Apple fans are on their toes waiting for the company's September event, where the iPhone 7 will be released, but the company is not lingering when it comes to its other lineups either.
The company should deliver a new MacBook Pro model this fall, and rumors surfaced of new variants for MacBook Air and iMacs. Last but not the least, a slew of improved features will be heading to the Apple Pencil, boosting the capabilities of the iPad Pro.
Previous rumors hinted at the possibility of new iMac and MacBook Air devices, with scheduled announcements happening as early as October. One of the big improvements expected in the upcoming MacBook Air is the USB Type-C. Meanwhile, the enhanced iMac should pack additional options for AMD graphics cards.
In 2016, Apple chose to discontinue its Thunderbolt Display, which the company introduced in 2011. In its place, the OEM inked a deal with LG Electronics to craft a high-resolution 5K display. At the moment, iMacs can be bought featuring a built-in 5K display of 27 inches, making the separate 5K monitor a logical move in replacing the old Thunderbolt Display.
Looking at the iPad Pro, insiders from the company are touting that the software features coming in iOS 10 will make the tablet even more productivity-oriented. Anonymous sources point out that the first half of 2017 should see the new features in place. According to another insider, there is a vague possibility of Apple unleashing the new features with the iOS 11.
Some of the most important additions to the software will contain upgrades and new features targeted at the Apple Pencil, which can be used by artists to draw and write on the iPad Pro. The same sources mention that Apple could let users annotate objects from the company's proprietary apps, such as iMessage, Safari and Mail.
People familiar with the matter noted that Apple will revamp its iPad family in 2017. According to the insiders, next year's iPads will pack quicker display technology, enabling smoother animations to be displayed on the screens. One specific upgrade seems to be an increased size for the iPad Pro, as the 9.7-inch model is purportedly to be replaced with an 10.5-inch variant.
Apple confirmed that its upcoming event will take place on Sept. 7, at the Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco, California.
Fans of the OEM are looking forward to the event, which should showcase the latest iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, Apple Watch 2 and if we are lucky, the new MacBook Pro.
