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  • Apple October Event 2024: iPad Mini With A18, MacBook Pro And iMac With M4 Chip Likely To Debut; Details Here |

    Apple October Event 2024: After an exciting September unveiling of the iPhone 16 lineup at the “It’s Glowtime” event, along with updated Apple Watches and the fourth-generation AirPods, the Cupertino-based Apple is expected to host another product launch event by the end of October this year. 

    Apple is expected to unveil 4 new products at its MacBook and iPad launch event later this month. However, an official invitation from Apple confirming the date and time of the event is still awaited. 

    Notably, it is suggested that the much-anticipated event will be dedicated to Apple Silicon M4-powered chips for Macs. It is speculated to include a refreshed iMac, MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and more. Besides new Macs, Apple could also introduce a much-needed refresh to the iPad mini along with possible design changes. 

    Here’s a list of products Apple might unveil at its October event: 

    iPad Mini With A18 

    The tech giant could come with a new iPad model – the iPad mini. It is expected to be powered by the A18 chip with 8GB of RAM, the same chip that drives the iPhone 16 and supports Apple Intelligence. Adding further, the iPad mini, Apple’s smallest tablet, is likely to gain compatibility with the new Apple Pencil Pro, currently available with the latest iPad Air and iPad Pro models. 

    Moreover, another anticipated upgrade is an increase in base storage, moving from 64GB to 128GB, enhancing its overall performance and user experience. 

    MacBook Pro M4: 

    The device is expected to feature a 10-core CPU and a 10-core GPU, paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage. It will likely come with a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, boasting ProMotion technology and a sharp resolution of 3024×1964 pixels.

    On the design front, the device reportedly shares many similarities with its predecessor, the MacBook Pro with the M4 chip. Its dimensions are said to be 1.55 x 31.26 x 22.12 cm, and it weighs 1.6kg.

    For connectivity, the MacBook Pro M4 is rumored to include three USB Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 support, a MagSafe 3 port, a headphone jack, an HDMI port, and an SDXC card slot. 

    iMac M4: 

    The device is expected to receive a significant upgrade this month with the addition of Apple’s latest M4 series chipset. Furthermore, the new iMac could come equipped with 16GB of RAM, doubling the 8GB found in its predecessor, potentially to support enhanced Apple Intelligence features.

    Adding further, the device could be accompanied by updated versions of the Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad, and Magic Keyboard. These accessories are expected to transition from Lightning to USB-C ports, in line with Apple’s recent shift to USB-C across its product lineup, including the latest iPhones. 

    Wi-Fi 7 Support With iMac M4  

    Apple is expected to integrate Wi-Fi 7 support into the upcoming M4 iMac. Wi-Fi 7 can deliver speeds of up to 46 Gbps, far exceeding the 9 Gbps maximum of Wi-Fi 6E.

    The device could also utilize 320 MHz channels and operate on the 6 GHz band, reducing interference and improving signal quality. This upgrade will offer users faster, more reliable internet connectivity, ideal for streaming, gaming, and other data-heavy activities. 

  • Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Opportunity to buy MacBook Air M2 for less than Rs 90,000

    Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale: Apple’s MacBook Air M2 price is getting discount before the sale on e-commerce site Flipkart. Last year this 13 inch laptop was launched for Rs 1,19,000. About a year later, when Apple launched the model with 15 inch display, its price was reduced by about Rs 5,000. Both these laptops have M2 chipset. This second generation MacBook can be purchased for less than Rs 90,000 in Flipkart’s upcoming Big Billion Days sale. This sale is to start from October 8. Earlier, the price of MacBook Air M2 variant with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB storage was Rs 94,990 on Flipkart. This is much less than its retail price. You can get a discount of Rs 5,000 if you buy it through Axis Bank credit card or HDFC Bank transaction, which will reduce the price of MacBook Air M2 to Rs 89,990. This price includes card offers on Flipkart. However, these discounts may change depending on the availability of units before the sale. Exchange discount of up to Rs 20,000 can also be available on this. Last year the second generation MacBook Air M2 was launched. Apple has given M2 chip in it. The company had said that the new chip is 18 percent faster in CPU performance and 35 percent faster in GPU performance. This 13-inch display laptop has a Liquid Retina display with thinner bezels than the previous model. It has various RAM and storage options available with up to 24 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage. Apple claims that the battery backup of MacBook Air M2 is up to 18 hours on a single charge. Along with this, a 67 W charger can also be purchased so that this laptop can be charged up to 50 percent in 30 minutes. Apple launched the iPhone 15 series last month. This includes iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The company had sold these smartphones in India and other countries from September 22. This is the first time that Apple has made the iPhone 15 series smartphones made in the country available on the first day of the start of its international sales.
    Apple MacBook Air (M2, 2022)

  • Apple preparing to launch 15.5 inch MacBook Air

    Apple, which makes popular smartphones and devices like iPhone, may soon launch 15.5 inch MacBook Air. The company has started production of panels for this. This indicates that this device will be launched in April. Earlier, there was speculation that the company would launch 15 inch MacBook Air. According to the report of DSCC analyst Ross Young, the company has started the production of panels for the new MacBook Air. It can be launched in April. Information about this can be given soon by the company. This will be the largest screen size for the MacBook Air. It can be launched with a 13-inch model. Apple launched a version of the MacBook Air last year. It had Apple’s M2 chipset and its starting price was $1,199. Information about the specifications of the company’s upcoming laptop has not been received. Apple has also started work on the next generation chipset M3. It is being manufactured by Taiwan’s semiconductor company TSMC. It is not known which chipset will be used in the new MacBook Air. Apple’s quarterly revenue has declined for the first time in almost four years. The main reason for this is the decline in sales of the new iPhone series during the holiday season due to the restrictions imposed in China due to Corona. The company’s sales during the December quarter stood at $117 billion, which is about five percent less than the same quarter last year. The company’s profit has also decreased during October-December. Apple’s profit was approximately 30 billion dollars. Apple’s results have increased the fear of slowdown due to expensive interest rates and some other reasons. The last decline in iPhone sales for Apple, the world’s most valued listed company, was during Corona. Along with manufacturing of iPhone in India, the company has also increased exports. The company has exported handsets worth one billion dollars from the country in December. In India, iPhones are assembled in the factories of Apple’s contract manufacturers Foxconn and Wistron.

  • MacBook Air and iPad Pro become cheaper by up to Rs 25,000 in Apple’s sale for students

    American devices and tech company Apple has offered huge discounts on many of its products for university students in India. In the company’s ‘Back to University’ campaign, huge discounts are being given on MacBook, iPad and desktop computers. In this sale, iPad Pro 11 inch, iPad Pro 12.9 inch and iMac 24 inch can be purchased at discounted rates. Along with this, the company is also offering free AirPods with some selected products. Students are also being given a 20 percent discount on AppleCare+ plan. These offers are available on both online and offline stores. In Apple’s Back to University Sale, students as well as teachers and staff can buy the company’s products at discounted prices. This sale will run from June 22 to October 2. According to the information given on the company’s website, iPad Pro 11 inch can be purchased in the sale at a starting price of Rs 76,900 instead of the original price of Rs 96,900. The price of iPad Pro 12.9 inch has reduced from Rs 1,12,900 to Rs 1,02,900 in the sale. The price of iPad Air starts from Rs 54,900 in the sale. Its actual price is Rs 59,900. The company is giving Apple Pencil (second generation) free with these models of iPad. MacBook Air 13 inch is available in sale at a starting price of Rs 89,900. Its launch price was Rs 99,900. The price of MacBook Air 13 inch is starting from Rs 1,04,900 in the sale. Its actual price is Rs 1,29,900. The starting price of MacBook Air 15 inch is Rs 1,24,900, while its actual price is Rs 1,34,900. The company is selling MacBook Pro in this sale for Rs 1,19,900 instead of Rs 1,29,900. MacBook Pro 14 can be purchased for Rs 1,84,900 instead of the price of Rs 1,99,900. Its 16-inch model is available for Rs 2,29,900, whose actual price is Rs 2,49,900. The company has also offered free AirPods to customers purchasing MacBook Air, MacBook Pro and iMac 24.