GoPro Hero 5 release date, specs news update: Next generation action camera to arrive during Holiday season with Karma drone?

Many people are disappointed that GoPro has yet to officially announce the arrival of its next generation action camera, the GoPro Hero 5. The upcoming device has been a favorite subject of numerous rumors and speculations all over the internet for quite some time now. According to the latest reports, the camera will come out with advanced features that consumers have not seen before.

One of many expected new features of the forthcoming action camera is its capability to capture 3D video. It will certainly be interesting to see a new GoPro with such feature and if rumors prove to be true, fans will finally be able to get their hands on the device in a few months.

There are speculations circulating online suggesting that the Hero 5 will be launched during Christmas season along with two other devices. Previous reports suggest that the new action camera will simultaneously arrive with the company's first drone product, the Karma drone.

However, GoPro has yet to make an official announcement with regard to the rumored releases. People are also clueless as to what the third device would be.

According to a report by The Verge, the company has aborted their previous plan to release the new drone before the Hero 5. Apparently, GoPro has decided to release both devices together for some reason the company has yet to divulge.

Meanwhile, despite the company's silence with regard to the development and release of the next generation action camera, fans and critics have already shared their own predictions online. According to some speculations, the new device will arrive with the capability to shoot videos at 4K resolution at 60 fps. Consumers are expecting a huge leap from Hero 4 to Hero 5 with advanced specifications and impressive features.

The GoPro Hero 5 is also expected to carry a price tag of $450 to $550.