It was another busy week for Apple rumors, with Mark Gurman and Ming-Chi Kuo spilling a range of details about Apple's Mac roadmap, the next AirPods Pro, and more.
It looks like the next round of Apple software updates will be arriving soon, with the release of iOS 15.2, macOS 12.1, and related releases. The updates will bring new features like the Apple Music Voice Plan, but not the Universal Control. Read on for more information.
Apple is planning five new Macs in the next few years.
According to Mark Gurman, at least five new Macs will be introduced in the year 2022, which is when Apple is expected to transition from Intel to its own custom-designed chips.
Gurman said in the latest edition of his "Power On" newsletter that the new Macs will include updated versions of the MacBook Air, entry-level MacBook Pro, larger iMac, Mac mini, and Mac Pro, with some of the machines expected to be powered by Apple's next-
A rugged version of the Apple Watch, a redesign of the iPad Pro with support for wireless charging, and an augmented reality headset with a focus on gaming are some of the products that Gurman expects to launch in the year 2022.
There is a rumor that the iPhone 14 Pro will feature a hole-punch display.
The Elec reports that Apple is planning to launch two new models next year.
The hole-punch display design would allow Apple to remove the notch while still providing a cutout for the front-facing camera, and it is a design that has been used for a few years by some of the newer phones.
New design and improved chip are expected to launch in late 2022.
The second-gen AirPods Pro will be released in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
The new AirPods Pro are rumored to have a more compact, stemless design similar to the Beats Studio Buds, while additional built-in sensors might allow for new fitness tracking capabilities and more. Everything we know so far can be found in our guide.
Universal control is not expected to launch with the two operating systems.
The release notes do not include any mention of Universal Control, despite Apple seeding Release Candidate versions of multiple software updates.
Universal Control is not going to be released with macOS 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2 despite Apple having said the feature would be available this fall.
The good news is that the new version of the software fixes several bugs.
Here is a first look at Apple Music's voice plan.
The Apple Music Voice Plan, which will allow users to access Apple Music exclusively through the Apple Music app on their phone, is expected to be released with the next version of the operating system.
Ahead of the release of the new OS, we were able to give you a first look at the Apple Music Voice Plan.
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