Apple is rumored to be planning a new product launch in October, with a focus on new Macs, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter. Gurman speculates that the M3-powered iMac may be among the new products to be unveiled.
While Gurman is cautious about his prediction, the timing seems appropriate as the last iMac redesign was more than two years ago. However, it is uncertain whether there will be any changes to the form factor this time around. Gurman mentioned in a previous Power On newsletter that larger iMacs, potentially up to 32 inches, won’t be released until late 2024. Therefore, this refresh may simply be an upgraded version of the current 24-inch model.
In addition to the iMac, Gurman believes that Apple will introduce M3-equipped updates to its 13-inch MacBooks, including the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. However, he does not provide explicit details about the iPad, although he suggests that a possible M3 version of the iPad Pro with an OLED screen could be released next year. Gurman does mention that a faster iPad Air model is currently in development, which would bring Apple’s midrange iPad back to a yearly release schedule after skipping a refresh in 2021 and launching the M1-powered iPad Air in 2022.
Gurman previously stated that the new M3 Macs, including the iMac and 13-inch MacBook Air, could be released this year or next, making them the first devices to feature the rumored 3nm Apple Silicon chips. Earlier this year, supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also predicted the arrival of new M3 Pro/Max chips in the first half of 2024.
As the end of the year approaches, it remains to be seen whether these rumors will come to fruition. Apple fans will have to wait and see if the October product launch includes the speculated M3-powered iMac and other anticipated updates.
What is the rumored focus of Apple’s new product launch in October according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman?
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter, Apple is said to be planning a new product launch in October, with a focus on new Macs. Gurman speculates that the M3-powered iMac may be among the new products to be unveiled.
While Gurman is cautious about his prediction, it seems fitting considering the last iMac redesign took place over two years ago. However, it remains uncertain whether there will be any changes to the form factor this time around. Gurman mentioned in a previous Power On newsletter that larger iMacs, possibly up to 32 inches, won’t be available until late 2024. Therefore, this refresh may be an upgraded version of the current 24-inch model.
Alongside the iMac, Gurman believes that Apple will introduce M3-equipped updates to its 13-inch MacBooks, which include the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. However, he doesn’t provide explicit details about the iPad. Although, he does suggest that a potential M3 version of the iPad Pro with an OLED screen could be launched next year. Gurman does mention that a faster iPad Air model is currently being developed, which would bring Apple’s midrange iPad back to a yearly release schedule. This comes after skipping a refresh in 2021 and launching the M1-powered iPad Air in 2022.
According to Gurman, the new M3 Macs, including the iMac and 13-inch MacBook Air, could be released either this year or next, making them the first devices to feature the rumored 3nm Apple Silicon chips. Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also predicted the arrival of new M3 Pro/Max chips in the first half of 2024.
As we approach the end of the year, we will have to wait and see if these rumors come true. Apple fans eagerly anticipate the October product launch to see if the speculated M3-powered iMac and other anticipated updates will be unveiled.
Can’t wait to see what Apple has in store with their new M3-powered iMac! October can’t come soon enough!