Apple’s iPhone 14 launch event is just weeks away, and it’s expected to showcase a range of new devices — not just a new iPhone. We’re also looking for three (yeah, we said three) new Apple Watch models and even a fresh pair of AirPods Pro earbuds.

Apple is holding a small in-person event at its Apple Park campus and will stream the show online, as it did with WWDC in June. Here’s what we can see at Apple’s hardware-heavy event, which is September 7, 2022 at 1 p.m. ET,

The iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max get some big upgrades

Of course, Apple will reveal the brand new iPhone 14 in September, but the standard model is unlikely to be the star of the show. The bulk of the new and exciting features are expected from the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.

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There are three big features expected in the 14 Pro and Pro Max: an always on display (a feature Android phones have had for years); 48-megapixel rear camera a large sensor, And A screen that gets rid of the notch In favor of the smaller camera cutout.

Speaking of cutouts, a report from MacRumors Indicates that the camera and speaker will have separate cutouts when the screen is off But when turned it will form a long pill shape, a tipster told 9to5Mac That Apple will use the extra space between the two cutouts to more prominently display privacy indicators for the camera and microphone, which users may be able to tap for more information on how they are currently accessed. 9to5Mac It also said that Apple could optimize its Camera app for its Pro devices by moving some of its controls to the top of the screen, the flash and autofocus buttons, with others placed directly below the cutouts.

should also get the phone Advanced A16 Processing Chip and potentially have two new colors: blue and dark purple. this is also a rumor Support fast 30W charger (but only the phone Might not come with USB-C yet), With all Start with 256GB of Storage, a jump from the 128GB floor that has been in the previous Pro and Pro Max models. This is a solid list of new features Apple can use to justify a rumored price hike,

However, it doesn’t look like the standard version of the iPhone 14 will come with many major changes. The biggest update for the non-Pro model is expected to be the introduction of a larger 6.7-inch display on the iPhone 14 Max – if it is even called that. Alleged phone packaging from Apple’s factory indicates that the company plans to swap the “Max” branding on standard iPhone models for “Plus”, a moniker Apple has not used. iPhone 8 Plus onwards,

Naming aside, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo’s rumors indicate that the iPhone 14 (Plus Pro and Pro Max) There may also be a better selfie camera that uses autofocus, Performance-wise, the base iPhone 14 will likely use the same A15 processor used in the iPhone 13 series. And if you’re a little phone lover, I’m sorry to say A new Mini unlikely to appear this year,

There are also rumors swirling about the iPhone 14 coming with satellite connectivity, something users can take advantage of in emergency situations without cellular service. satellite connectivity Rumored for iPhone 13 last yearand in February, satellite company globalstar Acquired 17 new satellites “to provide continued satellite services to a potential customer,” which some estimate Apple. The branding of a “far out” event may also indicate this possibility.

New Apple Watch Models: Series 8, SE and “Pro”

Apple Preparing to launch three new Apple Watch models: Watch Series 8, a refreshed SE, and a new rugged “Pro” model designed for athletes participating in extreme sports.

Let’s start with Series 8. According to bloomberg Reporter Mark Gurmani, the next generation watch will come equipped with a new S8 chip, but it won’t offer a notable performance upgrade over the S7 and S6 chips. While Apple is not expected to be involved Yet another way to monitor your blood pressureIt may come with a temperature sensor know you have a fever,

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In the meantime, here’s what to expect from the new Apple Watch SE budget watch series 3. change to, It will likely come with the same S8 chip, an upgrade over the S5 chip that the 2020 SE model uses. Beyond that, it doesn’t look like any other major changes are in store – it’s expected to maintain the same display size as the current SE.

For the rumored rugged Apple Watch “Pro”, Gurman believes it may come with A larger “approximately 2-inch display” that is “more shatter-resistant”. It could also sport a “strong metal” case instead of a rubberized exterior that was hinted at earlier. a report of Japan-based mac otkara Adds more color to these rumours, given that the Pro model may feature a flat-edged display with a larger 47mm case, this has increased 41mm and 45mm sizes of Apple Watch Series 7, This May not even fit older watch bands,

Although we are not expecting the first variant of this watch to come with satellite connectivity, Gurman predicts Future models of the Pro Watch could have satellite features, which the company has reportedly discussed internally. Even without satellite features, don’t expect this watch to be cheap—Gurman expects it to cost anywhere from $900 to $999.

The next generation of AirPods Pro

AirPods Pro in their . Haven’t received any updates since Initial launch in 2019, Now, almost three years later, we may finally see the release of the AirPods Pro 2.

First, expect them to look different. New Could resemble AirPods Pro beats fit pro, possibly with an in-ear wing tip design that drops the stem. they There may also be a focus on fitness tracking Thanks to the capability of advanced motion sensors.

Kuo also indicated AirPods Pro likely supports lossless audio, allows high-quality sound. It would also make the AirPods Pro 2 the first model to use the Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) – not even the high-end AirPods Max supports it. If the AirPods Pro 2 supports the Apple Lossless Audio codec, it will be interesting to see how Apple overcomes the limitations of Bluetooth, which usually requires compressing audio quality.

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However, reports from MacRumorsAnd 9to5Macsuggest Apple may take a different approach. Instead Apple is working on adding Bluetooth 5.2 support, which uses A new codec that’s supposed to transmit audio more efficiently, Allows high quality audio or low battery usage. a recently filed The Bluetooth SIG products database indicates that Apple is considering adopting the technology for the AirPods Pro, and 9to5Mac says it saw references to the technology in iOS 16’s code.

The AirPods Pro 2 charging case may also get an upgrade. It may come with a small speaker that makes a sound when you try to locate it through the Find My app. Right now only AirPods make sound, and adding a capability to the case can come in handy if it ever breaks apart from your AirPods.

We may get iOS 16 and watchOS 9 launch date

We First heard about iOS 16 when Apple announced it in Juneand based on what we’ve seen we have a pretty good idea of ​​what to expect public beta. From, Gurman says Apple wrapped up development last weekAnd the company may launch the final version of iOS 14 within about a week of its iPhone 16 event.

iOS 16 brings a number of new features, including the ability Edit and send messages well as asa customizable lock screen, also introduce relocated notifications which appear at the bottom of your lock screen and is a Live Activity lock screen widget that provides updates on real-time events, such as sports scores or food delivery progress. oh yes, and battery percentage is back… but not in the way you might expect (or like).

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In addition to iOS 16, Apple can also Launch watchOS 9 With its three new smartwatches. watchOS 9 beta has been out for a few months now, and it’s set Make some improvements to the Apple Watch, This includes new running metrics, medicine reminders, sleep stage tracking, passive AFib monitoring, and enhanced watchface customization.

Is that all?

Looks like it’s for This Apple events in particular, but luckily, we shouldn’t have to wait any longer for another round of new Apple products. apple hope To return to its old pre-pandemic schedule of holding an iPhone event in September, and then a separate event in October to showcase its new iPads and Macs.

Only then can we hope for a new An entry-level iPad with the M2-equipped iPad Pro as well as the A14 chip, apple too Rumored to release three new MacsMac Mini, Mac Pro, and . including MacBook Pro, all with Apple’s M2 chip, iPadOS and macOS Ventura are also likely to arrive around this time.

We’re still waiting for Apple’s long-standing mixed reality headset, and expecting the company to show it off this year would be a long shot. It looks like Apple is making some progress, though. Recent trademark filings indicate that Apple looking for “reality” branding for your new headset, which The board of directors reportedly had to test earlier this year. Kuo predicts the device won’t launch until January 2023,

Update Aug. 24, 12:05 p.m. ET: Updated to confirm that Apple’s event is taking place on September 7.

UPDATE Aug 29, 11:29 AM ET: Updated to add new rumors about upcoming devices from Apple.

Update August 31st, 5:47 pm ET: Updated to add additional rumors about the iPhone 14.

Update August 31st, 6:19PM ET: Updated to add more details about the iPhone 14’s cutout.