Apple Products Guide: Everything We Expect to See in 2021 and Beyond

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The MacRumors guide to upcoming items is developed to offer an introduction of everything that we're expecting to see from Apple, both in the near and more far-off future. Dates noted are not always concrete, but are based on the most current rumors and information that we have.

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We're upgrading the guide regularly, so it will be the go-to place to see every Apple product that's on the horizon at a look. For more information on the reports we've found out about each upcoming product, make sure to click the links to visit our roundups.

Half of 2021

Apple held an event in April 2021 and introduced AirTags, new iMac designs, an updated Apple TV 4K, and revitalized versions of the 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which are the only devices that we've seen launch in early 2021 aside from a purple version of the iPhone 12.

WWDC

Apple held the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, debuting iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15, and macOS 12 Monterey. Information on everything new in these software application updates can be discovered in our devoted roundups.

No brand-new hardware was introduced at WWDC, with Apple rather focusing on the brand-new software application updates that are set to be launched in the fall.

September 14 occasion

Apple is holding a "California Streaming" occasion on Tuesday, September 14. Like last year's fall occasion, this will be held virtually, and is set to begin at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. This event is anticipated to focus on the iPhone 13 and the Apple Watch Series 7, with details on what to anticipate below.

120Hz ProMotion screens are anticipated, as are cam improvements, an A15 chip, and quicker 5G. Battery life enhancements are likewise anticipated.

Apple Watch Series 7 - Apple introduces new Apple Watch models on a yearly basis, and this year, we're anticipating an upgraded style for the first time in a number of years. The Apple Watch is anticipated to include smaller bezels and a flat-edged style that could be similar to the design of the iPhone 12, along with brand-new 41mm and 45mm case sizes.

AirPods 3 - Apple is dealing with a new variation of the AirPods, which will look similar to the AirPods Pro, but without Active Noise Cancellation, allowing Apple to offer them at a lower rate point. There were multiple reports recommending the AirPods 3 would launch in the very first half of 2021, but that info was inaccurate and it now appears AirPods are releasing in the 3rd quarter. Mass production is set to start in August, which implies we might see a September launch together with new iPhones.

October/November Event

Apple is expected to hold numerous fall occasions, so after we see the new iPhone and Apple Watch at the September event, we can anticipate a second event to happen in October or November. It's not yet clear if we'll have just 2 occasions or 3 like Apple kept in the fall of 2020.

MacBook Pro - Apple is working on 14 and 16-inch MacBook Pro designs that are anticipated in the 3rd quarter of 2021. It will use upgraded Apple M1X silicon chips with a 10-core CPU that includes eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, along with 16-core or 32-core GPU choices and assistance for up to 64GB RAM.

Mac mini - Apple is developing a high-end version of the Mac mini, which will feature additional ports and a more powerful Apple silicon chip. It will consist of an enhanced version of the M1 chip with a 10-core CPU that has eight high-performance cores and 2 energy-efficient cores, plus 16-core or 32-core GPU choices. The Apple silicon chip will support as much as 64GB RAM and 4 Thunderbolt ports. It's expected to utilize the exact same chip that the MacBook Pro will utilize, so it might come out in the fall too.

iPad mini 6 - There's a brand-new variation of the iPad mini coming in 2021, and there have been reports that it could include an 8.5 to 9-inch display, enabled through a reduction in bezel size. The new iPad mini is anticipated to include an all-display style without any Home Button, and Apple might be planning to use a Touch ID power button in to optimize screen space.

Low-cost iPad - Apple is establishing a ninth-generation version of the affordable iPad with a 10.2-inch display and a thinner develop (6.3 mm) that's comparable to the now-discontinued third-generation iPad Air. It's anticipated to be released sometime this fall.

Products Coming in 2022

MacBook Air - Apple is developing a thinner and lighter variation of the MacBook Air that will have thinner bezels than the present design. The brand-new Apple silicon chip will support much better graphics with nine or 10 GPU cores instead of the 7 or eight in the current M1 MacBook Air.

AirPods Pro - Apple is working on a brand-new variation of the AirPods Pro with a more compact style and a brand-new wireless chip. The design is said to eliminate the brief stem that sticks out from the iphone coupons bottom, leading to a more rounded shape better in design to completing wire-free earbuds from Google and Samsung.

iPhone SE - Apple is rumored to be developing a new version of the iPhone SE with 5G and an updated processor, with a release expected in the first half of 2022.

Products With Unknown Release Dates

Mac Pro - Apple is working on 2 variations of the Mac Pro, both of which include a revamped chassis that's smaller sized in size. The new Mac Pro designs will feature high-end Apple silicon chip alternatives with 20 or 40 computing cores, made up of 6 high-performance or 32 high-performance cores and 4 or 8 high-efficiency cores. These upgraded chips are also anticipated to consist of 64 or 128 core GPUs.

Larger iMac - Apple is still developing a bigger version of the iMac with more powerful Apple silicon chips, however stopped briefly deal with the larger version to release the 24-inch iMac model. There is no word on when the bigger variation of the iMac might introduce, however it is anticipated to include far more powerful Apple silicon chips.

Even more in the Future

AR Smart Glasses - Apple is dealing with enhanced reality wise glasses that could come at some point in the next few years. The glasses are said to include a devoted screen, integrated processor, and an "rOS" or reality os. Input will be through touch panels, voice activation, and head gestures, and it's said to support applications ranging from mapping to texting. The first reports suggested Apple's AR glasses would be available in 2020, now it's sounding like the item will see a release in 2022, though Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has stated some sort of AR item is originating from Apple in 2021.

Collapsible iPhone - Apple is presumably working on a collapsible iPhone that may be in between 7.5 and 8 inches, with a launch date slated for 2023 at the earliest.

Apple Car - There have been a lot of weaves in the legend of Apple's electrical vehicle development, however trustworthy Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo thinks Apple is still intending on a full autonomous lorry rather than simply a self-governing vehicle software application offering, with a launch to take place between 2023 and 2025.

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