The laws of the genre do not allow Mark Gurman to discuss in detail reports of Apple devices that have been shown off this month, so as part of the next article on the page Bloomberg He is already eyeing a range of new devices that the brand will launch by mid-2027. There will be as many as 16 new products distributed in different market segments.
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First, sources reveal that the following devices will be available by the end of this year:
- family podcast Mini with AI assistant Xili (B525) — The appearance of this smart speaker will be the same as the existing model launched in 2020, and the main innovation will be support for the AI assistant Siri.
- apple TV with AI assistant Xili (J265) —This version of the set-top box will also retain the look of its predecessor, but will get a new processor in order to work more efficiently with the AI assistant Siri.
- The center of many homes (J490) It will be a combination of smart speakers and square displays that will run a new operating system optimized for Siri AI. The column will sit in the docking station and the monitor can also be mounted on the wall. Facial recognition systems will allow each user to receive personalized content. Additionally, the device can be used for video conferencing. The new product could be available as early as October, but compliance with these deadlines is not guaranteed.
- laptop MacBook with touch screen (K114 and K116) It will bring the biggest changes to the 2021 MacBook Pro series. In addition to OLED displays, the first of its kind in an Apple device, they will also have a touch interface. The new models will be based on the M5 Pro and M5 Max processors.
- MacBook Starter Professional Edition (J804) In addition to the 14-inch display, it will also feature the new M6 processor, which will debut as part of the new Mac mini in September.
- Integral series iMac (J833) It will be updated before the end of the year with new paint options and an M6 processor.
- iPad small (J510) After this update, it will be equipped with an OLED display, which will be the most serious update in history.
On the software side, HomePod mini and Apple TV are currently testing with iOS 27.0, but new Macs, including the all-in-one iMac, will receive macOS 27.1, which is expected to be released in October. The iPad mini should receive iPadOS 27.1, which will also be released at the end of next month.
According to Bloomberg, the first half of 2027 is going to be even more eventful in terms of Apple’s release schedule for new devices:
- MacBook Air(J913 and J915) There will be 13-inch and 15-inch display diagonals respectively, but there will be no major changes in appearance, but only in the transition to the M6 processor.
- MacBook new(J701) The second generation will be equipped with an A19 Pro processor and will be equipped with larger memory.
- pill Entry-level iPad (J581) Not only will it be equipped with a new processor, but it will also support Siri AI, which is a first for an Apple device of this format. The model will focus on use by children and students.
- iPad tablet Pro(J917 and J920) More efficient processors and evaporation chambers will be obtained for more efficient cooling. It is already present in the iPhone 18 Pro series of smartphones.
- Tablet iPad Air(J807 and J837) In the new version, they will get an OLED display for the first time, and they will also get a faster processor.
- according to iPhone 18 (V67) It won’t be a major revelation in terms of features, but it will be based on the A20 processor and will open the way for the most affordable families of Apple smartphone buyers.
- iPhone 18e (V69) The barrier to entry will be lowered, and it’s not yet certain which processor it will be based on.
- Ultra thin iPhone Air 2 (V62) You’ll get better battery life, an A20 Pro processor, and a second camera with an ultra-wide-angle lens. The fate of the second speaker who was deprived of the previous speaker was not specified.
- stylus apple pencil(B582 and B632) Released around the same time as the new iPad tablets, new versions of the Pencil Pro and Pencil USB-C are available. They can be used in conjunction with the foldable iPhone Duo smartphone launched this month.
In the second half of 2027, it plans to release MacBook laptops equipped with M7 chips, Apple smart glasses, AirPods headphones with built-in cameras, smart home security systems, a newly designed Apple Watch, the first representative product of the anniversary iPhone series, and the second-generation foldable iPhone Duo.
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