The rumors of a new Apple Watch and iPad have thus far proven untrue. One thing that did pan out, however, is an invite for the company’s next big virtual event. Apple just announced that its annual fall event will kick off September 15 at 10 a.m. PT.
You can watch it live on Apple's official YouTube channel. You can also tap on the webcast link embedded below.
Tipster Jon Prosser has hinted that the company might launch Apple Watch and iPad Air at this event. According to a report by The Verge, the upcoming Apple Watch Series 6 is likely to come with blood oxygen monitoring, better sleep tracking and is expected to be powered by a faster processor.
According to a report, Apple is planning to launch two Apple Watch models this year. One is Apple Watch Series 6 and a refreshed, cheaper version of Apple Watch Series 3. The report also added that Apple will also launch new iPad Air with "an edge-to-edge iPad Pro-like screen".
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At the moment, the expectation is for Apple to showcase a slew of new iPhone at the September event. All indications as of now are that there will be four models and three different screen sizes, 5.4-inch iPhone 12, a 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Max, a 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro, and a 6.7-inch iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Reports suggest this year’s iPhone will come without a charger or earphones. The iPhone 12 will reportedly start at $649 for the cheapest 5.4-inch model, with the top-end iPhone 12 Pro Max starting at $1,099. An October retail availability of the iPhone 12 should be expected.
Other Apple products like iPad Air 4, AirTags, cheaper HomePod and an updated Apple TV streaming box could also be announced during the same event. A new Mac with an ARM-based processor could also be introduced, though details are scarce as of now.
iPhone 12 series expected specifications
the new iPhone 12 will come with a 20W power adapter. Prosser also posted a few pictures of the charger to drive his point home. iPhone 12 will come in four models, a new 5.4-inch screen size, two 6.1-inch models and a high-end 6.7-inch ‘Max’.
However, it is not clear if the 20W adapter will exclusively be available for iPhone 12 Pro or whether the company will offer fast charging power chargers for the entire iPhone 12 lineup this year.
The 5.4-inch standard iPhone may package a full-size display into a smaller form, while Pro models are expected to sport either a 6.1-inch screen or a 6.7-inch screen.
iPhone 12 Pro will have a quad-camera setup at the rear. The device will be equipped with 5G support.
Our fingers are crossed for an appearance from Apple's rumoured AirPods Studio over-ear headphones and potentially a new Apple Homepod wireless speaker. With the leaks coming thick and fast, we'll keep you updated with news of what you can expect to see throughout the week.