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Apple's Upcoming Product Refreshes and Releases


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Bloomberg reports that Apple is set to release refreshed versions of its major product lines, including a new Apple Watch Ultra and the iPhone 15, planned for a traditional autumn launch.

Two new 24-inch iMacs are also expected to be released. Early work on an even larger 30-inch model has begun, which would make it Apple’s biggest all-in-one screen size yet. Refreshes for iPad Pro and iPad Air are anticipated too, with OLED screens finally coming to the two iPad Pro models.

The next-generation Apple Watch 9 will reportedly come in two sizes along with the introduction of an 'Apple Watch Ultra'. The MacBook Pro range will feature three variants sized at 13-,14- and 16-inches respectively. All these models will sport Apple's new M3 chipset.

However, the company's $3,500 Vision Pro headset won't utilise this chip but instead rely on their current-generation M2 processor.

Surprisingly, another refresh of the recently launched 15-inch MacBook Air is already underway according to Bloomberg.

As well as unveiling these products, attention is being given to how well Vision Pro sells - Apple's latest venture into virtual reality (VR). Despite some users reporting motion sickness or discomfort from wearing it, overall reactions have been positive due largely because Vision Pro boasts high-definition screens and custom processors designed specifically to reduce latency — making it more powerful than most competitors in the VR space.

Finally, Bloomberg reported that Apple plans on relaxing restrictions over who can take home their headset while extending access beyond senior engineers/executives towards selected developers starting next month as they look forward to expanding the VisionOS ecosystem.

Already under way are projects focusing on bifurcated products: one being a second-generation high-end model continuing the original Vision Pro series; and another lower end version.

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A+ ReportBy Sarb Johal