Estimated iPhone Duo delivery dates started slipping dramatically, literally within a minute of pre-orders opening on Friday. Even some of those who got in within the first few minutes got estimated shipping dates into January of next year . That undeniably poses problems for Apple, but some have gone as far as calling it “ a major mistake ” to launch with such limited stock. Personally, I’d say it’s annoying for customers but more of a mixed blessing for Apple … more…
Apple likely plans to release MacBook Pro models with OLED displays, 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models with M6 chips, and/or an iPad mini 8 with an OLED display on Friday, November 6, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . The devices are expected to be announced on Tuesday, October 27 or Wednesday, October 28 . If this timeframe proves to be accurate, then Apple will be releasing new products for the next four Fridays, with the other dates already announced. Friday, October 23: iPhone Duo Friday, October 30: HomePod mini 2 Friday, November 6: MacBook Pro models with OLED displays, 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac models with M6 chips, and/or an iPad mini 8 Friday, November 13: HomeView and Apple TV 4K (4th generation) Related Roundups: Apple TV , HomePod mini 2 , Apple HomeView , iMac , iPad mini , MacBook Pro Buyer's Guide: Apple TV (Buy Now) , HomePod Mini (Buy Now) , HomeView (Buy Now) , iMac (Don't Buy) , iPad Mini (Don't Buy) , MacBook Pro (Caution) Related Forums: Apple TV and Home Theater , HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home & Auto Tech , iMac , iPad , MacBook Pro This article, " Apple Expected to Release New Products on Next Four Fridays " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
A refresh of Apple Stores taking place on November 6 strongly hints that Apple's OLED iPad mini and touch-enabled MacBook Pro will be available to consumers on or around that date. A current non-OLED MacBook Pro display Back in August , there were rumors of a refresh of Apple Stores in preparation for apple's smart home push, including products like the new HomeView . It now appears that another refresh is planned, coinciding with the introduction of new Macs and iPads . According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman on Sunday , Apple's preparation for another major launch event in October will be followed by a store refresh. Following a rumored October 27 event and influencer experience, stores are apparently going to go through a "reset" from the evening of November 5 and into November 6. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
