Apple's Fall Event: iPhone 16 Takes the Lead, iPad mini and New Macs Ready to Launch

Apple's Fall Event: iPhone 16 Takes the Lead, iPad mini and New Macs Ready to LaunchAccording to recent news, the new Mac series won't be unveiled alongside the iPhone 16 series in the September event, instead being launched separately in October. Alongside the new Macs, the new iPad lineup will also make its arrival, including the highly anticipated new generation iPad mini

Apple's Fall Event: iPhone 16 Takes the Lead, iPad mini and New Macs Ready to Launch

Official announcements reveal that Apple will hold its annual Apple Special Event on September 10th, where the brand new iPhone 16 series will make its official debut. This signifies that we're about to witness a new generation of flagship iPhones. However, beyond the upgrade of its smartphone lineup, Apple's iPad and Mac series are also set for a refresh in the latter half of this year, with more leaks and information emerging.

According to recent news, the new Mac series won't be unveiled alongside the iPhone 16 series in the September event, instead being launched separately in October. Alongside the new Macs, the new iPad lineup will also make its arrival, including the highly anticipated new generation iPad mini.

References to unreleased Apple device chip identifiers indicate the presence of two devices equipped with the A17 chip series, hinting at the much-awaited iPad mini. These two models will be offered with Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi + Cellular configurations, marking the seventh generation iPad mini. Leaks suggest it might be powered by the A17 Pro chip or a different version of the A17 chip. However, previous leaks have also mentioned the possibility of the next generation upgrade sporting the A16 chip. Notably, the current sixth generation iPad mini was unveiled in September 2021, marking three years since its launch, sparking anticipation for an update among users.

Simultaneously, the October event will likely feature new additions to Apple's Mac series. Information suggests that Apple has intensified testing on four new Macs equipped with the M4 chip, aiming to update the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac with M4 chip variants this year.

Developmental details reveal that these four machines will all feature the base version of the M4 chip. Three of these Macs will be equipped with a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU, while the remaining model will sport an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, deviating from the M4 chip configurations seen thus far. Currently, the 256GB and 512GB iPad Pro models feature the M4 chip with a 9-core CPU and 10-core GPU, while the 1TB and 2TB models utilize a chip boasting a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU. In essence, high-end iPad products share the same chip as some Mac models. These four new M4-powered Macs will also come with 16GB or 32GB of unified memory.

Beyond this, current leaks remain silent on M4 Pro or M4 Max chips. Speculations suggest these chips will be reserved for the high-end Mac mini and the 14-inch or 16-inch MacBook Pro models. The M4 Pro and M4 Max chips will likely offer a greater number of CPU and GPU cores, along with a larger maximum memory capacity. Rumors indicate that both the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are due for a refresh, and that Apple is developing a new, slimmer Mac mini offering both M4 and M4 Pro chip options. However, information regarding these high-end chips remains scarce, leaving uncertainty about whether Apple will exclusively launch lower-end models with the base M4 chip in October or also release devices featuring M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips simultaneously.

Overall, the next few months promise exciting releases beyond the anticipated iPhone 16 series, including the new iPad mini and Mac series. Stay tuned for all the latest developments.