The Apple iPhone 15 series was recently launched at the Wonderlust launch event. The lineup includes a base iPhone 15, an iPhone 15 Plus, an iPhone 15 Pro, and an iPhone 15 Pro Max. The handsets come with support for USB Type-C port connectivity. All Apple products had a Lightning connector before the launch of this series. In accordance with the new EU regulations, Apple has dropped the exclusive ports in favor of the standard USB Type-C ports. Now, Mark Gurman suggests that the company will launch Apple Magic accessories with USB Type-C connectivity.
In his Bloomberg newsletter, Gurman writes that Apple will launch accessories with USB Type-C ports in October, alongside the expected iMac products. According to the newsletter, the new launches include Magic Mouse, Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard. He added that the company will also reintroduce the MagSafe battery pack and MagSafe Duo charger with USB Type-C ports.
Gurman adds that the next AirPods Max, whose launch timeline is still unknown, will also be released with a USB Type-C charging port. To keep up with EU guidelines and also ensure parity between its products, it is likely that Apple will revamp all its product ranges to launch with USB Type-C charging ports.
According to the newsletter, Apple Watch Series X is expected to launch in 2024 or 2025. The company is also said to be working on an AI-powered health coaching service. In the similar timeline, Gurman suggests that Apple will introduce the Vision Pro AR/VR headset with further enhanced features.
According to Gurman, both the 11- and 13-inch models of the iPad Pro are expected to get refreshes for the first time in five years, including OLED screens. The Magic Keyboard that comes with the tablets is also expected to come with a metal casing.
According to Gurman’s latest newsletter, the next iPhone Pro models will likely have larger screens than their predecessors. MacBook Airs, MacBook Pros and other Mac devices are also tipped to receive the M3 chips.
