As usual, the star of the show will be the new iPhone series. We’re expecting a 6.1-inch standard iPhone 14, a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Max (or Plus), a 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro, and a 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max. You might notice that there’s no iPhone Mini expected this year. It seems Apple’s 5.4-inch handset hasn’t been selling as well as it hoped, leading it to opt for an all-new iPhone Max/Plus instead. Apple is again keeping its best feature upgrades for the Pro handsets, including that long-time Android favorite, a customizable always-on display; a 48MP rear camara; and a pill-shaped cutout alongside a hole-punch cutout instead of a notch.
The Pro handsets will also be the only ones to sport Apple’s new A16 SoC, with the non-Pro models expected to use the same A15 chip found in the iPhone 13 series. There are also rumors about satellite connectivity, a feature that was expected to be part of the iPhone 13 series. Perhaps this is the year when it happens; the name of the event, “Far Out,” could be a hint. Away from phones, Apple is expected to unveil three new Apple Watch models: the Series 8, a new SE, and a sports-focused rugged Pro version. The Series 8 is said to offer longer battery life, an updated low-power mode, and a body temperature sensor, while the budget SE is expected to be very similar to the current model.
The durable Apple Watch Pro will reportedly have a larger 47mm-48mm face with a flat display, an even bigger battery, a strong metal case, and may require a new band due to its size. It’s also rumored to cost an eye-watering $900 to $999. All the watches are expected to use an S8 processor that offers similar performance to the current-gen S7. Finally, we could see some new AirPods Pro during the event. The AirPods Pro 2 are rumored to support Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) and ship with a case that makes a sound to help you find it. Make sure to come back here at 1pm ET / 10am PT to catch the whole event as it happens.
