Apple iMac 2017 coming in January 2017? (Photo : YouTube/Tech_News)
Apple is reportedly pushing out the rumored 4K iMac with 21.5-inch screen real estate as early as October 13 and the release date will be followed shortly by the giant iPad Pro in early November 2015. However, the El Capitan-powered desktop is likely to hit stores in limited supplies during its first wave of availability.
According to 9to5Mac, the 4K iMac will start selling next week but Apple fans planning to score a unit could encounter some difficulties. Stocks that will be delivered to Apple Stores may prove insufficient as the same report indicated that large-scale shipments of the 4K iMac will only start next month.
"While the new computers are likely ready to begin showing up in stores as soon as Tuesday, October 13th, Apple will ramp up larger quantities for November," the report said citing its multiple reliable sources.
What to expect
Cosmetic-wise, the 2015 4K iMacs will practically carry over on the design and look of their most immediate predecessor but as rumored before, it is the desktop display that will catch the most attention. The 4K display will mean that the computer will boast of 4096 x 2304 screen pixels that will be fired up by a more powerful and faster graphic card.
The highlighted spec bumps will certainly showcase the 4K iMac as a machine optimized for gaming and video editing, CNET said in a report. And as a direct result, the newer model will debut with relatively higher sticker price compared to the older iMac builds.
It is possible too that two accessories will launch alongside the 4K iMac, which 9to5Mac said is a Bluetooth keyboard with extended battery life and a mouse with Force Touch functionalities. However, Apple is yet to say anything on these iMac companion products.
iPad Pro
As for the biggest of the iPads, the blog report also claimed that actual touchdown of the giant slate is happening in early November but the specific release date in the month remains unknown. It is anticipated that with the iPad Pro unboxing next month, Apple will also unleash iOS 9.1 that comes with multitasking features such as Split View and Picture In Picture.
