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This iMac 2019 concept is better than what Cook announced

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Philip Goolkasian has got it right, if we have to reimagine the new iMac, it may as well be his concept design that retains the familiar form, but packs in some good features. I’m completely sold on the idea of putting the display’s stand to good use. Integrating wireless charging for your iPhone, AirPods, TouchPad… both from the top and the side of the stand, is simply clever. The Apple Pencil charging spot is the best thought out! I am currently overwhelmed with the number of words that surround my workstation. These clever integrations are practical and much needed. Other than this, the computer includes a bezel-free display, multi-channel audio, third camera on the side and a harmonious design. FaceID, biometrics support, AR / VR compatibility and intuitive touch gestures are the cherry on the icing. New design team at Apple, hope you’re taking notes.

Designer: Philip Goolkasian

iMac 2019

iPad Pro and iPhone X unleased bezel-free displays. HomePod reimagined sound. Airpower and Apple Pencil showcased the full extent of wireless technology. This concept brings these aesthetic and tehcnological advanacments under one harmonious industrial design for iMac.

iMac with Multi-channel Surround Sound

HomePod’s breathable mesh panel is reimagined in iMac to dramatically improve passive ventiliation and decrease the space required for iMac’s fans. With the exra volume, a high-excursion woofer and beamforming tweeters emit studio-grade to deliver amazing sound.

New Spot. More Ports.

8 connected ports sit at the base of the design – putting cables our of sight and freeing more space for the speaker array. Power and SD are shited to iMac’s edge for easier access and continuity to iPad Pro.

Nothing but Screem

iMac’s design pushed the digital display to the very edge with the same bezel as iPad Pro. In addition to FaceID, the bezel is packed with additional sensors to support biometrics, intuitive touch gestures, and AR/VR.

More than a Black Border

In addition to Face ID, this design’s top bezel also supports side cameras at each corner – enabling more immersive security controls and precise AR/VR experiences.

Side-by-side Display

Use iMac’s default view window when consistency is paramount. Use iMac’s maximum pixel area for cinematic purposes and multi-monitor configurations.

Charging Where You Need It

iMac’s purposefully-designed edges and baseplate support wireless charging for Apple Pencil, AirPods, Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad and other wireless accessories.

Could this be the successor to Apple’s HomePod?!

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A lot of the most popular models within Apple’s vast line-up of products are topped by a flagship ‘Pro’ variant, and thanks to this concept, we can get an insight to how the HomePod would look if it received the same treatment! This re-engineered HomePod transforms the device from the personal speaker that we have become familiar with, into an all-out home entertainment center!

Packed into the oblong form is a plethora of features that elevate its position within the home. At the forefront of its design is a 4K touch screen spanning the top surface of the device; through this, the user can control Apple TV, incoming Facetime calls and of course, music. These functions can be experienced in immersive definition that has been made possible through the 2 high excursions woofers, 10 ambient microphones and 14 beamforming tweeters! Its functionality now spreads into the workplace environment; keeping minutes, scheduling appointments and participating in group conferences can all be taken care of with this beautifully clever device.

Designer: Philip Goolkasian

HomePod Pro

An immersive soundbar with Dolby Atmos, an integrated Apple TV 4K with touch controls, and a secure platform for FaceTime and audio chart. With double the drivers and a wide range of features, HomePod Pro crosses over from personal speaker to all-in-one entertainment center.

Audio

2 high-excursion woofers, 10 ambient microphones, and 14 beaming tweeters deliver the same acoustic quality as the original HomePod, with twice the amplification range for powerful, moving audio and unbelievably rich sound.

Textile

To achieve an oblong shape, HomePod Pro’s textile pattern was completely reengineered. Using 3D parametric modeling scripts alongside familiar manufacturing methods, HomePod Pro’s space fabric maintains a seamless, consistent, and acoustically-transparent surface.

Apple TV 4K

With fully integrated Apple TV 4K, HomePod Pro delivers a comprehensive audio and video entertainment experience right out of the box. Watch your favorite shows from Apple TV+, HBO, Netflix and more in high-definition with just one device.

Stream Music, Podcasts, Movies, TV Shows & More

Control your HomePod Pro through the haptic touch interface. Pair HomePod Pro with your Apple TV remote or iOS enabled devices. Or just say “Hey Siri”. We’ll take it from there.

Surround Sound with Dolby Atmos

Pair HomePod Pro with up to 2 HomePods and be transported right to the center of the action. Stream breathtaking Apple TV 4K content with Dolby Atmos and experience completely immersive audio.

Ready for the Home & Office

HomePod Pro makes it easy to stay connected to your team. The microphone array uses ambient echo intelligence to automatically calibrate to large conference rooms and small huddle spaces. And with Workplace OS for HomePod, it consolidates your entire visual system – making it simpler than ever to get to work.

Group FaceTime

Start a Group FaceTime from Apple Calendar, Email, HomePod Pro, or your enables iOS devices. Through advanced audio processing, HomePod Pro knows the size of the room and the number of guests, and calibrates audio input and output to ensure everyone’s voice is heard.

Easy Scheduling with Apple Calendar

Set up an event with Workplace OS and Apple Calendar. Assign a room, invite guests, and HomePod Pro will be ready when you arrive.

Automatic Meeting Templates with Notes

With customizable meeting templates, it’s incredibly fast to document your team’s ideas – giving you more time to concentrate on what matters most. Minutes and links are automatically shared with the team, so everyone is kept in the loop.

Linked Presentation Files with iCloud

Avoid screencasting and awkward, unwanted notification pop-ups. Simply drag and drop your files into meeting invite from iCloud, and HomePod Pro will add them to the visual display. After meeting, links to the files are shared with the team to review and follow-up.

Is this the next iPhone XI

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Occasionally we come across a concept that forces us to second guess the authenticity of it. This was certainly the case with this picture-perfect design.

This prediction of what the next flagship phone from Apple could be looked convincingly realistic and it certainly highlights the strength of the company’s brand DNA. So, what new features does this XI concept bring to the table? The most significant of all is the leap forward in photographic capabilities; three independent lenses now reside on the rear of the device, creating the most versatile and immersive photography experience of any phone. What else is good about the camera? Well, as the linear camera spans the width of the device, it eradicates that undesirable wobble that we have been forced to become accustomed to!

It wouldn’t be a plausible iPhone concept without careful attention being paid to the subtle details and finish of the device; for the XI this comes in the form of San Francisco fog- a subdued shade of gold that complements the bead-blasted aluminum.

Designer: Philip Goolkasian

Camera

Not one, not two, but 3 independent lenses – creating the most versatile and immerse photography experience of any phone. And with the added room in the camera bar, additional dot projectors and proximity sensors enable even more photography and AR control.

Materials – San Francisco Fog

iPhone’s surface is reimagined with sandblasted glass – presenting a foggy, frosted quality that complements bead blasted aluminum, and protects against thumbprints and surface blemishes.

The Bump

Tap anywhere you want. The linear camera design makes it possible to tap any corner of the screen while your phone stays perfectly in place.