apple to announce surprising new product next week

Apple is holding event on October 30 where it's expected to unveil iPad Pro that adds Face ID and bevy of new features.   That's been the product we've long expected to see, and now Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that Apple product is also expected to be announced at the event..   Kuo released his predictions for products we should expect to see announced, such no button and Face ID, except he also included another iPad that was long thought to be dead — iPad mini..   According to Kuo, Apple will launch version of iPad mini 4 with processor and lower-cost display.   iPad mini has been forgotten by Apple as it has failed to receive any noteworthy updates.   It was presumed to be on its way out yet if Kuo is to be believed, Apple will throw it short lifeline to extend its lifespan at least couple more years..   Besides iPad updates, Kuo says to be on the lookout for the new low-cost MacBook, iMac and Mac mini, even AirPower and new AirPods.   The latter two are more of shots in the dark as they've been talked about for over year now and Apple has yet to release them..   Apple's October event begins at 10 a.m.   Read more