The iMac will likely receive other upgrades as well, but those aren’t yet confirmed.
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The technology giant is readying a 4K version of its 21.5-inch iMac for an October unveiling, Digital Spy reports citing the reliable Apple rumours site 9to5Mac. The company also updated the MacBook Pro. It will start shipping the device by the start of November.
A new 21.5-inch Retina iMac has been anticipated for several months, following the discovery of code in OS X El Capitan that pointed towards a 21.5-inch machine with a resolution of 4096 x 2304. Due to the bump up in resolution, it is expected that the price of the iMac will be elevated too.
Apple now offers a 27-inch iMac for sale with a whopping 5K Retina display, but those seeking a smaller display must make do with a 1080p resolution. Skylake chips appropriate for the iMac are launching “later this year”, but there are a handful of Broadwell chips appropriate for various 21.5-inch iMac models.
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While Apple has traditionally waited for a month or so after announcing new iPhones to unveil new iPhones a latest report suggests that this time around the new tablets might be unveiled alongside the new smartphones. Apple’s next tablet is expected to come with a number of new features such as a faster processor, Force Touch display, Bluetooth Stylus and 2GB of RAM.
