What to expect from Apple launch

Take a look at the iPad 4, iMac and MacBook by Apple. Courtesy: IGN

An iPad and iPad Mini update are fairly certain. Picture: Apple Source: AP

JUST when you thought it was safe to put your wallet away, Apple went and announced another event.

It's happening on Wednesday around 4am AEDT.

Here's what to expect:

A new iPad or two

It's been two years since the iPad 2 was released. A lot can happen in that time. Expect a completely redesigned iPad and iPad mini. How will they differ from others? Well obviously expect lighter, thinner, faster, better resolution etc.

Ars Technica is predicting that the tablets will include an A7x chip and a wider memory interface. Hopefully they'll also up the RAM from the 1GB standard of its previous models.

Opinion is split on whether the iPad mini will inherit a Retina display. It's possible Apple will continue to sell the non-Retina display iPad mini as a lower-end model while offering an improved high-end model. If the iPad mini does inherit a retina display, expect it to be heavier than the existing model as it will require a larger battery and screen.

Apple iTV

Apple TV remote and television. Source: Supplied

Will 2013 finally be the year that Apple releases an actual TV with an integrated operating system similar to the one offered in its TV docks?

It's unlikely. The rule of thumb is that if you haven't read of any leaks about the Apple TV, it's probably not happening.

The Apple TV has been rumoured for years and nothing has come to fruition. This time around we've barely heard a murmur about a TV. We imagine if it were releasing the Apple TV it would reserve it for its own special announcement rather than integrating it into a broader product launch.

We'll keep everything crossed but don't get your hopes up.

More likely is a new or updated Apple TV box.

Smartwatch

One of the many artist's rendition of what an Apple smartwatch might look like. Keep wishing on a star, it's highly unlikely to happen this week. Source: Supplied

Same deal as the Apple TV, a smartwatch would be a major innovation for Apple, distinct from its previous achievements. Though if it were to release a smartwatch, October would be the month to do it, just in time for Christmas.

However the market is already saturated with plenty of smartwatches like the Samsung Gear and the Pebble. Apple is going to have to pull out something pretty special to stand apart from its competitors.

Macbook Pro / Retina Pro

The Macbook Pro is overdue for an update. Picture: Apple Source: Supplied

The Macbook Pro is due for an update. Hopefully it will include a 4th generation Intel Core Haswell processor. It's likely that Apple's top of the line Retina Pro Macbook will be the first to receive the upgrade, though hopefully it will also upgrade specs on its non Retina models.

The Macbook Air was updated just a few months ago, along with the iMac, so it's logical the rest of Apple's laptop range were brought up to spec as well.

Mac Pro

The new cylindrical Mac Pro was displayed at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June. Hopefully we'll hear more details on this on Wednesday. Picture: AFP Source: AFP

Apple released the new design of its bizarre professional desktop computer the Mac Pro in June but we've yet to see it in the flesh. Expect further details on Wednesday including release date and pricing. It'd be logical to expect it to hit shelves before Christmas.

Mac OS X Mavericks

Apple has said its new desktop operating system would be ready for Fall (Spring, Australia time). Picture: Apple Source: Supplied

Apple is overdue for a release date for its Mac OSX Mavericks operating system for its laptops and computers. We wouldn't be surprised to find out more on this on Wednesday.

iCloud keychain

Apple announced its iCloud Keychain in June but it was oddly missing from the iOS 7 launch last month. Picture: Apple Source: Supplied

In June Apple showed off a new cloud-based password manager called iCloud Keychain, but it was nowhere to be seen when iOS 7 launched last month. Keychain works as a secure database that stores all of your logins and even credit card information and other account information. Unlike existing Keychain which is stored on your device, the newly announced iCloud Keychain stores all of your account information behind a 256-bit AES encryption in the cloud and is then pushed from the cloud to your nominated phone, iPad or computer. It seems like the perfect compliment to Apple's fingerprint sensor. As internet activity continues to move from computers to mobile, it would make sense for Apple to create a system that allows users secure logins on the go. A cloud based password manager will make it easier for iPad and iPhone users to rely on their password manager more from their phones. Expect an update.

iPods

An iPod update is almost certain. Source: AFP

Apple tends to update its iPod line before major holidays so a new iPod or iPad nano wouldn't be unexpected. The iPod mini has been redesigned so many times it's easy to lose count so we wouldn't be surprised to see a new model or software update.

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