The September event will focus on new iPhone and Apple Watch models. We wanted to give MacRumors readers a rundown on what to expect when the first fall event rolls around, so we took a quick look at everything that's been rumored.
iPhone 14
It's not expected to get a lot of changes, so it's likely to be called the " iPhone 13S" The same design and chip is expected but camera improvements are possible. There is a 6.1-inch iPhone 14 and a larger 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max in the standard iPhone 14 series.
- 6.1-inch iPhone 14, and 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max. No mini.
- No design changes, Face ID notch remains.
- No ProMotion display.
- New purple color, which joins black, white, red, and blue.
- Improved Ultra Wide camera.
- Upgraded front camera with wider f/1.9 aperture and autofocus capabilities.
- A15 chip, which was previously used in the iPhone 13.
- 6GB RAM.
- Updated Snapdragon X65 10 Gigabit 5G modem and antenna system.
- WiFi 6E.
- $799 start price.
We have a full recap of everything we've heard about the new phone.
iPhone 14 Pro
The difference between the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Pro is that the iPhone 14 is more of an Apple device. Bigger changes are on the way for Apple's higher-tier and more expensive phones.
- Same general flat-edged design with 6.1 and 6.7-inch size options.
- ProMotion display technology, but with 1Hz to 120Hz upgrade that enables Always-On display technology.
- No notch. Notch replaced with pill-shaped and hole-punch cutouts for camera and Face ID hardware.
- Larger rear camera bumps and increased lens size.
- Graphite, gold, silver, and purple color options.
- Faster A16 chip.
- Updated Snapdragon X65 10 Gigabit 5G modem and antenna system.
- Vapor chamber thermal system to accommodate A16 chip and 5G modem.
- 48-megapixel Wide lens with 21 percent larger sensor that supports higher-resolution images and 8K video recording.
- Upgraded 7-element telephoto lens.
- Improved Ultra Wide lens.
- Upgraded front camera with wider f/1.9 aperture and autofocus capabilities.
- 6GB RAM.
- WiFi 6E.
- Up to 2TB storage.
- Possible price increase.
The full details of what to expect from the iPhone 14 Pro can be found in our iPhone 14 Pro overview.
Apple Watch Series 8
The Series 8 is expected to get an iterative update that mostly focuses on a few new features, but there are some surprises to be had as Apple is also introducing a pro version of the Apple watch.
- Same general design as Series 7.
- 41 and 45mm sizes.
- S8 chip, which basically offers the same performance as the S7.
- Low power mode for improved battery life.
- Temperature sensor, which can let you know if your temperature is up. May be used for fertility tracking.
- Possible car crash detection.
Apple Watch Pro
The Apple Watch Series 8 is one of the new Apple Watches we're getting this year. There is a new Apple Watch that could be called the Apple Watch Pro.
- Updated design that's an "evolution of the current rectangular shape," possibly with a flat display, but no flat edges.
- Rugged, more durable build for extreme athletes.
- More durable titanium alloy casing with shatter-resistant display.
- Larger size with 2-inch diagonal screen that provides seven percent more display area.
- 410 x 502 resolution.
- Larger battery and longer battery life, could be as long as multiple days with new low power mode.
- All Apple Watch Series 8 features.
- Could be priced at around $900 to $1,000.
AirPods Pro 2
An updated version of the AirPods Pro is on the horizon, but it's not entirely clear if the refreshed earbuds will come out alongside the new iPhone and Apple Watches or if Apple will introduce them later in the year.
- Same general design as current AirPods Pro with silicone ear tips and stem.
- Improved Find My integration.
- Charging case with speaker holes to play sounds when lost.
- AirPods 3 acoustics for improved sound.
- Updated H1 chip with self-adaptive noise cancellation capabilities.
- Possible Lossless audio (ALAC) support.
- Lightning port.
Everything we've heard about the AirPods Pro has been included in our full guide.
Potential September Event Date
We can make educated guesses as to when Apple will hold its annual September event, since the events usually happen within the first two or three weeks of the month. Labor Day is not on September 5, so most events are on Mondays or Tuesdays.
Target dates are the most likely ones.
- September 7
- September 13
- September 14
- September 20
- September 21
We could get an announcement the week before if Apple does indeed hold the event on one of these days.
The past event dates are listed.
- 2015 - September 9
- 2016 - September 7
- 2017 - September 12
- 2018 - September 12
- 2019 - September 10
- 2020 - September 15
- 2021 - September 14
October Event
We're going to get more events before the end of the year. There will be new iPad Pro models, a new low-cost iPad, and a new version of the Mac Pro at the October event.
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