Apple is probably going planning a Mac-related launch occasion this month that can happen on both Monday, October 30 or Tuesday, October 31, in keeping with Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.

The well-connected reporter’s prediction relies on data obtained from sources with obvious data of Apple’s plans, in addition to the truth that some present Mac fashions are briefly provide on-line and at Apple retail shops.

Gurman notes that a number of configurations of Apple’s 24-inch iMac, 13-Inch Macbook Professional, and 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Professional are dealing with transport delays working into mid-November. This several-week delay alone is “a transparent signal that one thing is about to occur,” says Gurman.

Another excuse leads the reporter to imagine a Mac announcement will occur subsequent week: Apple’s earnings name is because of happen on Thursday, November 2. The final time the corporate posted its quarterly ends in the month of November was in 2018, and that adopted an October 30 launch occasion that noticed new iPads and Macs.

Gurman reckons that the probably Mac to be introduced this month is a brand new 24-inch iMac. The present iMac has not been up to date for greater than 900 days, and it’s the solely remaining mannequin in Apple’s Mac lineup nonetheless utilizing the M1 chip.

He additionally believes there’s a probability we are going to see new 14- and 16-inch Macbook Professional Fashions. This is able to be considerably of a shock, provided that Apple solely up to date its premium MacBook Execs in January 2023. Nevertheless, as Gurman notes, “a further replace the identical 12 months can be uncommon, however not inconceivable.”

The reporter’s newest report reveals little about what enhancements the brand new iMac will carry, however he has beforehand mentioned that Apple’s subsequent iMac will leapfrog the M2 and as a substitute undertake the rumored new M3 chip, bringing efficiency and effectivity enhancements.

As for the 14- and 16-inch MacBook Professional, Gurman mentioned he doesn’t count on any main modifications apart from new processors, however his newest report stops brief on providing specifics. Gurman earlier this month claimed that new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Professional fashions that includes M3 Professional and M3 Max chips would possible launch between early 2024 and the spring. Gurman could also be hedging in his newest predictions, which is more likely to result in hypothesis that an iterative replace to the M2 Professional and M2 Max is coming this 12 months as a substitute.

Lastly, Gurman says the brand new MacBook Professional fashions might embody “minor enhancements to shows.” Notably, DigiTimes just lately claimed that Apple will launch new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Professional fashions with extra environment friendly mini-LED shows earlier than the top of the 12 months. DigiTimes‘ report was initially met with skepticism due to the alleged launch timing, however couched when it comes to Gurman’s newest predictions, there might effectively be extra substance to it in spite of everything.