In early 2017, Apple introduced a new "budget" iPad, an iPhone 7 in the red case, a collection of straps for Apple Watch and an updated Mac Pro. What to expect from the company at WWDC 2017 and the September presentation of the company?.
Apple - a very secretive company. She almost never talks about products being prepared for release. To all questions journalists receive one answer - "no comment". But for all its secrecy, Apple can not prevent information leaks, which in a single moment generate a lot of rumors.
Below are the 10 products that can be expected from the "apple" giant until the end of 2017.
Smart column Siri.
According to rumors, Apple is developing a "smart" speaker with Siri's voice assistant. These gadgets - including Echo from Amazon and Google's Google Home - are in high demand today. According to some reports, the smart column Apple will receive a display, as well as the function of face recognition.
Analyst Min-Chi Kuo, a well-known and reliable analyst at Apple, suggested that the "smart" speaker could be introduced in June at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), and the launch of the novelty is scheduled for the second half of 2017.
IPhone 8.
IPhone 8 - the most anticipated Apple product. Since the release of the first smartphone has passed 10 years, so from the jubilee version of the smartphone fans are waiting for something special.
It is assumed that the iPhone 8 will receive a frameless screen, an improved camera with support for augmented reality and a glass back panel (like the fourth model). The new flagship will be expensive: the starting price, according to rumors, will start from $ 1000.
However, Apple could face production difficulties, so the release of the iPhone 8 may be delayed for several months (traditionally new flagships were released in September).
But this is not the only expected smartphone company.
IPhone 7s and 7s Plus.
Along with the iPhone 8 in the fall, it is expected that there will be updated versions of the "seven" with the prefix "s" - iPhone 7s and 7s Plus. These smartphones are not less desirable, and besides they will cost much less than the iPhone 8.
10.5 inch iPad.
This year, Apple can release two new tablets. Min-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.
MacBook Pro based on Intel Kaby Lake.
In 2016, Apple introduced an updated MacBook Pro, in which the function keys were replaced with a touch screen Touch Bar. It is expected that an improved version with more powerful features will be announced at WWDC. The design of notebooks will remain the same, but a new coloring of the case will appear.
MacBook with increased power.
According to Bloomberg, Apple will announce the release of a new MacBook on WWDC - with emphasis on its performance, not on battery life.
Updated MacBook Air.
Even MacBook Air can get an upgrade. Earlier, the media reported that Apple "is thinking" about the release of an updated version of the laptop, despite the fact that the line itself is somewhat outdated.
New iMac.
In April, Apple announced that the new iMac, targeted at professional users, will be released in 2017. The company did not disclose any details about the technical specifications or the release date - it is only known that they will receive hardware "professional level".
Apple Watch third generation.
Apple released the first Apple Watch in April 2015, the second version appeared 18 months later - in September 2016. However, now there are reports that in the autumn the company will show Apple Watch the third generation, thereby launching the annual update cycle.
Apple TV with 4K support.
Judging by rumors, Apple is working on updating the Apple TV - set-top boxes of the fifth generation with the ability to watch videos in Ultra HD. It may be released this year, but the exact date is still unknown.