Here’s everything you can expect from Apple in 2022

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Apple has had an extraordinarily busy 2021, announcing its latest round of new Macs between Apple’s Silicon transition, new iPhone 13, long-awaited AirTag item tracker, and more. Looking ahead to 2022, there are even more new devices coming in all major Apple product categories.

MacBook Air

One of the most anticipated new products coming from Apple is a completely revamped MacBook Air. The new MacBook Air is said to feature a flat edge design, ditching the iconic tapered design which is thinner in the front and thicker towards the back.

Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also reported that the 2022 MacBook Air will come in additional colors, similar to the colors of the 24-inch iMac. Similar to the iMac, the new MacBook Air will reportedly feature white bezels and a white keyboard. There are also rumors that the MacBook Air may feature a similar notch to the new MacBook Pro, but it’s unclear if this will actually be done.

Finally, in terms of processor power, the new MacBook Air will reportedly be the first Mac powered by the next-generation M2 chip. Bloomberg reported that the M2 processor will have the same number of compute cores as the M1, but will run faster.

The new MacBook Air (or potentially just “MacBook”) is reportedly expected to be released in mid-2022. It will reportedly be “slightly” more expensive than the current MacBook Air, which starts at $ 999.

Mac mini and Mac Pro

Unsurprisingly, Apple’s Silicon transition will continue into 2022 as well and could be the year the transition is complete. According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning a new Mac Pro with Apple Silicon technology. This machine could be about half the size of the current Mac Pro in terms of design.

The new Mac Pro is said to be available in 20 or 40 processing core configurations, consisting of either 16 high-performance cores or 32 high-performance cores and four or eight high-efficiency cores. GPU options would reportedly include 64-core and 128-core options.

Meanwhile, Apple is also reportedly planning a new so-called “Mac mini Pro” with a next-generation industrial design. Jon Prosser reported that the new Mac mini will feature a new external chassis with a reflective “plexiglass-like” surface across the top, in an otherwise aluminum casing.

New iMac

While Apple introduced the all-new 24-inch iMac in April 2021, fans of the larger 27-inch iMac are still waiting. In fact, the 27-inch iMac is one of the few Intel-powered machines still available in Apple’s Mac lineup today.

As such, Apple is expected to unveil a new 27-inch iMac powered by Apple Silicon in 2022. The new iMac is likely to be equipped with a high-end Apple Silicon chip inside, while rumors also indicate that the miniLED display and ProMotion technology will. come to the iMac for the first time.

Rumors have indicated that the iMac will feature a base model configuration of 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage, just like the new MacBook Pro. The ports on the new iMac will reportedly include an HDMI port, one SD card slot and multiple USB-C / Thunderbolt connections.

iPad Pro

The iPad Pro received a major upgrade in 2021 with the move to the M1 chip for power and a 12.9-inch mini-LED display. Not long after the iPad Pro 2021 was announced, rumors started circulating about what to expect from the next generation model.

Bloomberg reported that Apple is developing a redesigned iPad Pro with a glass back. This change would allow the iPad Pro to support wireless charging and reverse wireless charging for the first time. Reverse wireless charging lets you place a wireless charging compatible device, such as an iPhone or AirPods, on the back of the iPad Pro to charge that device. The power would be shared by the iPad Pro to the other device.

Another change coming with the iPad Pro 2022 is reportedly an expansion of mini-LED display technology for the first time on the 11-inch iPad Pro. This is the display technology that first arrived on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro in 2021.

As for a release date, Apple began releasing new iPad Pro models during the first half of the year, usually in the spring.

iPhone SE 3

Moving on to the iPhone, the first new iPhone we expect from Apple in 2022 is a new third-generation iPhone SE. This iPhone SE 3 is expected to be similar to the current iPhone SE, but with the addition of an A15 chip on the side and 5G connectivity.

In fact, one analyst even believes the iPhone SE 3 with 5G could turn a billion Android users into switchers.

While rumors have suggested that Apple is also working on some sort of iPhone SE Plus with a larger display, it’s unclear if this will be released in 2022. The iPhone SE 3, however, is expected to arrive during the first half of the year. .

iPhone 14

And of course, we can’t forget the iPhone 14. The iPhone 14 is said to represent a major overhaul of the iPhone range, with analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicting the range will consist of two 6-inch models. 1 inch and two 6.7 inch. inch models.

The iPhone 2022 lineup might look like this in terms of marketing names: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Kuo says the iPhone 14 Max will represent the lowest price ever for a large 6.7-inch iPhone, potentially around $ 900.

Leaker Jon Prosser also confirmed these changes and indicated that the iPhone 14 will feature a similar design to the iPhone 4.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max are expected to feature a new perforated design. If the hole design sounds familiar, it’s because it’s currently used on many high-end Android flagships. It makes sense that Apple adopts this design with the iPhone 14, with the “hole” housing the camera currently in the notch.

The iPhone 14 will also include notable improvements to the front camera, according to Kuo. As for the rear camera, Kuo says the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max will be upgraded to 48 megapixels, an increase over the iPhone 12’s 12-megapixel sensor.

The iPhone 14 line is expected to be announced and released in September 2022.

Apple Watch Series 8

The Apple Watch range is also expected to be revised in 2022. Kuo reported that Apple will release three new Apple Watch models in the fall of 2022, including a new high-end Apple Watch Series 8, a new Apple Watch SE and the new version. robust sports car mentioned earlier.

In terms of health technologies, the Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to add a body temperature sensor, allowing for further health and fitness monitoring.

Unfortunately, we’re still waiting for more details on what to expect from the Apple Watch Series 8 and other models coming in 2022.

AirPods Pro 2

Apple is also reportedly planning to release new second-generation AirPods Pro for 2022. These AirPods Pro 2 are expected to feature a new focus on health and fitness tracking technologies, as well as a completely new design. Apple Vice President Kevin Lynch even mentioned the possibility of using AirPods to “generate different data” for health monitoring in an interview in June.

Bloomberg reported that the second-generation AirPods Pro will feature a “more compact” design that removes the stem that protrudes from the bottom of the AirPods Pro. This may be similar to the Amazon Echo buds, which feature a stemless design that is completely round. and rests inside the user’s ear.

However, these changes are not guaranteed. Apple is said to have addressed issues by removing the AirPods Pro stem while also including features like transparency mode, H1 chip, and noise cancellation. Therefore, Apple may be content with a less ambitious redesign of the AirPods Pro.

AR / VR headphones

Last but not least, 2022 reportedly will also be the year Apple releases the first iteration of its long-rumored AR / VR headset.

Other possibilities

These are just the major new products we expect from Apple in 2022. There are many other possibilities on the table, including iterative updates to the latest 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, new accessories, and more.

What are you most excited to see from Apple in 2022? Let us know in the comments!

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