New Apple rumor is every fan's dream come true

As expected, Apple will launch a ton of new gear this year, some of which has been on our wish list for a long, long time.

A new rumor is taking the rounds and if this report is true, the MacBook Pro is getting big again. Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple analyst who is known for his accurate predictions, has laid out Apple's hardware plans for the year in a huge note (via MacRumors), and these plans include a fresh size for the MacBook Pro, new iPads, and a huge, lust-worthy new monitor.

According to Kuo, Apple plans to launch a MacBook Pro with a 16-inch to 16.5-inch display with an "all-new" design. Although he offers no further details, but with that screen size, it's likely to sit atop of the company's laptop lineup with the 17-inch Pro been discontinued in 2012. Apple is often criticized for turning its MacBook Pro into a laptop aimed at the general populace instead of professionals; perhaps this new, larger variant will become the pro's Pro with top specs, more ports and other amazing features rumored. Kuo also said Apple might give its 13-inch Pro a 32GB option, which is something professionals will also welcome. Also, there's the 31.6-inch, 6K display, Apple is reportedly working on.

The company was renowned for quality displays, although with a price to match until it stopped making them altogether in 2016. As rumored, the new display will have a Mini LED-like back-light design, which Apple's Phil Schiller spoke about when announcing that the new Mac Pro might be the "pro display".

It was also reported that Apple will also launch two new iPad Pro models, a 10.2-inch iPad, and a new version of the iPad mini and rumors have it that the new iPad mini will likely be a modest refresh of the current model, and there's no info about the new Pros. The 10.2-inch model might be a slightly increased upgrade to Apple's entry-level 9.7-inch iPad. All new iPads will have upgraded processors.

Kuo also claimed that the lineup for iPhone, regarded as Apple's most important product, will be similar to the current lineup, with successors to the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR all retaining the same size and general characteristics, including the same notch size and same old Lightning connectors. New features include larger batteries, reverse wireless charging, better indoor positioning and navigation, and "frosted glass casing." Additionally, the iPhone XR might also get upgraded to 4GB.

“Apple will also introduce a new ceramic case for the Apple Watch as well as an iPod touch with an upgraded processor” as stated by Kuo. The much-delayed AirPower wireless charging mat as well as a new version of AirPods should also arrive in the first half of 2019.

If Kuo’s report and the rumors finally hit the market, it's going to be an exciting year for Apple fans — especially professionals, many of which currently have a hard time finding suitable hardware in Apple's store.