This is not to be expected at tomorrow’s Apple event

As is often the case, Apple’s product launch schedule for 2021 appears to be weighted in the latter part of the year, and a number of new products are expected to debut. While Apple plans to hold an event this week, it won’t include everything Apple will announce before the end of the year.

On Tuesday, September 14, Apple will hold its “streaming in California” event, which is expected to include the launch of the new iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7 and possibly third-generation AirPods.

Given that we expect several new products before the end of the year, it’s important to note that this single event, of what will likely be at least two events this fall, won’t include the release of everything we expect. Here’s a quick rundown of everything we probably won’t see at the Apple event on Tuesday, September 14th.

Apple’s largest Silicon iMac

Of the few upgrades planned for the Mac line this year, some Apple customers may be looking for a larger silicon-powered Apple iMac. Apple is currently offering the Apple M1 silicon chip in its redesigned 24-inch ‌iMac‌; however, larger 27-inch models continue to run on Intel processors.

Apple had previously stopped work on a larger silicone largeriMac‌ to develop the 24-inch MiMac‌, released this April. Due to this pause, the larger ‌iMac‌ is not expected to be released until early next year, so don’t expect any significant versions of the ‌iMac‌ product during the “Apple streaming” event in California. streaming.

14 and 16-inch MacBook Pros

If it looks like we’ve been waiting for the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros redesigned for an eternity, it’s because we’ve done it. Apple is expected to launch the new MacBook Pro, which will not only feature a more powerful silicon chip from Apple, but also major design changes and new screens, this fall.

Apple debuted its first round of Apple’s silicone Macs last year during an event in November, and Apple is likely to do the same this year. Apple is unlikely to include updates or mentions on the Mac during its event on Tuesday, September 14, as it will want attention to revolve around the “iPhone 13” and “Apple Watch Series 7”.

From Bloomberg Mark Gurman reported this week that Apple is planning another event in the fall focused on Mac and iPad. This event is likely to include 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, as well as iPad upgrades.

Redesigned iPad mini

The fifth-generation iPad mini was launched in March 2019 and an update is expected to arrive this fall. The new sixth-generation sixthiPad mini‌ will include a design similar to the iPad Pro and iPad Air, but in a smaller, lighter shape. It is also rumored that the new ‌ iPad mini‌ will have a USB-C port and the A14 chip. The new “iPad mini” is expected to launch this fall, but is unlikely to appear at Tuesday’s “Apple event.”

M1X redesigned Mac mini

Apple is working hard on a new high-end version of the Mac mini, last updated with the Apple silicon chip ‌M1‌ in November 2020. It is rumored that the new model includes a more powerful Apple “M1X” silicon chip and a new design with additional ports and a “plexiglass” top.

From Bloomberg Mark Gurman has reported that the new Mac mini is only “a few months away,” which means a release could be released for this year. If Apple plans a launch this year, it could come to the same event that includes the launch of the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros, possibly some October or November.

Second generation AirPods Pro

Apple is working on the second generation of AirPods Pro, marking the first product update since it was launched in October 2019. It is rumored that the new irAirPods‌ will have a more compact design, a new wireless chip, a quality of improved sound, as well as updated motion sensors for fitness tracking. Although irAirPods Pro‌ needs to be updated, we don’t expect to hear any news about irAirPods Pro‌ until next year.

MacOS Monterey release date

iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15 and macOS Monterey will be released to the public this fall, following their preview in June and months of public beta testing and developers. The ‌iphone 13‌ and ‌Apple Watch Series 7‌ will be unveiled with ‌iOS 15‌ and ‌watchOS 8‌ respectively, and a general release date for both operating systems is likely to be announced during Tuesday’s event.

Although ‌macOS Monterey‌ will also be released in the fall, macOS updates have tended to be released later in the fall, such as in October or November. Last year, Apple celebrated the general launch of macOS Big Sur until November, coinciding with the launch of Apple’s new silicone Macs. As we expect new Macs this year, Apple may also decide to keep ‌macOS Monterey‌ until the new Macs are released.

Conclusion

While Apple might surprise us all with some unexpected product launches during its “streaming in California” event, we’re unlikely to see any big surprises. Apple will hold several digital events over the next few months and rumors about the remaining events of the following year are sure to start popping up next Tuesday. The ‌iPhone 13‌ and leApple Watch Series 7‌ event will take place on Tuesday, September 14, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

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