Apple expected to launch redesigned AirPods at upcoming 'Unleashed' event

While Apple might focus on MacBooks during Monday's "Unleashed" event, the third-generation AirPods might appear at the October 18th event. Weibo leaker @PandaIsBald claims the redesigned AirPods will appear alongside the new "M1X" Macs. If accurate, it'll be the first significant redesign for the AirPods line since the AirPods Pro in 2019.

If you're waiting for the MacBooks more than the AirPods, those are expected to be 14-inch and 16-inch MacBookPro models with improved performance, a new design, and a mini LED display with ProMotion (allowing for a 120Hz refresh rate). We might also hear about the public release of macOS Monterey.

Source: MacRumors

Apple tipped to launch new MacBook Pros soon

After its fall launch, Apple looks like it's ready to hold a Mac-focused event next. In his latest newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said that the new MacBook Pros with the rumoured faster "M1X" Apple silicon chip would power these new laptops. You can expect an updated design and better display tech, too. 

Apple typically holds its Mac events in October, but last year, Apple held it in November. Gurman said the company is gearing up to introduce this product within the next month. He wrote, "Apple typically does its major new Mac introductions in October. So stay tuned." 

Source: MacRumors

Apple M1X MacBook Pros expected to hit shelves in 'the next several weeks'

While Apple is gearing up to launch the new iPhone and Watch series, there are also reports surrounding the next-generation MacBook Pros. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman wrote in the latest edition of his Power On newsletter that the long-awaited 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros running on M1X processor will be hitting shelves in "the next several weeks."

But the new MacBook Pros aren't expected to be announced during Tuesday's event; Gurman believes there will be a different event for the Mac and iPad. The MacBook Pro will reportedly get a new flat-edged design similar to the latest iMac, iPad Pro, and iPhone 12 designs. This laptop will also reportedly feature an HDMI port and SD card slot, along with MagSafe tech for magnetic charging.

Source: 9to5Mac

Apple tipped to launch revamped Mac mini with rumoured M1X processor

Source: Apple

If reports are accurate, Apple might be launching an update to the Mac mini featuring the company's rumoured next-gen chip, the M1X. In his newsletter, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that the redesigned Mac mini would get the new processor, and it should arrive in "the next several months." Apple hasn't announced the M1X, but this has been rumoured to outperform the existing M1 chip.

The Mac mini will reportedly get more ports, and it'll focus on power users. There might be more colourful options for it, too. This model will likely cost more than what Apple currently offers, so Apple might still keep the M1 version of the Mac mini around. Apple is tipped to launch a redesigned MacBook Pro model in the fall. It's also rumoured to get the M1X chip. Perhaps we might see both devices then.

Source: Engadget