Chip shortages and declining demand are complicating issues for Apple, however these gained’t cease the corporate from launching a variety of recent merchandise subsequent yr, after all. But now we now have some concept of what to anticipate.

Beyond the predictable annual refreshes, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, through his Power On newsletter, revealed a number of stunning additions to Apple’s portfolio. These embrace a brand new Apple Watch SE, the primary replace because the extra inexpensive watch launched in 2020. Keeping with smartwatches, Gurman says three new Apple Watches will arrive subsequent yr, together with a ruggedized model for athletes to go together with a normal version.

We don’t know a lot about this extra-durable mannequin, however I’d be on board with a Casio G-Shock equal for the Apple Watch, one thing I might take mountain climbing or climbing with out worrying about its delicate glass and metallic.

After launching the brand new MacGuide Pro 14 and MacGuide Pro 16, Apple is claimed to be giving the MacGuide Air some love by lastly redesigning its historical chassis and swapping the engine for an M2 processor. Topping my wishlist for the Air are thinner show bezels (ideally with no notch, however Apple might be Apple) and extra colours, à la iMac.

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A revamped MacBook Air is one of only five Mac products Gurman expects to arrive next year. Apple’s most portable laptop will debut alongside a new entry-level MacBook Pro 13 with an M2 chip. On the desktop front, we have a refreshed Mac mini, a Mac Pro (with Apple silicon), and a more powerful iMac all-in-one. Rumors claim the latter will have a 27-inch (or larger), mini-LED display and run on the M1 Max/Pro chips found in the latest MacBook Pro models.

Apple will predictably release several new iPhones models toward the end of 2022. A lot can change between now and then, but the rumors so far are encouraging, with Gurman and oft-cited Apple leaker Jon Prosser anticipating redesigned entry-level and Pro models. Adding to the rumors is noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s report from earlier this year claiming the iPhone 14 will ditch the notch for a hole-punch front-facing camera and use a 48-MP main camera sensor in the back.

Speaking of redesigns, Gurman says the iPad Pro will flaunt a new chassis with wireless charging capabilities. Those who’d rather not spend $1,000+ on a tablet can start saving for new iPad Air and entry-level iPad models. I’m interested to see what Apple does with its most inexpensive model because the current version feels like it’s from a previous era.

And finally, Apple is said to be entering a new category next year by launching an AR/VR headset. Just last week, Kuo said Apple wants to replace the iPhone with an AR headset in the next 10 years, and now Gurman predicts Apple’s first effort will arrive in 2022. We don’t know what form the iPhone-replacing version will take, but this first edition will supposedly focus on gaming, media consumption, and communication. Gurman says the device will have multiple processors, a fan, “extremely high resolutions displays,” and a separate App Store.

Apple hasn’t confirmed any of those merchandise but, however Gurman has a superb observe file for reporting on gadgets earlier than they debut. While we wouldn’t get our hopes too excessive given the present chip manufacturing woes attributable to the pandemic, Apple’s forecasted releases for subsequent yr are a number of the most intriguing in years.