Apple has announced that this year’s annual fall event will take place on September 12th, Tuesday, at 10:00 a.m. PT, where they will introduce their new flagship iPhone 15 series. What can we expect from the finally revealed event?
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Apple Watch Series 9
This year, Apple is expected to release the Apple Watch Series 9, which is anticipated to be an iterative update of the existing Series 8. The refresh is expected to focus on updating the cores of the device’s S-series chip, providing a notable performance boost, though the device’s design may remain largely similar to the Apple Watch Series 8.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the S9 chip will be based on the A15 Bionic chip used in the iPhone 13, iPhone 14, and other devices. The new chip could offer significantly improved performance and efficiency, potentially boosting app launch speeds and extending battery life. Apple is also planning to introduce a new pink color option for the “Apple Watch Series 9.”
Apple Watch Ultra 2
A revamped version of the Apple Watch Ultra is set to launch this fall, likely receiving the same S9 processor upgrade as the Apple Watch Series 9, along with new 3D-printed components. The second-generation Apple Watch Ultra might potentially be lighter than the first-generation model.
Rumors from Weibo user Setsuna Digital suggest that the new Apple Watch Ultra will be made lighter, likely due to the use of alleged 3D-printed components by Apple.
The second-generation Apple Watch Ultra could potentially introduce new color options, such as a darker shade like black titanium.
New iPhone Cases and Apple Watch Bands
Similar to previous September Apple events, the launch of new iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands in various new colors is expected. These new cases and bands are sometimes available for order from Apple’s online store a few minutes after the event concludes.
Apple Watch Woven Magnetic Band Mock Feature
Rumors suggest that Apple is planning to introduce a new band for the Apple Watch Series 9 made from woven fabric and featuring a magnetic buckle, similar to the current Modern Buckle band. Meanwhile, several sources claim that, similar to its practice since 2013, Apple won’t offer leather iPhone 15 cases this year and will instead provide leather-like cases made from more environmentally friendly materials.
USB-C AirPods Pro Case
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will likely release a USB-C charging case for the AirPods Pro alongside the release of the iPhone 15.
This expectation aligns with the transition from Lightning to USB-C expected with the iPhone 15 series this year.
iPhone 15 Color-Matching USB-C Cables
This year, Apple is expected to include color-matching woven USB-C to USB-C cables instead of the traditional plain white cable in the box for iPhone 15 models. Rumors suggest that each cable will match the color of the respective iPhone 15 model.
These cables are rumored to measure 1.5 meters instead of 1 meter, and their woven design is expected to make them more durable. If the rumors hold true, we can expect Apple to sell additional color-matching USB-C cables as accessories that match the colors of the new smartphone series.
iPhone 15 Pro Thunderbolt Cable Accessory
According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 15 Pro models will support at least USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3. However, the leaked USB4 cable, based on the Thunderbolt 4 protocol, offers speeds equivalent to 40 Gbps or twice the speed of the previous USB 3.2 Gen 2 standard.
New Software for Apple Products
iOS 17 for iPhone, iPadOS 17 for iPad, watchOS 10 for Apple Watch, and tvOS 17 for Apple TV are expected to be released in September following several months of beta testing, and Apple will likely announce the release dates for these software updates. Sometimes, the updates are released a few days after the event.
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