At Apple's iPad event Tuesday, the company is expected to unveil a redesigned 9.7-inch iPad and a new iPad mini.
We've already assessed the probability of the biggest Apple rumors and asked our community for your wish list, now it's our turn to share what we would most like to see the Cupertino giant.
Originally published on Mashable
Originally published on Mashable
Aside from a retina iPad mini, many of the items on our wish list are actually on the Mac side of the equation — not the iOS side. That's probably because with all the new stuff in iOS 7, it's easier to reach for the stars when it comes to Mac hardware.
Check out our wish list, and be sure to let us know what you want to see in the comments!
Retina iPad Mini
It's pretty much a given that Apple will unveil an updated iPad mini during Tuesday's iPad event. What's less clear (no pun intended) is what resolution that new tablet will have.
Conflicting reports of the retina-nature of the iPad mini have persisted since the summer. Still, it's our number one request from this event.
When Apple launched the iPad mini without a retina display last year, it was acceptable -- if only because with the smaller form factor, the lower resolution wasn't as much of a detriment. Moreover, when given the choice between a battery/screen trade-off, we think Apple made the right call.
This year, things are different. Most tablet manufacturers have a small-screen device with a high-resolution screen -- in addition to a lower price. And as we've seen from the latest Nexus 7 and Amazon's new 7-inch Kindle Fire HDX, it's possible to get both battery life and high resolution these days.
Come on Apple, mama wants a retina iPad mini for her birthday!
New Mac Pro With 4K (Retina) Cinema Display
When Apple unveiled a preview of the new Mac Pro back at WWDC, we all had a good laugh at its new futuristic industrial design, but we were also awed by its power and forward-thinking potential. As Mashable editor-in-chief Lance Ulanoff wrote, "there is truly a method to the design madness."
Mac Pro users have been waiting for a truly modern, updated Mac Pro for years. The new Mac Pro, teamed with Thunderbolt 2, promises to be the ultimate machine for professional users.
At NAB Show back in April, Intel first unveiled Thunderbolt 2, which has a big focus on 4K. Apple confirmed at WWDC that the Mac Pro will be the first machine to ship with Thunderbolt 2.
Which means, that we should be seeing an updated Apple Thunderbolt Display, hopefully running at 4K (3,840 x 2,160). Now, 4K isn't "retina" by Apple's typical double-resolution standards (which would put the current 27-inch Thunderbolt Display at 5,120 x 2,880), but we think it's close enough that the company could call it retina while delivering the 4K resolution that many video professionals crave.
I'll be honest, I'm almost more excited about a 4K Apple Thunderbolt 2 Display than I am about the Mac Pro -- if only because that's something I can probably afford.
Speaking of 4K -- let's talk about the MacBook Pro with Retina line. Back in June, Apple updated the MacBook Air with Intel's new Haswell chipset. Since then, MacBook Pro owners have been waiting to see the update hit the high-resolution notebooks.
In our dream world, Apple will update the 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina notebooks with Haswell chips (for better battery life and improved integrated graphics with 4K support) and also include Thunderbolt 2.
Updated Haswell Mac Mini
If we're getting a new Mac Pro and new MacBook Pro with Retina devices, why not get a new Mac mini? We'd love to see a Haswell-based Mac mini with better integrated graphics to support connecting to a 4K display.
Game Controllers For iOS/Apple TV
At WWDC, Apple announced that iOS 7 would have support for third-party controllers. We've discussed what users can expect to see from these controllers and iOS 7 gaming in general, but we haven't seen the controllers hit the market. What better time than now to show stuff off?
I know I can't wait to play Infinity Blade on my HDTV using an Apple TV and a dual-joystick controller.
Retina MacBook Air
The most beloved Mac notebook of all time might just be the 12-inch Aluminum PowerBook G4 and plenty of vocal users still lament the lack of a small form-factor "Pro" designated Apple laptop.
That's why the recent rumors of a 12-inch retina MacBook Pro are so compelling. Now, those rumors suggested a 2014 release date, but this is our wish list, so datelines be damned! If we can't have a retina MacBook Air, we'll take a 12-inch MacBook Pro with Retina.
The iWatch
Could there be a better "one more thing" moment than a new Apple wearable device? It's a long shot -- and we certainly don't expect to see Apple unveil the mythical iWatch at Tuesday's event -- but we can dream, can't we.
In our perfect world, the iWatch would not only be beautifully designed, it would have amazing battery life, a great interface and work seamlessly with our favorite apps. Oh, and it would look good on a woman's wrist.
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