Apple Unleashed vs. Google Pixel vs. Samsung Unpacked — your guide to next week’s big tech events

Apple Unleashed vs. Google Pixel vs. Samsung Unpacked — your guide to next calendar week'due south large tech events

Apple Unleashed, Google Pixel Fall Launch and Samsung Galaxy Unpacked happen from October 18 through October 20

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Become ready for a very decorated week on the tech front starting next Monday (October. xviii). Over the grade of three days, three of the biggest players in consumer tech — Apple, Google and Samsung — are hosting production launch events. By the middle of next week, nosotros're expecting to have a host of new gear and gadgets from those companies to sort through, just as holiday shopping is ratcheting up.

Having a hard time sorting out your Unleasheds from your Unpackeds? Non to worry — we have quick summaries of each of the 3 big tech events happening on successive days. Nosotros can tell you lot when each event is taking identify, what the rumor mills are saying about each i and what we're hoping to see.

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Apple Unleashed effect

Apple will hold its unleashed event on Oct 18 — (Image credit: Apple tree)

What the company has told everyone: Apple doesn't tell anyone anything about its plans, so there's no official guidance on what to expect. All we have is the official announcement that an Apple fall event chosen Unleashed will accept place Monday (Oct. 18) at 10 a.g. PT/1 a.m. ET.

We also have the knowledge that but a month ago, Apple was showing off the iPhone thirteen, iPad nine, iPad mini six and Apple tree Watch seven. That actually narrows down the guesswork to effigy out what's on tap for Monday. You lot'd have to presume it's something related to the Mac.

What'due south been rumored: Here's where the rumor factory can assistance u.s. out. Nosotros know that Apple is in the process of migrating from Intel'due south fries to Mac Silicon. Rumors point to both a 14-inch MacBook Pro and 16-inch MacBook Pro being locked and loaded to launch with Apple's new M1X flake. That's a variation on the original M1 chipset with boosts to GPU and CPU as well equally more Thunderbolt channels.

14-inch MacBook Pro — (Image credit: Apple tree)

There's more to the rumored MacBook Pro models than just an updated chipset. Reportedly, the laptops volition characteristic mini LED displays with fast refresh rates and a new blueprint.

In that location's likewise rumblings of an update to the Mac mini lineup, with that desktop getting an M1X chipset every bit well. And we'd be remiss if we didn't mention the AirPods iii are even so waiting for their moment in the spotlight after beingness left out of Apple's September launch event.

What nosotros're expecting: The new MacBooks seem like a natural fit for an effect called Unleashed — specially if there's an improved fleck for Apple to talk about. We're less sure about the Mac mini, which feels more like a "While We Accept Your Attention"-way declaration.

The big wild card is the AirPods three: they don't really fit in with a laptop-focused upshot, but if Apple spends any fourth dimension recapping the iPhone 13 launch, maybe at that place'south an opening to talk upgraded earbuds with dissonance cancellation features. The new AirPods would certainly be the sort of thing Apple would like to go out for the holidays, and really, isn't that what these fall events are all most?

See our guide on how to lookout man the Apple event .

Google Pixel Fall Launch issue

google pixel fall launch for pixel 6 header image — (Paradigm credit: Google)

What the company has told everyone: Information technology might be quicker just to say what Google hasn't revealed yet. When it comes to the Pixel half-dozen, Google's been especially forthcoming.

Commencement of all, we already know that there are going to be ii phones — a six.four-inch Pixel vi and a half-dozen.71-inch Pixel 6 Pro. The larger telephone will have a 120Hz refresh rate and three rear cameras, 1 of which volition exist a telephoto lens. The smaller Pixel six retains the two rear cameras of the Pixel five and offers a 90Hz refresh rate. Both phones volition be powered past Google's new Tensor silicon instead of a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset.

There are a few details left to denote — pricing chief amid them. But for the most function, when Google unveils the Pixel vi, there should be few surprises.

We'll find out for sure this Tuesday (Oct. nineteen) when the Google Pixel Autumn Launch event gets underway at ten a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.

What's been rumored: Apart from price, there's a few things about the Pixel 6 that are only rumors at this point. We're expecting the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro to get faster charging, and it sounds as if Google is boosting the battery sizes on its new phones likewise. The chief camera on each phone will reportedly feature a 50MP sensor, too.

Google Pixel 6 on display in NYC Google store — (Prototype credit: Future)

The biggest effect surrounding Google'due south Pixel Fall Launch event is if any other product will be included. Nosotros've probably heard the persistent rumors around the Pixel Fold, a foldable telephone that'southward reportedly in the works at Google. Simply the lack of concrete specs in those rumors makes us wonder how far forth the phone is. A Pixel Scout has been rumored for years, though we'll believe Google is actually making one the moment we can slap it on our wrist. A new Pixelbook or even a Pixel tablet are possibilities, also.

What we're expecting: Obviously, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro volition go their moment in the sun, likewise a new Pixel Stand that supports those faster charging speeds, as we assume that rumor is solid. We'll even go out on a limb and anticipate a Pixel Fold teaser if not a full announcement, though that could exist wishful thinking for another foldable phone to challenge Samsung's authorisation.

See our guide on how to picket the Pixel Autumn Launch consequence .

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Part two event

What the company has told everyone: Instead of an event proclamation, Samsung might as well take but leapt out from behind a tree shouting "Surprise!" No 1 was really anticipating yet some other Unpacked event, not and then shortly subsequently one in Baronial introduced usa to the Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Galaxy Z Flip iii.

All the same, another Unpacked event is what we're getting, with Office 2 taking place on Midweek (Oct. 20). This one streams at 10 a.1000. ET/7 a.m. PT. You lot can watch it on Samsung'southward website, and we'd expect a YouTube feed to bound upwardly as well.

What's been rumored: Surprise events mean fiddling in the way of rumors to guide us about what could exist cooking with Samsung and Milky way Unpacked Part 2. The well-nigh frequent rumors center effectually the Galaxy S21 Iron, a lower-cost version of the Milky way S21 flagships that'south reportedly in development. Only rumors of this Galaxy S20 Atomic number 26 successor have been and then on-once again/off-over again, we've lost track equally to whether an S21 FE launch is imminent or if Samsung'due south pushing it back to side by side year where the phone can launch alongside the Galaxy S22 as a budget alternative.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE render — (Image credit: 4RMD)

So if Wednesday'due south Unpacked upshot isn't about the Galaxy S21 FE, what could it cover? The speculation online is focusing on the event teaser itself. That i shows different apps and multicolored boxes. The latter could be a reference to Samsung'southward One UI 4 update, currently in beta with Milky way S21 users. With Android 12 likely getting a formal launch at Google's issue the previous twenty-four hour period, Samsung could show off its own take on the interface. Speculation is too raising the possibility of new color options for one or more than of Samsung'southward current phones.

What we're expecting: Nosotros're honestly stumped. It doesn't assist that the Unpacked events in the by twelvemonth accept introduced us to smartphones, smartwatches and laptops, Samsung could plan on unveiling almost annihilation, and it wouldn't surprise us. We certainly hpe the electronics giant does but that.

Philip Michaels is a senior editor at Tom'due south Guide. He has strong opinions about Apple, the Oakland Athletics and old movies. Follow him at @PhilipMichaels.