Apple is reportedly preparing to launch its next-gen M3 Macs later this year

Mark Gurman predicts new M3-based iMac, 13-inch MacBook Air, and 13-inch MacBook Pro this fall.

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At the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple unveiled a batch of new Macs, including models based on the M2, M2 Max, and M2 Ultra processors. The second generation of Apple's M-class chips first appeared in June 2022, so there were hopes that we might get a glimpse of the M3 at this year's summer event. Those hopes were dashed.

Still, we may not have to wait much longer for the third generation, if Mark Gurman's sources are correct. The widely read Bloomberg leaker-analyst has predicted in the latest edition (fave.co/3Y1QwqF) of his Power On newsletter that this September's iPhone and Apple Watch launches will be quickly followed by a second fall event focusing on the Mac.

"Now that Apple has gotten the 15-inch MacBook Air and new M2 Ultra-based Macs out the door," Gurman writes, "the October launch could feature the first.