Apple announces product launch event for October 28

Apple has officially announced a new product launch event scheduled for Wednesday, October 28. Following a hint from executive Greg Joswiak, the event is expected to focus on new Pro-tier products. Rather than a traditional livestream, the launch will utilize press releases and videos, alongside a special ‘Apple Experience’ in Los Angeles for select journalists and creators to test new hardware.

Speculation regarding the event includes the potential announcement of a touchscreen MacBook, a refreshed iMac, and a new generation of the iPad mini. The upcoming iPad mini is rumored to feature a significant hardware overhaul, including an A20 Pro chip built on a 2-nanometer process for improved speed and battery efficiency. Other rumored upgrades for the iPad mini include an OLED display and new waterproof speakers similar to those found in iPhones.