October Keynote: The 5 Products Apple Should Announce

Apple should still organizea keynote before the end of the year. As usual, this conference should focus on Macs and present new models.

The latest rumors on this subject suggest the arrival of a newMacBook Pro, of aMac minicompletely revised andiMac24 inches. If that wasn't enough, Apple could take advantage of this conference to launch a newiPad 11entry level and a new version« mini »from his tablet.

MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iMac: M4 power

MacBook Pro: without a major revolution?

When it comes to computers, Apple is banking on three models. The MacBook Pro should be entitled to an M4 chip to remain the most powerful portable device. Already presented at the beginning of the yearon the iPad Pro, this processor is eagerly awaited on the Apple brand's laptops.

But the big changes should be seen on other devices, like the Mac mini and iMac. Both desktop computers have not been updated by Apple in years. So the Cupertino company would like to do things big.

Mac mini: a major evolution

Or rather, even smaller. The Mac mini, which could well be the star of this presentation evening, should be entitled to a completely new design. The latest version marketed today by Apple was released in 2022, it is equipped with an M2 chip and retains the design of the Mac mini M1 from 2020.

According to information from Bloomberg news agency journalist Mark Gurman, Apple is about to launch a version of the Mac mini by considerably reducing its size.The device could become as big as an Apple TV, but with a powerful M4 chip at its center.

iMac : M4 et USB-C ?

Finally, when it comes to the iMac, the changes made by Apple should be fewer. The M4 chip will still be there for this computer screen with a diagonal of 24 inches. The accessories (Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad) should for their part switch to universal USB-C connectivity.

iPad and iPad mini: perfect for going under the tree?

Apple's presentation evening should be cut in two. In addition to a first part on Macs, with three anticipated products, Apple should take a few minutes to talk about its iPads. While the iPad Pro was updated at the start of the year, it is the entry-level and small format tablets that should have the right to Apple's spotlight.

iPad 11: in the big leagues

The Cupertino company would indeed have planned to update these two devices during its conference at the end of the month. Apple knows that these products are very popular, especially for the holiday season, and so it is quite logical to see the entry-level iPad and iPad mini being updated by Apple.

Several rumors mention the arrival of a new entry-level iPad. This model, named iPad 11 by Mark Gurman, would still be entitled to a 10.9-inch screen. The biggest novelty might be its chip. Today the iPad 10 works with an A14 processor (arrived with the iPhone 12). The tablet could be entitled to an A16 or A17 chip.

iPad mini: size doesn't matter

Still according to information from Mark Gurman, the iPad mini would also be entitled to its fifteen minutes of fame this month. The smallest tablet would be entitled to a better chip (today the iPad mini has an A16 chip). The new processor for the iPhone 16, the A18Pro, could arrive, bringing with it Apple Intelligence.

If the device has not been updated since 2021, you should not expect a revolution. Analysts are instead counting on an update of the components to slightly improve the overall user experience.

iPad Air, MacBook Air: see you in 2025

In order to close the loop, the iPad Air and MacBook Air should have the right to their own conference at the beginning of 2025. Apple would have planned to update them at that time, to spread its sales over the whole year. This could be an opportunity to launch a new color on the iPhone 16 and thus boost sales in the spring.