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It's official: Apple has some more things to announce, and it's going to be in Brooklyn, N.Y.

With the "There is more in the making" tagline on the official invites the members of the press, the odds are the company is about to enter the market.

Here are the devices we expect to get updates – and the Apple products should not buy over the next few weeks.

iPad Pro

Apple gave the iPad a modest update earlier this year, adding support for the company's pen stylus and giving the tablet a faster processor. At $ 329, the 9.7-inch tablet is Apple's iPad and fine for most people.

iPad Pro. (Photo: Apple)

Those who want more power and use the iPad as a more traditional computer, however, likely will want to spring for the iPad Pro. But compared to the traditional iPad this year, the iPad Pro is overdue.

Rumor has it this new event will bring more than a boost. A radical redesign, which has the iPad Pro, a XS and XR is expected, according to Bloomberg. Face ID facial recognition is anticipated as the new security method to replace the Touch ID fingerprint sensor.

Also new: USB-C on the way to charge the tablet, according to noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, replacing the Lightning port Apple currently uses its mobile devices outside of Macs. USB-C is the standard found on most new laptops, tablets and Android phones, so here's hoping Apple does, indeed, begin to embrace the standard for its port needs.

Should I buy? If you're in need of a new iPad look at the recent model (known as the 6th generation) or even last year's 5th generation if you find it on sale. This regular iPad is not expected to get an update at Apple's event, though, depending on the pricing of the new Pros might have a price cut at some retailers before the holidays.

Thinking of getting an iPad as a computer replacement? Wait.

Macs and MacBooks

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Beyond iPads, several members of Apple's Mac are in need of some upgrades, with the exception being the MacBook Pro that got a refresh in July.

The 12-inch MacBook MacBook Air and Mac mini desktop, in particular, are long overdue. The air has not had a noticeable update, just receiving minor minor updates. It still has the same design as the model from 2010, does not have a higher resolution Retina Display and lacks the USB-C ports found on Apple's other MacBook lines.

The 12-inch MacBook has a single USB-C port but lacks the recent Intel chips the MacBook Pro and rival Windows laptops run and have not seen its design changes since it was first introduced in 2015.

The Mac Mini, meanwhile, is in a similar spot and has been updated by its iMac and iMac Pro siblings.

According to Bloomberg, a new Mac is on the way to a new MacBook Air that will finally have a more modern design and a high-resolution display. Bloomberg also reports that the new MacBook Air will be cheaper than Apple's other computers with the company targeting schools.

Should I buy? With a little chatter on the MacBook Pro, you need to be sure that the pulling the trigger. Those who were considering the 13-inch Pro, 12-inch MacBook or MacBook Air should almost certainly wait to see what Apple does here first.

On the desktop side, the Mac has a chance of becoming a reality, and it's possible the company is going to have a fresh look at it. The Mac Pro, meanwhile, is expected to receive its next update in 2019.

Those looking for a Mac desktop should wait.

AirPods and Beats

Jam out, no wires required. (Photo: Reviewed.com / Michael Desjardin)

While initially derided for their odd design, AirPods have become an absolute hit for Apple. Introduced in 2016, the earbuds are fast approaching their second birthday.

A report from Bloomberg earlier this year suggests that you will be able to improve the future, adding a new chip and the ability to summon Siri with just your voice, something that was back by Kuo in his report.

Apple previously announced it was also working on a wireless charging case for AirPods to work with its long-delayed AirPower charging mat. It's possible the case makes an appearance as well.

The report also says a pricier water-resistant, noise canceling version of AirPods is coming in 2019. Bloomberg also reports that Apple is planning over-the-ear headphones separate from the Beats brand, though those are also expected next year.

Should I buy? If you're looking for AirPods, or even Beats headphones, you should wait to see what comes out of the October 30 event, which just so happens to be at the Brooklyn Academy of Music.

Apple Watch

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The Apple Watch was just released with a new design, built-in ECG and improved health features. Black Friday Approaches, it's a pretty safe territory as far as rumors go.

Should I buy? Yes, if you are looking for an Apple Watch you can buy one now.

iPhone

iPhone XR is expected to be a hit. (Photo: Apple)

Like the Apple Watch, it's a lot more than that. The XS iPhone and XS are available now, the XR goes on sale and the older 7 and 8 lines have been discounted. No additional new iPhones are anticipated, though it's possible this could be where we see iOS 12.1 and its new emoji.

Should I buy? As with the Apple Watch it is likely that there will be plenty of deals and offers around iPhones, so, for that reason, it may be worth waiting. As far as new devices go, Apple seems to have gotten all of those out of its system last month.

Follow Eli Blumenthal on Twitter @eliblumenthal

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