We haven't gotten any of the Mac announcements we're expecting to see before the end of the year, even though we saw the introduction of several new iPad and Apple TV models. One year ago today, the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models were announced, with an entirely new design, M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, brand new displays, and more.
The new MacBook Pro models were the first major redesign of the high-end Mac laptop in years and a major step forward in Apple's transition to its own Silicon for the Mac lineup. Customers might be wondering what's next for the MacBook Pro, so keep reading to learn more.
The MacBook Pro received a major redesign last year, in addition to a new 14-inch size that supplements the lower-end 13-inch model. Apple is likely to stick with the current form factor for several years, so any updates until then will be minor spec bumps with performance improvements
The upcoming 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models are expected to be powered by the M2 Pro and M2 Max chips. The M2 Max chip is expected to have a 12-core processor and a 38-core graphics card, along with up to 64 gigabytes of memory. The M2 Pro and M2 Max chips are expected to be the only changes to the current models.
The M2 chip, which is soon to be a family of M2 chips, is the second- generation Apple Silicon that furthers performance and power efficiency. The 13-inch MacBook Pro and the new 13-inch MacBook Air are the only Macs powered by the M2 chip. In addition to the M2 Pro and M2 Max we're expecting to see in the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, Apple is also reportedly working on an " M2 Extreme" chip.
You might want to wait a few more weeks if you're looking for a new MacBook Pro. The new MacBook Pros and M2 Mac mini are expected to be announced by Apple in November. According to Gurman in his Power On newsletter, Apple frequently schedules its new Mac releases for November to space out its launches, and that new Macs were not expected alongside today's iPad and Apple TV announcements.
While the new MacBook Pros are on track to launch in the near future, I wouldn't expect them to be released alongside the iPad Pro. The company has historically launched new Macs in November, as was the case in 2019 with the initial 16-inch MacBook Pro and in 2020 with the first Apple Silicon-based MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and Mac mini.
Speaking of new products, Apple is working on an M2 version of the Mac mini, which will be the first update to the company's smallest Mac in two years.
It's clear that Apple won't hold a media event in October to show off the new iPad and Mac hardware since many of the announcements have already been made.
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