Apple plans to launch the 4K 21.5-inch iMac next week

The year may be coming to an end, but there’s still plenty of time for Apple to release some new products. According to 9to5Mac, the company’s long-rumored 21.5-inch iMac with a 4K display will be launching next week, citing a number of reliable sources. The initial stock will be low, but Apple plans to have many more of the iMacs available next month. As for what the device will look like, there won’t be much of design difference from current iMacs, the only real change will be the addition of a 4096×2304 screen and a significantly faster graphics card. 

With September’s iPhone release in the rearview and the iPad Pro set for an early November launch, Apple is ready to add some new Mac hardware into its fall product line. Apple is currently planning to announce new 21.5-inch iMacs with 4K screens next week, according to multiple reliable sources. While the new computers are likely ready to begin showing up in stores as soon as Tuesday, October 13th, Apple will ramp up larger quantities for November, according to the sources, so finding one early on may be a slight challenge. The new 4K iMacs will physically look like the current non-4K version, so the highlights of the upgrade will be the new 4096 x 2304 screen and much faster graphics cards. The machines will also likely come pre-loaded with El Capitan. As with the 5K iMac’s launch last year, the new 4K versions will come in at slightly higher price points than the non-4K variants. Apple has also been working on a new Magic Mouse 2 with Force Touch integration and a new Bluetooth Keyboard with improved battery life, but it is currently unclear if those accessories are ready to launch alongside the new Mac.