Key Points:
- Display panels for the M4 MacBook Air and base iPad are expected to ship soon, indicating an early 2025 launch.
- iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 deliveries begin in Australia and New Zealand.
- Global rollouts for iPhone 16 and Apple Watch are expected throughout the next few days.
Tomorrow marks one of Apple’s biggest launch events of the year, as the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 hit stores. However, the tech giant still has much more in store for the coming months. A top analyst has shared updates on Apple’s future releases, including the upcoming M4 MacBook Air and a refreshed 10.9-inch base iPad, which are expected in early 2025.
Display Panels Shipping Soon
According to display analyst Ross Young, shipments of display panels for the M4 MacBook Air and a new iPad model will begin in October 2024. This includes both 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models. Typically, display shipments start a few months before the devices themselves hit the market, pointing to an early 2025 release.
This timeline supports earlier reports from Mark Gurman, who predicted a Q1 2025 release for the new MacBook Air models. However, this raises some questions about Apple’s iPad lineup. Initially, rumors suggested the full iPad lineup would be refreshed by the end of 2024, but the new report hints that the base iPad might be delayed until 2025. Apple may also release multiple updates to its iPad lineup, with some models launching in late 2024 and others in early 2025.
iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Deliveries Begin
As of Friday, September 20, in Australia and New Zealand, customers who pre-ordered the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 have started receiving their devices. Early users are already sharing their thoughts and pictures on social media platforms like Instagram and Reddit.
With New Zealand lacking Apple retail stores, Australia is the first country where customers can pick up their orders in-store. Available stock in Australia will give insights into what to expect globally, though so far, no supply shortages have been reported.
For those who missed out on pre-orders, stores like Target, Walmart, and Best Buy may still have devices available, though some models, such as the iPhone 16 Pro, maybe back-ordered into October.
Global Rollout Coming Soon
After Australia and New Zealand, sales and deliveries for the iPhone 16, new Apple Watch, and AirPods 4 will expand to other regions, including Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Many Apple Stores worldwide are opening early to accommodate the high demand for in-store pickups and walk-in purchases.
Stay tuned for more updates and in-depth reviews of these new devices, including hands-on impressions and feature breakdowns.
