Apple is scheduled to hold the “Pro and tell” presentation from 2:00 a.m. Japan time on 29 October. Reports indicate that the touch-enabled MacBook Pro will be the main focus, alongside an OLED-equipped iPad mini and new-generation M6-powered devices.
Apple has announced that the presentation will be called “Pro and tell” and is reportedly scheduled to take place in Los Angeles, U.S., from 2:00 a.m. Japan time on 29 October. Whether there will be an in-person venue and streaming has not been confirmed, but the MacBook Pro is expected to take center stage. Previous reports have focused primarily on the arrival of a touch-enabled MacBook Pro, with 4 products cited as possible announcements.
The touch-enabled MacBook Pro is reportedly set to feature 14-inch and 16-inch OLED displays, with the Dynamic Island familiar from the iPhone making its debut. It is expected to be lighter than current models, while reports suggest that it may retain the current M5 Pro/Max chips. There have also been reports that it could launch around 6 November. Information on pricing varies, ranging from around $2,499 to close to $3,000.
Another focus of attention is the rumored switch of the iPad mini to OLED and the addition of an A20 Pro chip, with prices also expected to rise from current levels. A sharp price increase is anticipated, and reports suggest this could affect perceptions of pricing in the Japanese market.
A less conspicuous but important point is that a standard 14-inch MacBook Pro, like the iMac equipped with an M6 chip, is also expected to be introduced. The touch-enabled and standard models appear likely to use different chip generations, which is expected to broaden the choices available for different uses.