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When to Expect the Next MacBook Pro, iMac, and Other Macs to Launch
Based on the latest rumors, we’ve outlined when to expect new models of every Mac in Apple’s lineup and which chips they are expected to be powered by. For more information and purchase recommendations, consult the MacRumors Buyer’s Guide.
MacBook Air
- When was the current model released? July 2022
- What chip is in the current model? M2 chip
- When to expect a new model? The second half of 2023
- What chip to expect for new model? M3 chip
- Major design changes for new model? Unlikely, but a larger 15-inch MacBook Air is expected to launch alongside the existing 13-inch model
Apple updated the MacBook Air in July 2022 with the M2 chip, a slightly larger 13.6-inch display, a notch, flatter edges, and new Starlight and Midnight color options. The notebook features MagSafe charging, an upgraded 1080p camera, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, a headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones, four speakers, and more.
Rumors suggest that a new MacBook Air with an M3 chip will be released in 2023 as one of Apple’s first Macs with a 3nm chip. In addition to a new 13-inch MacBook Air, Apple reportedly plans to release an all-new 15-inch MacBook Air.
13-inch MacBook Pro
- When was the current model released? June 2022
- What chip is in the current model? M2 chip
- When to expect a new model? The second half of 2023
- What chip to expect for new model? M3 chip
- Major design changes for new model? Unclear. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is the last Mac that Apple sells with a Touch Bar
Released in June 2022, the latest 13-inch MacBook Pro features the same design as the previous model, with the only notable change being the addition of the M2 chip. Another spec bump to the M3 chip is expected in June 2023 or later.
14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro
- When were the current models released? October 2021
- What chips are in the current models? M1 Pro and M1 Max chips
- When to expect new models? October 2022 likely, but possibly the first half of 2023
- What chips to expect for new models? M2 Pro and M2 Max chips
- Major design changes for new models? Unlikely, as the larger MacBook Pro models received a significant redesign with extra ports and more in 2021
Apple’s next-generation 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are “well into development and testing,” and planned for release “as early as this fall,” according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. As usual in recent years, Gurman said the timeframe could be pushed back due to supply chain disruptions or other factors.
While some reports suggested that the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips may be Apple’s first 3nm chips, it looks increasingly likely that the chips will remain 5nm. The chips would still have modest performance improvements over the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, and increased GPU core counts and unified memory (RAM) are also likely.
iMac
- When was the current model released? May 2021
- What chip is in the current model? M1 chip
- When to expect a new model? 2023
- What chip to expect for new model? M3 chip
- Major design changes for new model? Unlikely, as the iMac received a significant redesign with an ultra-thin colorful enclosure in 2021
Apple released the colorful 24-inch iMac with an M1 chip in May 2021. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to skip an M2 version of the iMac and will instead release a model with an M3 chip at some point in 2023.
Gurman also believes that Apple eventually plans to release a larger iMac to replace the discontinued 27-inch iMac and iMac Pro models.
Mac mini
- When was the current model released? November 2020
- What chip is in the current model? M1 chip
- When to expect a new model? October 2022 likely
- What chips to expect for new models? M2 chip
- Major design changes for new model? Unlikely
Apple released the Mac mini with an M1 chip as one of its first three Apple silicon Macs in November 2020. Nearly two years later, a new version of the base model Mac mini with an M2 chip is rumored to be on the horizon.
Mac mini (Intel)
- When was the current model released? October 2018
- What chip is in the current model? Intel’s eighth-generation Core i5 or Core i7
- When to expect a new model? October 2022 likely
- What chip to expect for new model? M2 Pro chip
- Major design changes for new model? Unlikely
Apple still sells a higher-priced Mac mini configuration with Intel processors, but rumors suggest it will be replaced with a model with an M2 Pro chip soon. It remains to be seen if the higher-end Mac mini remains available in Space Gray, as Apple dropped that color option for the standard Mac mini when it was updated with the M1 chip.
Mac Studio
- When was the current model released? March 2022
- What chips are in the current model? M1 Max and M1 Ultra chips
- When to expect a new model? Unknown
- What chip to expect for new model? M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips?
- Major design changes for new model? Unlikely
As a first-generation product, the future of the Mac Studio remains to be seen. There is no clear timeframe for when the Mac Studio might be updated, but if it is, it would be reasonable to expect a spec bump with M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips.
Mac Pro
- When was the current model released? December 2019
- What chips are in the current model? Intel Xeon W processors
- When to expect a new model? By the end of 2022
- What chips to expect for new model? M2 Ultra and M2 Extreme chips
- Major design changes for new model? Potentially. The new Mac Pro with Apple silicon could be smaller at a minimum
At its March 2022 event, Apple teased the launch of a Mac Pro with Apple silicon, saying “that’s for another day.” According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to release a new Mac Pro with M2 Ultra and “M2 Extreme” chips, and it’s very likely that the computer will be released by the end of 2022, completing Apple’s move away from Intel.
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Nvidia says it built too many GPUs — expect sales while it works on something ‘new’
PC sales abruptly tanked this quarter, so Nvidia, like Intel, is suddenly under the gun. What are you going to do about the billions of dollars of growth that just went up in smoke, investors tend to ask! But while that’s an annoying situation for Nvidia during today’s Q2 earnings, it’s an intriguing one for gamers like you and me — because Nvidia tried to placate those investors by revealing that exciting things may be on the way.
First: discounts! Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang confirmed what we’ve suspected for months: Nvidia actually built too many gaming GPUs and is now being forced to sell them for less money. “We found ourselves with excess inventory,” says Huang. “Our strategy is to sell-in well below the current sell-through levels in…
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In his time with the MCU, there seem to be two things we can say for sure about Mark Ruffalo: he likes playing the Hulk, and he often opens his mouth when he shouldn’t when it comes to Marvel Studios secrets. Now, Ruffalo is hinting that his character’s cousin She-Hulk might figure into future Avengers movies, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
While bantering with She-Hulk herself, actor Tatiana Maslany, at the premiere for She-Hulk: Attorney-at-Law, Ruffalo spilled beans that surprised even Maslany herself.
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What to Expect From Apple’s 10th-Generation Low-Cost iPad: Updated Chip, USB-C and Major Design Changes
This guide highlights everything that we know about the 10th-generation iPad.
Design Changes
Multiple rumors have indicated that the 10th-generation iPad is going to get some notable design changes. Without going into specifics, DigiTimes said that there are “major” design updates in the works, and leaked renders from MySmartPrice said to be of the next-generation iPad have given us some insight on what might be coming.
The upcoming tablet may feature a design that’s similar to the iPad mini with flat edges and rounded corners. There could be a power button at the top, but the bezels are not expected to be eliminated. The tablet is expected to measure in at 248.62mm (height) x 179.50mm (width) x 6.98mm (depth), which would make it wider and thinner than the current model. Rumors indicate the 10th-generation iPad will continue to feature a Touch ID Home button rather than Face ID.
A single-lens rear camera is expected, as is a front-facing camera, and Apple may include an LED flash. There is no word as of yet on whether the lens will be improved or if it will use the same 12-megapixel rear camera that’s in the existing model.
The 9th-generation iPad continues to feature a headphone jack, but it appears that Apple will remove the headphone jack from the 10th-generation model, bringing it in line with other iPads.
Display Size
According to respected display analyst Ross Young, the next-generation iPad is going to feature a larger 10.5-inch display, which would be an increase over the existing 10.2-inch display the ninth-generation iPad sports.
USB-C
Apple has been shifting the iPad line from Lightning to USB-C, and it’s the iPad’s turn for an update. The 10th-generation iPad is expected to feature a USB-C port for charging instead of a Lightning port, similar to the iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini.
Apple is planning to update its entire iPhone, iPad, and AirPod product lineup to USB-C starting next year in order to comply with new rules in Europe that require products to have a common charging port for device interoperability.
A14 Chip
The current iPad has an A13 Bionic chip, but Apple is rumored to be planning to upgrade the 10th-generation iPad to an A14 chip, which was first used in the iPhone 12 and the fourth-generation iPad Air. It will bring a moderate increase in performance and efficiency compared to the existing model.
5G?
Apple has added 5G connectivity across its iPhone product lineup and to iPads that include the current iPad Pro, iPad Air, and iPad mini models, so it stands to reason that the 10th-generation iPad could also get faster 5G connectivity.
Launch Date
The 10th-generation iPad is expected to launch later in the year, in either September or October. DigiTimes has suggested Apple is aiming for a September launch, but in years past, Apple has held a second Mac and iPad-centric event in October, leaving the September event for iPhones and Apple Watches. That said, the ninth-generation iPad did come out at Apple’s September 2021 event, so September 2022 is a strong possibility.
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