release new MacBooks and iPads with 3nm chips in 2024, but demand for the devices might be "below expectations" due to a "lack of growth drivers," according to research shared today by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple is reportedly delaying the launch of the next MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models due to slower sales, the completion of the Mac's transition to Apple Silicon, and the company's focus on other products like the iPhone and the Apple Vision Pro headset.
Apple is reportedly planning to release new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with power-efficient mini-LED displays in the fourth quarter of 2023, offering the same brightness as previous models but with improved power efficiency.
Amazon is currently offering the Apple 256GB 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro for $999.00, a $300 discount, making it the lowest price ever seen for the 2022 model.
Apple's first MacBook Pro models with OLED displays are expected to launch in 2026 or 2027, as it will take a few years for Apple's supply chain partners to establish OLED manufacturing lines for mass production, according to Display Supply Chain Consultants CEO Ross Young.
Apple will release its first MacBooks with TSMC's 3nm fabrication process in 2024, according to a notebook shipments forecast, contradicting rumors of a release this year.
Rumors suggest that Apple may be planning to upgrade the M1 chip to M2 and M2 Pro options in an upcoming hardware revision of the 24-inch iMac.
The next-generation 24-inch iMac may come with M2 and M2 Pro chip options, Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6E support, and Bluetooth 5.3 support, according to a report from Mac Otakara, although conflicting reports suggest it may be equipped with the M3 chip.
Apple is not expected to release new iPad and MacBook models this month, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Apple is rumored to announce updated versions of the base model iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Mini this week, with spec bumps and new chips.
Main topic: Apple's M3 MacBook Pro and M3 MacBook Air release timeline.
Key points:
1. M3 MacBook Pro is expected to arrive in early 2024, while the M3 MacBook Air will follow later.
2. The 13-inch and 15-inch M3 MacBook Airs are currently in the engineering verification test stage.
3. The 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips are in the design validation test stage and expected to be released between early and spring 2024.
Four new MacBook models featuring M3-series chips are set to launch next year, including MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Apple is rumored to release a higher-end iMac with a mini-LED 32-inch display in 2025, possibly as an "iMac Pro" replacement for the discontinued 2017 model, featuring a design similar to the Pro Display XDR.
Apple is reportedly planning to release two new iMacs in the next two years, with a refreshed 24-inch model in 2024 and a higher-end 32-inch model with a mini LED panel in 2025, potentially threatening Samsung's market share in the high-end PC monitor segment.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that a new, higher-end iMac with a 32-inch mini-LED display will likely be released in 2025, potentially replacing the discontinued iMac Pro model.
Apple is not expected to release any new Macs or iPads for the remainder of 2023, according to predictions by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple is reportedly planning a Mac-related launch event at the end of this month, possibly announcing a new 24-inch iMac and updated MacBook Pro models.
Apple is rumored to be preparing for a product launch at the end of October, potentially featuring new versions of the MacBook Pro and iMac, with a larger 32-inch iMac being the highlight of the release. However, it is unlikely that new iPads will be revealed, and there may also be new 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros introduced. Additionally, Apple is said to be working on improving Siri with generative AI and exploring various AI integrations across its products.
Apple is rumored to be planning a product launch, potentially in October, with new Macs, including a new iMac and MacBook Pros, expected to be announced.
Apple has announced an online event on October 30th, where they are expected to refresh several Macs in their lineup, including the 24-inch iMac and the MacBook Pro models.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggests that Apple's upcoming "Scary Fast" event will introduce multiple M3 series chips, potentially including M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max, which may be featured in the new 13-inch, 14-inch, and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
Apple has sent out invites for its upcoming virtual event on October 30, hinting at the possibility of new silicon, such as the M3 chip, and new Macs are expected to be announced, including a potential MacBook Pro and iMac refresh.
Apple's upcoming iMac refresh will feature a new M3 chip, an internally redesigned stand, and similar color options to the current model.
An alleged image of the box for a new MacBook Pro has surfaced, suggesting that Apple may be releasing refreshed models at their upcoming "Scary Fast" event on October 30th, contrary to previous predictions.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple may release a low-cost MacBook series next year to boost MacBook shipments, with a target of 8-10+ million units per year, and that the upcoming Mac event on October 30 may introduce new MacBook Pro models featuring M3 chips.
Apple is reportedly developing new 12-inch and 13-inch MacBook models priced at around $700 or less, potentially targeting the education market and aiming to compete with Chromebooks.
Apple is rumored to be considering the launch of a low-cost MacBook, possibly in the form of a 12-inch model and a 13-inch model aimed at the education market, though the credibility of the sources is uncertain.
Apple is hosting an event called "Scary Fast" on October 30, where they are expected to unveil new hardware, focusing on Macs and upgraded chipsets like the M3 series MacBook Pro and a refreshed 24-inch iMac. Additionally, there may be announcements regarding new MacBook Pro models and possibly a new iPad Pro.
Apple is expected to announce new Macs, including possibly a refreshed iMac desktop and updated MacBook Pro models with faster M3 processors, at its online-only "Scary Fast" event on October 30th.
Apple may be developing new 12-inch and 13-inch MacBook models for the education sector, but there is no concrete evidence to support these claims yet.
Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip is currently on sale, with discounts of up to 19 percent, offering consumers a chance to purchase the laptop at its lowest price since October Prime Day.
Apple's "Scary Fast" event on October 30 will focus on the Mac lineup, including the expected updates to the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, as well as an update to the 24-inch iMac with an M3 chip and USB-C accessories replacing Lightning ports.
Apple is holding a standalone event called "Scary Fast" that is expected to include announcements of new chips, a new 24-inch iMac, a MacBook Pro refresh, and possibly updates to the iPad and other devices.
Apple is unlikely to update the entry-level MacBook Pro with the M3 chip at its upcoming event, focusing instead on unveiling iMacs and 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with the M3-series chips, according to reliable leaker Mark Gurman.
Apple's "Scary Fast" event on October 30 is expected to unveil new MacBook Pro models and a new iMac, but it is unlikely to announce the M3 13-inch MacBook Pro, M3 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air, Mac Pro, Mac Studio, Mac Mini, new iPads, iPhone SE 4, Vision Pro Headset, AirPods refresh, or HomePod updates, with most of these products anticipated to launch in 2024 or later.
