Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman says that while Apple is making progress on new iPad and MacBook models, the release of these devices “won’t happen this month.”
“More often than not, the company debuts new laptops and iPads in October — about a month after the latest iPhone and watch get out the door,” said Gurman, in his Power On newsletter on Sunday. “And while I reported in July that Apple was planning such a release this year, the latest indications are that it won’t happen this month.”
Gurman continued, saying that while new iPad Air, iPad mini, and entry-level iPad models with faster chips are all in development, he does not believe that “updates of any significance are imminent.”
Gurman also made comments about Apple’s upcoming MacBook lineup. He says he expects the next 14-inch MacBook Pro, 16-inch MacBook Pro, 13-inch MacBook Air, and 15-inch MacBook Air models to launch in the first half of 2024. He did not mention the iMac or other Macs.
Gurman’s comments come as at least two publications independently reported that their sources say Apple has plans to announce updated iPad Air, iPad mini, and entry-level iPad models this week. Supercharged and 9to5Mac both said the iPad Air will be updated with the M2 chip and the iPad mini will be updated with the A16 Bionic chip.
Which side is correct? We’ll know by the end of this week.
