Apple will maintain its annual iPhone occasion subsequent month, with some indicators pointing to September 10 because the date that the corporate will announce its new flagship iPhone 16 lineup. However it’s price noting that there are a couple of extra merchandise anticipated to be unveiled as properly.
Preserve studying to study every part we find out about what else Apple is anticipated to announce on the occasion past the iPhone 16.
Apple Watch Sequence 10
Apple is anticipated to launch a thinner model of the Apple Watch in 2024, nevertheless it probably will not look considerably totally different from present fashions, in keeping with Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. Bigger show sizes are anticipated, and Apple plans to proceed providing two fashions.
The bigger of the 2 customary Apple Watch casing sizes, the 45mm mannequin, is anticipated to turn into the smallest choice, whereas an all-new 49mm casing dimension, matching the present Apple Watch Extremely, is anticipated to be launched as the brand new bigger choice.
Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo additionally predicts that the 2024 Apple Watch Sequence 10 will function a slimmer design with bigger screens. Kuo expects the Sequence 10 to come back in 45mm and 49mm sizes, a rise from the present 41mm and 45mm choices.
The following-generation Apple Watch is anticipated to make use of resin-coated copper, which can enable for a thinner logic board and improve sturdiness and water resistance. A thinner logic board would create extra inside area for different parts.
Beforehand, Mark Gurman talked about that Apple was contemplating a magnetic band attachment system that might unencumber extra space contained in the Apple Watch, however his newest experiences don’t point out this function. If applied, the magnetic band system would possibly make current bands incompatible with new fashions.
Apple has additionally been engaged on options for hypertension and sleep apnea detection within the Sequence 10, however Gurman signifies these might not be prepared for launch. Apple is reportedly dealing with reliability points with the hypertension function, which may trigger delays, and the sleep apnea detection depends on blood oxygen monitoring, a function Apple has briefly faraway from the Apple Watch resulting from patent issues.
Apple Watch Extremely 3
When Apple Watch Extremely 2 debuted final yr, key new options included a 50% brighter show, a sooner S9 chip, a “Double Faucet” gesture for interacting with the watch with out touching the display, on-device Siri, and elevated inside storage. This yr’s iteration might be rather more modest, although.
Initially, it was believed that Apple was engaged on an Apple Watch Extremely with a microLED show, which would offer elevated brightness, higher distinction, and improved battery effectivity. Nonetheless, these plans seem to have been postponed indefinitely.
In consequence, the design of the Apple Watch Extremely 3 is more likely to stay largely unchanged. Reporter Mark Gurman just lately mentioned that this yr’s third-generation Apple Watch Extremely could have “roughly the identical look as the unique,.” He has beforehand advised a completely redesigned “Apple Watch X” with a thinner case and magnetic bands is coming, however that is more likely to be a unique mannequin to the Extremely, and he mentioned it will be launched “in 2024 or 2025.”
Based on Apple provide chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Apple Watch Extremely 3 is anticipated to have “virtually no” new {hardware} upgrades in comparison with the Apple Watch Extremely 2. His phrasing would appear to counsel that the rumored blood stress and sleep apnea detection options might be machine studying / software-based, counting on current sensors. Nonetheless, Mark Gurman says the Apple Watch Extremely 3 will function a brand new processor that succeeds final yr’s S9 chip, and that this might “lay the groundwork for some AI enhancements down the street.”
The Apple Watch Extremely 3 was anticipated to incorporate improved well being monitoring capabilities akin to blood stress monitoring and sleep apnea detection, aligning with the rumored options of the Apple Watch Sequence 10, however these options might be additional out, as talked about above.
On the flip aspect, Apple is rumored to be adopting new low-energy OLED panel expertise in new Apple Watch fashions to additional scale back the facility consumption of its always-on show. If that is the case, it is unlikely that Apple would use the expertise in its newest Sequence mannequin with out additionally bringing it to its newest Apple Watch Extremely mannequin.
Apple Watch SE 3
Apple’s third-generation Apple Watch SE could function important modifications in keeping with current experiences. Analysis analyst David Hsieh suggests the brand new mannequin could have a bigger show, matching the Apple Watch Sequence 8 with 41mm and 45mm case sizes. This represents a rise from the present 40mm and 44mm choices, doubtlessly providing about 12% extra display space.
Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman experiences that Apple is probably going to make use of inflexible plastic as a substitute of aluminum for the watch’s physique. This materials change may decrease manufacturing prices and attraction to folks shopping for for youngsters. These updates point out Apple’s technique to create a extra accessible smartwatch choice, balancing trendy options with affordability and sturdiness.
AirPods 4 (Probably)
The fourth-generation AirPods are anticipated to launch in both September or October, with Apple planning to supply two variations at totally different value factors, so there is a first rate probability we may see them subsequent month throughout Apple’s iPhone 16 occasion. Each fashions will sport a redesigned look, that includes a USB-C port as a substitute of the Lightning port, shorter stems just like the AirPods Professional, an improved match, and enhanced audio high quality.
The upper-end model is anticipated to incorporate Lively Noise Cancellation (ANC), introducing ANC at a extra reasonably priced value level for the primary time. This model can also be more likely to function a speaker within the charging case for Discover My location monitoring. Whereas it will likely be inexpensive than the AirPods Professional ($249), it gained’t embody options like silicone ear suggestions.
The following-generation AirPods are anticipated to inherit the H2 chip from the second-generation AirPods Professional. At the moment, the second- and third-generation AirPods use the H1 chip. The H2 chip brings Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, which presents sooner and extra dependable connections with Bluetooth equipment, in addition to improved energy effectivity that may result in longer battery life.
Apple claims that the H2 chip delivers an “distinctive acoustic expertise” when paired with a brand new low-distortion audio driver and customized amplifier within the AirPods Professional. This mix leads to richer bass and clearer sound throughout a wider vary of frequencies, due to computational audio enhancements enabled by the H2 chip. It is extremely probably that comparable enhancements might be featured within the fourth-generation AirPods.
AirPods Max 2 (Probably)
Apple may launch second-generation AirPods Max at its September occasion, however like AirPods 4, these may seem later in October, with rumors solely pointing to a “late 2024” launch. The AirPods Max are at present the oldest mannequin in Apple’s AirPods lineup, having been launched in December 2020. Over three years later, rumors have began to floor a few new-generation mannequin anticipated to reach later this yr.
One important change would be the substitute of the Lightning port with a USB-C port, aligning with European rules and creating uniformity throughout Apple’s AirPods lineup. In consequence, the AirPods Max 2 will embody a USB-C to USB-C charging cable as a substitute of the earlier Lightning to USB-C cable. Moreover, Apple might want to supply a USB-C to three.5mm audio cable so customers can join the AirPods Max 2 to gadgets with 3.5mm audio ports.
The Bluetooth 5.3 specification, already current within the AirPods Professional 2, iPhone 15 lineup, and the most recent Apple Watch fashions, is nearly sure to be included within the second-generation AirPods Max.
Apple is anticipated to launch the brand new AirPods Max in contemporary colours, although the precise shades are unknown. At the moment, they’re accessible in Area Grey, Silver, Inexperienced, Sky Blue, and Pink, with interchangeable ear cushions for customized colour mixtures.
Though there aren’t any particular rumors concerning the H2 chip in AirPods Max 2, it appears probably they’ll embody it. The H2 chip, designed for Apple’s earbuds and headphones, enhances audio high quality, improves battery life, and helps options like Personalised Quantity and Dialog Consciousness.
New iPhone Instances and Apple Watch Bands
As is typical of September Apple occasions, it is probably that new iPhone circumstances and Apple Watch bands might be launched in a wide range of contemporary colours. The brand new circumstances and bands typically turn into accessible to order on Apple’s on-line retailer simply minutes after the occasion ends.
Notably, this yr the bigger of the 2 customary Apple Watch casing sizes within the Apple Watch Sequence fashions, the 45mm dimension, is anticipated to turn into the smallest choice. An all-new 49mm casing dimension, matching the present Apple Watch Extremely, is anticipated to be launched as the brand new bigger choice. Provided that the 49mm Apple Watch Extremely is appropriate with bands designed for the 45mm Apple Watch Sequence fashions, it’s potential that Apple Watch bands might be appropriate throughout each Sequence 10 fashions and the Apple Watch Extremely for the primary time.
New Software program for Apple Merchandise
iOS 18 for the iPhone, iPadOS 18 for iPad, watchOS 11 for the Apple Watch, and tvOS 18 for the Apple TV are all anticipated to be launched in September following a number of months of beta testing, and Apple will probably present launch dates for these software program updates. Typically the updates are launched inside days of the occasion.
For all the small print on the brand new software program options you’ll be able to anticipate, try our devoted roundups for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and tvOS 18.
