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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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Apple ‘Unleashed’ event: New MacBook Pros, M1 Pro/Max, AirPods 3, and more

Nearly a year after the first M1-based MacBooks debuted, we’re finally getting the sequel. Apple’s prerecorded Unleashed event revealed updates to Apple Music and the Mac, including new processors and a redesign for the MacBook Pros.

Apple CEO Tim Cook opened the company’s special Unleashed presentation to announce a new Apple Music plan, new MacBook Pro models with a notch, new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors, and new Home Pod Mini colors in time for the holidays.

The new MacBook Pros with a notch

Apple announced that it has redesigned the MacBook Pros to take advantage of the new M1 Pro and M1 Max family of processors — which we’ll get to in a second — and the new models come in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro join the M1-powered 13-inch model, which will continue to be part of Apple’s pro notebook lineup.

This latest redesign is the first major change to Apple’s Pro notebook lineup since 2016, when the company introduced the Touch Bar and butterfly keyboard switches to the MacBook Pro. This year, the Touch Bar is gone, and Apple announced that it is bringing the popular Magic Keyboard design to the laptop, complete with individual Function keys and a TouchID fingerprint reader. Now, the keys are inlaid in a black well to highlight the glyphs and backlighting.

The MacBook Pro is a combination of groundbreaking performance, amazing battery life, and pro-grade reliability, Apple said.

This year, both notebooks get a notched screen design to accommodate the FaceTime camera. The company claims that the camera hardware got a huge improvement — moving to a 1080p FHD camera with a larger sensor that delivers twice as many pixels and lets in twice as much light for improved lowlight performance and clear calls.

Other changes include the return of the HDMI port and SD card slot — which creative pros will appreciate — along with MagSafe charging. Apple is moving to MagSafe 3 this year, though it noted that users can continue to charge over Thunderbolt if they prefer. Fast charging is also supported, and the MacBook Pro can go from o to 50% battery life in just 30 minutes of charging. The laptop has three Thunderbolt 4 ports and a headphone jack.

The 14-inch model is 0.61-inch thick and weights 3.5 pounds, while the larger 16-inch model comes in at 0.66-inch thick and weights up to 4.8 pounds, Apple said.

Both models benefit from a new thermal design that can move 60% more air even when the fan is spinning in low power mode. However, for most basic tasks, Apple noted that the power efficiency of M1 means that the fans don’t even need to come on, which promises whisper-quiet operations.

You can now connect three Display XDR monitors and a 4K TV at the same time with a MacBook Pro configured with M1 Max or up to two Pro Display XDRs with an M1 Pro model.

“This is the most advanced connectivity ever on a Mac notebook,” Apple said.

One of the biggest changes to this year’s refresh is the display, which comes with the notched design. The displays are now larger, Apple said, with a 16.2-inch display on the 16-inch model and more pixels than before. The 14-inch model has a 14.2-inch display.

ProMotion is now coming to the Mac with an adaptive refresh rate on the screen of up to 120Hz. Apple said the display now uses the Liquid XDR display technology with 10,000 mini LEDs to power the backlighting. There are also new optical films and diffusers. Thousands of mini LEDs are arranged in local dimming zones to deliver 1,000 nits of sustained brightness and 1,600 nits of peak brightness to bring HDR content to life with deeper blacks.

The 16-inch model supports 7.7 million pixels with a resolution of 3456 x 2234, while the smaller notebook supports 5.9 million pixels with a resolution of 3024 x 1964. Both laptops have a pixel density of 254 pixels per inch (ppi), Apple said.

For audio, Apple uses a new studio microphone array with a 60% lower noise floor. Larger tweeters and woofers deliver 80% more bass and go half an octave deeper. The six-speaker sound system also is coming to the 14-inch model and supports spatial audio for a theater-like experience and a rich 3D soundstage.

In terms of performance, the new MacBook Pro with M1 Pro and M1 Max deliver twice the CPU performance and up to 4x faster graphics performance than the prior Intel-based MacBook Pro. Both 16- and 14-inch models can be configured with an M1 Max processor. On the 14-inch model, Apple said that GPU performance is up to 14x faster on the M1 Max processor.

With the unified memory architecture, Apple claims the new system can get up to 64GB of memory for workflows that were unimaginable on a notebook before. Apple also said you can edit up to 30 streams of 4K ProRes videos.

The SSDs are also getting faster — up to twice as fast — as those on Intel-based systems. Apple said the SSDs can support 7.4GB/s transfer speeds.

The new MacBook Pros can go for up to 17 hours of video playback on the 14-inch model and 21 hours on the 16-inch model, which is the longest battery life ever on a Mac notebook. The notebooks can support fast charging for a 50% charge in 30 minutes.

Prices start at $1,999 for the 14-inch mode and $2,499 for the 16-inch model. The new MacBook Pro models will be up for order today and ship next week. Both new models will sell alongside the M1-powered MacBook Pro 13-inch.

M1 Pro and M1 Max for the Mac

Powering the recent success Apple’s had with the Mac is the company’s in-house M1 processor, which has made its way also to the iPad Pro. This year, Apple is expanding the M1 family with two new processors — the M1 Pro and the M1 Max. Both processors will make their way to the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro lineup, giving users plenty of power to get creative work done while mobile.

Both chips come with a 10-core processor that’s designed to outpace the Intel-based competition, Apple executives stated during the company’s Unleashed keynote. The M1 Pro comes with a 16-core graphics processor that’s integrated into the ARM-based CPU design, 32GB of unified memory, and up to 200GB/s of memory bandwidth. The M1 Pro also has a 16-core Neural Engine and dedicated encode and decode media engines that support ProRes codecs.

The more powerful M1 Max comes with a boosted 32-core GPU, 64GB of unified memory and twice as much memory bandwidth for some insane levels of performance.

The new M1 Pro is designed for pro users and is described as the next breakthrough for the Mac. It features more than 33 billion transistors, twice as much as the M1, Apple said. It delivers 70% faster CPU performance than the M1 and twice as fast graphics performance.

The M1 Max is the more premium silicon of the two, and it launches with nearly 60 billion transistors — almost twice as many as on the M1 Pro, Apple said. Compared to the Pro, the Max delivers twice the graphics performance.

In applications like Logic Pro, Apple claims that the Max CPU delivered 3x the performance compared to a quad-core Intel Core i7 processor while the Pro model delivered 1.7x the performance. For GPU performance, Apple claimed that the M1 Max delivers nearly 14x the GPU performance compared to Intel’s integrated Iris Plus GPU on the 14-inch model configured with a 32-core graphics processor.

On the 16-inch model, Apple claims the new M1 Max can render 8K videos nearly 3x faster than a comparable system equipped with AMD’s Radeon Pro 5600M graphics with 8GB of HBM2.

Compared to a PC processor, Apple said that these new chips deliver better performance while consuming 70% less power. The M1 Max is up to 2.5x faster in graphics performance, and Apple claims sustainable GPU performance whether plugged in or on battery.

“It’s by far the most capable chip that we’ve ever built,” Apple said. Apps launch instantly and there’s instant wake from sleep. And macOS and apps will be able to take advantage of the the unified memory architecture of the custom processors, Apple’s Craig Federighi said. There is also in-line encryption for files, fast verified secure boot, and other security features.

Rosetta 2 continues to function to allow Intel apps to run on the new M1 Pro and M1 Max processors. Native apps are designed to take advantage of M1 Pro and M1 Max. Apple said there are more than 10,000 Universal apps available today.

AirPods 3

And true to rumors, Apple announced new AirPods at its event.

“Our users love listening to music with AirPods,” Apple said, highlighting the device’s spatial audio capabilities that create “sounds that surround you” for multidimensional sound.

“It’s a whole new way to experience your favorite music,” Apple added.

With the AirPods 3, Apple is bringing its spatial audio capabilities down the line. Spatial audio initially debuted on the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. With AirPods 3, you get an all-new design with Force Sensors for control. There are also new drivers for powerful bass and crisp high frequencies, Apple said. AirPods 3 are also sweat and water resistant for those who like to workout.

Apple also announced a new shape that contours to your ears and software-defined Adaptive EQ to give you a more personalized sound experience. The case now delivers up to 30 hours of total listening time and also comes with MagSafe wireless charging capabilities.

Orders can be placed today, and prices start at $179. The AirPods 2 will continue to be sold, and are now priced at $129.

“With this great lineup, there’s something for everyone,” Cook said.

Apple Music Voice Plan

Apple announced a new Voice Plan for Apple Music, which combines Apple Music with the power of Siri and starts at $5 per month. The price is half of what the current Individual Plan sells for and should attract more users to Apple’s music streaming service. Apple Music Voice Plan launches in 17 countries later this month, and it will be available on all Apple devices.

With Apple’s cheapest streaming tier, you’re still getting access to all of the songs, playlists, and stations. However, you won’t get spatial audio or lossless audio support, and music videos won’t be included in the package. You also won’t get access to lyrics and the plan is limited to users on Apple devices only.

“We’re excited that even more people will be able to access Apple Music simply with their voice,” Cook said.

Home Pod Mini

And one of the best ways to experience Apple Music is with Home Pod Mini, Cook added.

The small speaker got an update this year with bright colors: Yellow, orange, and blue. Apple’s diminutive speakers come with the same great features, including Siri capabilities, intercom, and more. The new colors join white and space gray and will launch in December for the same $99 price.

HomePod mini will look great in more places around your home, Cook said.

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