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                "Unleashed" Apple Event Set for 18 October 2021

   Josh Centers

   Apple's next event will take place on 18 October 2021 at 10 AM PDT. The
   announcement says Apple will be broadcasting from Apple Park, implying
   a live event, in contrast to the last few pre-recorded events. As
   always, you'll be able to stream the event from [1]Apple's website or
   the Apple TV app. You can also [2]add the event to your calendar.

   With Apple having just updated the iPhone, iPad, iPad mini, and Apple
   Watch, the next likely target is the Mac. Rumors have swirled for a
   while about new MacBook Pro models with an M1X processor, no Touch Bar,
   and more ports. We may also see updates to the M1-based MacBook Air and
   Mac mini, which haven't been updated in a year. It's also possible that
   Apple will introduce a larger and more powerful iMac model to
   complement the entry-level 24-inch iMac (see '[3]Apple Releases New
   M1-Based 24-inch iMac in Spring Colors,' 20 April 2021). And of course,
   we'll continue to hope that Apple will bring out an affordable display
   to complement the Mac mini and extend the desktop for iMac users.

   Bloomberg's Mark Gurman [4]reports that the Intel-based 16-inch MacBook
   Pro, which hasn't been updated for two years, is unavailable at many
   Apple stores. That's a good indication that new MacBook Pro models are
   coming.

     The 16-inch MacBook Pro (which if you've lost track still uses Intel
     and hasn't been updated in *2* years) is showing unavailable for
     pick up at many Apple stores plus shipment delays.
     [5]pic.twitter.com/vPpTLxXIUz

     -- Mark Gurman (@markgurman) [6]October 11, 2021

   We don't yet anticipate an update to the M1-powered iPad Pro, as it was
   updated seven months ago (see '[7]New iPad Pros Boast M1 Chips and
   Liquid Retina XDR Display,' 20 April 2021). But Apple could surprise
   us.

   You can learn about everything Apple announces with us by joining us in
   the #events channel of our [8]SlackBITS group. We've been chatting with
   our readers during the events for a few years now, and it's always a
   good time. To join the group, go to [9]slackbits.herokuapp.com, enter
   your email address, and agree to the [10]code of conduct. You'll
   receive an invitation in email right away.

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