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I have a 2017 iMac with a fantastic display, what is the significant upgrade going to do? My biggest complaint at the moment is the lack of 4K codec support with YouTube. I have a 5K display with a 1080P limit on one of the most popular video sites. Sure, I can use another browser but I should not have to. Safari is fine for me otherwise why the need for a 3rd party.

I waited for a Mini before I bought my iMac. I don't need a new one now but happy to see something might happen with them. I thought mine was fantastic. It has been reduced to a family machine for occasional use but it's still running.
The iMac display would benefit from support for HDR10/Dolby Vision/HLG/REC2020.

Of course, if that does happen, they need to update the iMac Pro display, which would make sense if Intel does release a 22-Core W-Series Xeon as rumored, and then Apple can drop the 8-Core version, while the regular iMac gains the 8-Core i9-9900K or whatever Intel ends up calling it.
 
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I think there might be a confusion in this article over the Ming-Chi Kuo's note. I believe he's talking about watch screen diagonal size when referring to 39.9mm and 45.6mm. Not the watch case height (which is currently 38mm and 42mm), whereas the MacRumors article compares these sizes interchangeably, making it sound like the new watches will be significantly bigger. Current screen diagonals on AW are 33.3mm (on a 38mm watch) and 38mm (on a 42mm watch).

What I think is happening is that they are going to have a 39.9mm diagonal screen on a 38mm height watch, and 45.6mm screen on a 42mm watch. These sizes seem possible with some screen bezel reductions, and if they accomplish it, it's going to look very cool. It's going to be hard to even be mentally reminded that a screen exists, with how close to the edges it will be.
 
I no longer feel positive about Apple's commitment to the Mac. That can change but they have to prove it now. If the new Mac Mini looks anything like the old one it's a fail for me. Likewise the iMac is way overdue for a design update. And how hard is it to make a standalone TB3 Cinema Display?
 
I have a 2017 iMac with a fantastic display, what is the significant upgrade going to do? My biggest complaint at the moment is the lack of 4K codec support with YouTube. I have a 5K display with a 1080P limit on one of the most popular video sites. Sure, I can use another browser but I should not have to. Safari is fine for me otherwise why the need for a 3rd party.

I waited for a Mini before I bought my iMac. I don't need a new one now but happy to see something might happen with them. I thought mine was fantastic. It has been reduced to a family machine for occasional use but it's still running.
I also waited as long as I could and bought an iMac 21.5 in Nov 2017. I would have gotten a Mini as my introduction to the Apple world as I had PC peripherals siting around.
 
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Apple is working on updates across its entire product line for the second half of 2018, according to a new investor's note shared this morning by reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with refreshes expected for iPhone, iPad, Mac mini, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Apple Watch.

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Much of what Kuo has to share has been mentioned before, but he provides a nice overview of what we can expect to see this fall along with some interesting new tidbits on Apple's upcoming product lineup.

[*]iPhone - There are three iPhones in the works, two OLED models in 5.8 and 6.5-inch sizes and one lower-cost LED model that will be available in a 6.1-inch size. All three will feature Face ID and upgraded A12 processors. While the two OLED models will have dual-lens cameras, the lower-cost model will feature a single-lens camera.
[*]iPad Pro - Apple is working on two new 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models that are equipped with a full-screen design similar to the iPhone X and no Home button, with Apple to replace Touch ID with Face ID.
[*]Mac mini - Kuo didn't have a lot of information to share on the Mac mini, but he says a processor upgrade is expected. The Mac mini has not been updated for more than 1,300 days, aka over 3 and a half years. It's not clear if additional upgrades will be included, such as a redesigned chassis, but at least some kind of refresh is on the horizon.
[*]MacBook Pro - Processor upgrades expected.
[*]MacBook - Processor upgrades expected.
[*]New Low-Priced Notebook - Kuo believes Apple is designing a new low-priced notebook. He originally said that this would be in the MacBook Air family, but now has changed his mind. Previous rumors have suggested this machine could be a 12-inch MacBook, so Apple may be planning to expand the MacBook lineup with an additional low-cost option to replace the MacBook Air.
[*]iMac - Kuo says to expect a significant display performance upgrade, but he does not go into detail about what this will entail and we haven't heard additional iMac rumors at this time. He says the iMac, like other Macs, will get a processor refresh.
[*]Apple Watch - Apple is working on two new Apple Watch models for 2018 that will have bigger displays and enhanced heart rate detection features. The two Apple Watch models will measure in at 1.57 inches (39.9mm) and 1.78 inches (45.2mm), compared to the current 38 and 42mm sizes. Rumors have not been clear on whether the Apple Watch itself will be larger or if the bigger display will come from a reduction in bezels.

Kuo wraps up his note with a prediction that the highly-anticipated AirPods and the AirPower will go into mass production in the third quarter of 2018, suggesting a late fall launch. Apple first announced the AirPower in the fall of 2017, but has reportedly run into some problems with production. Recent rumors have said Apple is aiming for a September launch for the AirPower.

Kuo doesn't provide details on when we might see refreshes to Apple's other product lines, but the company could be planning to launch all of the new products at its annual September event, which is typically held during the first or second week of September.

In the past, Apple has also held separate October events when there is a heavy fall product lineup to unveil, so Macs and iPads could also come in that month.

Article Link: Mac Mini Refresh, New Low-Cost Notebook, Apple Watches With Larger Displays and More Coming This Fall
If the 12.9 inch iPad goes 4K, it will be hard to resist.
 
Is this is true then it sounds good to me.

Although as someone who follows the latest developments in the world of CPU's and GPU's I'm very curious as to what processors they will be putting in the updated Macbook? 10nm isn't ready yet and I haven't seen any worthwhile low power Coffee Lake or Whisky Lake chips.

Disappointed in the iPhone news. By all means have a cheaper iPhone but make it a 5" or smaller design, not a giant 6"+ model. What are people like my wife going to buy? She already thinks my 4.7" 6S is too big.

I’m sure that your processor knowledge is better than mine, but I agree!

This doesn’t seem to make sense - unless Apple has got its hands on the next gen of the fanless Y (that’s right, isn’t it?) intel processors.

If the new 13 inch laptop isn’t going to be called a MBA, I suspect that we’ll see this as the sole MB model with the current (very expensive for what they are) MacBooks retired, for now.

Presumably the 13 inch MB is going to have enough room for the trackpad of the MB 13 too.

IMHO, this makes the MB trackpad feel previous generation, which is why I think we’ll see the 12 inch models retired for now... to come blazing back as revised ARM models in 2020.
 
The iMac display sounds interesting, I wonder if the upgrade will be HDR? Maybe 120hz rate as well. It will probably look awesome with MacOS Mojave and Dark Mode.

I’m interested in:

Low cost MacBook if it has Retina display
New iMac (I have a 2012 non retina)
iPad Pro with Face ID
Apple Watch Series 4

If these turn out to be true it will be an expensive last part of the year. I’m assuming these are due around September and October time. I could see Apple doing both a September and October event, especially if they have significant features (like the significant upgrade iMac screen update) to show off.
 
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What speed is your internet connection? I have the same iMac and I recently upgraded to Cox gigablast and I can now stream the 4k youtube content from safari on my iMac. Im wondering if its more of an internet thing than iMac thing. Unless its something thats added to Mojave (I'm also using the beta of that)
You will want to verify what you're seeing. Safari does not have compatibility with the VP9 codec used by Google. The best you get is 1080 which is not terrible but is not 4K.
 
Tim Cook at work thinking about shareholder value. I just wish he would realize how that is gonna affect the following quarters. Q2 is gonna benefit, but what about July?
 
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HDR is a big shift and it should become standard. Traditionally, displays were supposed to imitate the flat look of a printed page, but everything print is moving toward digital consumption and has been for a while.
 
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I've always wondered where Ming-Chi Kuo gets his information from. Does he have someone on the inside feeding him info or is he just guessing?

There are a lot of processor upgrades. I wonder what the chances are for an ARM switch-over? Probably not. If not, why 3.5 years for simply a processor upgrade on the Mac mini? Regardless, I'm happy for any news on the mini.

I'm hoping the Apple Watch will receive a round face. The current ones look about the size of an 80s Casio calculator watch. The one apple product that is function over form, and the only product that actually needs to be thinned.
 
I'll buy a new iPad with Face ID in a hot second. Makes perfect sense with how the iPad is used. The home button? Not so much. If you can swipe to open from any direction? That'd be killer.

Gestures are a terrible interface. This is doubly true for children who can use an iPad right now with 5 seconds of training or in many cases no training. They do not understand hidden non discoverable gestures. No home button is going to be a big downgrade for lots of families.
 
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