⁠If you have been thinking about getting a MacBook or an iPad, you need to know this first

If you have been thinking about getting a new MacBook or iPad, you should know that Apple is launching a new M4 chip-powered MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and iPad Mini this month.

In Short

• Apple to host October event for M4 MacBook and iPad Pro launch
• iPad Mini 7 might debut alongside new Macs
• Entry-level iPads may see design cost cuts, price hike likely

Apple is expected to host one more launch event in 2024, which will take place some time later this month. At the event, the Cupertino giant is expected to reveal its new M4-chip powered MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iPad Pro. There are also rumours that the iPad Mini 7 will be unveiled at this event. While Apple has yet to confirm the date of the event or any other detail about it, it is also speculated that these new MacBooks and iPads will hit the shelves by November 1.

Apple is expected to unveil its latest M4-powered Macs at their upcoming October event, which could include a redesigned M4 Mac mini and possibly a new 24-inch iMac. Rumors suggest that the M4 Macs will start shipping by the first week of November, following their anticipated launch at the end of October.

In addition to the Mac lineup, Apple might refresh its iPad offerings at the same event. While the iPad Pro was already updated this year, the spotlight could shift to the entry-level iPads and iPad Mini. This means we might see the 11th-generation iPad and 7th-generation iPad Mini debut. According to reports, Apple is focused on reducing production costs for its lower-end iPads, so no major design changes are expected, but a price increase for the iPad 11th generation seems likely.

The iPad 11th generation is rumored to come with a more powerful A16 or A18 chip, possibly aligning it with Apple's latest iPhones. Additionally, it may offer 128GB of base storage, a feature many users have been eagerly awaiting. Meanwhile, the iPad Mini, which was last updated in 2021, could receive the A18 chip and Apple Intelligence features like Siri, Genmoji, and Image Playground. Despite these improvements, the price for the iPad Mini is expected to remain at $499, though storage may double to 128GB, making it a more attractive option for users. In India, the starting price is expected to stay around Rs 45,900.

Amid all the leaks around Apple’s October launch, the worst possible leak in Apple’s history also seems to be taking place. Earlier this week, two Russian YouTubers claimed that they were able to get their hands on the unreleased 14-inch M4 MacBook Pro. The video showcases a 14-inch MacBook Pro packaging, detailing a configuration featuring an M4 chip with a 10-core CPU and GPU. It comes equipped with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of internal storage, and three Thunderbolt 4 ports. The device is shown in a sleek Space Black finish, hinting that this could be a high-end variant in the MacBook Pro lineup.