Like clockwork, the first of Apple’s possibly many fall hardware events is right around the corner on September 14 at 1PM ET / 10AM PT.
The company’s invitation that prominently features the words “California Streaming” doesn’t reveal much about what we’ll see during the presentation beyond possible Apple TV + and Apple Music-related news, but that hasn’t stopped leakers. stir up the rumors.
While we will almost certainly see a slightly updated successor to the iPhone 12 that probably won’t be called the iPhone 13, a pair of third-gen AirPods, and Apple’s first full smartwatch redesign with the Apple Watch Series 7, several questions remain. .
Will Apple also drop its often-rumored MacBook Pro redesign, a new iPad and a refreshed iPad mini at its Sept. 14 event? I suppose the tech giant is saving those gadgets for reveals in October and November, but in the era of the tech reveal pandemic, anything is possible.
Here’s everything we hope to see at Apple’s upcoming fall hardware event:
iPhone 13
Apple’s next iPhone, which bloggers, YouTubers, and journalists alike refer to as the iPhone 13, is one of the few devices that we know for sure will appear at the tech giant’s event.
First of all, it is unlikely that the smartphone will actually be called the iPhone 13 given that it is expected to be a relatively minor update to the iPhone 12. Will this year’s iPhone mark Apple’s return to the naming scheme and will it be called the iPhone 12s? ? Only time will tell.
Regarding the new features, several leakers, including analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, YouTuber Jon Prosser and Max Weinbach claim that the iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max will feature a 120Hz LTPO display, a smaller notch, and the same boxy overall design as the iPhone 12 series.
Other rumors point to the iPhone 12 Pro Max’s DSLR-like sensor swap tech making its way to the entire iPhone 13 lineup, larger batteries overall, stronger MagSafe tech, and possibly, although I think this is unlikely, a sensor. fingerprint on screen. Most reports point to the iPhone 13 series being the same size as the iPhone 12 series, including the iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.
On the camera side, rumors point to better ultra-wide camera performance across the line, a new portrait video mode, and possibly even an astrophotography feature. There are also rumors about the possibility of making emergency calls through a satellite connection when you are in an area without cellular coverage.
Apple Watch Series 7
Not to be outdone by the iPhone 13 series, the Apple Watch Series 7 is rumored to include the most significant redesign of the smartwatch in several years. Instead of the usual curved sides, the Series 7 will include square edges, moving its appearance more in line with the iPhone 12, iPad Pro, and iPad Air.
Along with the expected additional watch faces, the new 41mm and 45mm sizes and reduced bezels, From Bloomberg Mark Gurman, Often Reliable It says both screen resolutions have increased by 16 percent to 396 x 484 and 368 x 448 pixels, respectively.
While there has been speculation that the Series 7 could be delayed due to manufacturing issues, recent reports indicate that it is still slated to arrive in late September.
3rd generation AirPods
Given that the last AirPods update was in 2019, it makes sense that Apple is finally planning to release a new pair of its popular wireless earbuds.
The new AirPods are expected to look more like the AirPods Pro and possibly include an on-ear design. There are also likely to be other improvements like better audio quality and longer battery life, depending on Pineleaks, a Twitter account run by Max Weinbach.
Although it is unlikely given that this would make the third generation AirPods identical to the AirPods Pro, some rumors suggest that this update will include noise cancellation and spatial audio.
New iPad, iPad Mini and MacBook Pro
We probably won’t see any of the above devices at this event, but anything could happen.
Apple’s new entry-level iPad will reportedly look almost identical to its predecessor’s now-outdated lineup, only slightly thinner. The only other rumored update for the iPad is a more powerful processor.
The updated 7.9-inch iPad Mini, on the other hand, will get the iPad Pro / iPad Air treatment and ditch the home button in favor of a fingerprint sensor on its side, along with reduced bezels and square sides.
And finally, we have the MacBook Pro. While we probably won’t see the legendary MacBook Pro redesign for the first time until late October or November, rumors point to the new version of the 14-inch and 16-inch laptop with the first complete redesign since 2016.
Entry-level iPad shows “currently unavailable” and / or shipping delays until October. Apple tells retail employees not to speculate why to consumers. Any guess why? JK. New, thinner / faster, etc. will be coming soon. https://t.co/btCgvwDLbe pic.twitter.com/A1cpGHw1jo
– Mark Gurman (@markgurman) September 8, 2021
According to Mark Gurman, the rumored features include the return of an HDMI port, MagSafe, and possibly even an SD card slot. Finally, the revamped laptop will also include an improved version of Apple’s M1 chip, possibly called the M1x.
Keep guarded MobileSyrup on September 14 to know all the direct news of the great Apple event.
Source: Jon prosser, MacRumors, (2), (3), Apple Insider, Bloomberg, (2), (3) @PineLeaks, Digitimes