5 rumoured things Apple definitely won’t do in 2017

1A new iPad Air

Apple may update the iPad Pro in 2017, but don’t hang your hopes on a new iPad Air. Apple hasn’t updated the Air since 2014, and it’s likely being superceded by the iPad Pro and iPad mini ranges.

2 Facial recognition

In February 2017 Apple bought Israeli firm RealFace, which specialises in facial recognition. There is talk that Apple will bring this tech to future iPhones, but we think it’s too late for the 2017 edition.

3 Virtual reality

With rivals Google and Microsoft exploring virtual reality, some pundits have been hankering for Apple to join the fray. While Apple might be interested, it’s too soon for a 2017 launch.

4 Electric Apple Car

‘Project Titan’ has gone quiet. With rumours swirling that Apple’s focus has shifted onto in-car entertainment or away from cars altogether, it could be a while before we see any more on this.

5 Hollywood studio

Kim Dotcom of Megaupload infamy has claimed that Apple will purchase a Hollywood movie studio (perhaps Time Warner) to further its original content plans. We’re not convinced yet…