Apple to unveil M4 chip-powered Macs and updated iPad Mini and iPad models at anticipated October event, following the iPhone 16 launch on September 9
The new redesigned Mac mini is expected to launch in October alongside M4-powered MacBook Pro and iMac models
With macOS Sequoia, apps that are bigger than 1GB in size can be installed directly on an external storage device such as a hard disk drive (HDD) or a solid state drive (SSD)
Apple is reportedly developing four new Mac models for 2024, all powered by M4 chips and featuring at least 16GB RAM. This upgrade may support the enhanced Apple Intelligence features
Apple is expected to update its entire Mac lineup with the new M4 chips, which feature an enhanced Neural Engine designed to handle workloads related to on-device intelligence capabilities
Apple is anticipated to go all in during the festive season with new launches, starting with iPhones 16 series, Watch 10 series, and Watch Ultra in September
Reportedly, the Mac mini that Apple plans to launch later this year will be significantly smaller in size than its predecessor
Apple debuted the M4 chip with the iPad Pro launch in May. The tablet has since been the only device powered by the latest Apple silicon
Apple is offering AirPods (third-generation) with lightning charging case bundled with select Mac models at no additional cost. Similarly select iPads come bundled with Apple Pencil
Starting later this year, Apple will allow compatibility with third-party iPhone batteries and display with some features that were limited to original Apple parts
ChatGPT app for Mac PCs supports keyboard shortcut to kick off a conversation. Powered by OpenAI's GPT-4o model, the AI chatbot offers reasoning capability across audio, visual and text
Alongside, Apple is launching new bookable sessions at Apple stores to help students choose the right Mac laptop, customise features to fit their needs, and explore options to fit their budget
14-inch MacBook Pro would likely be powered by the M4 chip while the 16-inch model would get options for new M4 Pro and M4 Max chip, according to the report
While Apple largely focused on generative AI integration with its platforms, it also previewed major redesign and added functionality to its operating systems for iPads, Macs, and Watch Series
Apple is gradually expanding the OLED displays across its product portfolio. After iPhones, Apple introduced OLED displays on iPads and now preparing the MacBook Pro for 2026 release
The first AI server chips will be the M2 Ultra, which was launched last year as part of the Mac Pro and Mac Studio computers
CERT-In says vulnerability can allow a hacker to remotely gain access Apple devices
He said China is promoting tech innovation, and that sectors like artificial intelligence and cloud computing offer massive opportunities to companies like Apple
Once the world's most valuable firm at more than $3 trillion, Apple has underperformed both the Nasdaq 100 and the S&P 500 in 2024