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We dont know exactly what is on the agenda but the official tagline �its been way too long� is on all the invitations and this suggests that at least one of the products or features at this event has been due some attention for quite a long time.

This tagline could allude to the Mac mini, which hasnt had an upgrade of any significance for nearly two years. A number of reports suggest that the compact desktop could be subject to a number of enhancements, although it isnt suggested that a redesign is on the agenda. There is also talk of the iMac being treated to Retina display, which would bring the all-in-one desktop up to par with the likes of the MacBook Pro in terms of sharpness. While the 27 inch model could be getting the 5K treatment, the smaller 21.5 inch model wont be joining it.

The iPad Air is going to get a refresh and we have already seen leaks that have pointed to a thinner form factor, Touch ID, and minor aesthetic tweaks. The iPad mini might also be following suite, and if so, we expect that both of Apples tablets will benefit from a variant of the new A8 processor which was first seen with the iPhone 6.

OS X Yosemite is also poised to hit the Mac App Store very soon and we are fairly confident that this desktop software will be mentioned at this event. It was originally announced way back at WWDC and we expect it to be announced on the 16th. IOS 8.1 is also on the way and that is going to bring with it Apple Pay.

With all of these things to look forward to, Thursdays event is going to be one that you wont want to miss. We will of course be bringing you all the relevant information and take away bits from Apples next major event. We cant wait, can you?

OS X Yosemite

Apple announced today that OS X 10.10 Yosemite was going to be made available immediately, and that it is free. This new software release is for Apples Mac operating system and it works with iOS 8. Yosemite ties into iPhones in order to offer a seamless experience across the two. This includes the ability to start a task on one device while finishing it on another. You are also able to send SMS messages and make phone calls from the Mac via your iPhone. Its available to download right now.

iOS 8.1

Speaking of iOS, an update to iOS 8.1 will go love on Monday. This means that you will all be able to see your Camera Roll again. A number of bug fixes are included and Apples iCloud-based photo management system is going into full-on public beta at the same time. Apple Pay will also finally make its appearance with the release of iOS 8.1.

27-inch iMac With 5K Retina Display

The new iMac with Retina display was announced and this comes with a 27-inch 5K display and some pretty hefty innards. This new $2,499 iMac is really impressive and many are wondering if this will actually be a competitor to Apples own Mac Pro. This will give you an idea of just how impressive the new iMac really is.

iPad Air 2

Two new iPads will be made available for pre-order on Friday, with shipping set for the following week. The new iPad Air 2 is thinner than you would think possible and it has also gotten some new features too. It really is the most powerful iPad yet, and from the demonstrations given, we cant see it disappointing anyone. It got some new cameras too which is great to see.

iPad mini 3

There�s a new iPad mini 3 also, though disappointingly it�s not been given a speed bump and still has last year�s A7-powered processor. That�s a real shame, but hopefully next time around Apple will make up for this. Both new iPads get Touch ID and Apple Pay for online payments.

Mac mini 2014

Apple has also given the Mac mini a bit of a hardware bump while also cutting $100 off its starting price which is probably more important than the speed increase in reality. This little device hasnt been updated in quite some time so it is nice to see it getting a bit of attention and of course a price drop.

iTunes 12

The first public release of iTunes 12 also made the news after the event, and is now available to download for both Mac OS X and Windows users.

iWork

As promised by Apple, the iWork suite for iOS and OS X both got a significant update, bringing with it Handoff and Continuity features along with support for iCloud Drive.

To sum up, we have to say that the Apple event has been pretty successful with plenty of things to discuss. The iMac with Retina display sounds very impressive but the iPad mini 3 is a little bit of a let down. What do you think? Will you be rushing out to get your hands on some of the new Apple products? As always, let us know in the comments below.