Malcolm Owen
Apple's plans for 2022 include an iMac Pro redesign, a major update for AirPods Pro, and a slew of other launches, a report on Sunday confirms.
Apple is widely expected to introduce a multitude of product updates throughout 2022, including typical launches of iPhones in the fall. In a Sunday report, the catalog will include a return of the iMac Pro.
Detailing his expectations for 2022 product launches in Bloomberg's "Power On" newsletter, Mark Gurman discusses the "bigger than the current 24-inch" iMac that's on the way, one he believes will use the iMac Pro brand.
In his forecast, the model will apparently have "similar chips to the M1 Pro and M1 Max processors inside of the iMac Pro." The model will also get a facelift, giving it a "similar design" to the 24-inch iMac.
The predictions are unsurprising, as they cover similar ground to other previous rumors, which have put forward the idea of a new iMac Pro model arriving in early 2022. In December, one report said it would have a 27-inch display with mini LED backlighting and support for 120Hz ProMotion.
The processor claims also date back to another leaker's claims in October, with the same source claiming on January 23 that it could be an opportunity for Apple to introduce a fourth M1 chip variant.
Gurman also mentions AirPods Pro in the piece, which will allegedly receive a "big update" later in 2022.
Rumors have previously pointed to a potential "AirPods Pro 2" launch sometime in 2022, complete with a possible redesign that could reduce or eliminate the stem entirely. Support for lossless playback has been suggested in rumors, with improved processing enabling new features including auto-switching, on-device Siri, case tracking, and health sensors.
In terms of other launches, Gurman recounts other rumors about a spring event in March or April, which could see the launch of a new iPhone SE with 5G, an iPad Air update, and a new Mac Pro with Apple Silicon.
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Does anyone have an idea of the component costs for the M1 series SoCs? The doubling of price between the original M1 and the Pro/Max Macs makes me wonder just how expensive the new chips are.
I like my MBA but would like it more in a 14-16” version. I don’t do as much heavy work on my iMac but would rather have at least a 24” iMac with the capabilities of the M1 Pro just not at the price of the new MBPs. My MBA is limited because of the weak TB connections requiring me to spend several hundred dollars for docks and hubs. The cost to upgrade the storage can’t be offset with external TB drives because of the limited write speed. not everyone needs the most powerful CPU but the 2020 Macs were teasers and I hate being teased.
I do not believe Apple will use the same M1 Pro and Max processors in the new iMac Pro. Such a machine deserves a much more powerful CPU/GPU which is in their laptops and will be 6-9 months old by the time the iMac Pro comes out. The rumoured 12 Core CPU sounds realistic or the long rumoured dual M1 max variant.
I think we all know the iMac Pro is coming out this year.
They can fit the PSU in the new style as well. A 27-32" enclosure will open It up thermally as well.
Even if it is a few millimeters thicker, that's a nonissue.
The iPad Pro manages an M1 and 16GB inside an impossibly thin enclosure - WITH battery included.
An iMac can tuck in the power supply like it always has and includes big Apple Silicon power without concern. A Chin is not even necessary to do so.
The chin just kind of makes the current M1 iMac look old. Hopefully, it looks proportionally way better on the iMac Pro. if they keep it.