Apple Stores Set for November 5 Reset Ahead of Rumored Mac and iPad Launch
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman links the overnight store refresh to new Macs and iPads expected on or around November 6.
Apple Stores are scheduled to undergo a reset beginning the evening of November 5 and continuing into November 6, according to AppleInsider. The timing is said to coincide with the arrival of new Macs and iPads in stores.
According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the store refresh is expected to follow a major Apple launch event in October. A rumored Apple event is said to be scheduled for October 27, followed by an influencer experience.
The store reset is said to hint that an OLED iPad mini and a touch-enabled MacBook Pro will be available to consumers on or around November 6.
In August, there were rumors of an Apple Store refresh in preparation for Apple's smart home push, including products such as the new HomeView.
Quick answers
When could the new MacBook Pro and iPad mini go on sale?
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the store reset points to availability on or around November 6, following a rumored Apple event on October 27.
What products are rumored for the launch?
An OLED iPad mini and a touch-enabled MacBook Pro are the products said to be tied to the store refresh.