According to Mark Gurman, a new version of the entry-level MacBook Pro is one of the five new Macs that Apple is working on.
In the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter, Gurman said that he expects Apple to launch five new Macs in 2022, including:
A high-end iMac with Apple Silicon is above the 24 inch iMac in the lineup.
A new design and a new chip are included in a MacBook Air update.
An updated Mac mini.
The entry level MacBook Pro has a new version.
A new Mac Pro.
Gurman's mention of a new entry-level MacBook Pro stands out, as there have been a lot of rumors surrounding Apple's iMac, MacBook Air, Mac mini, and Mac Pro updates. He previously mentioned that a next-generation entry-level MacBook Pro would feature the same M2 chip as the next-generation MacBook Air, with up to 10 graphics cores and improved performance, but this is the first time that has happened.
The entry-level MacBook Pro is thought to be in danger of being discontinued because of the introduction of Apple's new high-end MacBook Pro models, which feature larger displays, scrapped the Touch Bar, and added more ports.
There are significant questions about how the new entry-level MacBook Pro will take the middle ground between the new M2 MacBook Air and the current high-end MacBook Pro, and whether aspects such as the Touch Bar will remain.
The iMac and MacBook Pro were not refreshed in Gurman's list of expectations. The omission of these machines from Gurman's list could add credence to the theory that Apple is not planning to update its Apple Silicon Macs annually.
Gurman said that he expects to see the introduction of the first mixed augmented and virtual reality headset by Apple in 2022.
