Apple’s brand new M2 12.9-inch iPad Pro is the current screen size king from Cupertino’s tablet division but a new report from The Information suggests that we may see an even larger screen iPad next year. The new report suggests Apple is working on a 16-inch iPad Pro model with a mini-LED display which may launch in Q4 2023.
The upcoming device will target creators such as graphic designers and artists who would have a larger canvas to work on their projects. The Information report also notes how a 16-inch iPad would literally blur the lines between laptops and tablets in Apple’s ecosystem though we’ve seen past reports suggesting potential 14-inch and 16-inch iPads being considered by Apple.
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A new report claims that people can expect to see a new 15-inch MacBook Air, a larger-sized iPad, an updated HomePod, and a list of other Apple products next year. Here’s everything that we know.
Apple to announce 6 new products in 2023: 15-inch MacBook Air, HomePod, and more
By Ankita Garg: Apple recently wrapped up its iPhone 14 event and the rumors about the next lineup of products are already surfacing online. The company is already said to replace its iPhone Max Pro version with a new iPhone 15 Ultra model next year. Now, a new report claims that people can expect to see a new 15-inch MacBook Air, a larger-sized iPad, an updated HomePod, and a list of other Apple products next year. Here’s everything that we know.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has plans to announce a new 15-inch MacBook Air for people in 2023. It is expected to offer a thinner and lighter design, just like the 16-inch MacBook Pro model. However, don’t expect to see a new overall design as the new version is said to retain the old design. The MacBook Air M2, which made its debut in June this year, comes with a more symmetrical design instead of an angled design. It has a notched display with slim bezels. The new version is also expected to have a quad rear camera setup.
Additionally, Apple is also said to be working on a new iMac that will make its debut in 2023. The device could use Apple’s M3 silicon chip under the hood. The other details related to this iMac are still unknown, but there are reports claiming that we might get to see an iMac Pro model too.
In 2023, Apple could bring back HomePod as the company discontinued in March last year. It is currently selling only the mini version. The more premium version is expected to arrive next year with improved audio quality. It will likely use the new S8 chip, which is being used by Apple Watch Series 8. It is said to retain the original size of the HomePod and Analyst Ming-Chi-Kuo has asserted that this one could arrive in the first quarter of 2023.
Gurman also suggested that we will get to see a new and larger iPad. The company is expected to unveil a 14-inch iPad Pro in 2023. Just recently, DSCC’s Ross Young claimed that Apple is working on a 14.1-inch iPad Pro model that could have support for MiniLED and ProMotion. The latter is basically the LTPO tech seen on Android phones, which helps automatically adjust the refresh rate between 1Hz and 120Hz based on the content.
The long-rumored Apple Glasses are also on the list and we might finally see it next year. The cited source claims that the company could introduce its first Reality Pro headset, which is said to come with “innovative three-display configuration.” It is speculated to feature two micro OLED 4K displays and it is expected to use a powerful mobile chipset. The product won’t likely be cheap, and will come with a premium price tag.
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Sep 26, 2022
We’re still a few months – and at least one more major announcement by Apple – away before the calendar ticks to 2023. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, however, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman has detailed some of the hardware announcements he expects from Apple in 2023.
Here is the exact wording by Gurman:
Next year should be pretty jam-packed for Apple. Look for a 15-inch MacBook Air, new M3 iMac, the Mac Pro, updated HomePod, Reality Pro headset and a larger iPad. There’s also the potential debut of the company’s combined Apple TV, HomePod and FaceTime camera device coming at the tail end of the year.
9to5Mac brings an in-depth look at these future announcements:
These are the Macs users should expect in 2023
There are at least three main Macs Apple will unveil next year: the 15-inch MacBook Air, a new M3 iMac, and the upcoming Mac Pro.
The 15-inch MacBook Air was first rumored by DSCC Ross Young. According to him, Apple is planning a new variant of the MacBook Air for 2023 that will feature a screen size of around 15 inches. The company is also reportedly planning to increase the display of the current 13.3-inch MacBook Air to something that is “slightly larger” but still between 13 inches and 14 inches.
Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said Apple has skipped the M2 iMac to focus on a new M3 iMac. It’s not clear whether there will be a design change or just some hardware upgrades.
For the Mac Pro, Apple said at the beginning of the year that it was working on the new, high-end Mac device, but no other word has been heard from the company.
Updated HomePod is also in the works
Gurman reported on the new HomePod in June. Codenamed B620, this new speaker will run the Apple Watch Series 8 chip, the S8 processor – which has the same speeds as the Series 6 chip. It’s unclear how different it will perform compared to the A8 chip on the original HomePod.
The HomePod mini, which is important to note, features the S5 chip. The S6 processor is around 20% faster than its previous generation. Here’s what Gurman reported at the time:
The HomePod, code-named B620, will run the same S8 chip coming to the watches and will be closer to the original HomePod in terms of size and audio performance rather than a new HomePod mini. The new HomePod will have an updated display on top and there’s even been some talk of multi-touch functionality.
Reality Pro Headset will finally be unveiled
The long-rumored Apple Glasses is also making its debut in 2023. After years of wait, Apple will likely be ready to introduce its Mixed Reality Headset next year. In a DSCC paper, analysts believe Apple’s Mixed Reality headset will feature an “innovative three-display configuration,” with two micro OLED 4K displays and another AMOLED panel for low-resolution peripheral vision. Not only that, but it will likely include a powerful mobile CPU and GPU in the headset.
It will feature a Mac chip and will be very pricey, according to rumors. You can learn more about this future product here.
Larger iPad and combined Apple TV and HomePod combo could also make the cut
Last but not least, Gurman believes a larger iPad is in the works. It will likely be a 14-inch iPad Pro. He reported almost a year ago that Apple was exploring future iPad designs with larger screens, saying that such a product was “a couple of years down the road,” then, in June, DSCC‘s Ross Young corroborates that timeline while offering additional details.
Young tweeted:
Confirmed the 14.1″ iPad Pro is being developed with our supply chain sources. It will have MiniLEDs and ProMotion. Not sure of the timing, but early 2023 may be more likely.
For the Apple TV + HomePod + FaceTime device, Gurman has talked about this product for a while. It will likely be an Amazon Echo Show rival, and you can learn more about it here.
Wrap-up
Apart from new iPhones and Apple Watches, these are some of the products rumored for 2023. Which one are you most excited to see Apple introducing? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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