Apple might launch new iMac and MacBook Pro later this month

Apple is reportedly gearing up to unveil the much anticipated M2 powered 24-inch iMac and possibly refreshed version of the MacBook Pro models.

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Apple might unveil the new machines on October 30 or October 31. (Image Source: Reuters)

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Apple might launch a bunch of new devices later this month. This includes a refreshed version of the 24-inch iMac launched in 2021 and 3 models of the MacBook Pro.

According to a recent report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple retail stores are in short supply of the 24-inch iMac, 13-inch MacBook Pro, 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro and if users order any of these models, they aren’t shipping until November. He said this is “a clear sign that something is about to happen” with these models.

The current-gen MacBook Pro models, which were launched earlier this year, are available in M2 and M2 Max variants. The upcoming refresh might bring a new processor along with some minor improvements to the display, but they might be launched sometime in 2024.

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The M1-powered 24-inch iMac happens to be the only machine besides the MacBook Air 2020 to sport Apple’s first generation in-house developed processor. Previously, Gurman had reiterated several times that an M2-powered iMac refresh was unlikely and that the upcoming M3 chipset would power the next iMac.

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But earlier this month, a Japanese publication Mac Otakara hinted at a refreshed version of the 24-inch iMac powered by the M2 and M2 Pro chipsets, suggesting it might bring several improvements like Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 6E support and Bluetooth 5.3.

Gurman goes on to say that Apple will host the event on October 30 or October 31, which will be followed by the tech giant’s earnings call on November 2.

Last week, the Cupertino-based tech company launched the 3rd generation Apple Pencil, which happens to be cheaper than its predecessor but misses out on some features like pressure sensitivity and wireless pairing and charging.