Largely in line with expectations, we’ve seen a number of product updates from Apple via press release this week featuring the iPad Pro, iPad and Apple TV. All three products are available to order now, with releases coming in the coming weeks.
We’ve also received official confirmation of macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16 release dates, although we’re still waiting for some Mac-related updates before the end of the year, probably sometime next month, so read on for all the details!
Everything Apple announced this week: iPad Pro with M2 chip, redesigned iPad, updated Apple TV and more
While there weren’t any Apple events this week, it was still a very busy time, with Apple announcing new iPad Pro models with the M2 chip, a redesigned 10th generation iPad, an updated Apple TV, and more month.
Apple also confirmed that macOS Ventura, iPadOS 16 and iOS 16.1 will be released on Monday, October 24.
We put together a video that summarizes everything Apple announced and shared links to all of our coverage, while our latest episode of The MacRumors Show dissects all the announcements.
Apple announces new iPad Pro with M2 chip and more
The 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro received a relatively minor update this week with the M2 chip, support for new Apple Pencil functionality, Wi-Fi 6E support, and ProRes video recording.
The new iPad Pro is available to order now and will launch on Wednesday, October 26. In the US, prices continue to start at $799 for the 11-inch model and $1,099 for the 12.9-inch model.
Apple unveils 10th-gen iPad with complete redesign, 10.9-inch screen, USB-C and more
The entry-level iPad received a complete redesign this week and now features a larger 10.9-inch display with thinner bezels, a USB-C port, a Touch ID power button, a landscape FaceTime camera, and a A14 Bionic chip. Pricing now starts at $449.
Despite getting flat edges, the new iPad is still only compatible with the original Apple Pencil, but an adapter is now required to pair and charge the accessory. The adapter has quickly become a meme on social media.
Apple announces new Apple TV 4K with A15 Bionic chip and HDR10+ for $129
The Apple TV 4K received a spec boost this week, with new features including an A15 Bionic chip, HDR10+ video support, up to 128GB of storage, a Siri remote with a USB-C port for upload and more. Pricing now starts at a lower $129.
The new Apple TV is thinner and lighter with a fanless design and also has more RAM. In total, there are at least 10 new features and changes with the new Apple TV, so be sure to check out our list to see everything that’s new.
macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16 with Stage Manager and more will be released on October 24
Apple announced this week the release dates for macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16. Both updates will be available from Monday, October 24.
One of the key new features of both updates is Stage Manager, although the implementation varies across platforms, and there are still some lingering issues with the iPad version of the feature in the latest beta builds.
Both updates will likely be released around 10am PT on Monday.
iOS 16.1 release on October 24 with these 8 new features
iOS 16.1 will also be released on Monday, October 24, according to Apple. The update includes eight notable features for iPhone users, including live activities in third-party apps, shared iCloud photo library, Apple Fitness+ without Apple Watch, and more.
There are still some previously announced iOS 16 features that haven’t been released yet, like Apple’s new Freeform digital canvas app and Emergency SOS via Satellite.
New MacBook Pros and Mac Minis with M2 Pro chips will likely launch in November
With this week’s announcements of new iPad Pro, iPad, and Apple TV models out of the way, attention now turns to the Mac. Rumors suggest that Apple plans to launch new high-end MacBook Pro and Mac mini models with M2 series chips later this year.
In his newsletter this week, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said that the initial release of macOS Ventura will include support for the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, which he expects to be released in the “near future.” As for the Mac mini, Gurman previously claimed that new models with M2 and M2 Pro chip options were in development, and that they were also likely to debut before the end of the year.
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