Well, we have missed every prediction, but so has everyone else. New Apple Products are coming, but when, we aren’t quite sure. The most concrete answer is 2nd Quarter 2021, which means April-June.
What is coming?
If I’m honest, we don’t know for sure. However, rumors are swirling about a new iPad Pro, both sizes, which may replace the USB-C/USB 3.0 interface with a Thunderbolt 3 or 4, USB-C connector. This would allow more flexibility with the current form factor, without completely destroying the accessories market. It is also rumored that the iPad Pro will use the A14X, which shares many components with the M1.
Speaking of M1, an M1 or M1X iMac is expected. Current rumors point to a 24″ and 30″ models. Some rumors are talking about integrated graphics (which to be honest, seem to be holding their own), with others talking about a discrete GPU as well (albeit it could be a Apple GPU, or perhaps something from AMD, although the latter is unlikely). One hope is that there will be the option for adding additional RAM later on, but given that LPDDR4X, that is used in the M1 machines isn’t available on separate cards, it is unlikely, unless Apple is planning on adopting DDR5, which is also unlikely as of yet.
More MacBook rumors are swirling, as well as the completely illogical and unfounded rumor of more ports returning to the MacBook line. I see and upgrade in the near future, as well as the 16″ coming to fruition, but I see the likely hood of anything more than an SD card reader coming the MacBook line to be wishful thinking.
AirTags still seem to be in the offerings. With “Find My” being expanded to support 3rd party devices, more and more evidence is mounting of AirTags or something similar to be available in the near future.
Rumors started circulating in the last few weeks about AirPods 3 or AirPods Pro 2. I for one see some sort of upgrade as likely, just so long as the silicon tips remain optional.