The Cupertino tech giant Apple's all-in-one desktop iMac was released in 2009. Since then, the company has not released any model or refresh of the iMac lineup. This year marks the tenth year of the iMac's unchanged design, which triggers speculations that Apple might release a redesigned iMac in 2021 or 2022.
Since 2009, the design of the iMac remains unchanged. Earlier this year, speculations were rife that the Cupertino tech giant would refresh its lineup, considering that the design is already ten years old. But, for a couple of years, the situation of Mac was not that good for Apple, which includes the keyboard issues of the MacBook and the lack of updates on Mac Pro, among others.
Regardless of the issues, Apple will have to update the standard iMac sooner or later to accommodate its customers who prefer it for web browsing, video streaming, light photo, and video editing to name a few. Apple will probably update the iMac in 2020, according to iLounge. But, the question is, will it be a significant update or just an incremental one?
This year, Apple showed some signs that it is trying to fix its past mistakes. The arrival of the 16-inch MacBook Pro with a new scissor-switch keyboard is an indication that it is focused on improving instead of introducing new things to the consumers. Apple still has a lot on its plate when it comes to fixing things.
Based on the state of the Cupertino company, it might launch a refresh or redesigned iMac in either 2021 or 2022, according to iLounge. The site also mentions that Apple may improve the quality of its products in 2020. In other Apple news, a new report claims that the company is planning to release a high-end gaming computer next year.
The announcement might happen at the WWDC next year according to Taiwan's Economic Daily News. Details about the gaming-centered device, which could either be a desktop or a laptop, are slim, but the reports claim that it might retail at $5000. Earlier reports suggested that Apple might be preparing to enter into the competitive gaming industry through eSports.
The launch of Apple Arcade is believed to be the company's initial attempt to penetrate the industry. Additionally, the rumors about the eSports-centered device fuel that speculation. Although this claim is interesting for gamers, it has yet to be backed by several other sources. For now, this claim is unofficial and is just a speculation, which must be taken with a pinch of salt.
