Apple only held one event in the second half of 2022: its iPhone 14 launch show. That meant a bunch of expected devices, from Macs to a mixed-reality headset, never saw the light of day. But that could soon change.
That’s because rumors have been swirling that Apple is planning a product extravaganza this spring where it will unveil a host of new devices to the world. If that’s true, what should we expect to see? Well, you’re in the right place to find out, as we’ve collected all the latest rumors here. Wondering what’s next on Apple’s 2023 calendar? Read on to find out.
Mixed-reality headset
After years of delays, the rumors surrounding Apple’s mixed-reality headset are gaining momentum. With the launch of the Meta Quest Pro and the announcement of the HTC Vive XR Elite, now feels like the right time for Apple to step into the fray. And just in time, it seems that Apple is planning to reveal the secretive. long-awaited device in the spring or possibly just before its Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
The device is expected to come with a plethora of impressive specs, including high-resolution displays, hand- and eye-tracking capabilities, a large array of cameras, and a much more lightweight design than its competitors.
Given all that tech, a price of around $2,000 to $3,000 has been suggested. That would be expensive, but not too surprising given the niche, demanding audience the device apparently targets.
14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro
Apple has a habit of releasing new MacBooks Pro models in the fall, but it broke the cycle in 2022 and didn’t release any Macs in the final quarter of the year for the first time since 2000. That means new versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro are overdue.
It would feel strange to see these devices updated in the spring, but it would not be without precedent. Apple revamped the 13-inch MacBook Pro in May 2020, for example, but that was done via a press release. Launching new MacBook Pros at a spring event, though? That’s almost unheard of. Still, with these devices due an upgrade and with rumors afoot, we can’t rule it out.
Either way, we’re not expecting huge changes to the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro. They’ll get new chips — the M2 Pro and M2 Max — but don’t expect much more. Things like chassis design changes and improved displays feel are unlikely to materialize so soon after the last redesign.
Apple silicon Mac Pro
Almost every Mac has at least one model powered by an Apple silicon chip — except the Mac Pro. We know a new version is coming because Apple admitted as much at its Peek Performance event in March 2021. With that show taking place almost a year ago, though, the Mac Pro’s upgrade must be imminent.
That means it’s almost a certainty for the rumored spring event. Yet after waiting so long, it could be a disappointing device. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has abandoned its M2 Extreme chip that was made specifically for the Mac Pro, and will instead use an M2 Ultra chip, meaning the Mac Pro won’t be much more powerful than the Mac Studio. With no upgradable memory and no new chassis design either, the Mac Pro will be a hard sell given its sky-high price.