Apple says it has “a big week ahead.” Here’s what we expect to see.
The iPhone 17e
Apple is reportedly letting the old iPhone SE languish for at least a few years between updates, but it appears it’s taking a different approach with the “e” iPhones.
The main star of this refresh is a new chip, which is said to move from an Apple A18 to an A19. It also appears to support MagSafe charging, making it compatible with accessories made by Apple and third parties that magnetically attach to the back of other iPhones.
Aside from that, the rumor suggests that the 17e will stick with its notched screen rather than a Dynamic Island, and we’d be surprised to see it go beyond its basic single-lens camera. Assuming Apple sticks to the same $599 starting price, there will still be some awkward overlap between the iPhone 16 and the standard iPhone 17.
The iPad Air
Do you like the current iPad Air with the Apple M3? Or the latest with the Apple M2?
That’s lucky for you, because a next-generation iPad Air will likely continue in the same vein, adopting a new chip but not changing much else. If you’re expecting something more exciting, like improved screen technology, you’ll probably be disappointed.
It’s unclear whether the M4 could come with other internal upgrades, like more RAM or increased storage in the base model. Either or both could spice up an otherwise simple update.
Other possibilities
Apple could update the remaining M4 family MacBook Pros (pictured) with M5 family replacements.
Credit: Andrew Cunningham
Apple could update the remaining M4 family MacBook Pros (pictured) with M5 family replacements.
Credit: Andrew Cunningham
Apple could choose to refresh almost all of its Macs next week: only the low-end MacBook Pro has an M5 chip, and it’s been at least a year since the rest of the lineup was last updated. There is no refresh that would be a real surprise, with the possible exception of the Mac Pro which Apple has reportedly put “on the back burner” (again).
