Apple announces October 18th event after months of Mac rumors

There have been reports for months that Apple is on the cusp of releasing new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.

The new MacBooks would be the latest step in Apple’s transition away from Intel chips, replacing them with an Arm-based processor called the M1X that Apple designs itself. The new chip could boost performance compared to the M1 chip that debuted last year.

Other anticipated features include the return of fan-favorite MacBook features like magnetic MagSafe charging, an HDMI port, and an SD card slot.

The maligned OLED touch bar, mercifully, could be on the way out.