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

The MacRumors guide to upcoming products is designed to provide an overview of everything that we’re expecting to see from Apple, both in the near and more distant future. Dates listed are not always concrete, but are based on the most recent rumors and information that we have.

We’re updating the guide on a regular basis, so it will be the go-to place to see every Apple product that’s on the horizon at a glance. For more detail on the rumors we’ve heard about each upcoming item, make sure to click on the links to visit our roundups.

First Half of 2021

Apple held an event in April 2021 and introduced AirTags, new iMac models, an updated Apple TV 4K, and refreshed versions of the 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro.

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

No new hardware was introduced at WWDC, with Apple instead focusing on the new software updates that were released in the fall.

September 14 «California Streaming» Event

Apple held its annual iPhone-centric event on Tuesday, September 14. At the «California Streaming» event, Apple unveiled the iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max, all of which launched on September 24.

Apple also introduced the iPad mini 6 and the ninth-generation iPad, also with a September 24 release date.

The Apple Watch Series 7 was introduced at the September event, but due to supply constraints caused by manufacturing issues, it didn’t launch until mid-October.

October 18 «Unleashed» Event

Apple held a second fall event with the tagline «Unleashed» on Monday, October 18, which focused on new high-end MacBook Pro models and third-generation AirPods, as well as some new colors for the HomePod mini. Apple also introduced a lower-cost «Voice Plan» for Apple Music.

Products Coming in 2022

• 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 include an improved version of the M1 chip with a 10-core CPU that has eight high-performance cores and two energy-efficient cores, plus 16-core or 32-core GPU options. The Apple silicon chip will support up to 64GB RAM and four Thunderbolt ports. It’s supposed to use the same chip that the MacBook Pro will use, but it was not announced at Apple’s October event and so a 2022 debut appears likely.
• MacBook Air — Apple is developing a thinner and lighter version of the MacBook Air that will have thinner bezels than the current model. The bezels and the keyboard will be an off-white color, and the chassis will not have a wedge shape. The machine will feature a mini-LED display, MagSafe charging technology and USB-C ports for connecting external devices, but it won’t have an HDMI port or an SD card slot. It will include an faster version of the M1 chip with the same number of computing cores as the M1 (eight). The new Apple silicon chip will support better graphics with nine or 10 GPU cores instead of the seven or eight in the current M1 MacBook Air. The MacBook Air could see a launch in mid-2022.
• AirPods Pro — Apple is working on a new version of the AirPods Pro with a more compact design and a new wireless chip. The design is said to eliminate the short stem that sticks out from the bottom, resulting in a more rounded shape closer in design to competing 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 upgraded processor, with a release expected in the first half of 2022.

Products With Unknown Release Dates

• Mac Pro — Apple is working on two versions of the Mac Pro, both of which feature a redesigned chassis that’s smaller in size. The new Mac Pro models will feature high-end Apple silicon chip options with 20 or 40 computing cores, made up of 6 high-performance or 32 high-performance cores and four or eight high-efficiency cores. These upgraded chips are also expected to include 64 or 128 core GPUs.
• Larger iMac — Apple is still developing a larger version of the iMac with more powerful Apple silicon chips, but paused work on the larger version to launch the 24-inch iMac model. There is no word on when the larger variant of the iMac might launch, but it is expected to include much more powerful Apple silicon chips.

Further in the Future

• AR/VR Headset — Apple is working on augmented/virtual reality headset that could come at some in 2022 or 2023. The headset is said to feature a dedicated display, built-in processor, and an «rOS» or reality operating system. Input will be via touch panels, voice activation, and head gestures, and it’s said to have a high price point at around $2,000. Current rumors suggest a launch at the end of 2022.
• Foldable iPhone — Apple is allegedly working on a foldable iPhone that might be between 7.5 and 8 inches, with a launch date slated for 2023 at the earliest.
• Apple Car — There have been a lot of twists and turns in the saga of Apple’s electric car development, but reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple is still planning on a full autonomous vehicle rather than just an autonomous car software offering, with a launch to happen between 2023 and 2025.

2021 Product Refreshes and Announcements

We have a list of all the products that Apple has released so far in 2021.

2020 Product Refreshes and Announcements

This list of all of the products that Apple introduced in 2020 is useful for predicting some of the dates when we might see 2021 devices.

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Apple is closing out 2021 with an avalanche of new products

With just four months to go until 2021 comes to a close, you might say the year has been a quiet one for Apple. So far, we’ve gotten a new 24-inch iMac, iPad Pro, AirTag trackers, Siri Remote, and a MagSafe battery pack, which isn’t a whole lot of new stuff for eight-plus months. But don’t think Apple is going to let 2021 close without leaving its mark. Buckle up, because Apple has a ton of new products to launch before the year comes to a close.

September

iPhone 13

The new iPhone is always the biggest launch of the year and the iPhone 13 is no exception. We already have a pretty good idea of what it will look like: basically the iPhone 12 with a smaller notch. It’ll also reportedly have a better camera, the Pros might get a 120Hz ProMotion display, and there may be an always-on display at long last as well. We’re also hoping for bigger batteries, especially in the iPhone 13 mini.

AirPods (3rd generation)

We’ve expected AirPods at every Apple event for about a year now, but it looks like they’re finally coming this fall. Based on the leaks and the rumors, they’re most likely to arrive at the iPhone event. Seemingly accurate images leaked months ago showing a pair of earbuds that look a lot like the AirPods Pro, with shorter stems and a snug ear fit. Recent rumors say they won’t be getting noise cancellation, which will remain a Pro feature.

Apple Watch Series 7

While it may have gotten its own headlining event last year, rumors suggest that the Apple Watch Series 7 will be announced alongside the iPhone 13. It’s looking like a pretty big release too—according to rumors, Apple will redesign the Apple Watch with flat edges and a thinner body, and likely larger 41mm and 45mm screen sizes. We’ve heard rumblings of enhanced swim tracking as well as a new faster and thinner chip. It may or may not have its own event when it launches this fall.

October

iPad (9th generation)

Apple hasn’t done all that much to upgrade its entry-level iPad since it brought an A10 processor and Apple Pencil support with the 6th generation in 2018, but rumors say a new version is on the way that might finally bring a more modern design and an A12 or A13 Bionic processor. It’s likely the new iPad will retain the home button, one of the few devices that will, but the bezels could shrink to look a lot like the old iPad Air—but with the same $329 price tag.

iPad mini (6th generation)

Apple last updated the iPad mini in 2019 but kept the same stale design. That’s rumored to change with the update arriving later this year, and reports say it will be the biggest redesign in the tiny tablet’s history. According to numerous reports, the iPad mini will be getting the 2020 iPad Air treatment with a Liquid Retina display and Touch ID in the power button like the new iPad Air. Rumors also say it will have a larger 8.3-inch display, an A15 processor, and USB-C.

Apple Pencil (3rd generation)

It seems strange that Apple would release a new iPad Pro with an M1 processor and eye-popping display but not have a new Apple Pencil to go with it. But from what we’ve heard and seen, a new Apple Pencil is in development with a glossy finish, though we don’t know much else about it. It could be a new version of the cheaper Apple Pencil or a smaller version of the first-gen model built for the iPad mini.

November

14-inch/16-inch MacBook Pro

We’ve been hearing about a redesigned MacBook Pro for a while, and with the Apple silicon transition coming up on its one-year anniversary, we’re almost certainly getting new Macs soon. And this is going to be the big one. Apple is reportedly shipping two sizes of MacBook Pro (14 inches and 16 inches) with slimmer bezels all around while bringing back some of the things we’ve missed: HDMI, an SD card reader, more Thunderbolt ports, maybe even MagSafe. We’re also hearing a mini-LED display will be arriving and the Touch Bar will be going away.

Mac mini

The Mac mini was one of the first Macs to get an M1 processor in late 2022, but Apple is planning to release another one in 2021. According to reports, it’s going to be a high-end machine, with an M1X chip and a new thinner design. It’ll also reportedly have four Thunderbolt ports, up to 64GB of RAM, and an iMac-style power cable.

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Here are all of the new products Apple is still expected to launch this year

This year has already been an eventful for Apple. The company launched the iPhone 12 lineup, a new iPad Air and iPad Pro with sensors for augmented reality, the Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE, and a new $400 iPhone called the iPhone SE, among other gadgets.

But Apple may have more left in its pipeline for 2020: most notably the first Mac computer to run on its new Apple silicon processor, the company’s first chip designed for its laptop and desktop line.

Apple CEO Tim Cook also teased during the company’s fiscal fourth quarter earnings call that the company has more announcements to come in 2020.

«Without giving away too much,» Cook said, «I can tell you that this year has a few more exciting things in store.»

Here’s a look at some of the new Apple gadgets we’re expecting to see in 2020.

New Mac computers running on Apple silicon

Apple in June unveiled its initiative to design its own Mac chips rather than relying on Intel’s processors, saying that the first devices running on these new chips would arrive by the end of 2020.

The company didn’t reveal any other details about these new Mac computers, but Apple is rumored to be working on a new 14-inch MacBook Pro.

An accessory to help you find lost items with your iPhone

Apple is reportedly working on an accessory that can help you find lost items by using your iPhone, according to reports from 9to5Mac and MacRumors.

The device would be similar to the Bluetooth tracker Tile, and would likely consist of a small tag to be placed on easily misplaced items like keys and wallets, the reports noted. It would work with the iPhone’s «Find My» app.

It’s unclear when Apple intends to launch the accessory, if at all, but 9to5Mac and MacRumors have discovered references to the product in Apple’s iPhone software.

TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said in January in a note reported by MacRumors that he predicted it would launch in the first half of 2020, but the product has yet to debut 10 months later.

The earlier reports also suggest that the device could be called AirTags, and it may even use augmented reality to point users toward their lost item.

A pair of over-ear premium headphones

Apple’s AirPods earbuds are already popular, but the company could be working on new premium over-ear headphones to rival Bose and Sennheiser as well, according to reports from Kuo, Bloomberg, and 9to5Mac.

The headphones would be positioned as a high-end alternative to Apple’s Beats brand, according to Bloomberg. The headphones may also be customizable like the Apple Watch, according to another report from Bloomberg.

The new headphones are expected to debut this year, Bloomberg previously reported. But the company has pushed back production after facing some development challenges, according to a separate report from the publication.

Like Apple’s AirPods, the new over-ear headphones may be able to automatically play and pause music depending on whether you’re wearing them, according to 9to5Mac. But instead of detecting when you place the headphones on and off your ears, the new premium headphones would be able to tell whether they’re on your ears or hanging around your neck, the report says.

A new Apple TV with faster performance

Apple could be preparing to launch a new version of its Apple TV set-top box with faster performance.

In February, 9to5Mac found files in the developer beta of tvOS 13.4, the latest version of the Apple TV’s software, which referenced what may be a new hardware model. The software indicated that Apple could be developing an Apple TV with a chip based on the same architecture as the company’ A12 Bionic and A30 Bionic processors, which power the company’s recent iPhones.

Apple hasn’t released a new Apple TV since it launched the 4K -enabled model in 2017. That version runs on Apple’s A10X processor, the same chip in the 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro from 2017.

A new iMac with ‘substantial’ upgrades

Apple may also have a new version of its iMac all-in-one desktop in the pipeline for this year, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Little is known about what the update would entail, but Gurman said in a question-and-answer session on Periscope that it could be a «substantial» refresh.

Apple launched a new iMac in August with improved processors, a better camera, more storage and memory, and the same nano-texture coating option available on the Pro Display XDR.

But it’s unclear if this is the «substantial» refresh that the previous reports had referred to, since this model doesn’t feature any major design changes.

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