M4 Macs, New iPad Mini, and iPad 11 Expected at Upcoming Apple Event

Apple will likely hold another event in October this year to announce new Macs and iPads. If so, it would be the fourth time in the last five years that Apple has held an event in October. Last year, Apple held a virtual event on Monday, October 30 to announce new MacBook Pro and iMac models with the M3 series of chips.

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In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reiterated that Apple plans to announce the first M4 Macs and new lower-end iPads at its next event "in the coming weeks." He expects the MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac mini to be updated with the M4 series of chips this year, followed by the MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro throughout 2025. He said some of the first M4 Macs are already shipping from factories.

Gurman expects the following products to be updated at Apple's next event, which he previously said would take place in October.

MacBook Pro

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Apple plans to announce updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips at its next event, according to Gurman. No design changes have been rumored for the laptops this year, with improvements such as an OLED display and thinner design not expected until 2026 at the earliest.

Apple last redesigned the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro in 2021, and the latest models with M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips were released last October.

iMac

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Apple also plans to update the iMac with the M4 chip at the event, according to Gurman.

Will the Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad trio of accessories for the iMac finally switch from Lightning to USB-C this year?

Mac mini

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Gurman expects the Mac mini to be updated with M4 and M4 Pro chips at the event, and he previously said the desktop computer will be redesigned to become nearly as small as an Apple TV. The new Mac mini will apparently lack USB-A ports.

iPad mini

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Gurman previously said he expects a seventh-generation iPad mini to be unveiled at the event.

Rumored features for the next iPad mini include a faster chip, upgraded front and rear cameras, a fix for "jelly scrolling" screen tearing in portrait orientation, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 support, and new color options.

Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously said the next iPad mini would enter mass production in the second half of 2024, so there is agreement from multiple credible sources about the device being updated later this year.

Apple released the current iPad mini in September 2021, with new features at the time including a larger 8.3-inch display, a USB-C port, a Touch ID power button, the A15 Bionic chip, 5G support on cellular models, a 12-megapixel rear camera with Center Stage support, compatibility with the second-generation Apple Pencil, and more.

Entry-level iPad

Gurman today said "new, lower-end iPads" plural will be unveiled at the event, so there may be an iPad 11 too.

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HobeSoundDarryl Avatar
8 months ago
Are we really excited about a Mac Mini physical size reduction? I see that like a new tattoo- "oooooh, ahhhhhh" at first glance and then the reaction is fully realized. Then you just live with it.

We're seemingly cheering on a smaller-size desktop that (relative size) probably matters to nearly no one and besides the price likely being at least as high, we're also paying for that smaller size with the loss of a couple of (still) useful ports (in 2024).

Wouldn't we be just as excited if Apple was refreshing the Mac mini form factor as is? Still getting M4 and M4PRO... but keeping ALL of the ports and no "what if" concerns about temperature, ejected power supply, ethernet via power supply(?), and so on.

I think it's great that an updated Mac Mini is probably about to hit. But physical size of it seems towards nothing (or even negative) to me. I have a Mini and have NEVER once thought how much better it would be if it was a smaller physical size with less ports. But maybe others have some kind of problem fitting the existing Mini somewhere and need an AppleTV-sized Mac with fewer ports. If so, good for you.
Score: 24 Votes (Like | Disagree)
gank41 Avatar
8 months ago
I'm having a hard time upgrading from this M1 MBP. Other than going for a bunch of Memory and maybe doubling my Storage Space, this thing has still proven to be a workhorse. I frequently record a band with Logic Pro, edit Videos in Final Cut Pro, and also use it for work mainly with Citrix and the MS Office apps. Sometimes I'll have all my work apps open along with a Windows VM, and everything works great. I think what might do me in is needing more Storage Space and not being able to upgrade.
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theluggage Avatar
8 months ago

What's there to update with the studio display?
How about the things that users of many half-decent displays costing a fraction of the price take for granted?

* secondary DisplayPort/HDMI input so you can use it with consoles, streaming boxes, raspberry pis, PCs.
* Proper detachable IEC mains cable
* VESA mounting build in as standard (it's just 4 threaded holes for pity's sake!) without having to order a special version that comes without any stand.
* Height-adjustable stand as standard

More debatable, but still:

* 3:2 ratio screen. Better for everything except watching TV (if I wanted a TV, I'd buy a TV)
* Lower-cost, but matching, "just the display" version for people who just want a display (or maybe a dual display setup) for their Mini/Studio and don't want to pay for a deluxe MacBook dock with an expensive sound system and 90W MacBook charging (that massive slimline power supply...).

However, big problem is that, for that price, I'd want it to still be one of the best displays around in 7 years time (just like my 2017 5k iMac is) - but I suspect that newer/better display tech (miniLED, microLED, OLED...) is now just around the corner.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ridgero Avatar
8 months ago
I think the Mac mini is the perfect personal computer for most people out there.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
icanhazmac Avatar
8 months ago
M4 Mini is a day 1 purchase! Take my money!

Must resist M4 16" MBP. M1 is still working perfectly.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ShadowJamie Avatar
8 months ago
The rumored 2026 MacBook’s OLED display and slimmer design are definitely worth waiting for.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)