Chance Miller
The first half of 2022 was incredibly busy - we saw the introduction of the
Mac Studio, the Studio Display, a completely redesigned MacBook Air, and
more. Apple also unveiled its next round of software updates, including iOS
16, at WWDC in June.
But Apple's year is far from over, and there are a lot of announcements
still to come. Here's everything we know.
Mac Pro
The Apple Silicon transition will continue into the rest of 2022 - and this
could be the year that the transition is completed. According to Bloomberg,
Apple is planning a new Mac Pro powered by Apple Silicon. This machine could
be around half the size of the current Mac Pro in terms of design.
Apple even teased the launch of the new Mac Pro during its special event in
March. Apple VP John Ternus said: "That leaves just one more product to go:
Mac Pro, but that's for another day."
The new Mac Pro is rumored to come in 20 or 40 computing core
configurations, made up of 16 high-performance or 32 high-performance cores
and four or eight high-efficiency cores. GPU options would reportedly
include 64-core and 128-core options.
Redesigned iPad Pro
The iPad Pro got a notable update in 2021 with a transition to the M1 chip
for power as well as a mini-LED display in the 12.9-inch. Not long after the
2021 iPad Pro was announced, rumors started circulating about what to expect
from the next-generation model.
Bloomberg has reported that Apple is developing a redesigned iPad Pro with a
glass back. This change would allow for the iPad Pro to support wireless
charging for the first time, as well as reverse wireless charging.
iPad pro connector
Reverse wireless charging would allow you to place a wireless
charging-compatible device, such as an iPhone or AirPods, on the back of the
iPad Pro to recharge that device. The power would be shared from the iPad
Pro to the other device.
More recently, however, 9to5Mac learned that Apple has scaled back its plans
for an iPad Pro redesign. Instead of a completely glass back, the company is
planning a larger glass Apple logo that would support wireless charging.
Another change reportedly coming with the 2022 iPad Pro is an expansion of
mini-LED display technology to the 11-inch iPad Pro for the first time; this
is the display technology that first came to the 12.9-inch iPad Pro in 2021.
As for a release date, iPadOS 16 is expected to be released sometime in
October. The current rumor is that the new iPad Pro hardware will also be
released around the same time.
iPad 10
In addition to the new high-end iPad Pro, Apple is also planning to overhaul
its most affordable iPad this year. The 10th generation iPad is expected to
launch this fall and could be the biggest update to the entry-level iPad in
years.
The current ninth-generation iPad features the A13 Bionic chip, but this
year's entry-level iPad will be powered by the A14 Bionic chip. According to
9to5Mac's sources, the 10th-generation iPad will join the more expensive
iPads as it will also provide support for faster 5G networks.
The new iPad 10 is also rumored to switch to USB-C from Lightning for
charging and data transfer. The form factor is also expected to be updated
with flat edges similar to iPad Pro and iPad mini.
iPhone 14
We can't forget the iPhone 14.
The iPhone 14 is rumored to be a major overhaul to the iPhone lineup, with
analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicting that the lineup will consist of two 6.1-inch
models and two 6.7-inch models.
The 2022 iPhone lineup could look something like this in terms of marketing
names: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Kuo
says that the iPhone 14 Max will represent the lowest price ever for a large
6.7-inch iPhone, potentially at around $900.
While some earlier reports suggested the iPhone 14 could feature a design
similar to the iPhone 4, the latest rumors say Apple is planning a more
modest redesign instead. In fact, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max are
expected to look nearly identical to the current iPhone 13.
The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, however, are rumored to ditch the
notch.
Instead of the notch, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are expected
to feature a new hole-punch + pill-shaped design. It makes sense for Apple
to adopt this design with the iPhone 14, with the "punch-hole" housing the
camera that's currently located in the notch.
The iPhone 14 will also include dramatic improvements to the front-facing
camera, according to Kuo, with support for auto focus for the first time. In
terms of the rear camera, Kuo says the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max
will be upgraded to 48-megapixels, an increase from the 12-megapixel sensor
in iPhone 12.
The iPhone 14 lineup is expected to be announced and released sometime in
September of 2022. While there have been rumors of a delay, the latest
reporting suggests everything is on schedule for a September launch.
Apple Watch
The Apple Watch lineup is also expected to be overhauled in 2022. Kuo has
reported that Apple will release three new Apple Watch models in the fall of
2022, including a new high-end Apple Watch Series 8, a new Apple Watch SE,
and the previously-rumored rugged sports version.
In terms of health technologies, the Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to add
a body temperature sensor, enabling additional health and fitness tracking.
Bloomberg has reported that this sensor won't give you your actual body
temperature, but rather alert you when your temperature is elevated.
A recent leak also shed more light on what to expect from the Apple Watch
hardware and software. According to the source, Apple Watch Series 8 will
look like this:
. 41mm and 45mm like Series 7 design
. Aluminum in starlight, midnight, product red, and silver
. Stainless steel in silver, graphite, and gold
. No titanium model in this version
Apple also reportedly has a new watch face coming for the Apple Watch Series
8. The hardware is also expected to use a "stronger glue" for the watch
casing on the Series 8 compared to the Series 7, which will improve
durability.
But the Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch SE aren't the only new watches
coming this September - Apple is also working on a new Apple Watch Pro model
as well.
Reports suggest that the Apple Watch Pro will be an "evolution of the
current rectangular shape."
One of the key changes to the Apple Watch Pro will be the materials from
which it's made. The Apple Watch Pro will reportedly feature a "more durable
formulation of titanium" as part of Apple's efforts to make it as rugged as
possible. This lines up with the Apple Watch Series 8 not being available in
titanium.
The Apple Watch Pro is also expected to offer increased battery life. The
Apple Watch Pro could also offer exclusive features for fitness and health
tracking that require longer battery life .
AirPods Pro 2
Apple is also reportedly planning new second-generation AirPods Pro for
release in 2022. This announcement will come three years after the first
version of AirPods Pro was released.
Initial reporting on AirPods Pro 2 indicated they would feature a "more
compact" design that removes the stem that currently sticks out from the
bottom of the AirPods Pro.
Apple, however, is said to have struggled with this redesign and is now
planning to keep the same form factor.
But many new features are still expected to come with AirPods Pro 2,
including a new design for the charging case.
52audio shared an image of that new charging case, showing off a slightly
new form factor alongside speaker holes on the bottom of the case for Find
My.
airpods pro 2 case
There's also a pair of metal holes on the side of the AirPods Pro 2 case,
which appears to be designed to allow you to attach a strap to the case,
similar to many third-party accessories that exist today.
AirPods Pro 2 are also rumored to come with some new features related to
audio quality. According to reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, AirPods Pro
2 will be the first of Apple's AirPods products to offer support for
lossless audio playback.
New MacBook Pro updates
Last but not least, Apple is also planning to upgrade its 14-inch and
16-inch MacBook Pro models with new chips inside. The MacBook Pro just got a
major overhaul last year, so this year's update is expected to focus solely
on spec improvements.
Bloomberg has reported that new versions of the MacBook Pro with M2 Pro and
M2 Max chips are expected as soon as this fall. This update could ultimately
be pushed to 2023, however.
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