Apple’s iPhone 14 launch occasion is simply weeks away, and it’s anticipated to showcase a variety of latest units — not only a new iPhone. We’re additionally looking out for 3 (sure, we mentioned three) new Apple Watch fashions and even a refreshed pair of AirPods Professional earbuds.

Apple’s anticipated to maintain a small in-person occasion at its Apple Park campus and stream the present on-line, comparable to what it did with WWDC in June. Right here’s what we’d see at Apple’s hardware-heavy occasion, which is predicted to occur on September seventh, 2022.

The iPhone 14 Professional and Professional Max get some main upgrades

Apple will, in fact, reveal the model new iPhone 14 in September, however the usual mannequin possible gained’t be the star of the present. The iPhone 14 Professional and Professional Max are anticipated to carry the majority of the brand new and thrilling options.

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There are three massive options anticipated within the 14 Professional and Professional Max: an always-on show (a characteristic Android telephones have had for years); a 48-megapixel rear digicam with a bigger sensor; and a display that eliminates the notch in favor of smaller digicam cutouts. The telephone must also get an upgraded A16 processing chip. It’s a powerful listing of options that Apple might use to justify a rumored worth hike.

Nonetheless, it doesn’t look like the usual model of the iPhone 14 will include many main adjustments. The most important replace to the non-Professional mannequin is predicted to be the introduction of a bigger 6.7-inch show possibility. Earlier rumors from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo point out that the iPhone 14 (plus the Professional and Professional Max) may have a greater selfie digicam that makes use of autofocus. Efficiency-wise, the bottom iPhone 14 will possible use the identical A15 processor used within the iPhone 13 collection.

And in the event you’re a small telephone lover, I’m sorry to say that a brand new Mini possible gained’t make an look this yr.

New Apple Watch fashions: Sequence 8, SE, and “Professional”

Apple’s gearing up to launch three new Apple Watch fashions: the Watch Sequence 8; a refreshed SE; and a brand new rugged “Professional” mannequin designed for athletes who partake in excessive sports activities.

Let’s begin with the Sequence 8. In accordance to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, the next-gen watch will come geared up with a brand new S8 chip, nevertheless it gained’t supply a notable efficiency improve over the S7 and S6 chips. Whereas Apple isn’t anticipated to embody a method to monitor your blood strain simply but, it might include a temperature sensor that will detect in case you have a fever.

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In the meantime, the brand new Apple Watch SE is predicted to change the finances Watch Sequence 3. It should possible include the identical S8 chip, an improve over the S5 chip the 2020 SE mannequin makes use of. Aside from that, it doesn’t seem like every other big adjustments are in retailer — it’s anticipated to retain the identical show measurement as the present SE.

As for the rumored rugged Apple Watch “Professional,” Gurman believes it might include a bigger “practically 2-inch show” that’s “extra shatter-resistant.” It might additionally sport a “robust steel” case as an alternative of a rubberized exterior that was hinted at beforehand. However don’t expect this watch to be low-cost — Gurman expects it to value anyplace from $900 to $999.

The subsequent era of the AirPods Professional

The AirPods Professional haven’t obtained an replace since their preliminary launch in 2019. Now, practically three years later, we might lastly see the discharge of the AirPods Professional 2.

First off, expect them to look completely different. The brand new AirPods Professional might resemble the Beats Match Professional, probably with an in-ear wing tip design that drops the stem. They might even have a concentrate on health monitoring thanks to the potential for upgraded movement sensors.

Kuo additionally hinted on the chance of the AirPods Professional supporting lossless audio, permitting for higher-quality sound. This might additionally make the AirPods Professional 2 the primary mannequin to use the Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) — even the high-end AirPods Max don’t assist it. If the AirPods Professional 2 do find yourself supporting the Apple Lossless Audio Codec, it’ll be attention-grabbing to see how Apple manages to get across the limitations of Bluetooth, which usually requires compressing audio high quality.

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The AirPods Professional 2 charging case may get an improve. It might include a small speaker that makes a sound while you strive to find it through the Discover My app. Solely the AirPods themselves make a sound correct now, and including the aptitude to the case might come in useful if it ever will get separated out of your AirPods.

We might get iOS 16 and watchOS 9 launch dates

We first heard about iOS 16 when Apple introduced it in June, and we have now a fairly good thought of what to expect based mostly on what we’ve seen from the general public beta. Gurman says Apple wrapped up improvement final week, and the corporate is probably going to launch a finalized model of iOS 16 inside a few week of its iPhone 14 occasion.

iOS 16 brings plenty of new options, together with the flexibility to edit and unsend messages in addition to a customizable lock display. It additionally introduces repositioned notifications that seem on the backside of your lock display and a Dwell Actions lock display widget that gives updates on real-time occasions, reminiscent of sports activities scores or meals supply progress. Oh yeah, and battery share is again… however not in the best way you would possibly expect (or like).

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As well as to iOS 16, Apple might additionally launch watchOS 9 alongside its three new smartwatches. The watchOS 9 beta has been out for a few months now, and it’s set to carry fairly a couple of enhancements to the Apple Watch. This contains new operating metrics, treatment reminders, sleep stage monitoring, passive AFib monitoring, and enhanced watchface customization.

Is that every one?

It seems like that is it for this specific Apple occasion, however fortunately, we shouldn’t have to wait for much longer for one more spherical of latest Apple merchandise. Apple’s anticipated to return to its previous pre-pandemic schedule of holding an iPhone occasion in September after which a separate occasion in October to showcase its new iPads and Macs.

That’s once we can expect a brand new M2-equipped iPad Professional in addition to an entry-level iPad with the A14 chip. Apple’s additionally rumored to launch three new Macs, together with a Mac Mini, Mac Professional, and MacBook Professional, all with Apple’s M2 chip. iPadOS and macOS Ventura will possible arrive round this time as nicely.

We’re nonetheless ready for Apple’s long-rumored combined actuality headset, too, and it will be sort of an extended shot to expect the corporate to present it off this yr. It seems like Apple is making some progress, although. Its board of administrators reportedly received to take a look at out the machine earlier this yr, however Kuo predicts the machine gained’t launch till January 2023.