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AirPods Pro? MacBook Air? 4 things we don’t expect to see at Apple’s ‘Unleashed’ event
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It might only seem like yesterday we had Apple’s iPhone 13 event, but tech moves fast and we’re once again a few hours away from an online-only Apple stream.
This event, which has thetagline Unleashed, looks set to see a number of highly anticipated new Apple products revealed. Top of the list is theMacBook Pro 2021, which is touted to pack a newM1X chip,ProMotiondisplay and the return of MagSafe charging.
Rumours are also abound that Apple will finally debutAirPods 3with a new design.
But what about the products we don’t expect to see? Here are four that might be saved for a later date.
MacBook Air
There have been plenty of rumours suggesting a big redesign of Apple’s most consumer-friendly laptop is on the way, however it doesn’t look like that will be coming anytime soon.
Instead, it looks like we’ll waiting until at least the second half of 2022 for a newMacBook Air, though it does look like the wait will be worth it.
It has been suggested the new Air will take inspiration from the recent iMac redesign, adding in a range of colours and a more fun aesthetic. Considering the current MacBook Air look has been around for a number of years, this would certainly be welcome.
It’s also expected we’ll see the machine powered by whatever Apple has in store for its M1 chip follow-up. AnM2 chipwith improved performance and graphics seems likely.
AirPods Pro 2
While we might see the base AirPods get a refresh along with the new MacBook Pros, all rumours point to the ANC-toting Pro models getting their big update in 2022.
Rumours point to the new AirPods Pro having a completely new design.According to Bloomberg, the AirPods Pro 2could drop the stem completely and have a more rounded shape that “fills more of a user’s ear”.
Another rumoursuggeststhe hardware changes will be minimal, with slight improvements to the battery life and noise cancelling.
12-inch MacBook
If you’re hopingApple resurrects its smallest laptop soonthen we’re sorry to break it to you that currently, it doesn’t look like we’ll see a 12-inch MacBook toting an M1 chip. Hopefully this changes in the future.
iPad Air 5
Apple introduced theiPad Air 4last year and we loved it, awarding it the full 5-stars in our in-depth review. However, 12 months on and many will be wondering if there’s an iPad Air 5 set to debut soon.
Considering the new iPad Mini sports 5G, the A15 chip and a Center Stage front camera – none of which are available on the current iPad Air – it certainly seems like an update could be on the cards. However, it doesn’t look like it’ll come soon, with a more likely release date being 2022.
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