Apple ‘Unleashed’ event to be held on October 18; Expected MacBook Pro with M1X Chip, New AirPods and more
Apple has confirmed its ‘Unleashed’ virtual event to be held on October 18th Globally, after rumors. In this event, will announced its latest MacBook Pro models with M1X Chip, new Airpods, and the company should reveal the roll-out details of the macOS Monterey at this event after it was shown off at the WWDC 2021 event back in June.
The M1X Chip could come in two versions: both with 10 CPU cores where 8 high-performance and 2 high-efficiency with either 16 or 32 cores graphics. Earlier rumors revealed about the MacBook Pro with M1X Chip could be available in two new models – a 14-inch and a 16-inch. These will feature an updated industrial design with more ports such as HDMI and SD card, no Touch Bar, and will have a Mini-LED display similar to the latest 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
Earlier renders revealed that Apple will launch its 3rd generation cheaper AirPods that have a similar design as the AirPods Pro with a shorter stem, replaceable ear tips, and an improved battery life. But, it will not have more premium features like Active Noise cancellation, which can be found only in the AirPods Pro.
Apple could introduce the new Mac mini with the M1X version. The new renders revealed a sleeker, new design for the Mac Mini with a similar square metal enclosure and rounded corners, but this time with a “plexiglass-like” top cover. It is also expected to feature a lot more ports as per the leaked image, including 4 Thunderbolt ports, two USB Type-A ports, an Ethernet port, and an HDMI port.
The Apple event will be held on October 18th at 10 AM PDT (10:30 IST) from Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California view live at Apple.com or on the Apple TV app.
