We’re Liveblogging Apple’s MacE book Event Right Here

Now that this yr’s iPhones are out of the way in which, it’s time to focus all our consideration on MacBooks. Apple’s “Unleashed” occasion kicks off right this moment at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET and, as all the time, we’ll be liveblogging the entire thing proper right here.

Leakers have been hinting at 14-inch and 16-inch MacE book Pros for practically all of 2021, so these are the 2 fundamental merchandise we’re anticipating to see. These refreshed MacE book Pros will purportedly kick the Touch Bar to the curb, in addition to carry again the SD card slot and HDMI port. We’re additionally anticipating Apple to inform us a bit concerning the shiny new processor powering the gadgets: the so-called M1X (although Apple would possibly find yourself calling it one thing completely different).

While we’re fairly dang positive the MacE book Pros are on the docket, it’s not clear if we’ll see another Macs. Rumors have hinted {that a} higher-end Mac Mini would possibly make an look, but it surely may very effectively not.

Apple may also probably announce the general public launch of macOS Monterey. It’s the one considered one of Apple’s annual OS upgrades that’s nonetheless in beta, and it is smart to launch it alongside the brand new MacE book Pros. We’ve received a preview of what you possibly can anticipate to see in macOS Monterey, however TL;DR: It’s an iterative replace that’ll make your Apple gadgets play good collectively.

Also: Don’t depend out new AirPods. We’ve been anticipating these for an extended, very long time and phrase on the road is that they’re on observe for a 2021 launch—which would make this in all probability the final likelihood for a splashy debut this yr.

So that’s the rundown. The total Gizmodo shopper tech crew is on deck, so don’t fear in case your stream stutters or you need to take a rest room break. We’re dedicated to running a blog this entire shebang till our fingers fall off.