Apple to ‘unleash’ new hardware on October 18; MacBook Pro refresh with M1X chip expected

Apple’s unleashed particular occasion kicks off October 18, at 10:30PM IST.

Apple will maintain its subsequent ‘particular’ occasion on October 18. The Cupertino-based firm simply despatched out invitations for its second fall occasion of the 12 months the place it would most certainly launch model new MacBook Professional fashions with the second-generation M1 system-on-chip, or M1X because it’s being extensively rumoured. We might additionally see a extra highly effective Mac Mini boasting of the identical chip plus third era AirPods which have been beforehand rumoured to launch alongside the iPhone 13 in September.

The M1X ought to be the true showstopper and all hints—and hearsay mills—level to that. The theme of the occasion is ‘unleashed’, and the invite makes it abundantly clear that ‘velocity’ would be the massive takeaway from it. If that wasn’t sufficient, Apple SVP Advertising and marketing Greg Joswiak additionally references the time period in a tweet sharing the launch date on Twitter—in order that’s that.

Unleashed! These subsequent six days are going to hurry by. #AppleEvent pic.twitter.com/0ops2bVPvl

— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 12, 2021

The M1 was a giant step for Apple because it signalled begin of Cupertino’s transition away from long-term companion Intel. If something, the M1X is much more eagerly awaited as a result of that’s the place Apple will supposedly kickstart the journey for energy—or professional—customers. New 14- and 16-inch MacBook Professional fashions are anticipated to pack this new chip. A brand new, extra highly effective Mac Mini with M1X can also be on the playing cards.

In its next-gen avatar, the MacBook Professional—14- and 16-inch—will reportedly convey again MagSafe magnetic charging and ditch the close to controversial contact bar that all of us like to hate a lot. The Mac Mini refresh with M1X is in the meantime stated to pack extra ports, making it extra helpful for these searching for extra energy and productiveness within the hallmark Mac Mini type issue.

The third-gen AirPods have been anticipated to be launched in September however since that by no means occurred, it’s potential we might hear extra about them on October 18.

Apple’s unleashed particular occasion kicks off October 18, at 10:30PM IST. Watch this area for out full protection on all issues Apple from the occasion.