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Apple Reportedly Has New M3 MacBook Pro, iMac in the Works

The tech giant could release more than a dozen updated devices over the next 12 months, reports Bloomberg.

Apple unveiled its new Vision Pro headset earlier this month, but that’s not the only device the tech giant is expected to launch in the coming months. Apple reportedly has more than a dozen updated products set to be released later this year and into the first half of 2024, including new MacBook Pro and iMac models powered by its rumored M3 chip.

Apple plans to release a 13-inch MacBook Pro with its M3 chip, as well as 14-inch and 16-inch models of the MacBook Pro with M3 Pro and M3 Max chips, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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In 2020, Apple began switching to its homegrown M chips in its lineup of MacBooks, Macs and iPads after years of using Intel processors. At its Worldwide Developers Conference earlier this month, Apple unveiled the M2 Ultra — the most powerful processor in its current M2 series — as well as upgraded Mac Pro and Mac Studio models with the new chip. The company has reportedly been testing the new M3 chip series, which is expected to include Pro and Max versions.

Gurman also reiterated that Apple will update the iMac with the M3 chip this year or early next year. The company may also be in the early stages of working on an iMac with a 30-inch screen, according to the report.

Apple is also working on M3 versions of the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models, but those reportedly won’t debut until the middle of next year or later. Apple unveiled a 15-inch MacBook Air powered by an M2 chip at WWDC.

Over the next 12 months, Apple also plans to release revamped iPad Pro models with OLED screens and a new iPad Air, according to Bloomberg.

The company is also expected to unveil its iPhone 15 lineup and Apple Watch Series 9 in the fall. Apple will reportedly release two new Series 9 models as well as an updated version of the Apple Watch Ultra.

Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, Dec. 31

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Dec. 31.

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It’s New Year’s Eve, and today’s Mini Crossword offers a couple of fun clues looking back at the past year. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections, Connections: Sports Edition and Strands answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: Tips and Tricks for Solving The New York Times Mini Crossword

Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Many a participant in the 2025 «6-7» trend
Answer: KID

4A clue: Like 2025, to the French?
Answer: FINI

5A clue: The last one was minted in 2025
Answer: PENNY

6A clue: The O’s in XOXO
Answer: HUGS

7A clue: «Real» ones became required in 2025
Answer: IDS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: No ___ (2025 protest)
Answer: KINGS

2D clue: Travelers’ lodgings
Answer: INNS

3D clue: Home project inits.
Answer: DIY

4D clue: Drake and Kendrick Lamar had a high-profile one
Answer: FEUD

5D clue: The 2025 Super Bowl champion Eagles, on scoreboards
Answer: PHI

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 31, #464

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Dec. 31, No. 464.

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It’s New Year’s Eve, and two of today’s Connections: Sports Edition categories look back on the past year in sports. If you’re struggling with today’s puzzle but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t appear in the NYT Games app, but it does in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

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Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Lights, camera, sports!

Green group hint: Best in their sport.

Blue group hint: College sports sites.

Purple group hint: Team names are hidden.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Sports films of 2025.

Green group: MVPs of 2025.

Blue group: SEC football stadiums.

Purple group: Starts with an MLB team in singular form.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is sports films of 2025. The four answers are F1, Happy Gilmore, Marty Supreme and The Smashing Machine.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is MVPs of 2025. The four answers are A’ja Wilson, Connor Hellebuyck, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Shohei Ohtani.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is SEC football stadiums. The four answers are Bryant-Denny, Jordan-Hare, Kyle and Sanford.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is starts with an MLB team in singular form. The four answers are Angel Reese, Ray Allen, Red Auerbach and Tiger Woods.

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Today’s Wordle Hints, Answer and Help for Dec. 31, #1656

Here are hints and the answer for today’s Wordle for Dec. 31, No. 1,656.

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End the year with a Wordle win. Today’s Wordle puzzle isn’t terribly tough. If you need a new starter word, check out our list of which letters show up the most in English words. If you need hints and the answer, read on.