What to Expect From Apple in 2020: New iPhones, Refreshed iPads, Apple Watch Series 6 and More

[MikhailT]

Rather than A12, Apple would be more likely to use the A12X. I suppose the might go crazy and wait until fall 2020 and use the A14X that’s expected for the 2020 iPad Pro. It would make for an awesome gaming platform.

I’d be very surprised if iMac Pro isn’t updated next year, WWDC is a likely venue. Intel has announced the CPUs, though it’s unclear whether they are shipping in volume yet. The Mac mini should also see at least a CPU refresh.

The 13” MacBook Pro could be replaced with a 14” model, my guess is it’s more likely than not. It would provide some additional differentiation from the MacBook Air, which should see a CPU refresh in 2020 as well.

If there is a MacOS-on-ARM product in the lineup next year, it might come in the form of a reintroduction of the 12” MacBook. It would be nice to have a 2 lb. model in the lineup again, 1.75 lb. would be amazing.

Things I or others would like to see but probably won’t happen due to insufficient demand: SE-sized iPhone; iPad mini Pro, Mac mini Pro (larger enclosure with a PCIe slot for GPU); Mac Pro mini (the fabled xMac/mid-tower without Xeon/ECC); 27” 5K monitor based on the iMac chassis.

Did you mean A13? iPad Pro already has an A12X chip.

 

[tigres]

by the time one purchases 6 Apple Watch stainless steel watches that outdate each iteration; they could have invested in a Rolex DJ and had a timeless classic that would last forever. Cost difference after 8 would nearly be a wash.

 

[nutmac]

iMac and iMac Pro should adopt Pro Display XDR design, minus expensive vent holes and magnetic adjustable stand. And discontinue spinning hard disk entirely and adopt SSD on the base model.

Apple TV would be nearly perfect if it splits into:

• Apple TV ($99) with basic Salt-style remote, A10 (not A10X) for UHD, HDMI 2.1, 32GB storage
• Apple TV Pro ($199) with redesigned remote (better ergonomics, better for games), A12X, HDMI 2.1, 128GB storage, 6-month to 1-year Apple Arcade subscription

Apple Card Pro with NFC (so I can use it without iPhone or Apple Watch), $199 annual fee with more perks and higher reward, such as:

• 2% on all purchases
• 3% on Apple Pay purchases
• 4% on select purchases (e.g., T-Mobile, Nike, Uber, Walgreens)
• 6% on Apple Store purchases
• Complementary Apple Arcade or Apple TV+ subscription

 

[B4U]

It is not going to be the SE2, more like iPhone 9.

 

[Spock]

I can’t help but think that the ARM Mac is more likely going to be more like a MacBook running iPad OS. Like they did with the Newton and the eMate.

 

[beu]

wish apple could bring back airport express/extreme lines with updated technology.

 

[Spock]

iMac and iMac Pro should adopt Pro Display XDR design, minus expensive vent holes and magnetic adjustable stand. And discontinue spinning hard disk entirely and adopt SSD on the base model.

Apple TV would be nearly perfect if it splits into:

• Apple TV ($99) with basic Salt-style remote, A10 (not A10X) for UHD, HDMI 2.1, 32GB storage
• Apple TV Pro ($199) with redesigned remote (better ergonomics, better for games), A12X, HDMI 2.1, 128GB storage, 6-month to 1-year Apple Arcade subscription

Apple Card Pro with NFC (so I can use it without iPhone or Apple Watch), $199 annual fee with more perks and higher reward, such as:

• 2% on all purchases
• 3% on Apple Pay purchases
• 4% on select purchases (e.g., T-Mobile, Nike, Uber, Walgreens)
• 6% on Apple Store purchases
• Complementary Apple Arcade or Apple TV+ subscription

I said on here when the XDR display was released that we were looking at the eventual future of the iMac, and I still think that. As soon as Apple can manufacture it cheaper, that stand is coming to the iMac.

 

[Bug-Creator]

by the time one purchases 6 Apple Watch stainless steel watches that outdate each iteration; they could have invested in a Rolex DJ and had a timeless classic that would last forever. Cost difference after 8 would nearly be a wash.

Or just buy a 10$ Casio that does everything the Rolex does



better.

 

[firewood]

Rather than A12, Apple would be more likely to use the A12X. I suppose the might go crazy and wait until fall 2020 and use the A14X that’s expected for the 2020 iPad Pro.

None of the above. Apple's chip designers know how to design properly for a higher thermal envelope plus significantly more IO and memory bandwidth (etc.). More likely is an Apple SOC that makes a throttled A12X look slow.

 

[ThisBougieLife]

Surprised at the lack of rumors about iMac or iMac Pro, but I really think there will be an iMac redesign this year. It's time.

 

[PickUrPoison]

Did you mean A13? iPad Pro already has an A12X chip.

Sorry about that, my post was not at all clear (I’ve updated it). I was talking about a new Apple TV either getting an A12X (not A12) or maybe even the A14X that’s rumored for the iPad Pro in the fall of 2020.

 

[myrtlebee]

All I want is a sub $1,300 notebook with the scissor keyboard. That's literally it.

 

[PickUrPoison]

by the time one purchases 6 Apple Watch stainless steel watches that outdate each iteration; they could have invested in a Rolex DJ and had a timeless classic that would last forever. Cost difference after 8 would nearly be a wash.

Or one could do both Anyone who buys a new Apple Watch every year could afford a cheaper Rolex. But you can’t call 911 on a DJ.

 

[Freida]

iAgree! iMac really needs better design that is not so outdated. The bezels are awful. Reduce those and make the screen bigger. XDR shows what can be done with a screen/bezels so lets take some of that and apply it to iMac. I think the bezels should be at least half the size they are now.
The pics you posted are quite good but I would do more

An iMac redesign with larger screens and slimmer bezels, Face ID and flash storage as standard across the board should be Apple's highest priority for 2020.

in 23-inch and 30-inch sizes.

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[PickUrPoison]

None of the above. Apple's chip designers know how to design properly for a higher thermal envelope plus significantly more IO and memory bandwidth (etc.). More likely is an Apple SOC that makes a throttled A12X look slow.

I was actually talking about a new Apple TV, I’ve updated my original post.

I assume you’re talking about an ARM chip for MacOS. It’ll be interesting to see what kind of single/dual core speeds they’ll be able to sustain. Lots of cores is fine but it’s not enough. I can’t imagine I/O or memory bandwidth will be a problem. I expect more CISC-type instructions.

 

[Romeo_Nightfall]

I don’t care whats next, my NEW 11pro,feels like and old outdated classic to me. I don’t like this,feeling, once I was,feeling a new iphone would last, now that disappeared. Its a huge brick compared to the 7

 

[firewood]

I was actually talking about a new Apple TV

Even an Apple TV SOC would allow a higher power envelope (bigger heat spreader) than an iPad. One could potentially add to that enough IO for multi-display 4k support at 120 Hz.

 

[GadgetBen]

A round Apple Watch option would be nice.

 

[PickUrPoison]

Even an Apple TV SOC would allow a higher power envelope (bigger heat spreader) than an iPad. One could potentially add to that enough IO for multi-display 4k support at 120 Hz.

I think you might have lost me. Are you envisioning a updated Apple TV that has a custom SoC and multi-display support? I can’t imagine Apple doing either but who knows 🤷‍♂️

 

[CrazyForCashews]

I'd like to see Apple have a go at a Galaxy Note style iPhone.

 

[tridley68]

Looking like the I phone. 12 pro max is going to be well worth the wait

 

[ActionableMango]

I don't want a lower quality Home Pod at a lower price, I want the full quality Home Pod with an industry standard audio input.

 

[retta283]

Rather than A12 for a refreshed Apple TV, Apple would be more likely to use the A12X. I suppose the might go crazy and wait until fall 2020 and use the A14X that’s expected for the 2020 iPad Pro. It would make for an awesome gaming platform.

I’d be very surprised if iMac Pro isn’t updated next year, WWDC is a likely venue. Intel has announced the CPUs, though it’s unclear whether they are shipping in volume yet. The Mac mini should also see at least a CPU refresh.

The 13” MacBook Pro could be replaced with a 14” model, my guess is it’s more likely than not. It would provide some additional differentiation from the MacBook Air, which should see a CPU refresh in 2020 as well.

If there is a MacOS-on-ARM product in the lineup next year, it might come in the form of a reintroduction of the 12” MacBook. It would be nice to have a 2 lb. model in the lineup again, 1.75 lb. would be amazing.

Things I or others would like to see but probably won’t happen due to insufficient demand: SE-sized iPhone; iPad mini Pro, Mac mini Pro (larger enclosure with a PCIe slot for GPU); Mac Pro mini (the fabled xMac/mid-tower without Xeon/ECC); 27” 5K monitor based on the iMac chassis.

In my opinion Apple missed a big hit with gaming on Apple TV in 2015/16. Hopefully the next time they refresh it they will give it proper attention, because if it's powerful enough to take on the gaming consoles (preferably the ones coming out in 2020) it could get some market share. I think the biggest problem will be getting dev aboard though.

Perhaps if macOS goes ARM we could see Mac games work on Apple TV. I don't know much about how tvOS works, but I'd assume once both are ARM the porting job wouldn't be too hard.

 

[triangletechie]

A redesigned iMac is probably tops on my list.

 

[44267547]

Projected:

AR glasses announcement/possible ‘demo debut.’

Series 6 Apple Watch sleep monitoring.

[But I personally can’t wait for the smaller purported iPhone launch in the late first quarter. As much as I love technology with newer/larger iPhones, I’m _totally_ ready to downsize, as I just can resort to my iPad/laptop for any further media/workload.]