Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” presentation on Sept. 9: What to expect besides the iPhone 16

Apple will hold its annual iPhone event as early as next month. The company confirmed that the presentation will take place on Monday, September 9. On that day, the new iPhone 16 line of flagship smartphones is expected to be announced. However, in addition to the iPhone 16, Apple will unveil other new products.

Apple will also unveil other new products.

Apple Watch Series 10: What’s new to expect from the Apple Watch in 2024?”

Apple plans to release a new, thinner version of the Apple Watch in 2024, but the look likely won’t be significantly different from current models, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Display sizes are expected to increase, and two models are expected to remain in the lineup. The larger of the standard Apple Watch case sizes – 45mm – will be the minimum option, while a new case size of 49mm, similar to the current Apple Watch Ultra, will be offered as a larger option.

A new case size of 49mm, similar to the current Apple Watch Ultra, will be offered as a larger option.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also predicts that the Apple Watch Series 10 in 2024 will feature a thinner design and larger screens. Kuo expects the watch to be available in 45mm and 49mm sizes, up from the current 41mm and 45mm sizes.

And he expects the watch to be available in 45mm and 49mm sizes, up from the current 41mm and 45mm sizes.

Apple Watch 10 specs and new features

The next-generation Apple Watch will use resin-coated copper, which will make the logic board thinner and increase its durability and water resistance. The thinner logic board will create additional space for other components inside the watch.

A thinner logic board will create additional space for other components inside the watch.

Mark Gurman previously mentioned that Apple is considering a magnetic strap attachment system, which could free up more space inside the device, but recent reports don’t mention the feature. If such a system is implemented, it could make current straps incompatible with new models.

And if such a system is implemented, it could make current straps incompatible with new models.

Apple is also working on features to detect hypertension and sleep apnea in the Series 10, but those features may not be ready for launch, according to Gurman. Specifically, the hypertension monitoring feature faces reliability issues, and the sleep apnea detection feature requires blood oxygen level monitoring, which was temporarily removed from the Apple Watch due to patent issues.

Apple is also working on features for hypertension monitoring and sleep apnea detection, but those features may not be ready for launch.

Apple is also working on features for hypertension monitoring and sleep apnea detection in the Series 10, but those features may not be ready for launch.

Apple Watch Ultra 3: what to expect?”

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Last year’s Apple Watch Ultra 2 offered new features such as a display with 50 percent higher brightness, a faster S9 chip, a «double-tap» gesture to interact with the watch without touching, Siri on the device and more internal storage. The changes are expected to be more modest this year.

The changes are expected to be more modest.

The planned switch to microLED displays, which was supposed to increase brightness, improve contrast and increase battery efficiency, has been postponed indefinitely. As such, the Apple Watch Ultra 3’s design is likely to remain largely unchanged.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3’s design will probably remain almost unchanged.

According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is unlikely to receive significant hardware upgrades over the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Instead, new features such as blood pressure monitoring and sleep apnea detection are expected to be software-based and based on machine learning using existing sensors. However, Mark Gurman suggests that the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will get a new processor, which could form the basis for future AI-enabled improvements.

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to get a new processor, which could be the basis for future AI-enabled improvements.

New OLED technology and other Apple plans

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Apple may introduce new low-power OLED panel technology in its watches to reduce power consumption on a display that’s always on. If that’s the case, it’s unlikely that Apple would use the technology in the latest series of models without using it in the latest Apple Watch Ultra.

Apple’s plans to use the technology in the latest Apple Watch Ultra.

Apple Watch SE 3: A budget alternative

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The third-generation Apple Watch SE could also get significant changes. Analysts predict that the new model will feature a larger display, similar to the Apple Watch Series 8, with case sizes of 41mm and 45mm, up 12% from the current 40mm and 44mm. It may use hard plastic instead of aluminum, which would lower manufacturing costs and make the watch more affordable.

The new model will also have a larger display, similar to the Apple Watch Series 8.

These updates confirm Apple’s strategy to create a more affordable version of its smartwatch, combining modern features with affordability and durability.

AirPods 4: What to expect from Apple’s new wireless earbuds?”

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The company plans to offer two versions of AirPods at different prices. Both models will get an updated design, a USB-C port instead of Lightning, shorter legs like the AirPods Pro, a better fit, and improved sound quality. The more expensive version is rumored to be equipped with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which will be available for the first time at a lower price. This version is also likely to feature a speaker in the charging case for location tracking via the “Find” feature. Despite the price cut compared to the AirPods Pro ($249), this version won’t include features like silicone ear cushions.

At the same price point as the AirPods Pro ($249), this version won’t have features like silicone ear cushions.

The fourth-generation AirPods are expected to get the H2 chip used in the second-generation AirPods Pro. Currently, the second and third generations of AirPods use the H1 chip. The H2 chip provides support for Bluetooth 5.3, which offers faster and more reliable communication with accessories, as well as improved power efficiency, which can improve battery life.

Apple claims the H2 chip delivers “exceptional acoustic sound,” combined with a new low-distortion audio driver and custom amplifier in the AirPods Pro. This combination delivers deeper bass and clearer sound across a wide frequency range thanks to the computational audio enhancements provided by the H2 chip. It’s very likely that similar improvements will be included in the fourth-generation AirPods.

A similar enhancements will be included in the fourth-generation AirPods.

AirPods Max 2: An update to the flagship?

Apple could also release the second-generation AirPods Max at its September event, but like the AirPods 4, it could come out later in October, though rumors point to “late 2024.” The AirPods Max is the oldest model in Apple’s lineup and was released in December 2020. Three years after its release, rumors of a new version have begun to emerge, with plans to unveil a new version later this year.

After three years, rumors of a new version have begun to surface.

One significant change will be the replacement of the Lightning port with USB-C, which complies with European regulations and creates uniformity across Apple’s AirPods lineup. The AirPods Max 2 will include a USB-C to USB-C charging cable instead of the previous Lightning to USB-C. In addition, Apple will have to offer a USB-C to 3.5mm cable so that users can connect the AirPods Max 2 to devices with a 3.5mm audio output.

Apple will also have to offer a USB-C to 3.5mm cable so that users can connect the AirPods Max 2 to devices with a 3.5mm audio output.

The Bluetooth 5.3 specification already found in the AirPods Pro 2, the iPhone 15 lineup, and the latest Apple Watch models will almost certainly be included in the second-generation AirPods Max. Apple is expected to release the new AirPods Max in fresh colors, though the exact shades are not yet known. They’re currently available in space gray, silver, green, sky blue, and pink, with interchangeable ear cushions to create custom color combinations.

They’re available in space gray, silver, green, sky blue, and pink, with interchangeable ear cushions to create custom color combinations.

Although there are no specific rumors about the H2 chip in the AirPods Max 2, it’s likely to be included. The H2 chip, designed for Apple’s headphones and headsets, improves sound quality, extends battery life, and supports features like personalized volume control and speech recognition.

The H2 chip is designed to improve sound quality, extend battery life, and support features like individual volume control and speech recognition.

iPad mini 7: what’s new?”

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The sixth-generation iPad mini was refreshed in September 2021, and now stock is slowly dwindling at many Apple retail stores, a sign that a new model could be released as early as September. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman recently reported that Apple internally views the device as “limited in supply,” which could signal an imminent refresh. The current model is approaching three years on the market.

The current model has been on the market for three years.

According to rumors, Apple is developing a seventh-generation iPad mini that could possibly be released this year. The new version is expected to be equipped with an A17 Pro chip or more, which will allow for Apple Intelligence support. The device may also get camera updates on both the front and back. In line with recent updates to Apple’s product lineup, the new iPad mini may support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. These improvements will bring it in line with other current Apple devices. It is unclear whether the iPad mini update will be unveiled at Apple’s “It’s Glowtime” event. Apple could choose to announce it at a separate event later in the fall or through a press release.

Apple may choose to announce it at a separate event later in the fall or through a press release.

New iPhone cases and Apple Watch straps

Like most of Apple’s September events, there will likely be new iPhone cases and Apple Watch straps in fresh colors. New cases and straps sometimes become available for order from Apple’s online store just minutes after the event is over.

The new cases and straps sometimes become available for order from Apple’s online store just minutes after the event ends.

The larger of the two standard Apple Watch series case sizes, the 45mm size, is expected to be the smaller option this year. The new 49mm case size, similar to the current Apple Watch Ultra, will be introduced as the larger option. Given that the 49mm Apple Watch Ultra is compatible with straps designed for the 45mm Series models, it’s possible that Apple Watch straps will be compatible with both the Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra models.

Apple Watch straps will be compatible with both the Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra.

New software for Apple products

It’s expected that iOS 18 for iPhone, iPadOS 18 for iPad, watchOS 11 for Apple Watch and tvOS 18 for Apple TV will be released in September after months of beta testing. Apple is likely to provide release dates for these software updates. Sometimes updates are released within a few days of the event.

Sometimes updates are released within a few days of the event.

Stay tuned to stay up to date on all of Apple’s announcements and new products that will be unveiled at the “It’s Glowtime” event on Sept. 9.

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