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What to Expect From Apple’s ‘Exciting Week of Announcements’

Apple’s About To Drop More Macs Than a Clumsy Waiter!

Hold onto your hats, folks, because Apple’s marketing guru, Greg Joswiak, just hinted that next week is gonna be a doozy for Mac announcements. He basically said, “Get your Macs ready,” and even threw in a Finder icon for good measure. So, yeah, it’s Mac time, baby!

Hardware Palooza

MacBook Pro: Faster, Maybe with More Ports (But Still No OLED…Sigh)

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Get ready for new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros. We’re talking M4 chips for the entry-level 14-incher and the Pro and Max versions for the bigger boys. No word on a major redesign, though. Apparently, we have to wait till like 2026 for shiny OLED screens and slimmer frames. But hey, maybe the base 14-inch model will get an extra Thunderbolt port! Plus, rumors say they might finally bump up the base RAM to 16GB, which would be a welcome change.

iMac: M4-Powered and Maybe Ditching the Dongle Life (Finally!)

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The iMac’s getting an M4 brain transplant! No big design changes, but the Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad that come with it might finally get USB-C ports. You know, because the EU is cracking down on Apple’s Lightning port obsession. About time!

Mac mini: Shrinking Down and Maybe Getting a Facelift

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The little Mac mini that could is getting a big update! M4 and M4 Pro chip options are on the table, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says it might get a size reduction, making it almost Apple TV-sized. Plus, it could get two USB-C ports on the front. We’re talking the biggest Mac mini makeover since 2010!

USB-C Magic Accessories: Goodbye, Lightning Port?

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Looks like Apple’s finally caving to the USB-C pressure! New Magic Mouse, Trackpad, and Keyboard are rumored to be ditching the Lightning port in favor of USB-C. No word on other changes, but hey, at least you won’t need a separate charger for your mouse anymore.

Software: iOS 18.1’s Bringing the Smarts (and Maybe Some AirPods Perks)

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iOS 18.1 is about to drop, and it’s bringing some fancy new hearing health features for AirPods Pro 2 users. It’s also got the first wave of “Apple Intelligence” features for the iPhone 15 Pro, Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models. What is Apple Intelligence, you ask? Well, your guess is as good as mine! But it sounds fancy, right?

Oh, and a bunch of other updates for iPads, Macs, Watches, Apple TVs, HomePods, and even the Vision Pro are expected to land next week too. It’s like a software buffet!

Earnings Call: Time to Talk Turkey (and iPhone Sales)

Apple will be spilling the beans on its fourth-quarter earnings on October 31st. That’s when we’ll get a sneak peek at how the iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 are selling. They’ll probably brag about their new Macs too. Because, you know, Apple loves to brag.

So, there you have it, folks. Another week, another Apple product blitz. Stay tuned, because it’s gonna be a wild ride!

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Tayler Morgan Apple
Content Creator | Former Apple Sales Specialist | @hitomidocameraroll

From the sales floor to the critic's corner, I'm a former Apple Sales Specialist who's not afraid to tell it like it is. Get my honest takes on the iPhone, Mac, and everything Apple. | Los Angeles, California.

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