iMac 2017 release date, news, specs rumors: Apple's 2017 desktop PC to be serious challenger to Microsoft's Surface Studio

If the rumors are anything to go by, the next iteration of Apple's iMac will be released in the early months of 2017. It was first reported that the new iMac desktop PC would appear in the last quarter of this year. However, it seems that it will take some time before the Cupertino-based tech company unveils the new desktop computer.

As reported by The Bitbag, Apple is setting up the new iMac to be the biggest rival of Microsoft's recently released Surface Studio. To note, Microsoft's last October hardware event showcased the all in one (AIO) Surface desktop computer, extending the Surface family into the desktop PC category. Apple is said to release the iMac 2017 to outclass the Surface Studio's impressive lineup of features.

Many tech enthusiasts have seen the latest innovations with the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and MacBook Pro devices for the past few months. This time around, all eyes are now on the iMac as Apple refreshes their personal computer after several years. Many people believe that the iMac is long overdue, and its release next year has been expected by the Apple fans to happen eventually.

Earlier rumors suggested that the new iMac would appear at the October Apple Event, but the said event showcased the new MacBook Pro instead. Nevertheless, there is a possibility that the iMac 2017 will be released during the March hardware event in 2017.

As reported by Headlines and Global News, the iMac 2017 will boast full 5K screen resolution, as part of Apple's plan to feature 5K display for their future products. The iMac 2017 is also expected to boast Thunderbolt display for more vivid graphics, with the possible help of LG to create the new iMac's 27-inch Ultra Fine 5K monitor.

Moreover, the online publication noted that the iMac 2017 will be powered by Intel's new generation Kaby Lake chipset for faster and more efficient processing. If this happens, the iMac 2017 will have a major edge over Microsoft's Surface Studio.