Apple is expected to unveil its latest lineup of products, including the iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10, and new AirPods, at a launch event on September 10, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. Sources suggest these products could hit the market as soon as September 20.
The iPhone 16 lineup is anticipated to bring modest updates compared to last year’s models. Notably, the iPhone 16 Pro models will feature larger screens, with the Pro version increasing from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches and the Pro Max growing from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches. Another addition is a dedicated camera button. Whether or not it would replace the Action Button remains to be seen.
New Apple Intelligence features, currently in testing, are expected to roll out with iOS 18.1 after the iPhone 16 launch. It’s widely speculated that the more regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus would feature “pro” hardware making them compatible with generative AI features (that currently remain a pro iPhone exclusive). However, significant hardware changes might not arrive until next year with the potential release of the “iPhone 17 Slim.”
Regarding laptops, Gurman reports that Apple is testing new Macs with four versions of the M4 chip, first seen in the latest iPad Pro refresh. Three versions feature a 10-core CPU paired with a 10-core GPU, while the fourth has an 8-core CPU. These configurations come with either 16GB or 32GB of memory, potentially phasing out the 8GB RAM models to accommodate local AI models.
The Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to be slimmer with larger screens, while the AirPods lineup might see the introduction of two new sets. These new AirPods could replace the current 2nd and 3rd generation models. Gurman suggests the new mid-tier AirPods will combine elements of the 3rd generation AirPods and AirPods Pro, with the notable addition of active noise cancellation for the first time.
Watch this space for more updates.
