It's that time of the year again for all the Apple enthusiasts, fan boys, or whatever you want to call us. Apple has announced their September keynote. With that announcement, the rumor mill now floods with high hopes of things to be. But like a rumor is, it is all hope. Every person has different ideas of what may come with this keynote, one thing for certain . . .a new iPhone and iOS 7. But what else might we see? Well that is where the fun begins. Throughout this post, I will go over what I believe might happen on September 10th. Now like I said before, it is a hope. So I may or may not be right. It is just fun to see everyones speculations. So lets begin . . .
Well lets begin with the one rumor that is sure to be true, iOS 7. First introduced back at WWDC '13, iOS 7 is a new edition to the iOS family. Bringing a radically new design that I believe is absolutely breathtaking. Bringing new features such as AirDrop and Control Center. It is sure to be another win for all the Apple lovers out there. Though it will take some time to get use to, it will be worth it. Now when it will be released is still fuzzy. Some say we may see it the day of while other say that Friday (Sept. 13) or even the following Tuesday (Sept. 17). I would love to see it the day of but I wouldn't get my hopes up. I am with the few who say the 17th. Gives time for developers to test iOS 7 and get their apps submitted. Also like before, I see no reason why iOS 7 won't be free.
Next let's talk about another rumor that is certain to be, iPhone 5S. Like the previous two fall announcements, Apple has released a new iPhone. I don't see why this keynote will be any different. It is just a matter of what will this new iPhone have. Like any "S" iPhone, I don't see an external change but rather internal. My guess, like others, would say the new A7 chip, improved camera, and maybe storage upgrade (128 gig). One more that has been going strong is a finger scanner. Now I like that idea and hope that we do indeed see that. Also I would agree that we will see the scanner in the home button. To me it makes sense, but we will just have to wait and see. As for availability, I would say the 20th. Seems reasonable, especially if Apple releases iOS 7 on the 17th.
The next rumor that is very like to happen is the iPhone 5C. There has been a lot of photo leaks of the phone, which leads me to believe it would be possible. Or someone was bored and constructed the photos on Photoshop. But I believe it is more than likely going to happen. Apple seems to be interested in making a low cost iPhone to appeal to a bigger market. Now on to the phone itself. It is rumored to be made out of plastic that will take on multiple colors. Seems reasonable for a low cost phone and attracting consumers who like color options. Internally, we might see specs close to the iPhone 5 or maybe 4S. I don't see it having the power that the 5S will have. If I had to guess on price, I would say on contract, between $0-$100 depending on size (if they make multiple sizes). Availability, I see maybe same day as 5S or maybe even a week after.
What else might we see. I am kind of torn between seeing a new iPad and iPad mini and not. I feel there will be a lot going on that adding iPad to the list might not happen. However, this is an iOS orientated keynote so there is a good chance. This rumor seems to have people torn between the two like I am. But if we do, I think we will see a redesigned iPad taking on the form factor of the mini. While improving upon specs such as processor, battery, camera, etc. The iPad mini on the other hand is rumored to just improve it's internal components. Some say we may see a retina mini and it could happen. I think maybe next year is when we will see that.
Other rumors that I don't see happening but have been floating around is an announcement for OS X Mavericks. More or less another demonstration and possible release date. There is also talk about iWork for iCloud to make a presence. Though it could happen I would see that with an OS X type of keynote. Which I believe we might see one in October. Last but not least, there has been talk that supplies have been dwindling on AirPort Express and iMacs, so maybe a refresh but again I seen an October event for OS X related hardware and software. Likewise with the new Mac Pro, refreshed retina Macbook Pro, iWork, etc.
That pretty much concludes my predictions for next week. Now like I have said, these are my predictions and not set in stone. I like to think that we still don't have the full picture and Apple, like they always seem to do, will surprise us. Either way I am looking forward to this event, even if we only see new iPhones and iOS 7. It will still be something to watch. Which my greatest hope is that Apple will stream the event like they did for WWDC. Nevertheless it will be an interesting keynote. Stay turned, for I will write about the new goodies Apple releases and my opinions of them.
No comments:
Post a Comment