As ever, extra rumors have popped up within the days main as much as the occasion. Among the many extra attention-grabbing of current classic (all Apple Watch-related): The Apple Watch Sequence 10’s blood strain monitoring shouldn’t be coming to the Watch Extremely 2, and there are restricted Apple Intelligence options for the Watch, although will probably be baked right into a future health coach-style characteristic. Each fashions are reportedly getting that sleep apnea characteristic, although it doubtless received’t be out there at launch.
Apple will reveal the iPhone 16 at its September 9 “It’s Glowtime” occasion; this a lot we are able to inform you for sure. However Apple doesn’t invite us to fly throughout the nation for a single product — to not point out reserving a resort room on the 49ers opening day. Soccer apart, the timing of the annual occasion is essential, because it’s one final main alternative to announce a bunch of {hardware} forward of the vacations.
The livestream kicks off on Monday at 10 a.m. PT. The invitations dropped final week with the “Glowtime” tagline and a colour scheme to match. Apple likes to sprinkle small hints into these graphics, and this one seems extra on the nostril than most.
Apple Intelligence and Siri
Again at WWDC in June, Apple lastly revealed its strategy to generative AI. The providing is an especially Apple strategy, proper all the way down to the title — Apple Intelligence — which fortunately hijacks the acquainted AI initialism. The “small model” technique is emblematic of the corporate within the sense that it’s skilled on restricted knowledge related to bettering the person expertise.
That’s a marked distinction between it and far bigger “black box” fashions like OpenAI’s and Google’s Gemini. The efficacy of the strategy stays to be seen, as we watch for Apple Intelligence’s wider launch. It’ll virtually definitely be a piece in progress, as — on the very least — all generative AI is, on the finish of the day.
The reply to how this all ties into “Glowtime” could be present in Siri. In June, Apple introduced a much-needed glow-up for the O.G. good assistant. Together with generative AI fashions and higher app integration, the corporate revealed an up to date interface. Gone is the acquainted colourful Siri circle, swapped out for a glowing border that surrounds the show when Siri is listening/processing.
Out of each iPhone ever launched, two fashions will be capable of run Apple Intelligence: the iPhone 15 Professional and iPhone 15 Professional Max. In line with the corporate, that’s as a consequence of limitations with older chips. On condition that non-Professional iPhone 15 fashions are successfully operating the iPhone 14 Professional’s chipset, Apple can credibly make the argument that solely certainly one of its chips thus far was constructed with Apple Intelligence in thoughts. You possibly can resolve for your self whether or not you assume the exclusion of the iPhone 15 is solely a {hardware} matter.
With all of this in thoughts, the occasion is the proper probability to announce that Apple Intelligence will probably be out there throughout the brand new iPhone line. However Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman warns that Apple Intelligence delays may have an effect on the iPhone 16’s backside line.
iPhone 16, 16 Professional and 16 Professional Max
We’re heading towards the promise of true edge-to-edge shows millimeter by millimeter. In line with one current leak, the iPhone 16 Professional Max might get a good bigger show, courtesy of smaller bezels, transferring from 1.5mm to 1.4mm. So, what’s a couple of fractions of a millimeter between associates? Loads while you’re speaking a couple of whole measurement of beneath 2mm, seems.
That may reportedly bump the Professional Max’s display screen measurement from 6.69 to six.86 inches, with out rising the system’s general footprint by some unwieldy quantity. The iPhone 15 Professional Max is already an enormous cellphone. The iPhone 16 Professional, in the meantime, is claimed to be making the leap from 6.12 to six.27 inches.
Digital camera enhancements are a no brainer for annual updates. Probably the most attention-grabbing of the bunch is a brand new glass molded lens that’s thinner and lighter, whereas dramatically rising optical zoom capabilities. Optical zoom capabilities are value listening to, as they don’t endure from the identical form of picture degradation points as their digital counterpart.
Leaked dummy fashions from early within the 12 months give us a tough thought of every mannequin’s design. Most notable on the 16 and 16 Plus is the shift from a diagonal to a vertical digital camera setup. The fashions, that are designed for third events to get a jumpstart on equipment, characteristic the addition of a brand new “Capture” button throughout the road. The brand new characteristic is designed to offer fast entry to totally different digital camera capabilities.
Probably the most welcome change, nonetheless, could also be greater batteries. Display and digital camera enhancements are all properly and good, however battery life stays a wrestle. This specific report may use extra substantiating, so take that with a good bigger grain of salt than typical. Extra reviews, in the meantime, have pointed to Apple making battery replacements extra accessible for customers. On condition that the corporate has begun providing house restore choices as extra governments and localities cross right-to-repair legal guidelines, this one definitely tracks.
The Professional fashions are additionally anticipated to realize Wi-Fi 7, which might be an enormous boon for the newest wi-fi customary.
Apple Watch Sequence 10/Extremely 3
As arduous as it’s to imagine, the Apple Watch turns 10 this 12 months. They develop up so shortly. Apple made an enormous splash with the iPhone X, so it follows that it’d have one thing comparable deliberate for the Apple Watch Sequence 10 (Sequence X?). Earlier rumors pointing to a major redesign have cooled in current months, making approach for a well-recognized design with a bigger show, bumping as much as 45mm and 49mm fashions. The brand new watch must also be slimmer than its predecessor — one thing particularly essential when discussing a watch.
Just like the iPhone 16, the Apple Watch Sequence 10 and Extremely 3 ought to get a brand new processor — the S10, one imagines. That would imply that extra AI performance isn’t far out. A glucose monitor is essentially the most thrilling rumored addition. Sleep apnea detection can also be rumored for the system, however as Bloomberg notes, Apple’s authorized woes with Masimo might properly journey up that characteristic.
An extended-awaited replace to the finances Apple Watch SE with a plastic physique may additionally seem.
AirPods 4
Stick with me on this one. Apple is reportedly saying two variations of the AirPods 4. The cheaper mannequin will substitute the still-available AirPods 2, and the extra premium model will substitute the AirPods 3. Nonetheless with me? The extra premium mannequin is ready to blur the road between it and the AirPods Professional, by including Energetic Noise Cancelation and Discover My options. All the fashions must also lastly ditch Lightning for USB-C, as the corporate transitions its merchandise to adjust to EU mandates.
So, how will Apple preserve a transparent line between the mid-tier and Professional pods? We’ll have to attend on the reply to that one, as we’re not anticipating new AirPods Professional. We might, nonetheless, lastly get the over-ear AirPods Max 2, 4 years after the unique.
New Macs
This one is an enormous perhaps. Latest reporting means that Apple will maintain off on saying M4 macs till November. Provide chain points have been dictating the Mac’s launch calendar ever for the reason that pandemic. A giant, USB-A-less model of the Mac Mini is claimed to be arriving earlier than the top of the 12 months, together with a brand new iMac and MacBook Professional.
Glow with the move
Right here’s what we are able to say for certain: Apple’s Glowtime occasion is scheduled for Monday, September 9 at 10 a.m. PT. As at all times, we’ll be there, bringing it to you reside.
Up to date with additional info on September 9.
