As 2018 draws to a close, it is time to not just look back at a year that was super hectic in terms of technology but also ahead to what the next year might have in store for us. Of course, we do not have official announcements and even nomenclature at the time of writing, but there has been enough rumour and talk in the market to give us a fair indication of what 2019 might have in store for us in terms of gadgets and technology.
1. OnePlus TV
Smart televisions are growing more common, and in 2019 OnePlus will join the fray as well. Rumor has it that it will support both Google Home and Amazon Echo, although it’s not clear whether OnePlus will go with the standard Android TV interface. It’s possible that like rival Xiaomi’s Patchwall, OnePlus will also go with a custom solution, the way ti uses Oxygen OS on its phones. Many are saying the OnePlus TV will also have a unique design, with very unusual materials, but at the same time, it’s expected to be priced very competitively. While the Xiaomi Mi TV was a trendsetter in 2018, it might be OnePlus that takes the trend forward in 2019.
2. Apple iPad 2019
Although Apple has the only tablet that’s been truly successful in the market, the company has continued to try new things, such as the introduction of its iPad Pro range. But while these high-end devices get a lot of the hype, the basic iPad could emerge as the real star of 2019, just as it did in 2018.
The 2018 edition delivered a very good tablet experience in viewing and performance terms, and perhaps, most importantly also came with Apple Pencil integration, allowing even those with slim budgets to use Apple’s excellent stylus.
If rumours are anything to go by, the next iPad will follow the iPhone XR format, and come with a smaller, lower resolution display but with some serious processing power and also with support for the new version Apple Pencil, along with the ability to charge it wirelessly.