New MacBook Pro, iPad Pro and AirPods 3: What to Expect from Apple at the October Event

The exact date of the presentation has not yet been announced; it is expected to take place around October 25-31.

Many Apple fans hoped to see not only the new iPhone 11 at the September presentation, but also updated MacBook Pro laptops and wireless earbuds. But those expectations did not come true, so experts are counting on these and other devices appearing at the October event.

New MacBook Pro

In 2019, there were many rumors about a completely new MacBook Pro with a redesign and a 16-inch 3072x1920 display.

The device will be equipped with a 9th-generation Intel Core processor with the H suffix (high-performance graphics solution) and, most likely, a conventional scissor-switch keyboard mechanism instead of the problematic "butterfly" design.

Experts expect the minimum price of the new MacBook Pro to be around $3,000 (about 74,000 UAH).

Updated iPad Pro 2019

Earlier this year, Apple released the updated iPad Air 2019 and iPad mini 5, as well as a "budget" 10-inch iPad, so an update to the iPad Pro lineup looks the most likely and anticipated.

Industry publications claim that the iPad Pro 2019 will be equipped with a triple main camera, as in the new iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, as well as the powerful Apple A13X Bionic processor. Some experts also expect an increase in battery capacity.

AirPods 3

Although Apple released the updated AirPods 2 wireless earbuds only in March 2019, experts expect the new AirPods 3 to appear at the October event.

According to rumors, the third version of Apple's wireless earbuds will feature noise cancellation and improved sound, as well as new colors (at least black). 

What else?

Some industry publications expect the appearance of the Apple Tag mini key fob, which will make it possible to track items it is attached to. There are many such devices on the market, so the Cupertino company will use search not only over the network but also via Bluetooth, as well as special encryption protocols.

Experts also talk about iOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1, updates for macOS Catalina and tvOS 13, the "Sign in with Apple" feature, and the innovative Deep Fusion shooting mode, which processes photos pixel by pixel to optimize textures, adjust noise levels and increase detail.

Back in early summer at WWDC 2019, the Cupertino company introduced the updated Mac Pro, the Pro Display XDR monitor and a stand for it priced at $1,000. These devices have not yet gone on sale, so an announcement about their launch is expected in October.

What about the iPhone?

Apple plans to increase iPhone 11 production by 8 million units (10%). This is reported by Nikkei, citing its sources.

According to the publication, the new iPhone 11 is very popular with buyers, which is why this decision was made. The lowest demand is for the most expensive iPhone 11 Pro Max.

The increase in orders confirms Apple's new strategy of focusing on cheaper models. Previously, the Cupertino company was conservative about additional orders, according to the source. For comparison, Google shipped 7-8 million smartphones in all of 2019.

Sales of the new iPhones in Ukraine are scheduled to begin on October 11, but pre-orders can be placed starting today.

Earlier, the new iPhone 11 Pro passed a durability test but lost to the XS in a speed test. And the 11 Pro Max beat its competitors in a battery life test.