Apple’s first product of the year, the iPhone 16e, debuted this week. But there are five more launches expected in the next few weeks and months. Here’s a look at what’s coming.
M4 MacBook Air
Apple’s most popular Mac has had a long wait for an M4 upgrade, but that wait should be over soon. A new M4 MacBook Air is expected to launch in the next few weeks in 13-inch and 15-inch sizes. Some of the feature highlights include:
- 16GB base RAM, configurable up to 32GB
- support for two external displays with the lid open
- 12MP Center Stage camera
- improved battery life thanks to M4’s efficiency gains
- nano-texture display option
No design changes are expected for the M4 model, but it should prove a compelling upgrade nonetheless—especially for M1 users.
M3 iPad Air
The current iPad Air has only been with us since last May, but Apple already has an update coming soon. Per the company’s quarterly earnings, it seems the last iPad Air has proven especially popular—perhaps due to offering both 11-inch and 13-inch sizes.
The next iPad Air will feature Apple’s M3 chip, a nice bump from the current M2. It’s also expected to be compatible with a redesigned Magic Keyboard accessory, and will likely feature some other smaller enhancements too.
iPad 11th generation
The base iPad is long overdue for an upgrade. It was the only iPad not to be updated in 2024, and it wasn’t even changed in 2023 either. The 10th generation model launched in October 2022, so it’s definitely time.
Apple is expected to give its new 11th generation iPad an A17 Pro chip, like the latest iPad mini has, which will enable full Apple Intelligence support. It should support the new Magic Keyboard being built for iPad Air as well. Finally, per one report the iPad may gain the new C1 modem for 5G connectivity.
‘HomePad’
The new product I’m most excited about is a brand new Home device that I’ve been calling ‘HomePad.’ According to Mark Gurman’s reporting, the 7-inch square-like smart display will be a mix between an iPad and HomePod. It will serve as a smart home command center, but also offer tons of other functionality such as:
- Siri powered by Apple Intelligence
- the brand new homeOS software
- FaceTime support
- Safari, Music, Notes, and other Apple apps
- widgets like the iPhone’s StandBy mode
- and much more
Pending the final details, I’m already planning to buy several HomePads to place around my home. Currently we’re expecting a release in April or May.
AirTag 2
Finally, AirTag 2 rounds out Apple’s new products expected in the months ahead.
The original AirTag has been around nearly four years, debuting in April 2021. Its successor is highly anticipated and expected to include three primary upgrades:
- better range
- more modern wireless chip
- improved privacy features
On this last point, Apple’s expected to make the speaker harder to remove, and hopefully implement other changes to combat misuse.
Which new Apple products are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments.
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