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Apple has already held 3 events this year and introduced and released several new products and updates. In addition to the new iPhone 16 series, the new iPad Air and MacBook Air, the iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia updates were also released. But that's not all. Rumor has it that more products will be introduced on November 1, 2024. An update to iOS 18.1, an iPad mini 7 and the new M4 MacBooks are expected. We'll show you in detail what you can look forward to here.
iPad mini 7
Almost 3 years after the release of the iPad mini 6, the new iPad mini 7 is finally here. A solution to the "jelly scrolling" that has bothered many users is expected and eagerly awaited. There is also speculation that there will be new colors and support for the new Apple Pencil Pro. This makes the iPad mini more interesting for creative users. The chip is also being improved. The iPad mini is to be upgraded from an A15 chip to an A17 or even A18 chip, which would pave the way for the new Apple Intelligence.
M4 MacBook Pro
Exactly one year ago, the MacBook Pro series received its last upgrade. Now the MacBook Pro is expected to switch from an M3 chip to an M4 or M4 Pro or M4 Max chip, thus guaranteeing even more performance. However, there will probably be no major design update, so the familiar design will probably be retained. Major changes to the display are also not expected. At most, there could be additional ports or improved connectivity. The upcoming update will be of particular interest to creative and professional users who need high computing power and efficiency.
M4 Mac mini
The 6th generation of the Mac mini was released in January 2023. This generation received an upgrade to an M2 or M2 Pro chip. The release of the 7th generation is expected next month, which will be equipped with the new M4 chip. This would mean a significant increase in performance, especially for graphics and AI-intensive applications. A more compact design and improved connections are also expected. There will be 5 USB-C ports, an HDMI port, Ethernet and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Last but not least, an upgrade in the memory is expected. Instead of the previous 8GB RAM in the basic version, it will start with 16GB RAM.
M4 iMac
Also a year after the last update, the new M4 iMac will be introduced in November. With the new chip, the new iMac brings a performance increase of around 25%. In addition, the iMac will start in the basic version with 16GB of RAM memory, with the option to upgrade to 32GB. In terms of display and design, the iMac will probably keep the sleek design, but thanks to the new chip, offer better color accuracy and brightness. Last but not least, it is speculated that the new model will have up to four Thunderbolt ports, which will allow better connection options for high-end accessories.
iOS 18.1
The iOS 18.1 update will be of interest to all users of the iPhone 15 or iPhone 16 series. New features are expected, such as improved notification filters, the ability to summarize web articles, and smarter Siri interactions with Apple Intelligence.Functions such as call recording will not be available in Germany for an indefinite period of time as they are not permitted due to legal restrictions.
Conclusion: You can look forward to this
So there's a lot going on at Apple in November 2024: With the new iPad mini 7, we can finally expect a solution to the annoying "jelly scrolling", and the jump to the A17 or A18 chip takes the tablet to a new level of performance. The M4 MacBook Pro and the M4 Mac mini are also in the starting blocks. Both devices will be equipped with the new M4 chip and should be a highlight especially for creatives and professionals who need high performance. The M4 iMac shines with 25% more power, more connections and an even brighter display. The iOS 18.1 update also brings practical innovations such as smart Siri interactions and web article summaries - however, call recording and other Apple Intelligence functions will not be available in Germany for the time being for legal reasons.
