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It seems like Apple has a lot on its table this year, with a number of devices including the iPhone 6S, iPad Mini 4, Apple Watch and a new iMac, speculated to be in the pipeline for an October release.
According to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Cupertino is preparing for the launch of a new thinner and faster iPad Mini variant, gold Apple Watch Sport editions, new iMacs, along with the highly anticipated next generation iPhone by the end of this year, possibly at the October event, Mac Rumors reported.
Kuo, who has a history of highly accurate predictions related to unannounced Apple devices, citing sources from supply chain, claims that the company is all set for an update iPad Mini 4 release, that will be similar to iPad Air 2 in terms of specifications as well as design. Rumor has it the upcoming iPad Mini will have 128GB variant as the entry level tablet and pack Touch ID, improved speakers and split-screen functionality. iPad Mini 4 will reportedly be the last in the entire iPad Mini series.
In case of Apple Watch, the analyst suggests that there will be new color options that go well with the new iPhone 6S color variants. Kuo said that the Apple Watch Sport will be available in rose and yellow gold variants. This falls in line with the previous reports that pointed at a new rose gold iPhone 6S in the works.
As for the next generation iPhone, will more likely have 32GB as the entry variant, rather than the 16 GB variant and will reportedly be the first device to support a new e-SIM standard. Kuo noted that the iPhone 6S will more likely start with a limited edition due to the Force Touch rumored to be one of the key features of the device, BGR reported.
The Cupertino is also expected to release a new iMac by early in the fourth quarter, in an effort to keep up the Mac demand, as Kuo believes it to be the traditionally Apple's best quarter on the sales strength terms.
There is no word from the analyst about the next generation iPad Air device, as well as the long rumored 12.9-inch iPad Pro. While the iPad Pro is speculated to be launched alongside the iPad Mini 4, the iPad Air 3 might not make it this year. Apple is said to have pushed back the release to 2016, to have the limelight on iPad Pro.
Nevertheless, it's better to take these reports with a pinch of salt, as the Cupertino is yet to confirm anything related to these devices.
