APPLE has emailed invitations to its feverishly anticipated September product showcase, which is scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday, September 15, 2020). In addition to our first chance to clap with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, several other Apple devices will reportedly be coming at the main presentation. Here’s everything you can expect from Apple’s ‘Times Flies’ special event.
Apple has sent out invitations to its hardware show, which will take place on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The Californian likes to poke fun at fans with a hint about what to expect from the event (usually based on puns) and this year is no different. Invitations include the slogan “Time Flies” along with an Apple logo made with blue curves. Donning our deer hunter for a moment, dear Watson, we’d guess the catchphrase hints at the arrival of a new Apple Watch model.
It makes sense that Apple wants to put another popular product in the spotlight in its latest keynote. After all, the American company has already confirmed that its next range of smartphones, which is believed to be called the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, will be delayed in hitting store shelves around the world due to the current crisis. Healthcare, which closed manufacturing plants in China and forced Apple designers and software developers to work from home.
According to sources who spoke to Bloomberg, Apple has a host of new devices up its sleeve for the event. In previous years, the iPad Pro, redesigned Apple TV, and AirPods were announced during the iPhone main event. And this year it seems that it will be no different. In addition to revealing the release dates for the next version of iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS, the Cupertino-based firm is keen to reveal a new iPad, HomePod smart speaker, and more.
However, that doesn’t mean we won’t see the Californian company reveal the design of its next iPhone at this month’s media event, even if you won’t be able to buy the new smartphones until October or (Heaven forbid!) November. . Although, some reports suggest that iPhone fans will be incredibly disappointed in the event. So here’s a breakdown of everything we hope to see from Apple CEO Tim Cook and company. reveal in the next few weeks.
iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12: release date, design, features:
Apple is broadly inclined to include support for ultra-fast 5G mobile networks with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro series. However, it is unknown if there will be lower-cost models in each of these ranges that only support slower 4G networks, as 5G Available from increasingly affordable Android rivals like the excellent OnePlus Nord and Motorola Moto 5G Plus, it could hurt sales if Apple doesn’t future-proof its phones with support for faster mobile data speeds. According to the latest rumors, this could be one of the biggest iPhone launches ever. Apple is very inclined to introduce four new models. So far, Apple has generally offered three new variants: two screen-size options in its top-tier “Pro” series, and a single, more affordable phone. This time around, it looks like Apple will add another option for those buying the latest affordable iPhone model.
The latest rumors from Apple’s secret supply chain suggest we will see a 5.4-inch iPhone, a 6.7-inch iPhone, and two 6.1-inch iPhones. While the 5.4-inch model will be smaller than the current iPhone 11 Pro (5.8-inch), the larger 6.7-inch screen will be considerably larger than the iPhone 11 Pro Max (6.5-inch). . Meanwhile, the current iPhone 11 (and the iPhone Xr before it) has a 6.1-inch touchscreen, however, it is unclear why Apple will release two separate variants of this phone, unless it has a more expensive version with 5G support planned, or one with improved cameras.
Apple has enjoyed great success with the introduction of the more affordable iPhone Xr and its successor iPhone 11, which consistently outsold their more expensive “Pro” options in the year of their launch. While both phones have a similar full-screen design to the flagship models, with Face ID and the next-gen Apple-designed chipset under the hood, Apple cuts a few corners with the camera, water resistance and quality of the camera. screen. These models also ship with a slower wired charger, compared to the fast charger included with the iPhone 11 Pro models.
With the latest update, Apple is looking to remove one of the biggest differentiators between the affordable and £ 999 + models: the display. Rumor has it that the latest four iPhone models will use OLED panels, ditching the LCD technology found in iPhone 11. OLED offers more vibrant colors, brighter whites, and cavernous blacks. Better yet, OLED panels conserve battery life when using software features like dark mode, something not possible with the LCD screen.
Apple is expected to update the industrial design of all four iPhone models. Gone are the smooth curved corners that have characterized the best-selling smartphone series since the introduction of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in September 2014. Instead, Apple is expected to return to an angular aesthetic with flat edges and corners. sharper. , like those found in the iPhone 4 and recently seen in the iPad Pro redesign.It remains to be seen if the Apple Watch follows the same movement from smooth curves to more geometric angles.
And it’s not just the design that will unite the iPad Pro and the new iPhones. Apple will apparently bring the LiDAR depth sensing technology introduced in the flagship tablet earlier this year to the next iPhone to increase the bokeh-style effect in its portrait mode images as well as in augmented reality (AR) applications.
A smaller Face ID facial recognition scanner is also likely to allow the Californian firm to squeeze a little more screen real estate, sources say. It remains to be seen if this reworked face ID kit only makes it to the iPhone 12 Pro, rather than the iPhone 12.
And finally, Apple is expected to remove the wall plug and wired headphones from the box on all of its upcoming iPhone models. According to research conducted by the company, it has found that most iPhone owners who upgrade to a newer model don’t even take the charger and earphones out of the box, instead sticking with the one already plugged in. Taking these cables out of the box will reduce e-waste, the company is expected to inform its customers and investors. Fortunately, getting these extras out of the box on phones over £ 999 also means that Apple can reduce the packaging size to fit more smartphones in each shipping container, reducing costs when shipping iPhones around the world.
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Apple Watch Series 6: release date, design, features:
According to sources who spoke to Bloomberg, Apple has two new Apple Watch models up its proverbial sleeve. One of these will be a new flagship model to replace the existing Apple Watch Series 5, which was the first model to include an always-on display. We can expect that feature to return to Series 6. And with sleep tracking as one of the major updates to be introduced in the next version of watchOS, we bet Apple will double the battery life on this new model. to allow users to keep the smartwatch strapped to their wrist for a full 24 hours.
Other than that, rumors about the next flagship Apple Watch have been few and far between. Blood oxygen monitoring, as seen in rivals Samsung and Fitbit, is expected to be the latest health-tracking addition to the wearable device. This will allow Apple to introduce a handful of stress-related features, which will tie into its existing Breathe app, which guides users through meditation lasting between one and five minutes. Naturally, a faster chip is also expected.
And what about the second new Apple Watch in the pipeline?
Well, that will replace the Apple Watch Series 3, which has stayed on the line as the most affordable model. While the Series 4 was discontinued after the Series 5 launch, the Series 3 remains on sale in Apple Stores starting at £ 199. Apple will introduce a new model at the same price to compete with more aggressively priced health trackers. like Fitbit, Withings and others. The design is supposed to be similar to that of the Apple Watch Series 4, with all the models currently available on Apple Store shelves boasting the largest 40mm and 44mm screen sizes. Think of this Apple Watch model as the iPhone SE from Apple’s line of smart watches. With a new flagship model and a more affordable wearable to be unveiled, we are unlikely to see the Apple Watch Series 5 on store shelves after the iPhone 12 event.
This rumor seems very plausible. And what makes it even more plausible is the fact that several Apple Watch Series 5 models are currently listed as Sold Out in the online Apple Store right now. That could mean Apple’s one-year-old wearable is suddenly seeing a surge in demand … or that Apple has started cutting production of the smartwatch ahead of the launch of its successor, which will likely replace it down the line. . up. If you are looking to equip yourself with a new wearable, it is worth waiting a minute.
Apple iPad Air: release date, design, features:
A redesigned iPad Air, which is currently between the low-cost iPad and the more expensive laptop replacement iPad Pro series, will also be featured on stage, sources claim. This model will look much closer to the iPad Pro, eliminating the physical home button and reducing the borders to maximize the available screen space on the footprint.
While the new iPad Air will have the same slim curved bezels as the iPad Pro, it won’t use the Face ID facial recognition scanner to unlock the tablet, authenticate payments, or unlock secure apps such as banking software. Instead, Apple will relocate the Touch ID fingerprint scanner that was previously on the home button to the power button on top.
It remains to be seen if the new iPad Air will keep the same price tag of £ 479. If these rumors are accurate, Apple’s iPad, which starts at £ 349, will be the only model on Apple Store shelves with a physical home button and thicker bezels around the 10.2-inch screen. With support for Apple Pencil and a magnetically attached keyboard on the lower-cost model, there wasn’t much to differentiate the £ 349 model from the 10.5-inch iPad Air, which starts at £ 479 and supports the same Apple Pencil and keyboard accessory.
Apple AirPods 3: release date, design, features:
A new pair of wireless over-the-ear AirPods with noise-canceling technology will also see the light of day during the iPhone 12’s keynote speech, according to sources who spoke to Bloomberg, which has a solid track record when it comes to Apple kit not yet announced. revealed. These will compete with the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones and the Bose 700 series. Like the AirPods and AirPods Pro, these new earbuds will automatically pair across all devices signed in with the same iCloud account (and switch between them when you put one iDevice aside and pick up the next one). They will also stop automatically when they are removed from your head. In terms of design, rumors above suggest that it will be similar to the high-end options of Apple-owned Beats headphones.
And that’s not all. Apple will reportedly debut a new HomePod smart speaker. Unlike the original speaker, the new version will be smaller and cheaper. This will be more like the Google Nest Mini or Echo Dot. It should be a way to bring Siri and Apple Music voice assistant playlists and handpicked radio to more rooms, at a lower cost. While Bloomberg admits that this might not land until 2021, we may finally see the next version of Apple TV hardware in a few weeks. Of course, this is all hearsay and rumor for the moment, so it’s worth applying the recommended pinch of salt. However, even if only half of these whispers come true, it should be a jam-packed keynote.