The 7 most exciting new tech products launching in 2017

The year is pretty much over, as far as the tech world is concerned. Just about every major product that's been announced is available to buy in time for the holidays.

But 2017 is almost here, and we're expecting a bunch of cool new products. Below you'll find the most important gadgets likely to launch next year.

Keep in mind this isn't a comprehensive list, and it doesn't account for the surprises we'll likely see in 2017. But these are the gadgets we think you should be the most excited about.

Samsung Galaxy S8

Samsung's first opportunity to recover from the Galaxy Note 7 debacle will come with the launch of its new flagship phone, the Galaxy S8, in the spring of 2017.

While we don't know too much about the device, Samsung has announced that it will include a new digital assistant powered by Viv, the artificial intelligence startup Samsung bought earlier this year. Oh, and Viv was founded by the same people who built Siri.

A foldable Samsung phone

Samsung has been working on bendable displays for years, but 2017 could be the first time we actually see it in a phone.
The company recently filed a patent for such a device, fueling speculation that it's coming soon.

Galaxy Note 8

The future for Samsung's Note phones are uncertain, following the unprecedented recall of the Galaxy Note 7 this year.
There have been some scattered reports that Samsung may abandon the Note altogether in 2017. But if the Note does make its return, then expect to see it in the fall.

New iPads

Apple is expected to refresh its iPad lineup in the spring of 2017, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
The new iPad models will focus on the Pro line, with improvements to the Apple Pencil stylus and new screen sizes.

New iMac

While the iMac has been updated with new, high-resolution displays in recent years, it's been a long time since Apple has significantly updated the computer.

Bloomberg's Gurman reported that Apple has considered adding the new USB-C port to the iMac lineup, which makes sense since the company's other computers are adopting the new standard too.

However, there haven't been any solid reports on the timing of a new iMac.

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