In summary:
- Macworld reports that an unreleased Apple monitor model A3350 appeared in a Chinese regulatory database, suggesting a new display is coming soon.
- The timing aligns with the Studio Display’s four-year anniversary, with a spring release expected alongside other rumored Apple products.
- This high-performance LCD display may feature significant upgrades like an A19 chip, ProMotion, and HDR capabilities for premium users.
It’s been nearly four years since Apple released its first Studio Display and even longer for the high-priced Pro Display XDR. According to a new Chinese regulatory database listing, it appears as though at least one of them will get a new model soon.
As spotted by MacRumors, an unreleased Apple monitor with the model number A3350 appeared in a Chinese regulatory database this week. The listing only describes the display as having a high-performance LCD display, so it’s unclear whether it’s for the Studio Display or the Pro Display XDR, which currently have A2525 and A1999 model numbers, respectively.
This listing implies that the model will likely appear in the spring, which would be almost exactly four years since the Studio Display debuted in April 2022 at the Peek Performance event. Apple also debuted an updated budget iPhone (the third-gen SE) and Mac Studio at that event, both of which are rumored to arrive this spring.
A new Studio Display has been rumored to have an A19 chip, ProMotion, and HDR, a major upgrade over the current model. It is expected to have the same 27-inch display and design.
Author: Michael Simon, Executive Editor, Macworld
Michael Simon has been covering Apple for more than 20 years. He started covering rumors with Spymac when the iPod was the iWalk, and has owned nearly every iPhone Apple has ever made. He lives in Connecticut with his wife, son, and far too many gadgets.