1. 15-inch MacBook Air
Earlier this year, Apple launched the 13.6-inch MacBook Air M2. This new iteration of the popular MacBook sports a new design and is powered by the latest M2 chipset. While the dust still settles around this new MacBook Air, it seems like Apple is set to release a 15-inch MacBook Air in Spring 2023. This is a first for MacBook Air, as it has never been released with a 15-inch screen. Moreover, this new MacBook Air will most likely include a healthy upgrade over the first M2 chip, with a faster clock speed. The chances of this MacBook Air release are quite significant, as it’s been reported that Apple wants to increase consumer choice in the laptop segment. However, nobody’s sure yet if this MacBook Air could replace the 13-inch MacBook Air. In any case, the price for this laptop could be really high, starting as steep as $1,799.
2. iPhone 15
With every new year, the hype surrounding a new iPhone increases exponentially. In 2022, Apple introduced some magnificent changes to its 14 Pro lineup of phones, the base model of iPhone 14 barely received any upgrades. Sure, the processor and camera system are slightly better than their predecessors. However, it still lacked the game-changing Dynamic Island and A16 Bionic chipset. All of this looks set to change with the upcoming iPhone 15 lineup. There’s a very high chance of the Dynamic Island and the A16 processor being retained in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. Apart from this, talks of a new A17 processor for the 15 Pro lineup are also going on. A new design, new processor, Periscope Lens technology, and more could be heading with the new lineup of iPhones. However, speculation about the iPhone 15 Ultra has increased as well. Since Apple introduced the Apple Watch Ultra, rumors indicate that Apple will expand its lineup of phones to the iPhone 15 Ultra as well. If this is true, and a new iPhone model does release, expect it to cost significantly more than the Pro Max models.
3. Reality Pro headset
Apple could expand its wares into a new category with a mixed-reality headset called the Reality Pro headset. If this product arrives in 2023, it will cost anywhere between $2000 to $3000. There are good reasons for this exorbitant price as well. The Reality Pro headset is set to be the most advanced headset of its kind. Not only will the Reality Pro headset feature an M2 chip (the same that’s inside a Mac), but it will also feature over 10 cameras both inside and outside the headset. Furthermore, the high-resolution displays on the headset will be the best in its class. Just like any other Apple device, the headset will have its own operating system, dubbed realityOS. With this device, Apple could want to create a virtual world – similar to the Metaverse. Nonetheless, there’s not much else that we know about the device so far.
4. HomePod with a screen
Whether this happens or not, one thing is clear – Apple will have to make major changes to change the narrative of the HomePod product line. To do this, they’ll have to do something radically different.
5. MacBook Pro
Talk of a new MacBook Pro is rife in the Apple community. Being at the higher end of the spectrum, the new MacBook Pro could feature updated chipsets from Apple. This update could apply to both the 14-inch and 16-inch models. I doubt that it’ll feature any changes in design, as Apple is usually pretty stringent with design changes. However, there’s little doubt that we’ll see performance and battery life updates. According to leakers and industry insiders, the new MacBook Pro will arrive in March 2023. However, consumers will have to be wary of a significant price rise with this new set of laptops.
6. Mac Mini
When the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro launched with M1 chips almost two years ago, a Mac Mini was released as well. Although new MacBooks have been released with M2 chipsets, the Mac Mini is nowhere to be seen. However, it looks like something better is on the way, with two new Mac Mini models on the horizon. It’s been reported that both models will sport variations of the M2 chipset. Since Apple is taking longer to bring out the updated Mac Mini, there’s a good chance that a redesigned version is on the way. The new models could sport a plexiglass top and a smaller chassis. Furthermore, you can expect the new Mac Mini to have up to 24GB of Unified Memory. What’s surprising is that most of the rumors don’t indicate a release date (apart from the year 2023). While the previous Mac Mini was released during the month of November, the best guess we can make about the new Mac Mini’s release date is the second half of 2023!
7. iMac with M3
Although the iMac didn’t last too long, thanks to the introduction of the Mac Studio, people are still hoping for a new iMac. There’s even some news from industry insiders that Apple is working on a new iMac with an M3 chipset. However, we’re not sure if this will be a follow-up for the 24-inch iMac or a new model altogether. In any discussion surrounding an iMac with M3, the conversation will naturally flow toward the M3 as well. However, Apple is currently busy cementing its position with the likes of the M2, M2 Pro, and even the M1 Ultra. If an M3 chip is being worked on, you can be sure that it will feature a 3nm architecture. Moreover, the M3 chip units might be made available in three variants – Ibiza, Palma, and Lobos. If we see an M3 chip, it will be introduced first with a line of MacBooks. Only then could it be added to a new iMac.
8. Apple Silicon Mac Pro
Considering the leaps and bounds that Apple has taken with its M-series of chipsets, the currently available Mac Pro looks quite dated. This is mostly because the Mac Pro still uses an Intel chipset. So, it’s guaranteed that we’ll see a new Mac Pro with an M2 or M3 chipset. However, the development of a lineup of desktops is far more complex than that of MacBooks. Expect a bit of delay in seeing a new Mac Pro. It’s also highly likely that despite the gap in releases, Apple won’t be changing the design of the Mac Pro. Instead, they’ll focus on perfecting the internals to deliver a powerful and fluid user experience. Since these desktops compete with Intel workstations, you could see a rumored M2 Ultra or M2 Extreme chipset in the new Mac Pro. Whatever the case, the new Mac Pro looks set to break all records in terms of specifications and pricing!
9. 14-inch iPad Pro
It hasn’t been too long since Apple released a new iPad Pro with an M2 chipset and ProRes video recording capabilities. However, these features are available in the proven 12.9-inch display. There are rumors abound that Apple is testing 14-inch iPad Pros in its facilities. The primary aim of this increase in display size is to blur the line between using a tablet and a laptop. Nonetheless, there are some issues with this idea. Firstly, Apple often changes its existing products to see if these minor changes would help the user experience. More often than not, they don’t materialize in a commercial sense. Secondly, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro is already quite expensive. A bigger screen could blow the budget so much that most people won’t be interested. Thirdly, smaller iPad variants are still quite successful. With all these factors to consider for Apple, a 14-inch iPad Pro may not see the light of day. At least, not at the earliest. If we see an iPad Pro with a bigger screen, expect the product to be at the ultra-premium end of the spectrum. Final thoughts That wraps up our list of upcoming new Apple products in 2023. Remember that most of these products are based on rumors from industry insiders and haven’t been confirmed by Apple in an official statement. Nonetheless, this is an exciting bunch of products, and I think we consumers would love to see them materialize! Read more:
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