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.
Main topic: Apple Watch set to receive a major redesign in 2022.
Key points:
1. The upcoming Apple Watch, called "Watch X," will be the 10th edition of the device.
2. Apple plans to introduce the most significant redesign of the Apple Watch since its launch in 2015.
3. Previous annual updates to the Apple Watch have been minor, with only small changes or additions.
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.
The release date and specifications of Apple's rumored iPhone SE 4 are still unknown, with conflicting reports and speculation from analysts suggesting it may have been canceled, but if it does come to fruition, it could feature a larger screen, an OLED display, Touch ID, USB-C charging, and a new processor, potentially including Apple's own 5G modem.
According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is unlikely to release any new MacBook models with the M3 chip this year, ruling out the possibility of a October event featuring Macs with the new chip.
The sixth-generation iPad Air is expected to be the only iPad refresh of 2023, with a rumored release in October, featuring improved specifications and potentially including the M2 chip, Thunderbolt port, Apple Pencil hover, and new color options.
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, founded in 1976, has gone through significant milestones such as the introduction of the Apple II, Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and more, eventually becoming carbon neutral in 2021 and continuing to innovate with the release of the iPhone 14 in 2022.
Apple may release a seventh-generation iPad mini before the end of the year, possibly with a chip upgrade and camera improvements.
Apple has reportedly canceled plans to produce a lower-cost version of the Apple Vision Pro headset, potentially affecting shipment growth in 2025, but a second-generation version is expected to go into production by the first half of 2027.
Apple stock is on track for its worst month of 2023, with the launch of the iPhone 15 being a contributing factor.
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.
The Microsoft Surface Book, iMac Pro, Pixelbook, and MacBook (12-inch) are products that could potentially make a comeback in the future due to advancements in technology.
Apple is rumored to be bringing microLED display technology to the Apple Watch Ultra, with the display expected to launch in either 2025 or 2026, and plans to eventually incorporate the technology into other products such as iPhones, iPads, and Macs to reduce reliance on Samsung.
Apple may release a new Mac model this month, potentially coinciding with the announcement of the M3 chip, according to information obtained by MacRumors.
Apple is rumored to be releasing multiple new iPad models soon, including the iPad mini 7, iPad Pro (2023), iPad Air 6, and a new iPad (2023) with spec upgrades, along with a new Magic Keyboard.
Apple is rumored to be planning a major iPad refresh, including new models of the iPad Mini, iPad Air, and iPad Pro, as well as a new Magic Keyboard and the possibility of an M3 iPad with upgraded internals.
The global PC market saw a decline in shipments in Q3 2023 compared to the same period last year, but major players like Lenovo, Dell, Apple, and Asus have managed to clear inventory and post sequential growth, indicating a better financial position; Apple faced a significant decline of 29% due to strong Q3 performance last year, but overall, the market is showing signs of improvement, with the expectation that the adoption of AI-capable PCs will accelerate from 2025 onward.
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.
Apple's rumored M3 MacBooks, based on TSMC's 3nm fabrication process, may not be released until 2024 according to a recent five-year global notebook shipments forecast, which also predicts a 4.7% growth in the notebook market following a decline, citing Apple's transition to CPUs built by a 3nm node at TSMC for performance upgrading in 2024.
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.
New MacBook Pro models are unlikely to feature Apple M3 silicon chips this year, with reports suggesting that shipments for devices with the upgraded chips will begin in 2024 instead.
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's M3 MacBook Pro is expected to be released in early 2024, followed by the M3 MacBook Air a few months later, 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.
Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts that Apple will revamp the 24-inch iMac line in 2024 and release a 32-inch iMac with a mini LED display in 2025.
Apple fans may have to wait longer for the next iPad as rumors suggest that the new iPad, iPad mini, Air, or Pro may not be released this month, according to reliable Apple leakers, and there are speculations about a foldable iPad coming in 2024.
Apple's rumored foldable iPad is reportedly in intensive development and could be announced as early as late 2024 or early 2025, with a focus on achieving a cost-effective design and mitigating display creasing concerns.
Nintendo is rumored to be releasing an upgraded Switch device in 2024, but 2023 has been a strong year for the Switch with major releases like Zelda and Mario, indicating that Nintendo is not letting the current console go out quietly.
Apple is reportedly working on a folding iPad and could launch it as early as 2024, ahead of a folding iPhone, in order to test the technology and address any issues before a larger-scale release, although a 2025 launch is also possible.
MacBook sales are expected to decline by 30% in 2023 due to Apple's decision to not release any new Macs and a decrease in demand, according to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
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.
