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Here are the latest predictions for Apple's 2019 products, according to one of the most reliable Apple analysts
Here are the latest predictions for Apple's 2019 products, according to one of the most reliable Apple analysts
Antonio Villas-BoasFeb 18, 2019, 23:49 IST
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Ming-Chi Kuo is one of the foremost Apple analysts.
9to5Mac obtained his predictions for Apple's products in 2019.
Ming-Chi Kuo thinks the new iPhones will be able to charge other devices, that there will be a 16+ inch MacBook Pro with a new design, and that Apple will announce or release a new display with 6K resolution.
One of the most closely followed and respected Apple analysts has a few predictions for Apple's 2019 products.
Obtained by 9to5Mac, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo's recent investor note suggests minor and major updates and upgrades in Apple's iPhones, iPads, computers, Apple Watch, AirPods, and other product lineups.
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Ming-Chi Kuo has been a go-to for Apple product predictions, having often predicted accurately.
Check out what Kuo thinks Apple will announce or release this year:
Reverse wireless charging to charge other devices that also support wireless charging
Upgraded Face ID
A triple-lens camera system, likely for the largest "Max" model
Bigger batteries
The same size screens as the current XR and XS generation: 5.8-, 6.1-, and 6.5-inch screens
Lightning ports, suggesting Apple won't make the move to USB-C
The 2019 iPads
Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the 2019 iPads will:
Get upgraded processors
Replace the 9.7-inch iPad Pro with a 10.2-inch display, suggesting narrower bezels
Include a new iPad Mini with an upgraded processor
Apple Mac laptops
Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the 2019 Mac laptops will:
Get a new 16- to 16.5-inch display option for the MacBook Pro. Currently, the largest display you can get on a MacBook Pro is 15 inches. It's unclear if the the 16+ inch MacBook Pro will replace the 15-inch model, or if it'll be an entirely new model altogether.
Give the new 16+ inch MacBook Pros a new design
Offer an option to upgrade the 13-inch MacBook Pros to 32GB of RAM. The current 13-inch MacBook Pro options top out at 16GB of RAM.
Apple Mac desktop computers
Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the 2019 Mac desktop computers will have easily upgradeable components for the Mac Pro desktop (not to be confused with the iMac Pro all-in-one desktop computer that comes with a built-in display).
A new monitor
Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple will announce or release a new 31.6-inch display with 6K resolution.
Apple watch
Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the 2019 roadmap for the Apple Watch includes:
ECG heart rate monitoring functions expanding to additional countries
A ceramic casing option that appeared for the Apple Watch 3, but not the latest Apple Watch 4
Apple AirPods 2
Ming-Chi Kuo believes that the Apple AirPods 2 will:
Support wireless charging (perhaps to be charged wireless by 2019 iPhones that Kuo believes will include reverse wireless charging)
Have upgraded Bluetooth connectivity
AirPower wireless charging platform
Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple's long-awaited AirPower wireless charging platform will be shipped in the first half of 2019.
Apple iPods
Ming-Chi Kuo believes the 2019 iPods will come with upgraded processors.
