Apple Launched Apple MacBook Pro, HomePod Mini and AirPods 3 in Apple October Event 2021

As part of Apple's October 2021 Launch event, Apple unveiled its new products last night. New MacBook Pro and AirPods 3 have been announced by Apple. In addition to the new colour options for HomePod Mini, Apple has added a new subscription package for Apple Music. Find out how much the new products will cost in India.

Price and availability of Apple's MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro 14 M1 Pro 512GB - ₹ 1,94,900

MacBook Pro 14 M1 Pro 1TB - ₹ 2,39,900

MacBook Pro 16 M1 Pro 512GB - ₹ 2,39,900

MacBook Pro 16 M1 Pro 1TB - ₹ 2,59,900

MacBook Pro 16 M1 Max 1TB - ₹ 3,29,900

Apple has made the MacBook Pro available for purchase on their website and through Apple authorized resellers beginning on October 26.

Apple MacBook Pro: Features, Price and Availability

Apple's MacBook Pro offers the following features:  There are two versions of the MacBook Pro included with the new laptop: M1 Pro and M1 Max. In addition to a 10-core CPU and 16-core GPU, the M1 Pro chipset features eight high-performance cores and two efficiency cores. This chipset is claimed to be 70 per cent faster than the existing M1 chipset and to deliver two times the GPU performance.

Apple claims the new M1 Max chipset performs four times better than the M1 Pro's features, which includes the same 10-core CPU but a 32-core GPU. There are two display options for the new MacBook Pro. Firstly, there is a 14.2-inch model and secondly, a 16.2-inch model. The devices have a Liquid Retina XDR display and ProMotion technology, which can achieve up to 120Hz of adaptive refresh rate. An obvious change is the use of a notch in order to reduce the bezels.

The unified memory of the M1 Pro models is 16GB, with the capacity to be expanded up to 64GB. 512GB and 1TB of space are available, which can be extended up to 8TB. There is a 32GB variant of the M1 Max with a 1TB SSD. MacOS Monterey runs on the device and a backlit Magic keyboard is included. FaceTime HD camera with 1080p and 3 microphones are included. Among its connectivity options, the device has three Thunderbolt 3 ports, one Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB 4 port, and a MagSafe 3 port.

Apple AirPods 3: Features, Price and Availability

Using the Apple online store, you can now purchase the Apple AirPods 3 for *18,500. As with the MacBook Pro, Apple authorized resellers will also begin selling the AirPods 3 on October 26. It is now available for *12,900 thanks to a price cut of *2,000 on AirPods 2.

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With shorter stems and a better grip, these Apple AirPods 3 closely resemble the AirPods Pro. There is dynamic head tracking in the new AirPods 3 and spatial audio support is included. Powered by Apple's MagSafe, the device is equipped with a wireless charging case. You can easily control the playback of music and take calls with the earbuds' pressure sensors. The product includes the company's existing H1 chip, a specialized driver and a high dynamic range amplifier.

AAC-LED has been integrated into FaceTime calls, ensuring full HD sound quality. AirPods 3 feature an IPX4 rating which makes them water-resistant. The battery lasts for up to 6 hours and the charging case offers up to 30 hours of listening time. According to Apple, an hour of battery life can be obtained after charging for 5 minutes.

Apple Music Plan:

The Voice Plan, a new subscription tier for Apple Music, has also been announced by Apple. The service, which offers access to Apple Music's 90 million songs, playlists, and stations, has just been released at a cost of Rs 49 per month. Customers can access the service across any Apple device.

Apple HomePod Mini:

Three new colours will be available for the HomePod mini - Orange, Yellow, and Blue. The device is already available in White and Space Grey colour options.