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Apple is expected to unveil several long-awaited products in October, including a redesigned MacBook Pro with a touchscreen, a new Apple TV 4K, and a smart home hub. Rumors also suggest an M6 iMac and updated HomePod mini, though specific launch dates and event formats remain unconfirmed.
BenQ unveiled the iScreenBar, a monitor light bar built specifically for the iMac that mounts on the back without blocking the camera or microphone. The aluminum bar lights a desk area at 500 lux over a 33.5 by 19.7 inch area, with a glass touch panel and a macOS app for brightness, color temperature, and lighting modes. It uses presence detection and iMac wake to turn on, can optimize lighting for video calls, and keeps cords tidy with a magnetic clip. Powered via the iMac’s USB-C port, it retails for $189 and works with the 24-inch iMac (2021+).
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is prepping an updated 24-inch iMac with an M6 chip and new color options, likely keeping the current design; Apple is reportedly also developing a 24-inch iMac with an OLED display for the future, but that model isn’t arriving for several years, with launch expected before year’s end.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is developing an M6-powered iMac with new color options, aiming for a year-end release and marking a major 2nm-gen chip for Macs. The refresh may ride alongside updates to MacBook Pro models, Mac Studio, and Mac mini, but Apple isn’t expected to introduce M6 Pro/Max/Ultra, instead reportedly accelerating the later M7 lineup.
The macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta embeds references to a wide slate of unreleased Apple products beyond AirPods with cameras, including a fourth‑generation AirPods Pro, two Beats headphones, several iPhone models such as the iPhone 18 Pro/Max and foldable iPhone Ultra, plus home devices like Home Hub, Pebble homeOS, the HopePod mini and a tabletop robot; it also hints at two new iMacs, four OLED MacBook Pro models, and an entry‑level 14‑inch MacBook Pro powered by an M6 chip, suggesting potential reveals around Apple's September iPhone event.
Apple’s iOS 27 beta 5 adds icon tweaks and small UI refinements, while leaks/rumors suggest the iPhone 18 Pro Max may have a larger ~5391 mAh battery and a foldable “iPhone Ultra” with asymmetrical screen protector corners; Bloomberg notes Apple is exploring major Apple Watch redesigns (including round or screenless options) and a refreshed MacBook Pro (M6) and iMac in October. Additionally, iCloud+ users with 2TB+ storage get new Home app AI features like generated video descriptions and improved clip search in iOS 27 beta 5.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is likely to unveil a refreshed base 14‑inch MacBook Pro powered by an M6 in October, with higher‑end OLED MacBook Pros featuring M5 Pro/Max coming later this year to early 2027. An updated 24‑inch iMac with an M5 or M6 is also expected, replacing the current model, though no major design changes are anticipated and an OLED iMac is reportedly in development for the future but not soon. macOS 27.1 is circulating in testing for a late‑October release.
Lenovo is shipping a color-rich IdeaCentre All-in-One with six color options (including grey/black, silver, and four pastels) aiming to attract iMac buyers. Features borrowed from the previous model reportedly include a QHD display with an optional touchscreen, a tilting stand, a Qi wireless charging pad, JBL speakers with Dolby Audio, a Windows Hello 5MP IR camera, and a wireless keyboard/mouse, though official specs, pricing, and release timing remain unannounced.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to skip the base M5 chip for new Mac mini and iMac, moving directly to M6, with a refreshed low‑end 14‑inch MacBook Pro also likely using M6 and shipments expected in the fall delayed by memory constraints.
Apple is planning a comprehensive overhaul of its Mac lineup, including refreshed MacBook Pro models with a new M6 chip, updated iMacs, a redesigned high-end MacBook with OLED display, and updated Mac mini and Mac Studio machines, all aimed at riding the AI surge with releases expected this fall and into 2027.
DIY Perks demonstrates turning recycled laptops and an old iMac into a capable, affordable PC by salvaging a motherboard with 32GB RAM soldered on, embedded RTX graphics, a power-on workaround via a keyboard ribbon, and even extracting the iMac’s display by delaminating cracked glass for a high-quality screen.
Apple is reportedly planning a 24-inch OLED iMac with about 600 nits of brightness and ~218 PPI, sourcing samples from Samsung Display and LG Display. The current 24-inch iMac uses LCD at 500 nits. Samsung is expected to ship 220 PPI QD-OLED samples in the second half of 2026, while LG’s approach may use a 5-stack design with new eLEAP/fLEAP tech. Apple reportedly aims to launch the OLED iMac in 2029–2030, following an M5-powered update to the current model.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple's upcoming 2026 iMac will be offered in a refreshed set of colors, potentially the first true color refresh in five years, with a launch expected after mid-2026 Mac Studio updates.
Apple's March 4 'special Apple Experience' invites feature a colorful translucent logo, fueling speculation about a revival of the 1990s translucent iMac/iBook design. While no official confirmation has been given, rumors point to potential new hardware (iPhone 17e, a cheaper MacBook, updated iPad models, and M5 chips) and a patent hinting at a backlit Apple logo returning. The event date is set, but details remain unconfirmed.
DigiTimes reports Apple plans OLED upgrades for five devices—iPad mini, MacBook Pro, iPad Air, iMac, and MacBook Air—between 2026 and 2028. The timeline suggests iPad mini and MacBook Pro could switch as early as 2026, iPad Air OLED around 2027, and MacBook Air and iMac OLED in 2027–2028, with a new iPad Air this year expected to still use LCD. OLED panels offer richer color and better contrast, though brightness and aging can be concerns.