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When to expect new Macs and iPads

When to expect new Macs and iPads

The rumors are turning into a road map.

Lewis Wallace
April 08, 2024

When it comes to buying new Apple gear, timing is everything. Snapping up a product on launch day feels great, but you’ll pay the maximum price.

Waiting around for a deal can save you some serious cash. But wait too long, and you run the risk of buying a Mac or iPad that seems dated not long after you bought it.

If you’re in the market for a new Mac or iPad this year, you should read today’s dueling stories. One rolls out the road map for upcoming Macs with M3 (and maybe M4) processors; the other delves into when to expect new iPads, with OLED screens and otherwise.

Get the info and make an informed decision about when you should take the plunge on new Apple gear.

Also in today’s newsletter:

If you’re an Apple Arcade subscriber (or are considering a one-month free trial), check out these games. They’re the best Apple’s gaming service has to offer, and there are some real winners.
Belkin’s new auto-tracking iPhone stand sounds like a total champ. Read our review for all the info.
You can slash an extra 20% off practically everything in the Cult of Mac Deals store for a limited time with code ENJOY20. (Enter the code at checkout to see if the discount applies.) This almost site-wide sale ends April 16.
Here’s another sign Apple is getting serious about AI.

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

Some of the best 2024 Macs are still ahead of us

New M3 chip versions will roll out as spec bumps to the Mac Studio, Mac mini and Mac Pro in 2024, with an M4 MacBook Pro possibly this fall.

OLED iPad Pro and new iPad Air on track for early May launch

Apple’s revamped OLED iPad Pro might launch in early May, with new iPad mini and entry-level iPads coming later this year.

Belkin iPhone stand cleverly keeps camera focused on you [Review] ★★★★★

Enhance your video calls and content creation with the Belkin Auto-Tracking Stand Pro. This iPhone camera dock stays focused on you.

These are the best games on Apple Arcade

It’s hard to know where to start on Apple Arcade — but we’ve scoured the catalog and found all the best Apple Arcade games.

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Keep your kid safe online with this iPhone monitoring app

You can't monitor your children's online activity 24/7 without investing in a quality parental control app for iPhone (and Android) like mSpy.

Solar eclipse-inspired iPhone cases look stellar

Made of hardwood and epoxy resin, Carved's solar eclipse iPhone case collection is filled with one-of-a-kind stunners.

Apple opens the iPhone App Store to retro game emulators

Apple tweaks the App Store guidelines to allow developers to list game emulators for download for iPhone and iPad.

Clever bike reflector conceals a hidden AirTag tracker [Review]

The Device Therapy Bike Mount & Reflector gives you a place to hide an Apple tracking tag so you can see the location of your bicycle.

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Save on Nut Mini, an affordable AirTag alternative

Get the Nut Mini Bluetooth tracking tag for an extra 20% off. It's only $11.99 with code SECURE20 for a limited time.

Apple licenses Shutterstock's massive image library for AI model training

Apple reportedly strikes a deal to gain access to the library of photos and videos.

These new earbuds cost more than $1,000 for a reason

Ready for true audiophile sound? Campfire Audio Fathom earbuds could do the trick.

Apple robots might invade your home [The CultCast]

This week on Cult of Mac's podcast: Apple reportedly sets its sights on making home robots. Plus, the latest iPhone and iPad rumors.

Today in Apple history: John Sculley takes over as Apple CEO

On April 8, 1983, former PepsiCo president John Sculley took over as Apple's third CEO. Steve Jobs wooed Sculley with a provocative question.

42-inch smart TV may be user's best display ever [Setups]

While using big screens like the LG C2 smart TV as computer displays gains popularity, we don't often hear users say they're all-time faves.

Tweetz o’ the day

Total Solar Eclipse Wallpaper ☀️
basicappleguy.com/haberdashery/t…
— Basic Apple Guy (@BasicAppleGuy)
Apr 8, 2024

The future’s so bright..
I gotta wear shades.
— Dylan Bishop (@ChillinDylanX)
Apr 8, 2024

I know this looks stupid... but I can't be alone, right?
It's actually made AVP comfortable for me. At the very least it'll make you appreciate the importance of weight distribution.
— Wenbo (@tracy__henry)
Apr 6, 2024

Here's a great example of an interactive guided meditation experience on Apple Vision Pro, set in the world of Kung Fu Panda. Po actually responds to how well you follow his movements, as the headset tracks them and even gives you a score at the very end.
— Nathie (@NathieVR)
Apr 6, 2024

One more thing ...

❝

This machine would take your idea, and it would execute your idea and give you back some results. And if they were the results that you predicted, your program really worked. It was an incredibly thrilling experience. So, I became very captivated by a computer.

— Steve Jobs, 1995, on his first encounter with a computer.

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