Benzinga | Oct 18, 2021 09:53AM EDT

Analysts Sees Apple Launching New Macs With Powerful Processors

* Analysts expect Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) to showcase new Mac laptop computers with more powerful processor chips at an online event on October 18, Reuters reports.

* Bloomberg reported that Apple plans to release two new MacBook Pro models with 14-inch and 16-inch screens.

* Apple's most powerful laptops majorly relied on Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) chips.

* Apple's new larger MacBook Pro models will likely feature a second, more powerful generation of the company's chip.

* Some analysts see Apple updating its AirPods wireless earbuds. Add-on devices like AirPods tend to be large sellers during holiday shopping seasons and have become one of Apple's fastest-growing categories.

* Price Action: AAPL shares traded lower by 0.52% at $144.08 in the market session on the last check Monday.