Four new Macs spotted in Eurasian regulatory filings
Details from the Eurasian Economic Commission include updates to previously published data, coupled with three new part numbers that appear to be desktops or iMacs, plus one that's a MacBook.
Ahead of Apple's October 30 event, regulatory details filed with the Eurasian Economic Commission suggest the company plans to unveil new Macs alongside the expected iPad Pro refresh.
Spotted by Consomac and MySmartPrice, the newly updated filings show a total of what appear to be eight desktop Macs of which three are new. The listed model numbers A1993, A2115, and A2116 that all haven't been seen before. The only detail against any of the models is that they run macOS 10.14 so the other five are likely to be current Mac models updated to that OS.
Alongside these desktop models, there is one MacBook model number. The A1932 model is a new listing alongside five existing ones, all now updated with macOS 10.14. This dovetails with persistent rumors that Apple will be introducing a new MacBook and a new iMac. It may also suggest that the hoped-for new Mac mini is coming too.
Back in March this year, Kuo was advising that there would be a new model of MacBook and also that it would be cheaper than the current ones. It wasn't clear then whether this simply meant a price cut on, for instance, the MacBook Air, but now it does appear to be a new machine.
While Kuo offered no other details, he concluded that MacBook sales will grow 15 percent this year. He didn't break that down into any analysis of what the growth of existing MacBooks would be, but typically increased sales come from the release of new models.
What's certainly clear is that there is demand for the Mac mini and that while it's still being sold, the model hasn't been updated since October 17, 2014.
AppleInsider will be attending Apple's "There's more in the making" event on Oct 30th, where we expect new iPad Pros, and maybe even new Macs! Keep up with our coverage by downloading the AppleInsider app for iOS, and follow us on YouTube, Twitter @appleinsider and Facebook for live, late-breaking coverage. You can also check out our official Instagram account for exclusive photos.
Ahead of Apple's October 30 event, regulatory details filed with the Eurasian Economic Commission suggest the company plans to unveil new Macs alongside the expected iPad Pro refresh.
Spotted by Consomac and MySmartPrice, the newly updated filings show a total of what appear to be eight desktop Macs of which three are new. The listed model numbers A1993, A2115, and A2116 that all haven't been seen before. The only detail against any of the models is that they run macOS 10.14 so the other five are likely to be current Mac models updated to that OS.
Alongside these desktop models, there is one MacBook model number. The A1932 model is a new listing alongside five existing ones, all now updated with macOS 10.14. This dovetails with persistent rumors that Apple will be introducing a new MacBook and a new iMac. It may also suggest that the hoped-for new Mac mini is coming too.
New iMac and MacBook
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has claimed that there will be a refreshed iMac. Kuo has proven to be remarkably accurate in his reports before and earlier this month, AppleInsider learned that Apple informed its stores that supplies of older iMac screens were low.Back in March this year, Kuo was advising that there would be a new model of MacBook and also that it would be cheaper than the current ones. It wasn't clear then whether this simply meant a price cut on, for instance, the MacBook Air, but now it does appear to be a new machine.
While Kuo offered no other details, he concluded that MacBook sales will grow 15 percent this year. He didn't break that down into any analysis of what the growth of existing MacBooks would be, but typically increased sales come from the release of new models.
Mac mini
While the Mac mini has been repeatedly rumored to be coming on October 30, there has previously been little actual evidence. Ming-Chi Kuo has only once mentioned it as coming and then gave no details.What's certainly clear is that there is demand for the Mac mini and that while it's still being sold, the model hasn't been updated since October 17, 2014.
AppleInsider will be attending Apple's "There's more in the making" event on Oct 30th, where we expect new iPad Pros, and maybe even new Macs! Keep up with our coverage by downloading the AppleInsider app for iOS, and follow us on YouTube, Twitter @appleinsider and Facebook for live, late-breaking coverage. You can also check out our official Instagram account for exclusive photos.
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OMG OMG OMG
I wish they could/would extend the screen into the bezels more. 21.5" is a bit small for a main desktop screen imo, but with another inch it would be pretty ideal for the size.
Where are the speakers? And no camera?
Soldering down the RAM, means that I'll continue using my 2012 Mac Mini's with 16 GB RAM, and my homemade Fusion Drive. I will not buy a hamstrung Mac Mini, I will find myself FORCED to go back to Windows (and I don't want to do that).
If they put 32GB in the thing and you refuse to buy one just because then that's just silly.
But a more upstream/Pro focused Mini is exactly the rumor. It's supposedly larger, or a top end model is.
Hoping larger means RAM/Storage are easily accessible. This, this was pure bullshit (2012 to 2014 model pictured, they moved the steel plate to the bottom for seemingly no reason but to hamper upgrades)
It's only the 2014 models that had soldered RAM - as did the 2014/2015 21.5" iMacs. The 21.5" iMacs have gone back to slotted RAM in the 2017 models, even if it isn't readily accessible.
Apple has always used consecutive model numbers for the 21" and 27" iMacs - A1207/A1208 from 2006, A1311/A1312 for 2009, A1418/A1419 for the modern design from 2012-now. They don't change model numbers for speed bumps so the A2115 and A2116 models could likely be all-new iMac designs, or a pair of completely new but related desktop things.
The A1993 could be the new Mac Pro getting a placeholder in the filings, or a new Mini, or some new desktop thing. Model numbers only ever increase, so it is a slightly older design than the new potential iMacs.
The other listings are for portable devices A1466, A1534, A1708, A1932, A1989 and A1990. Those are: the 13" Air, 12" MacBook, 13" Pro, Unknown, 13" Pro Touch and 15" Pro Touch. A1932 got its model number before the current MacBook Pro models, so it is something Apple has been working on for a while. This could definitely be a new MacBook that has been waiting for display or processor technology to reach maturity for mass production.
Is it Tuesday, 10 AM EST yet???
People need to give it a rest.