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Apple will hold its annual iPhone event next month, with Apple confirming Monday, September 9 as the date that the company will announce its new flagship iPhone 16 lineup. But it's worth noting that there are a few more products expected to be unveiled as well.

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Keep reading to learn everything we know about what else Apple is expected to announce at the event beyond the iPhone 16.

Apple Watch Series 10

Apple is expected to release a thinner version of the Apple Watch in 2024, but it likely won't look significantly different from current models, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Larger display sizes are anticipated, and Apple plans to continue offering two models.

The larger of the two standard Apple Watch casing sizes, the 45mm model, is expected to become the smallest option, while an all-new 49mm casing size, matching the current Apple Watch Ultra, is expected to be introduced as the new larger option.

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo also predicts that the 2024 Apple Watch Series 10 will feature a slimmer design with larger screens. Kuo expects the Series 10 to come in 45mm and 49mm sizes, an increase from the current 41mm and 45mm options.

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The next-generation Apple Watch is expected to use resin-coated copper, which will allow for a thinner logic board and enhance durability and water resistance. A thinner logic board would create additional internal space for other components.

Previously, Mark Gurman mentioned that Apple was considering a magnetic band attachment system that could free up more space inside the Apple Watch, but his latest reports do not mention this feature. If implemented, the magnetic band system might make existing bands incompatible with new models.

Apple has also been working on features for hypertension and sleep apnea detection in the Series 10, but Gurman indicates these may not be ready for launch. Apple is reportedly facing reliability issues with the hypertension feature, which could cause delays, and the sleep apnea detection relies on blood oxygen monitoring, a feature Apple has temporarily removed from the Apple Watch due to patent concerns.

Apple Watch Ultra 3

When Apple Watch Ultra 2 debuted last year, key new features included a 50% brighter display, a faster S9 chip, a "Double Tap" gesture for interacting with the watch without touching the screen, on-device Siri, and increased internal storage. This year's iteration could be much more modest, though.

Initially, it was believed that Apple was working on an Apple Watch Ultra with a microLED display, which would provide increased brightness, better contrast, and improved battery efficiency. However, these plans appear to have been postponed indefinitely.

As a result, the design of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is likely to remain largely unchanged. Reporter Mark Gurman recently said that this year's third-generation Apple Watch Ultra will have "roughly the same look as the original,." He has previously suggested a totally redesigned "Apple Watch X" with a thinner case and magnetic bands is coming, but this is likely to be a different model to the Ultra, and he said it would be released "in 2024 or 2025."

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According to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is expected to have "almost no" new hardware upgrades compared to the Apple Watch Ultra 2. His phrasing would seem to suggest that the rumored blood pressure and sleep apnea detection features will be machine learning / software-based, relying on existing sensors. However, Mark Gurman says the Apple Watch Ultra 3 will feature a new processor that succeeds last year's S9 chip, and that this could "lay the groundwork for some AI enhancements down the road."

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 was expected to include improved health tracking capabilities such as blood pressure monitoring and sleep apnea detection, aligning with the rumored features of the Apple Watch Series 10, but those features could be further out, as mentioned above.

On the flip side, Apple is rumored to be adopting new low-energy OLED panel technology in new Apple Watch models to further reduce the power consumption of its always-on display. If that's the case, it's unlikely that Apple would use the technology in its latest Series model without also bringing it to its latest Apple Watch Ultra model.

Apple Watch SE 3

Apple's third-generation Apple Watch SE may feature significant changes according to recent reports. Research analyst David Hsieh suggests the new model will have a larger display, matching the Apple Watch Series 8 with 41mm and 45mm case sizes. This represents an increase from the current 40mm and 44mm options, potentially offering about 12% more screen area.

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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that Apple is likely to use rigid plastic instead of aluminum for the watch's body. This material change could lower production costs and appeal to parents buying for children. These updates indicate Apple's strategy to create a more accessible smartwatch option, balancing modern features with affordability and durability.

AirPods 4

The fourth-generation AirPods have been anticipated to launch in either September or October, with Apple planning to offer two versions at different price points, and it sounds like we could see them next month during Apple's iPhone 16 event. Both models will sport a redesigned look, featu... Click here to read rest of article

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Just my opinion, and who knows, I might not speak for the majority, but upping the display size 10% from the smallest standard watch model might not go so well with a fair number of people with smaller wrist sizes. Technically still available with the SE3 I suppose, but I know some who don't want the bigger size. Its a significant increase.
 
Hopefully some news about Studio M4 Ultra and Mac Pro M4 Extreme.
The Apple HEDTs languishing with M2s while an iPad Pro has an M4 is disturbing.
Even if they’re not shipping for another year some guidance one way or another would be helpful.
(Tapping on mic. “Is this thing on?”)
 
Has it ever been the case when new macs were announced at the September event? Like, to dilute an otherwise cluttered October event with all the m4 macs coming...
 
Just my opinion, and who knows, I might not speak for the majority, but upping the display size 10% from the smallest standard watch model might not go so well with a fair number of people with smaller wrist sizes. Technically still available with the SE3 I suppose, but I know some who don't want the bigger size. Its a significant increase.

Wondering about this too. I don't trust any Watch rumors after the "square design" debacle from a few years ago, so we'll see. But Apple may be able to do something with the case to make the size increase less dramatic.
 
I'm not sure I've ever been less interested in this company

Tim has really ruined this thing (to me)
I’m with you on that.
But I still really need my Apple products, the Mac’s mostly, an iPad and an iPhone is good to have to.
But beyond the immediate products for me, I look at other places/products as much as I can today.
No Apple products that I yearn for now, at all.

The aging Tim will soon be replaced, hopefully sooner than later.
Hope next CEO will change things to the better at least 😀
 
Just my opinion, and who knows, I might not speak for the majority, but upping the display size 10% from the smallest standard watch model might not go so well with a fair number of people with smaller wrist sizes. Technically still available with the SE3 I suppose, but I know some who don't want the bigger size. Its a significant increase.
I agree. The current size is perfect for my wrist. I do not want a larger face, I'll stay with my current Series 9, up and until battery life gets to three days... so my wait is long...
 
Just my opinion, and who knows, I might not speak for the majority, but upping the display size 10% from the smallest standard watch model might not go so well with a fair number of people with smaller wrist sizes. Technically still available with the SE3 I suppose, but I know some who don't want the bigger size. Its a significant increase.

Are you small wristed?
 
Looks like I'll be holding on to my AWU 1 for another year... Which is totally fine as its still an amazing device.
 
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The New MacBook Pro:

- AMOLED display
- Touchscreen
- Face ID
- 2K resolution front facing camera
- Metal backlit keyboard
- Trackpad with built in signature capture
- Surround sound speaker tech
- 5G cellular connectivity options with e-sim.


Took me 5 minutes to come up with that list. Mush for brains Tim does this for a living and still can't figure out that a laptop like this would sell like hotcakes. This is why he needs to be fired and replaced with someone who actually know what they're doing.
 
When is the new mac mini likely to be announced?

My guess is October / November, at their usual last of the year event about a month or so after the September iPhone one. They usually use it for iPad and Mac related announcements. Though, Apple could skip the event altogether and just release new models with a press release.
 
Hopefully some news about Studio M4 Ultra and Mac Pro M4 Extreme.
The Apple HEDTs languishing with M2s while an iPad Pro has an M4 is disturbing.
Even if they’re not shipping for another year some guidance one way or another would be helpful.
(Tapping on mic. “Is this thing on?”)
All things are possible unless they're impossible, but don't hold your breath!

The September event has almost always been about iPhone, Watch, Apple Music etc. and typically a Mac-free zone.

I doubt that anything will happen on the Studio/Mac Pro front until 2025 - laptops are bigger business so the next priorities for new CPUs will likely be the M4 Pro and Max for the MacBook Pro and the M4 for the Air. The Studio will have to wait for the Mx Ultra.

Sadly, desktops are just a low priority for Apple, and they really don't seem to get the idea that people spending $3000++ on a system, or budgeting proposals for professional work, might like some sort of a roadmap. Odds are we'll get the rumoured new "smaller must be better, right?" M4 Mini first without knowing if/when/what will replace the current Studio.
 
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The New MacBook Pro:

- AMOLED display
- Touchscreen
- Face ID
- 2K resolution front facing camera
- Metal backlit keyboard
- Trackpad with built in signature capture
- Surround sound speaker tech
- 5G cellular connectivity options with e-sim.


Took me 5 minutes to come up with that list. Mush for brains Tim does this for a living and still can't figure out that a laptop like this would sell like hotcakes. This is why he needs to be fired and replaced with someone who actually know what they're doing.

Sounds like your own personal wish list... Most in the general public probably don't care or need a lot of those features/items.... Apple is in the business of selling products to millions of general consumers... Not customizing computers for a few niche users.

"mush for brains Tim" lol... I'm sure you would do great as a CEO of a trillion dollar company.
 
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