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Apple, the tech giant based in California, has officially announced a special event scheduled for September 9th. This announcement has sparked widespread excitement as rumors swirl about the unveiling of new iPhones and Apple Watches. However, while these are the anticipated highlights, several other anticipated products might not be making an appearance next month, according to reports by 9To5Mac.
One of the most talked-about developments is the introduction of new Macs powered by the M4 chip. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg has revealed that Apple is accelerating the development of its first Macs equipped with the M4 chip, which was initially introduced with the latest iPad Pro. The upcoming lineup is expected to include refreshed versions of the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac, all featuring the M4 chip.
While the MacBook Pro and iMac are likely to retain their existing designs, the Mac mini might be getting a significant makeover. Rumors suggest a new, more compact design for the M4 Mac mini, reminiscent of an Apple TV. However, those eager to get their hands on these new Macs might need to wait a bit longer, as Apple typically schedules a separate Mac-focused event in October.
In the realm of audio, Apple is reportedly working on the third generation of its high-end wireless earbuds, the AirPods Pro. The new model is expected to boast a fresh design and upgraded chips, potentially introducing health-oriented features such as a hearing test tool. However, these AirPods Pro 3 are not expected to debut until next year, according to reports.
For this year, Apple is anticipated to unveil two new versions of AirPods 4, which will replace the current AirPods 2 and AirPods 3. These updated AirPods are likely to be announced alongside the new iPhones in September.
Apple's HomePod lineup might also witness some changes, though not immediately. Leaked parts of a new HomePod suggest a model similar to the HomePod 2 but with an LCD touchscreen on top. Additionally, Apple is rumored to be exploring a more advanced device with an 8-inch display running tvOS. However, it seems unlikely that these new HomePods will be unveiled in September.
Meanwhile, Apple Vision Pro, which hit stores earlier this year, could be joined by a more affordable version aimed at reaching a broader audience. This cheaper model, however, isn’t expected until the end of 2025 at the earliest. The September event might only include announcements related to the Vision Pro’s availability in more countries.
There is also speculation surrounding a new iPad mini. Reports of dwindling stock of the iPad mini 6 at Apple Stores worldwide have led to rumors that a new iPad mini could be on the horizon. While Apple has previously launched new iPads alongside iPhones in September, the company sometimes waits until October for such announcements. Therefore, the chances of seeing an iPad mini 7 next month are about 50/50.
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