On October 30, Apple held its second gadget presentation and this time, they were able to fill in some of the problems from the September presentation.

The thing is that everyone was really looking forward to some of the gadgets back in September. But apparently something was not ready yet and they decided to postpone them to a later date.

As before, Apple was able to interest its fans with its new products. Many moments were of course not surprises, because the leaks told us everything a long time ago.

What did Apple show at its presentation on October 30?

In total, 3 new devices were presented. This is of course new MacBook Air, Mac mini and long-awaited iPad Pro with updated design. Let's briefly discuss all the new products.

MacBook Air 2018

The first to be shown at the presentation was the new MacBook Air. From year to year, Apple simply updated the hardware of the laptop, which was introduced by Steve Jobs.

Times are changing and it was high time something changed. Apple listened to all user complaints and updated everything according to its merits.

What's new in new MacBook Air (2018):

No matter how users scolded Apple for suffering for such a long time with the old MacBook Air, now everyone has received relief in this regard and it’s time to update their old Air to a new one.

This device can easily be classified as an Air device where Apple has been hesitant to update it for years. There is a demand for the device and that’s why it happened.

The compact solution of a full-fledged computer is very convenient for many users. Bought, connected wireless keyboard and a mouse, don’t forget about the monitor and everything is ready to go.

What users can see inside:

• CPU. 4-core processor Intel Core i3 8th generation (3.6 GHz)
  or 6‑core Intel processor Core i5 8th generation (3.0 GHz).
• RAM. 8 GB DDR4 memory (2666 MHz).
• Graphics. Intel UHD Graphics 630.
• Memory. with Intel Core i3 - 128 GB, with Intel Core i5 - 256 GB.

If you are interested in other changes, just go to the Apple website and look at the full specifications of the device. There you can find all the information you need.

iPad Pro 2018

We already knew what the new iPad Pro would look like for a long time, because there were so many renderings that the sites were simply overflowing with them.

We learned about new features from new iOS updates or analysts could simply predict how this tablet would develop further.

On Tuesday 30 October Apple company will hold a second fall presentation in 2018. The special event will take place at the Howard Hilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York. With a high degree of probability, a new generation of devices such as iPad Pro, MacBook and even Mac mini will be presented there. Collected here latest rumors and other information about upcoming new products.

Frameless iPad Pro

It is expected that the main announcement of the October Apple presentations There will be iPad Pro tablets, which will receive a frameless design and some other important innovations.

The new iPad Pro models will feature 11-inch and 12.9-inch edge-to-edge screens. The usable display area will increase significantly due to the abandonment of the Home button with a Touch ID fingerprint scanner in favor of a Face ID scanner and gestures for navigation. There will definitely not be a cutout like in the iPhone X, because the thickness of the frames will be sufficient to accommodate all the necessary sensors. In addition, numerous rumors claim that Apple will introduce for the first time in tablets USB connector Type-C instead of proprietary Lightning.

In addition to recycled appearance, the frameless iPad Pro is expected to get the powerful 7-nanometer Apple A12 Bionic processor from the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.

The sad thing about the upcoming iPad Pro is that they say that Apple will remove the 3.5 mm audio jack. This is quite stupid and, nevertheless, more than possible. The company abandoned it in smartphones several years ago, starting with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.

Successor to MacBook Air

Apple hasn't updated the MacBook Air since 2015, leaving fans of the most popular ultra-light laptop high and dry. Then the focus shifted to the new thin 12-inch MacBook and line MacBook Pro for professionals. However, that's set to change on October 30th with the announcement of the long-awaited successor to the MacBook Air.

According to some information, the direct successor or alternative to the MacBook Air will retain the form factor of a 13-inch laptop, but will feature a modern screen with Retina technology. high resolution, thin frames, as well as updated technical characteristics. Currently, the computer offers an outdated three-year-old Intel processor and a TN matrix.

Return of the Mac mini

It seems surprising and sounds almost impossible, but according to sources, Apple will even bring back the Mac mini - the smallest PC running operating system macOS. As of the presentation day, October 30, the model will begin its fifth year of life, or 1,475 days without updates.

The most likely scenario for the next version of Mac mini: the same compact body, fresh hardware platform and up-to-date features. For example, the appearance of a USB Type-C connector and colors from the iPhone (black, gold, rose gold similar to MacBook - why not?) will appeal to many.

Other possible announcements

It is known that Apple likes to surprise people when you don’t expect it at all. Therefore, in addition to the iPad Pro, MacBook and Mac mini, other new products may also be introduced on October 30th. These include an AirPower wireless charging mat, AirPods headphones 2, tablet iPad mini 5 or promised by the end of 2018 workstation Mac Pro.

Date of Apple's September presentation.

Apple's September presentation in 2018 will be very eventful. The company will present three new smartphones at once: iPhone 9 , iPhone 11 and, two with support for the unique Face ID function, with a significantly larger display and, according to rumors, the new most affordable computer. But when exactly will the presentation take place? Today, CNET experts named the most likely date, which coincided with our long-time forecast .

Live text broadcast of the presentation of the new iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch! Follow the main event of the year with us! The broadcast has already started, the presentation starts at 20:00 Moscow time.

CNET specialists studied the dates of Apple presentations in previous years. Based on the information received, they gave a clear forecast: Apple's September 2018 presentation will take place on September 12. There is a simple and logical explanation for this choice.

Over the past few years, Apple has been consistently holding presentations new iPhones in the first half of September. At the same time, the company shows new products only on Tuesday or Wednesday. According to these clarifications, the Apple presentation may take place on September 4, 5, 11 or 12. However:

• September 4 and 5 are excluded due to the fact that in the same week, on Monday, September 3, Labor Day is celebrated in the United States. Over the past six years, Apple has never held a presentation during the week of this holiday.
• September 11 is excluded due to mourning of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

That leaves only September 12th. The site previously twice predicted that the presentation of the new iPhone 2018 would take place on this very day.

Live text broadcast from the Apple presentation!

On October 30, Apple held its second fall presentation of 2018. The following new products were presented at the presentation:

• 11- and 12.9-inch iPad Pro with updated design and Face ID support ( review).
• New Apple Pencil with gesture support.
• New Smart Keyboard Folio for iPad Pro 2018.
• 13-inch MacBook Air ( review).
• New Mac mini, updated for the first time since 2014 ( review).

Also, two hours after the presentation, Apple released final versions iOS 12.1 , macOS Mojave 10.14.1, watchOS 5.1 and tvOS 12.1. A recording of our live text broadcast from the Apple presentation on October 30 is presented below.

Live text broadcast of the Apple presentation on October 30

What new products will be at today's presentation? All expected Apple announcements are described below.

iPad Pro 2018

The main novelties of the upcoming Apple presentation will be the new, massively updated iPad Pro 2018 tablets, the release of which was originally expected in September. However, Apple decided to devote more time to the presentation of the new iPad Pro, since there will be plenty of innovations in the devices.

According to numerous leaks from leading analysts and insiders, Apple is preparing two new tablets: with 11- and 12.9-inch displays. Key Features Both iPad Pro 2018 will have a screen with minimal bezels, noticeably reduced even compared to the 10.5-inch iPad Pro, and support for Face ID facial recognition. There are other improvements expected in the tablets, including new cameras and processors.

In addition, in the new iPad Pro 2018, Apple may for the first time abandon Lightning connectors in favor of USB-C. This change should open up a whole new range of possibilities for tablets.

Apple Pencil 2

Especially for the new iPad Pro 2018, Apple will release a new stylus, the Apple Pencil 2. There is almost no specific information about the gadget. We only know that the stylus design will be radically updated. About technical Apple capabilities We will find out about Pencil 2 during the presentation.

iPad mini 5

In addition to the new flagship tablets iPad Pro 2018, the long-awaited iPad mini 5 may be presented at the presentation on October 30. This was stated on the eve of the presentation by authoritative analysts Ming-Chi Kuo, who is never wrong in his forecasts. According to him, the iPad mini 5 will have a design in the style of the previous model, modern characteristics and a very low price.

Apple hasn't updated the iPad mini line since 2015. Current iPad model mini 4 is still sold in the official Apple online store, even though the tablet's specifications are long outdated. The iPad mini 5 is a highly anticipated tablet for many Apple fans, as its compact size makes it easy to use outside the home.

New MacBook

According to analysts, Apple plans to release a new, less expensive MacBook in 2018. The 12-inch laptop will have modern specifications, a very thin body and a lower price tag compared to current models. Recent leaks have indicated that the 2018 MacBook will feature a non-touch Touch ID fingerprint scanner. touch panels Bar. This is the first time Apple has implemented such a solution in laptops.

MacBook Pro 2018

The annual update of the MacBook Pro should take place at the presentation. Experts believe that it will not be the largest. According to assumptions, Apple plans to update the processor and equip the laptop with an improved keyboard.

Mac mini

Several trusted sources said at once that Apple intends to finally update the Mac mini line - its most compact and affordable computers. The company has not updated the Mac mini since 2014, and the old model of the computer at the old price tag is still on sale.

From new Mac mini should expect modern characteristics, an updated design (it's unlikely that Apple will keep the design from four years ago) and adequate for computers Apple prices. The 2018 Mac mini, like its predecessors, is set to be the most affordable Mac yet.

AirPods 2

Before the presentation itself iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max And iPhone XR It has become known that Apple plans to release fully updated AirPods 2 headphones this year. But this did not happen at the September presentation, so we should wait for the announcement of the new product in October.

How will Apple tie the announcement of the new AirPods 2 to a presentation that will show tablets and computers? The new iPad Pros are not expected to have a 3.5mm audio output. This will allow Apple to present the second-generation AirPods in a logical way and position them as an excellent acquisition along with the new iPads.

New iPhones (iPhone SE 2)

Apple may surprise everyone at the presentation on October 30 and introduce new iPhone models. This possibility was indicated by a recent discovery in the code of beta versions of iOS 12. It contained references to two completely new iPhone models. The discovered identifiers of the new smartphones are not related to the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR presented in September. In this regard, it is possible that Apple is indeed preparing to release one or two more new iPhones.

According to forecasts, the new iPhones may be an updated compact iPhone SE 2 or an improved iPhone version 7 (2018). It is worth understanding that the chances of new smartphones being released are far from the highest. However, we can expect the release of more affordable iPhones.

When will the presentation of the iPad Pro and other new Apple devices take place?

The Apple presentation will take place on October 30, starting at 17:00 Moscow time. A live text broadcast of the Apple presentation will be held on this page.

Yesterday the company sent out invitations to journalists for its traditional autumn presentation. It will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple's new headquarters. In addition to the next generation iPhone, it usually presents new iOS and updates to other products.

Having analyzed all the leaks and rumors, we can now predict with a high degree of probability what the company will show us in less than two weeks.

New iPhones

Like last year, this iPhone line will be replenished with three new models at once, which will be made in the design of the iPhone X.

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The flagship will be a smartphone with a huge 6.5-inch OLED display, which will be similar to the Plus version. The successor to last year's iPhone X with a 5.8-inch OLED display and improved specifications will be the regular version. And in addition to them, a budget version of the iPhone X will also appear, which will have a 6.1-inch screen, but not OLED, but a simpler LCD.

Some insiders are talking about increasing the time battery life, improved sound quality and even an active noise reduction system, but we will only find out how true these predictions are at the presentation.

What else

iOS 12

Of course, Apple will release iOS 12, announced in June, which will be installed on all new iPhones. In addition to Memoji, improvements to Siri and FaceTime, the mobile OS will become much more powerful and stable even on older devices.

MacBook Air and Mac mini

Apple's September presentation is usually dedicated to the iPhone, but perhaps this time the company will also mention the Mac. There is information that an update is being prepared for the frankly outdated MacBook Air, which will be equipped with a 13-inch display with thin frames and Retina resolution.

The same is said about the Mac mini, which hasn't received an update in almost four years. The most affordable apple computer will become somewhat more expensive, but will have more powerful filling and will be more aimed at professionals.

AirPower

It's likely that we'll finally learn more details about wireless Air charging Power, almost a year has passed since its presentation.