What to Expect From Apple’s New Mac Pro, Mac Mini and iMacs At October 30 Event

Oct. 26, 2018

Apple recently announced a new hardware launch event for October 30, and while we know thatnewer iPadswill be unveiled next week, the rumor mill has been abuzz with chatter about refreshed Mac products as well. And no, we’re not just talking about theMacBook Air, but other computers such as the Mac Pro and Mac Mini.

So, without further ado, let’s take a peek at all Mac product upgrades you can expect to see at the launch event:

Apart from the iPad and MacBook Air, the Mac Pro is possibly the most exciting product launch that we arelooking forward to. Mac Pro ‘trashcan’ computer (seen below) was launched about five years ago and users are impatient for a refresh.

Apple acknowledged this last year andannounced that a modular and upgradeable Mac Pro was in the works. The details on the upcoming Mac Pro are quite scant right now, but it will focus on professionals and high-end consumers – similar to theiMac Pro.

Apple has already revealed that its new Mac Pro will be designed for users“who need the highest performance, high-throughput system in a modular, upgradeable design.” This is hinting towards an easy-to-upgrade computer, where you will be able to swap out about everything – be it the processor, storage drives or memory.

Apple, Do move on from the trashcan design, will you?

We can expect to see Apple introduce a refreshed design, with powerful Intel Core i9 or Xeon processor and better thermals than last time. We can alsoexpect to seeApple’s own custom chipsmake it into the systemto handle security or other add-on tasks. The collection of ports on the rear will also get an upgrade with the new Mac Pro.

Several reports haverecently highlightedthat the Mac Mini would receive a major specs bump this year, making it powerful and suitable enough for Pro users. Though there isn’t much to go by right now, we canexpect to see 8th-gen Intel Core i5/i7 processors, with upgraded graphics memoryfor regular users and a possible i9 configuration for Pro users. Apple could also change up the storage options, no longer offering the HDD or Fusion drive options in favor of just SSDs.

Mac Mini expected to receive major specs bump!

In addition, we canexpect Apple to give the Mac Mini another faceliftand introduce its tiny computer system in the charming Space Gray color. The collection of ports on the rear will also get an upgrade, with Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports being added to the mix. So, the Mac Mini could once again become an exciting option for people looking to buy a new desktop.

And finally, we expect to see some iMac upgrades being given some stage time as well. I know, Apple is steadily shifting its focus to Pro users, but it wouldn’t want to miss out on the common crowd who use its all-in-one desktop for their day-to-day tasks.

As for why we think iMac refreshes will be in tow at the event, well, it’s thanks to newly spotted Eurasian filings that hint at the arrival of new Macs. Two out of these filings talk about‘Apple personal computers’runningmacOS 10.14, which definitely suggests new iMacs should be unveiled at the event.

We don’t see Apple making any notable design changes to the iMac and giving users just an internals upgrade, integrating 8th-gen Intel Core processors to bring the all-in-ones a bit more powerful and capable of handling even heavier workloads. The display, collection of ports, and software experience are expected to remain the same as before.

That said, we cannot be sure of Apple pulling its signature ‘One More Thing’ stunt to bring an unexpected new Macs or iPads product to the party. So, what are your expectations of Apple’s October 30 event? Are you excited to finally see the new Mac Pro? Let us know in the comments down below.