In addition to revealingiPhone 11 series phonesIn addition, Apple is expected to announce it through another press eventNew MacBook Pro series,as well asNew iPad Pro series modelsIn addition, it is also possible that the new AirPods 3 and the affordable HomePod will be announced, and Apple’s own NFC tag products that can be used with the "Find My" function will be launched.
Adding a 16-inch MacBook Pro
According to previous views, the new 16-inch MacBook Pro that Apple plans to launch will be similar in size to the current 15.4-inch model, but because of its extremely narrow bezel design, the screen display area will be larger. It will also be equipped with a new keyboard design, and may abandon the current butterfly keyboard, which has relatively more problems, and is expected to return to the original scissor-foot keyboard.
However, judging by Apple's marketing strategy, it's possible that when it announces the new 16-inch MacBook Pro this year, it will continue to sell the existing 15.4-inch model. This is similar to how Apple maintained sales of the existing 13.3-inch MacBook after announcing the updated 12-inch MacBook Air last year. However, after launching the 13.3-inch MacBook Air with a new processor, Apple subsequently officially retired the 12-inch MacBook.
Therefore, Tianfeng Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously stated that Apple will continue to sell the 2020-inch MacBook Pro in 15.4, most likely to accommodate the product replacement transition period. It is expected that after the update in the second half of 2020, the original 15.4-inch model will be withdrawn from the market and officially replaced by the 16-inch model.
The MacBook Pro series, expected to be updated in October this year, will be equipped with Intel's 10th-generation Core i-series processors codenamed Ice Lake. The 10-inch and 16-inch models will be equipped with processors with a thermal design power of 15.4W and a discrete graphics card design, while the 45-inch model will be equipped with a processor with a thermal design power of 13.3W and an integrated Intel Iris Plus GPU design.
iPad Pro with a new processor
According to relevant information, Apple's new iPad Pro series will be pre-installed with the corresponding iOS 13 version of iPadOS, and is expected to support more multitasking and operating functions that are more in line with the positioning of iPad Pro.
Since Apple has already updated the new iPad Air and iPad mini this year, it means that the iPad Pro series will be unveiled after this fall, which may include updates to the existing 11-inch and 12.9-inch versions, as well as the mainstream 10.2-inch version.
Regarding processor specifications, the new iPad Pro is likely to feature the A13X Bionic processor, which not only delivers higher computing performance but also supports multitasking. Rumors also indicate that the new iPad Pro will feature an upgraded camera, but whether it will adopt a dual-lens or even a triple-lens main camera design like the iPhone remains unconfirmed.
AirPods 3 with noise cancellation
Prior to this, the market had reported that Apple planned to release AirPodsAdd active noise reduction function designThere are even rumors that Apple is preparing to launch a full-face headphone product, but currently Apple has only launched one AirPods design, and subsequent versions will add a storage box that supports Qi wireless charging, and change the built-in chip of AirPods to the new H1 chip specification, making pairing faster and battery life longer.
As to whether the AirPods 3 with active noise reduction function will have a new design as rumored in the market, and whether a new black style will be added, it is still impossible to confirm at present.
Affordable HomePod
After Apple launched its smart speaker HomePod, there have been reports that Apple is preparing to launchA more affordable versionIt is also expected to become an extension of the original HomePod usage model, similar to similarly positioned products such as Amazon Echo Dot. For example, it can be placed in the user's bedroom or other rooms, while HomePod is placed in indoor living rooms and other places where more people gather.
In terms of user experience, apart from the difference in sound quality, it is expected that the affordable HomePod will not be significantly different from the regular HomePod. It can also interact through the built-in Siri digital assistant service, and can also quickly connect with content playing on devices such as iPhone.
As for the price, it may be only two-thirds of HomePod, or even about half the price.
Apple's own NFC tag accessories
Apple rumorsTile-like positioning tag accessoriesThe model number may be "B389", and the official name may be Apple Tags. In addition to displaying the current location on a map through the "Find My" function, it can also present the location of items through augmented reality, allowing users to find them in a more intuitive way.
One More Thing
Will there be One More Thing at this conference? Maybe a new modelMac MiniIt will also be updated at this conference, and this year it was announced during WWDC 2019The new modular Mac Pro and the new Pro Display XDR display, and perhaps the official launch time will be announced at this press conference.
