From the stage of the Steve Jobs Theatre Apple presented its 2018 iPhone models, but some people turned their noses up at the absence of many other devices
How did the 2018 Apple event go? In the words of a song from the 1990s, “there’s more than iPhones”. Although to tell the truth on the stage at Apple Park the scene was all about the new iPhone Xs and Xs Max and the “cheap” iPhone Xr. And some users loyal to Cupertino did not take well the lack of presentation of some long-awaited Apple devices.
In addition to the new models of iPhone 2018, from the stage of the Steve Jobs Theatre Apple presented to the media and technology enthusiasts also the new Series 4 of Apple Watch. It must be said, however, that many expected a few more surprises. For example, the second generation of AirPods or a new MacBook Air or Mac Mini since both models have not been updated by Cupertino for quite some time now. According to the first rumors, to make up for this “lack” of some new products Apple has already organized a new event planned for mid-October but it is possible that the launch of some devices will definitely slip to 2019. So here’s what Apple didn’t present during the September 2018 wind.
AirPods 2
Already since the beginning of 2018, several sources close to Cupertino were talking about a second generation of AirPods, Apple’s smart wireless headphones, with noise cancellation, waterproof and with wireless charging. Speaking of wireless charging, remember AirPower? That’s right, the wireless charging cradle compatible with iPhone, AirWatch and AirPods. Apple had promised release by 2018 and yet there is no more news of the device. Returning to the AirPods the prediction was of a release together with the new iPhones 2018 and instead Cupertino has failed expectations.
iPad Pro 2018
One of the announced protagonists of the Apple event was the new iPad Pro 2018, and instead on the stage of the Steve Jobs Theatre the new top of the range tablet from Cupertino was not presented. The new iPad Pro will come out in two models, an 11-inch and a 12.9-inch version. The design will be strongly inspired by the iPhone X, so without bezels and with polished edges in addition to perhaps a small notch in the front camera that will also have integrated FaceID. It is likely that Apple has planned a separate event in mid-October for the launch of its new iPad Pro versions.
MacBook Air and MacMini
MacBook Air and Mac Mini are two devices that are becoming a pebble in the shoe for Apple. In fact, for some time now, users have been waiting for a new model that can update the functions of the two devices that are now really dated. To say the Mac Mini has not seen an update since 2014. According to the latest rumors Apple should present both, and for MacBook Air has thought about the implementation of a Retina display, within the first quarter of 2019.
iPhone SE 2
In addition to the iPhone there is more is true but needless to hide the iPhones are the most anticipated devices from Cupertino. And in fact, many are wondering if in addition to the new iPhone Xr Apple also intends to launch an updated version of the iPhone SE 2, the smaller and cheaper smartphone. At the moment it seems difficult a launch by Apple of such a device. Especially because of the presence of the iPhone Xr. Also because nowadays smartphones with 4-inch screen seem really outdated.