The latest iMac 2016 rumors hinted that the upcoming Apple PC will boast of the high-end Kaby Lake processor along with new features like Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1, and more.

Mac World reported that the new device might be released in October 2016 following the similar trend to that of its predecessor. These rumors paved the way for further speculations that the iMac 2016 will sport the Intel's Kaby Lake chips, which had recently started shipping. With the inclusion of the Kaby Lake processor, users will have the support for USB 3.1 and Display Port 1.2.

In case the iMac 2016 release date gets delayed to next year, then Apple might choose to include the upcoming Cannon lake processor, which was delayed until the second half of 2017, the Ice Lake chips set to be released in 2018, or the Tiger Lake processor, which will be released in 2019.

Furthermore, there are reports that the iMac 2016 will consist of the latest AMB Radeon Polaris graphics chips along with the enhanced processor. WWCF Tech reported that the iMac 2016 will feature the Polaris 10 version of the graphics chips, which is rumored to be the exact fit for the laptop.

There are reports that the Polaris chips will provide the iMac 2016 with improved graphics performance with built-in 16nm FinFET production process

Moreover, it is reported that the Apple laptop will also sport VR compatibility. By adding Polaris GPU to the iMac 2016, users get to experience virtual reality world through their desktops.

"AMD has just completed the shrink to 14nm with Polaris," said Roy Taylor from AMD. "This means we can produce GPUs that will run the minimum spec of VR at a lower cost, in larger volume, consuming less power and running faster. That means in the second half of this year and going forward more people will be able to run those headsets."