iMac rumor roundupWhen is the new iMac coming and what features will it have? Let's break down rumors and spec out the speculation!
Apple's all-in-one iMac — with its spectacular 4K and 5K wide-color-gamut displays — is still one of the best desktop computers in the world, despite the fact that neither model was updated in 2016.
But that does prompt the question — when will Apple release the next iMac, and what new features will the company add when it does?
When will iMac 2017 be released?
Unlike iPhone and iPad, where Apple makes or controls almost all the components in the box, the iMac is dependent on Intel, AMD, and other chipset suppliers. That means, in order to make significant updates, Apple has to wait for Intel to announce a next-generation chip, ship the specific version Apple needs, and then work with Apple to get everything from wake-from-sleep to Power Nap just right. And that can take a while.
Here's the previous timeline for major updates:
October, 2009:...
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iMac rumor roundup
