WWDC is typically a software-focused event where Apple reveals the full scope of its next-generation operating system for phones, Macs, wearables, etc. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman expects WWDC 2023 to feature a variety of hardware.

Gurman has a pretty good track record with Apple insider information and expects this year's WWDC keynote to be the longest ever. Why? Because he claims that Apple will unveil a new operating system, the long-awaited Apple VR/AR headset, and "some new Macs."

The Apple headset has long been rumored to be announced at WWDC, and recent leaks seem to confirm this. The presence of a new Mac is less conclusive, and recent rumors have been a bit inconsistent as to the number of Macs that might appear, or indeed which models.

Recently, Gurman tweeted that Apple will begin accepting trade-ins on June 5 for various Mac models, including the Mac Studio, 13-inch MacBook Air M2, and 13-inch MacBook Pro M2. Reading between the lines, Apple may want to offer refreshed versions of the three devices to encourage existing owners to upgrade.

Predictions for the next Mac models include an all-new Mac Studio designed as a stopgap for a future Mac Pro update, along with the first MacBook Air 15-inch. The latter will offer a more affordable alternative to the $2,499 16-inch MacBook Pro for those seeking a larger screen. We asked several analysts about the price of the 15-inch MacBook Air, which could range from $1,299 to $1,499.

Three more unannounced Mac models have been spotted on the back end of Apple's Find My network, but details on these machines are scarce.

The M3 chip is not expected to be released until later this year, and a new wave of updated Macs and MacBooks like the Mac Mini, iMac, MacBook Air, and if Apple has not already killed the 13-inch model, the MacBook Pro It will definitely lead to that. So which models will make an appearance at WWDC?

It is always possible that some of the M2 models will be re-released with M2 Pro or M2 Max chips. If the Mac mini will have a more powerful chipset, there is no reason why other devices should not as well.

Furthermore, Apple may consider the M2 Pro and M2 Max-powered variants to be entirely different devices, increasing the total slightly.

But we will have to wait for WWDC to know for sure. Until then, be sure to check out our WWDC 2023 hub for all the latest news and rumors, as well as our iOS 17, macOS 14, 15-inch MacBook Air, and Apple VR/AR headset hubs.