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Apple may launch new MacBook Pro models as the showstopper of its Unleashed event
Apple is hosting its ‘Unleashed' event later today (October 18), streaming online. The virtual event is expected to bring a range of new Apple devices, including new MacBook Pro and Mac mini based on the company's upgraded M1X chip. There are also rumours that Apple will finally launch the new AirPods (aka AirPods 3) alongside the new Mac devices. Alongside hardware, today's Apple event is likely to be the place where we could hear the release of macOS Monterey — the operating system that was announced at WWDC in June but has not yet been released. Read on to look at the livestream details as well as what to expect at Apple's event today.
Today's Apple ‘Unleashed' event will Apple Park and can be watched live via the Apple website as well as the Apple TV app. You can also watch it on Apple's official YouTube channel — the video player is embedded below for your ease.
MacBook Pro models.
There are also speculations that the launch event may see the arrival of a new AirPods 3 to the event.
The most anticipated launch at today's Apple event are the new MacBook Pro models that are rumoured to have 14- and 16-inch display options — both come with a new Apple silicon.
There is speculation that it will be called the M1.
Apple is also speculated to offer MagSafe charging connector as well as additional ports for enhanced connectivity.
The new MacBook Pros may also include an SD card reader and an HDMI port.
Today's Apple event is also expected to bring an the Mac mini, with the M1X chip that is rumoured to come on the new MacBook Pro models. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg recently suggested that the new Mac mini model would include four Thunderbolt ports over two available on the low-end version of the Mac mini. It could also be marketed as a ‘Pro' option for consumers looking for a portable desktop solution.
Apple is expected to unveil its AirPods 3 at the launch event happening today. The new AirPods are rumoured to have a design chip-level improvements to bring an improved on-the-go music playback experience.
If Apple won't consider today's launch for the new AirPods, we can expect the announcement through a press release later this month or next month — considering the amount of speculation we have.
The last announcement of the Apple event streaming from the Apple Park today could be the release date of WWDC 2021 in June. But unlike the other operating systems, it has not yet been released publicly. Apple may consider today's event for the macOS Monterey as the redesigned MacBook Pros are likely to come with the new macOS version out-of-the-box.
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