Apple's new iPad Pro 10.5-inch variant is said to feature the same specs as the 9.7-inch model except the bezels will be thinner thanks to a wider display. Apple could unveil its 10.5-inch iPad Pro at company's annual WorldWide Developers Conference (WWDC), scheduled to take place from June 5 to June 9 in San Jose.

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According to Ming-Chi Kuo, it is highly likely the Cupertino technology giant will announce the new iPad Pro this year. This is because of the timing of ramp up in production at the end of this quarter.

Further, the new iPad Pro 10.5-inch variant is said to feature the same specifications as the 9.7-inch model except the bezels will be thinner thanks to a wider display. Apple forecast 10.5" iPad shipments of 5.0-6.0mn units in 2017F, accounting for 15% of total 2017F iPad shipments.

According to Express, Apple is expected to showcase its smart speaker as well in the WorldWide Developers Conference (WWDC). The device will reportedly have features similar to its competitors - Amazon Echo and Google Home - but could be priced above the two which gives a hint of its superb specs.

The highlight of Apple's Siri-powered smart speaker will be a touch panel display, details of which are unclear at this point. Ming-Chi Kuo had earlier said Apple's new speaker will have multiple tweeters, a woofer and computing power comparable to an "iPhone 6 or 6s". The speaker is expected to allow users to stream music and control Internet of Things (IoT) around their homes says International Business Times.

Apple will begin the five-day conference with a keynote on the first day of WorldWide Developers Conference (WWDC), where updates to the iOS ecosystem are likely to be announced. Apple is widely expected to announce new versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS platforms as well.