We're more than halfway through February, and rumors are continuing to fly about what might be coming at Apple's rumored March event and beyond. The latest teaser comes from a regulatory database where several new Mac models have popped up.
Rumors about the next 27-inch "iMac Pro" and the iPhone 14 Pro continue circulate, and we're also expecting some new Apple displays at some point, so read on for all of the details on these stories and more!
Apple Files New Macs in Regulatory Database Ahead of Rumored Spring Event
Apple is rumored to be planning a virtual event for Tuesday, March 8, and ahead of time, the company has filed three unreleased Mac model numbers in a Eurasian regulatory database, as legally required.
Apple is expected to launch several new Macs with M1 Pro/Max and M2 chips this year, but it's unclear if any will be announced at the March event. One of the new Macs listed in the database is described as a "portable" computer, suggesting that it will be a MacBook of some kind.
Other products rumored to be announced at the event include new iPhone SE and iPad Air models, both with an A15 chip and 5G. In the latest episode of The MacRumors Show, we chatted with Andru Edwards about expectations and possibilities for the event.
2022 Mini-LED iMac Pro Could Launch in June
Apple is widely rumored to be planning a new version of the 27-inch iMac powered by M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, and while the computer was originally expected to be released in the first quarter of this year, it might end up launching a few months later.
According to oft-accurate display industry consultant Ross Young, a redesigned "iMac Pro" with a mini-LED ProMotion display could launch in June.
iPhone 14 Pro Rumored to Feature 8GB RAM, Matching Samsung's Galaxy S22
iPhone 14 Pro models will feature 8GB of RAM, the most memory ever offered in an iPhone, according to a rumor that surfaced out of Korea this week.
8GB of RAM would match the amount of RAM in Samsung's new Galaxy S22 models, and it would be an increase over the 6GB of RAM in iPhone 13 Pro models.
It's unclear how much RAM the standard iPhone 14 models will have, but it will likely be less than the Pro models.
Apple is Finally Making a Cheaper Display: What We Know
Apple has not offered an affordable Apple-branded display since the 27-inch Thunderbolt Display was discontinued in 2016, but that is expected to change at some point in the foreseeable future.
Rumors suggest that Apple is planning new lower-priced standalone displays that would be sold alongside the high-end Pro Display XDR. We've put together a guide covering everything that we know about these displays.
Hands On: Testing Fortnite on iOS Using GeForce NOW
Fortnite has been unavailable to play on the iPhone and iPad since Apple banned it from the App Store in 2020 amid an ongoing legal battle with Epic Games, but the battle royale game is coming back to iOS devices thanks to Nvidia's GeForce NOW gaming service.
GeForce NOW is a browser-based gaming service that will allow iPhone and iPad users to play Fortnite using Safari, and we tried out a beta version in a recent video.
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Top Rated Comments
Not that it bothers me, I wait for these stuff just as much as everybody else do at this time.
But there much be some record here ☺️
It would be much easier for the consumer if Apple came out with systems that retailed $400 more than the current systems and included the extra ram and drives space. All they would need to do is slightly tweak the design so people think its a different system but the components are mostly the same from the cheaper models. Just the exterior is different and it gets an M2 chip. They can then allow custom configurations that add even more to the price.
8, 16, and 32 can be the new good, better, best. All those models would be $400 over current ones. Current ones would still be sold along side newer ones. Once they see how well it sells they can whittle down the lower priced models and stay with the higher priced ones, reducing them by $100 as the years pass. Thats how they can pass big price increases on all new models without it shocking the consumers. The new models will be such that most consumers wont need to worry about upgrading them. If they reduce the ports enough then Apple can get back into the peripheral making business to make up the lost revenue of less upgrades being purchased.
Low-end MacBook Pro w M1 Pro
Redesigned Mac mini w/ M1 Pro/Max
Redesigned Mac mini w/ M1 - fewer ports would yield a different model number
I am not upgrading my phone. I am happy with my 13 minis. I could be talked into upgrading my M1 MBA, depending on what kind of bells and whistles it comes with, not that I need much.