Four days out from Apple’s “Awe Dropping” fall event on Tuesday, September 9, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman summarized his expectations for what the company will unveil next week.
Aside from some new details and the inclusion of some more recent leaks from other sources, much of the following is a recap of Gurman’s reporting over the past few months:
- iPhone 17
- Larger 6.3-inch screen with promotion
- iPhone 17 Air
- 5.5 mm thick
- A19 Chip
- Single camera
- Reduced battery life
- 6.6-inch screen with promotion
- Esim replacing the physical sim
- Apple C1 Modem
- Sky blue color
- iPhone 17 Pro
- New rear track style camera
- New two-thirds rear cutout for wireless charging
- A19 Pro Chip
- Increased battery life
- Aluminum frame
- New orange color
- Apple Watch Ultra 3
- Slightly larger screen (matching series 10)
- S11 Chip
- 5G Cellular RedCap
- Satellite connectivity
- Apple Watch Series 11
- New screen with increased brightness
- New color and band offerings
- Apple Watch SE
- AirPods Pro 3
- Heart rate monitor
- Smaller charging case that matches airpods 4
- Live translation
Apple is also releasing new accessories for the iPhone 17 lineup, including a revamped non-leather case replacing the poorly received thin cases, an iPhone 4 case for the iPhone 17 Air, and an “expensive, high-end” wristband that has apparently been a priority for the company’s design team.
Both the MacRumors website and our X (Twitter) account are great ways to discuss new announcements with other Apple enthusiasts as Apple unveils its new products. Later in the day and throughout the week, we’ll also have much more in-depth coverage of all Apple announcements, so stay tuned.
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