After announcing a new iPad mini today, Apple is expected to unveil updated 14-inch iMac and MacBook Pro models on Tuesday, both featuring the M6 chip that debuted in the new Mac mini in August. No design changes have been rumored for these Macs. Finally, high-end 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models with touch OLED displays are expected to be announced on Wednesday. Popular StoriesRIP, MacBook UltraApple today sent out invitations for an experience in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 28, and the “Pro and tell” tagline on the invitation likely means that the rumored MacBook models with OLED touch displays will stick with the MacBook Pro brand instead of the once-rumored “MacBook Ultra” name. The long-rumored “iPhone Ultra” ended up being called the iPhone Duo, leading to speculation that Apple…Mark Gurman: Apple Made a ‘Big Mistake’ with iPhone Duo Pre-OrdersDespite knowing that the iPhone Duo would face “severe supply constraints” due to manufacturing challenges, Apple decided to begin pre-orders for the iPhone Duo on Friday rather than wait until it had more inventory ready, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. In his Power On newsletter today, he called this decision a “big mistake.” “Let me get to the point: Apple made a big mistake here,” he said… Apple Smart Home Hub to Feature iMac G4-Style Design Apple’s long-rumored smart home hub will have an iMac G4-style design and a host of unique features, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. The smart home hub is said to feature a 6-inch square display, with variants that can sit on a countertop or be mounted on a wall. It features a single FaceTime camera on the front, with microphones and speakers in its connected base. Gurman described the…
