Apple is gearing up for several events this fall

Even with the global chip crisis continuing to lay keys to large-scale gadget production, Apple appears to be gearing up for several major product launches with several events slated to be scheduled throughout the fall.

In the most recent edition of his Power On BulletinBloomberg’s Mark Gurman has released a revamped forecast of upcoming Apple devices, including updated specs for the upcoming iPhone, Apple Watch, and even information about the long-awaited MacBook Pro refresh with the new M1X chip from Apple.

Last year, due to what were believed to be supply chain issues, the iPhone 12’s launch was slightly delayed until October. However, for 2021, it looks like the iPhone launch will resume its usual niche in September. And although Gurman claims this year’s iPhone will be an “S” model (no major design update), he says Apple will likely call the next iPhone the iPhone 13 instead of the iPhone. 12, even with 13 often considered an unlucky number in many countries.

For the iPhone 13, new features are expected to include a new cinematic video mode, new AI-powered camera filters, a faster A15 processor, and perhaps more importantly, a new ProMotion screen setting with grip. support a refresh rate of 120Hz. And like last year, the iPhone 13 range is expected to be available in two sizes for the standard model (5.4 and 6.1 inches), with the iPhone 13 Pro being available in 6.1 and 6.7 inches.

Along with the iPhone 13, it seems likely that a new Apple Watch, iPad Mini, and AirPods will also make an appearance at Apple’s event in September, with the Apple Watch Series 7 set to get a Slightly redesigned design with flatter sides (similar to current iPhones and iPads) and an extension of Apple’s Time to Walk service with new celebrity guides.

When it comes to standard AirPods, Apple is also refreshing the design of its cheaper non-Beats headphones, with the new model supposedly featuring shorter stems and a brand new in-ear shape similar to the AirPods Pro. However, it remains to be seen whether Apple will follow suit. Samsung’s advance and add some sort of active noise canceling technology to its more affordable AirPods. And for anyone waiting for an update to Apple’s small tablet, Gurman says the iPad Mini is also getting a complete overhaul with thinner bezels.

After September, things get a bit blurry as to the order in which Apple will announce its other refreshed products, although Gurman seems confident that Apple will have new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros with more powerful M1X chips available before. the end. November. And separately in a new research note, longtime Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the inclusion of new mini LED displays with better brightness and contrast on upcoming MacBook Pros will start to drive the adoption of mini LED displays. in industry.

“We believe that MacBooks, not iPads, are the primary source of Mini LED panel shipments,” says Kuo. “MacBook shipments haven’t grown much in recent years. However, we expect MacBook shipments to increase significantly by 20% year-on-year, or more in 2021 and 2022, due to the adoption of mini LED panels, Apple Silicon, and brand new designs. “

Elsewhere, Apple is even expected to convert AppleCare + for Mac to an annual subscription, allowing users to purchase extended care one year at a time instead of having to shell out three years of care upon purchase. This change is actually already available to people who buy AppleCare + directly on their new laptops, but later this fall, customers will enjoy similar options at Apple stores and even over the phone. The only downside is that buying AppleCare + one year at a time will cost more than buying three years of wholesale service.