Apple To Hold Event In October: IPad Mini 7 And Mac Mini With New Design Ready To Launch

The new Mac mini is rumored to come with M4 and M4 Pro chips (photo: x @IAmAzharAhmed ·)

JAKARTA Apple is expected to hold a big event in October to announce a number of the latest products, including the seventh generation iPad mini and the redesigned mini Mac. If this event does happen, then this will be the fourth time in the last five years that Apple will host an event in October.

Last year, Apple hosted a virtual event on October 30 to introduce the MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M3 series chip. This year, rumors show that Apple will introduce a number of new products equipped with M4 series chips, while updating the lineup of Mac and iPad devices.

One of the most anticipated products of the event is the new MacBook Pro. According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple will launch 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models powered by M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips. Although there is no significant change in design, improving performance through this latest chip is expected to bring a faster and more efficient use experience.

Large updates to MacBook Pro designs such as OLED screens and thinner shapes will not be present in the near future, and are expected to be available in 2026. The MacBook Pro design was last updated in 2021, and models with M3 chips were released in October last year.

Apart from the MacBook Pro, iMac is also rumored to be getting an update with an M4 chip. While there are no major changes in design, this update is expected to significantly improve iMac's performance. Currently, there is no confirmation of whether iMac accessories such as Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad will switch from Lightning to USB-C connectors.

One of the biggest surprises of this event is probably a redesigned mini Mac. The new mini Mac is rumored to come with M4 and M4 Pro chips as well as a smaller size, nearly as large as Apple TV devices. This redesign will be the first since 2010. The new mini Mac is likely to remove USB-A ports and will only have five USB-C ports, including two at the front for easy access.

Apple is also expected to announce the seventh generation iPad mini at this event. This update includes faster chips, upgrades to front and rear cameras, as well as improvements to the "jelly scrolling" problem that users have complained about before. This latest iPad mini will also support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 technology, as well as present in new color options.

A number of analysts, including Ming-Chi Kuo, have predicted that the latest iPad mini will begin mass production in the second half of 2024. This further strengthens rumors that this device will be announced at the upcoming October event. The current mini iPad model was last updated in September 2021 with various features, including a 8.3-inch display, USB-C port, and support for second-generation Apple Remote.

In addition to the mini iPad, rumors also suggest that Apple may introduce other iPad models, including the more affordable iPad 11. However, screen shipments for the iPad 11 are expected to start in October, so this device may be introduced a little later.

Although Apple has not officially announced the event, various trusted sources such as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman have indicated that Apple is preparing to announce several major products in October. With the rumors getting stronger, technology enthusiasts around the world are looking forward to official announcements from Apple and new products that will soon be available.

Apple's event in October 2024 is expected to bring a number of exciting new products, including the MacBook Pro, iMac, mini Macs with smaller designs, as well as the seventh generation iPad mini. Increasing performance through the M4 series chip will be one of the main focuses of updating this device, while the redesign of the Mac mini is one of the most anticipated. Apple users are now waiting enthusiastically for an official announcement from this giant tech company in the coming weeks.