What new items in the Apple 2017 are you most looking forward to?

22 May 2017, 17:31 | Technologies 
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In March, Apple announced a new "budget" iPad, a red iPhone 7 and a collection of straps for Apple Watch. In April, the company updated the Mac Pro and confirmed its plans for the release of iMac this year. Apple CEO Tim Cook stressed that the company will pay more attention to professional users and plans to present many relevant products.

According to rumors, in 2017, Apple is preparing to introduce a new anniversary smartphone, updated models of laptops and tablets, an "intelligent" column, the next generation of smart watches. We have collected all the main "apple" novelties, which can debut this year.

IPhone 8.

Fall should be the largest update in the iPhone. The flagship model will get a 5.8-inch display with an OLED matrix, but it will not be much larger than the iPhone 7 due to the thin frames around the screen. The physical "Home" button disappears, and the Touch ID fingerprint reader will be integrated directly into the on-screen bar.

We are waiting for a completely redesigned design, a glass case with a steel frame, support for wireless charging and a powerful processor. According to rumors, this will be the most expensive iPhone. Most likely, the release of the iPhone 8 will be held in autumn.

IPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus.

Together with the anniversary flagship debut iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus, which will not be so radical changes. Like their predecessors, they will be equipped with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays, respectively, and retain the same design. These devices will appear on the market as more affordable alternatives to the jubilee iPhone 8.

IOS 11.

Traditionally at WWDC, the company announces the update of the software platform for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. And this year will not be an exception. June 5 Apple will introduce the operating system iOS 11. Soon after this, the first beta versions for developers and ordinary users will be available. Release of the final assembly will take place in autumn.

According to rumors, the update will bring dark interface mode, support for augmented reality, improved Siri capabilities, new Apple Music application and more.

10.5 inch iPad.

According to rumors, this year Apple will release two new tablets. Analyst KGI Securities Ming-Chi Kuo believes that in June, may be announced the 10.5-inch iPad Pro with frameless design. Also, the updated model of the 12.9-inch iPad Pro, which was introduced in 2015, is expected. The WWDC 2017 conference is the most suitable for the announcement of new products, taking into account the time required to transfer equipment for the release of devices. The probability of such an announcement on June 5, the analyst estimates above 70%.

Apple Watch Series 3.

In the second half of the year the announcement of Apple Watch 3 is expected. The next generation of "smart" watches will be available in versions of Nike and Hermes, as in the case of predecessors. The device can get LTE support and a built-in camera for FaceTime calls, which reduces the dependence of the smart-clock on the iPhone.

Some sources believe that the announcement of Apple Watch 3 may be postponed until 2018, as this autumn the manufacturer will focus on the iPhone 8.

Siri Speaker.

According to Min-Chi Kuo, with a probability of more than 50% during the conference WWDC will be announced a new device Apple called Siri Speaker. As the name implies, it will be a "smart" column with an integrated voice assistant - competitor Amazon Echo. Ming-Chi Kuo says that the device will receive a touchscreen display. Apple employees are rumored to test this model for several months.

MacOS 10. 13.

WWDC 2017 will present a new version of the software platform for Apple's branded desktops and laptops.

Last year, Apple renamed the system from OS X to macOS. Now testing the beta version of macOS Sierra 10. 12. Which functions will bring macOS 10. 13, yet unknown.

MacBook Pro 2017.

At the end of last year, Apple released a new generation of MacBook Pro. Judging by the recent statements by Tim Cook, his successor is already on the way.

As the hardware of the novelty will come out the newest processor Intel Kaby Lake, perhaps the amount of RAM will be increased to 32 GB. The design of notebooks will remain the same, but a new coloring of the case will appear. At least two versions of the laptop will receive a touch panel Touch Bar.

According to the latest leaks, the announcement of the MacBook Pro 2017 can take place at a conference for developers.

MacBook and MacBook Air 2017.

Last year, Apple refused to upgrade the MacBook Air, offering users a 12-inch MacBook and a 13-inch MacBook Pro without a Touch Bar. In Bloomberg, we are confident that next month we will see updated MacBook and MacBook Air.

MacBook sample of 2017 can get the Intel Kaby Lake processor and a more capacious battery. Notebook MacBook Air 2017 will equip the same chip and USB-C connector. It is hoped that for convenience, gadgets will immediately have two USB-C ports from different sides.

Mac mini 2017.

The manufacturer has not updated the line of Mac mini for nearly two and a half years, so many hope for the release of a new workstation this year.

In January, Intel introduced new processors Kaby Lake, which can be part of a new generation of "minicars". When exactly the release of the new model of the most affordable Mac will take place, it is still unknown.

IMac 2017.

Apple has already confirmed that it is working on a new "professional" line of iMac, which is due out this year.

In monoblocks server processors Xeon are expected, new graphics from AMD, USB-C connectors, improved display, device design will remain the same. The company also said that the iMac 2017 will be suitable for professionals - this indicates a fairly powerful equipment for new computers "all in one".

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