- Upcoming Apple Products Guide: Everything We Expect to See in 2021 and Beyond
- First Half of 2021
- September 14 «California Streaming» Event
- October 18 «Unleashed» Event
- Products Coming in 2022
- Products With Unknown Release Dates
- Further in the Future
- 2021 Product Refreshes and Announcements
- 2020 Product Refreshes and Announcements
- Guide Feedback
- New Computers From Apple Imminent?
- Mac Pro
- All-New Design
- Processor and Memory
- Expansion
- Graphics
- Video Editing
- Security and Storage
- High-Speed Connections
- Rack mount
- Use AR to see Mac Pro in your workspace.
- Powerfully purposeful.
- Technical specifications.
- Pro Display XDR. The perfect partner for Mac Pro.
- High powered meets “Hi everyone.”
- Apple at Work
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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New Computers From Apple Imminent?
Yesterday the Apple Store was taken down for about 9 hours showing its rather familiar message: “We’ll be back. We are busy updating the Apple Store for you and will be back shortly.”
In the past, the Apple Store going down usually predicated the release of new machines and the start of a few hectic weeks in the OWC labs while we gather and test product compatibility, run benchmarks, and update our offerings based on Apple’s latest and greatest release.
Alas, while we were ready at the helm, Apple didn’t release any new computers when the Apple Store finally came back up. Sure, we saw that they added a thermostat and beefed up their refurbished Mac section with some more machines – but, we at OWC were really looking forward to new machines.
The Mac Pro hasn’t been refreshed since July of 2010 making it the only machine without the latest Thunderbolt interface and as far as we’re concerned is a crucial part of the Apple lineup. Nothing beats the expansion and customization abilities of the Mac Pro form factor and for professional use there really is no comparison. “More memory in an iMac doth not a Mac Pro make.” Sadly, there have been rumors of Apple doing away with the line entirely like they did to the XServe in January of 2011. So much so that an online Facebook petition to Apple We Want a New Macpro has been started and seems to be gaining some steam.
While the Mac Pro refresh is long overdue, all the other models are nearing or past their typical release dates as well. The MacBook Pro hasn’t seen a major refresh since February 2011. Granted, there was a slight processor speed bump in October 2011, but not enough for Apple to even consider a model ID change as they are essentially the same machines. The Mac mini has been in its current optical-drive-free configuration since July 2011. And the iMac had its latest iteration released in May 2011 (with a speed bump on some models in August 2011).
All in all – it has been almost a whole year since we’ve seen anything new on the computer hardware front from Apple. With WWDC only two weeks away, perhaps the store went down in anticipation of a larger than usual refresh of the entire Mac lineup. We think that would make sense as all the models could certainly use the boost of Intel’s latest processors and perhaps even see a few retina quality displays. Time will tell, of course if this was just routine maintenance or if Apple really does have a lot up its sleeve for WWDC.
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Mac Pro
Say hello to a Mac that is extreme in every way. With the greatest performance, expansion, and configurability yet, it is a system created to let a wide range of professionals push the limits of what is possible.
All-New Design
Every aspect of Mac Pro is designed in pursuit of performance. Built around a stainless steel space frame, an aluminum housing lifts off, allowing 360‑degree access to every component and vast configuration. From there anything is possible.
Processor and Memory
Mac Pro is designed for pros who need the ultimate in CPU performance. From production rendering to playing hundreds of virtual instruments to simulating an iOS app on multiple devices at once, it’s exceedingly capable. At the heart of the system is an Intel Xeon processor with up to 28 cores — the most ever in a Mac. In addition, large L2 and shared L3 caches and 64 PCI Express lanes provide massive bandwidth in and out of the processor.
Engineered to go all out. All the time.
Squeezing every possible ounce of performance out of the processor means giving it a lot of power. In this case, over 300 watts. A massive heat sink keeps the system cool, enabling it to run fully unconstrained. Heat pipes move heat away from the chip, dispersing it along aluminum fin stacks. While three axial fans move air through the system.
Forget everything you know about memory.
A multicore workstation processor needs lots of memory to feed it. Featuring six channels of superfast ECC memory and 12 physical DIMM slots, Mac Pro allows for up to 1.5TB of memory. So pros working with large projects, analyzing huge data sets, or running multiple pro applications can make fast work out of all kinds of work. And while typical towers cram memory into hard-to-reach places, Mac Pro utilizes a two-sided logic board, making it easy to access.
Up to 2933MHz DDR4 ECC memory
Up to 140GB/s memory bandwidth
Six-channel memory system
18-core iMac Pro
12-core previous-generation Mac Pro (Baseline)
18-core iMac Pro
12-core previous-generation Mac Pro (Baseline)
18-core iMac Pro
12-core previous-generation Mac Pro (Baseline)
18-core iMac Pro
12-core previous-generation Mac Pro (Baseline)
18-core iMac Pro
12-core previous-generation Mac Pro (Baseline)
18-core iMac Pro
12-core previous-generation Mac Pro (Baseline)
18-core iMac Pro
12-core previous-generation Mac Pro (Baseline)
Expansion
Mac Pro is designed for pros who need to build high‑bandwidth capabilities into their systems. With four double‑wide slots, three single‑wide slots, and one half‑length slot preconfigured with the Apple I/O card, it has twice as many slots as the previous Mac tower. Now you can customize and expand in ways never before possible in a single workstation.
Graphics
For many pros, a high-performance graphics architecture is critical to their workflows. Especially for tasks like animating 3D film assets, compositing 8K scenes, and building lifelike gaming environments. To give them the highest possible performance and take graphics capabilities to a new level, something groundbreaking was required. Introducing the Mac Pro Expansion Module, or MPX Module.
A second connector. An industry first.
The MPX Module starts with an industry-standard PCI Express connector. Then more PCIe lanes integrate Thunderbolt and additional power provided to increase capability. With up to 500 watts, the MPX Module has power capacity equivalent to that of the entire previous-generation Mac Pro.
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo. Power plus power.
With up to 16.0 teraflops of compute performance, 32GB of memory, and 512GB/s of memory bandwidth, the MPX Module with Radeon Pro W6800X is a powerhouse. For even more power, two Radeon Pro W6800X GPUs combine to create the W6800X Duo. With double the graphics performance, memory, and memory bandwidth, it’s our most powerful graphics card. The two GPUs are connected through the Infinity Fabric Link, which allows data transfer up to 5x faster between the GPUs. It’s huge for apps that are optimized for multiple GPUs.
Our most powerful graphics card. Times two.
To push your graphics performance even further, Mac Pro supports configuration of two Radeon Pro W6800X Duo MPX Modules. The four GPUs combine to add up to 60.4 teraflops and 128GB of high-bandwidth graphics memory. It’s a massive amount of performance built to tackle even the most demanding multi-GPU pro applications.
Cool. Quiet. Capable.
Most GPUs aren’t conceived as part of an overall system, so they require their own cooling. The MPX Module is designed as an integrated component of Mac Pro. Its form factor enables a larger heat sink, which works in concert with the machine’s internal airflow to quietly dissipate heat. Without a noisy bolted-on fan, heat and decibel levels are kept remarkably low.
Our most powerful graphics option, optimal for even the most demanding multi-GPU pro applications.
Two MPX Modules – four GPUs
One MPX Module – two GPUs
Maximum workstation-class graphics, ideal for demanding pro applications like video editing, 3D content creation, and photo retouching.
Two MPX Modules – two GPUs
One MPX Module – one GPU
Workstation-class graphics for demanding pro applications like video editing, 3D content creation, and photo retouching.
Two MPX Modules – two GPUs
One MPX Module – one GPU
Next-generation graphics with 16GB of GDDR6 memory for great all-around performance with photos, videos and other content.
Two MPX Modules – two GPUs
One MPX Module – one GPU
A next-generation graphics card that pairs performance with power efficiency.
Two MPX Modules – two GPUs
One MPX Module – one GPU
Great all-around performance for non-GPU-intensive applications.
One MPX Module – one GPU
Mac Pro Dual Radeon Pro W6800X Duo with Infinity Fabric Link
iMac Pro Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Previous-generation Mac Pro Dual FirePro D700 (Baseline)
Mac Pro Dual Radeon Pro W6800X Duo with Infinity Fabric Link
iMac Pro Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Previous-generation Mac Pro Dual FirePro D700 (Baseline)
Mac Pro Dual Radeon Pro W6900X with Infinity Fabric Link
iMac Pro Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Previous-generation Mac Pro Dual FirePro D700 (Baseline)
Mac Pro Dual Radeon Pro W6900X with Infinity Fabric Link
iMac Pro Radeon Pro Vega 64X
Previous-generation Mac Pro Dual FirePro D700 (Baseline)
Video Editing
Created to transform the workflow for film and video professionals, Afterburner allows you to go straight from camera to timeline and work natively with 4K and even 8K files from the start. No more time-consuming transcoding, storage overhead, or errors during output. Proxy workflows, RIP.
Cut to even more creativity.
Afterburner is a hardware accelerator card built with an FPGA, or programmable ASIC. With over a million logic cells, it can process up to 6.3 billion pixels per second. And when installed in Mac Pro, the system is capable of handling up to 6 streams of 8K ProRes RAW or 23 streams of 4K ProRes RAW. This means you can free up your cores to enable even more creative effects and processing.
Up to 6 streams of 8K ProRes RAW video at 30 fps 12
Up to 23 streams of 4K ProRes RAW video at 30 fps
Up to 16 streams of 4K ProRes 422 video at 30 fps
Security and Storage
Mac Pro is the most secure tower we’ve ever built. A Secure Enclave coprocessor provides the foundation for encrypted storage and secure boot capabilities. So you can worry less about protecting your work, code, and intellectual property. And focus more on doing your best thinking.
Apple T2 Security Chip.
Data on Mac Pro is protected by the Apple T2 Security Chip. It integrates a Secure Enclave coprocessor and discrete controllers into a single chip. It also ensures that the lowest levels of software aren’t tampered with and that only operating system software trusted by Apple loads at startup.
Up to 8TB storage.
To deliver the fastest possible performance, Mac Pro is built on an all-flash storage architecture. It starts with a 256GB SSD and is configurable to a 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, or 8TB SSD — all encrypted by the T2 chip.
High-Speed Connections
Mac Pro has extremely high‑performance I/O, and lots of it. It begins with four Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB-A ports, and two 10Gb Ethernet ports. And with every MPX Module you add you get more capability. Connect up to 12 4K displays or up to six Pro Display XDRs from Apple and see your work with over 120 million pixels. It’s now easy to expand at will.
With up to 12 Thunderbolt 3 ports, Mac Pro doesn’t just have room for more ports than any Mac, it integrates them elegantly with each new module added.
Two convenient ports on the top allow quick and easy connections to your Thunderbolt 3–compatible devices.
Rack mount
Mac Pro is also available in a rack mount — with all the same performance features and configuration options as the tower — for spaces better suited to a rack design. The rack mount features the airflow‑maximizing 3D lattice and stainless steel handles on the front and tool‑less stainless steel slide rails in place of feet or optional wheels.
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