José Adorno
With the September event already Far Out of sight, rumors already show
that Apple is readying an October event. This time, the company will focus
on new iPads, Macs, and their upcoming operating systems: iPadOS 16 and
macOS Ventura. Heres what we know so far.
Its been a while since 9to5Mac started reporting Apple is working on the
new iPad Pro and the 10th gen iPad. Not only that, but the company is also
readying a handful of new Macs for a 2022 release. Bloombergs Mark Gurman
in his Power On newsletter also gave a few tidbits on what he expects Apple
to introduce soon.
iPad Pro
In this Augusts newsletter, Gurman says he would expect a revamped iPad
Pro with an M2 processor, which 9to5Mac sources can independently
corroborate.
With two versions, 11-inch iPad Pro with LCD display and 12.9-inch iPad Pro
with miniLED technology, Apple is planning to bring the MagSafe connection
to these tablets.
In addition, a better battery life with new accessories could also be on the
way with this product. Just like the iPhone 14 was the star of the Apple
September Event, all eyes are pointed to the new iPad Pro at this rumored
October event.
10th generation iPad
Apple has been working on more significant upgrades for its cheaper iPad.
Information seen by 9to5Mac reveals that the new 10th-generation iPad will
feature a USB-C port instead of Lightning. This means that Apple is finally
planning to bring USB-C to the entire iPad lineup.
With USB-C, entry-level iPad users will also be able to easily connect it to
more modern external displays such as Apples Studio Display. We have also
heard from our sources that the new entry-level iPad will feature a Retina
display of the same resolution as the iPad Airs display. We can expect a
slight screen increase to 10.5 inches or even 10.9 inches. However, more
modern display specs such as a wide color gamut with DCI-P3 and higher
brightness will remain exclusive to the more expensive iPads.
Gurman also corroborates with 9to5Mac and says this tablet will have the A14
Bionic chip. In addition, an October event could be the perfect time for
Apple to introduce this tablet.
miniLED MacBook Pro
In his newsletter, Gurman writes:
Apple has been working on M2-based versions of the Mac mini, Mac Pro and
MacBook Pro, so I think were likely to see at least a pair of those
machines about two months from now.
Rumors about these computers arent new. Apple itself already announced that
its working on a new Mac Pro. According to Bloomberg, next-gen 14-inch and
16-inch MacBook Pros could be announced during fall 2022 and spring 2023
with M2 Pro and M2 Max processors.
Last but not least, a second-generation Apple silicon Mac mini is expected
for at least a year now. Since Apple recently introduced the Mac Studio,
its unclear what kind of processor a new Mac mini would have only the M2
or a more powerful variant.
Apple Mixed Reality Headset
Rumors about the Apple Mixed Reality Headset have been ramping up for this
past year. During Apples October event, the company could revive Steve
Jobss One More Thing phrase to tease the companys upcoming Mixed Reality
headset.
Rumors currently expect it to be unveiled as soon as late this year and
start being sold in 2023. The Apple October event could be the perfect
timing for the company to disclose to the public that its entering a new
market.
iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura release date
While iOS 16, watchOS 9, and tvOS 16 was released on September 12, the
company has scheduled the availability of iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura to all
users in October, most likely after this rumored event.
iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura share many features in common, being the most
important Stage Manager. With this function, you can:
Resizable windows: Resize your windows to make them the perfect size for
your task;
Center app: Focus on the app youre working with without going full
screen;
Fast access to windows and apps: The windows of the apps youre working
in are displayed prominently in the center, and other apps are arranged on
the left side in order of recent use;
Overlapping windows: Create overlapping windows of different sizes in a
single view, giving you the control to arrange your ideal workspace;
Group apps together: Drag and drop windows from the side or open apps
from the Dock to create app sets that you can always get back to.
When will Apple hold its October event?
As of now, details are unclear on when Apple will hold its October event.
9to5Mac will make sure to update this article once we are near the event or
when we hear more about what Apple could introduce at this keynote.
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