Well, well, well! It’s that time of the year again! Yes, after so much hush-hush, finally the new iPhones are coming. Not just iPhone though. Apple has dubbed this event “It’s Glowtime.” and we are here to discuss the details of it and also talk about what might go down.
Apple “It’s Glowtime.” Event Overview
Initially, Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman predicted the event would be held on 10 September. However, he was off the mark by a day. Regardless, here is what you can expect from the event:
New iPhones, of course
The iPhone 16 series is definitely the key highlight of the Apple “It’s Glowtime.” event. The series will include the base model, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max.
The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are also expected to come with a separate camera button on the left corner of the iPhone. Moreover, rumours hint that the new iPhones will come with a few design tweaks and Apple A18 chipsets across the board. The Pro models will obviously go with the Pro chipset. Meanwhile, the base and the Plus variants will be getting the regular Apple A18 processor, which might be the Apple A17 Pro in disguise.
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Siri with AI and iOS 18
The American tech giant announced that it was revamping its voice assistant — Siri in the WWDC24 “Action Packed.” event back in June. During the announcement, we saw that the entire screen glowed when activating Siri. And now we know that there will be a redesigned Siri, which is no longer a floating orb at the bottom of your screen, instead it now extends along the edges of your display.
In the same event, Apple also introduced iOS 18, which has been available in beta for some time now. We can expect the final release of the OS at the event. Furthermore, the new iPhone should boot on iOS 18 straight out of the box. However, it seems like the much-expected Apple Intelligence features won’t be available in IOS 18.0, a clear disappointment for many eagerly awaiting these advancements.
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Apple Watch 10
Sources are also expecting the launch of the tenth-generation Apple Watch at the “It’s Glowtime.” event. Ideally, it would be named “Apple Watch 10”. However, we know what happened with the iPhone naming. So, there is a chance that it might be dubbed “Apple Watch X” instead.
There isn’t much buzz about what the new Apple Watch will bring. However, it is expected to come with an upgraded chip, a slimmer case, and possibly an Action button similar to that on the Apple Watch Ultra 2. Additionally, a switch to a microLED display and the ability to detect hypertension and sleep apnea are in the talks. If this turns out to be true, the new feature might not be available at launch but could be introduced later via a software update to watchOS 11.
Along with that, there is also chatter of an Apple Watch Ultra 3. Even though the current version was released just last year it might seem early for a new model, but Apple could be adding new features, like better specs, new watch faces, and possibly improved battery life. We will have to wait and watch what happens with the watch this time. 👀
New AirPods?
Apple doesn’t update its earbuds every year like its other devices. The last time the base AirPods got an update was in 2021 with the introduction of 3rd Gen. The Pro model did get a refresh in 2022, but it’s been some time since the regular AirPods got one. Hence, Apple will likely launch the AirPods 4th Gen in the “It’s Glowtime.” event.
There are talks of AirPods rocking IR blasters, but that won’t happen until 2026. Apple will apparently be giving active noise cancellation to the base AirPods this time. Sources speculate that this move is in response to Samsung offering ANC on their base Buds3. It’s good news regardless of whatever the intent was. Additionally, the AirPods 4th Gen will likely switch to USB-C charging as well.
Additionally, Mark Gurman has hinted that we’ll see two new AirPods today, so the other one is mostly likely the AirPods Max 2 which will be announced today but will “be coming later” most likely at the October event.
No Ipads?
While an iPad may not be on the immediate list of the much-anticipated “It’s Glowtime.”, we can look forward to the possibility of a redesigned Mac mini and the debut of M4-powered MacBooks. For that stay tuned for an exciting October.
When and where to watch the Apple “It’s Glowtime.” Event?
The Apple “It’s Glowtime.” event will be held on 9 September 2024 at 10 AM PST. The high-profile individuals who received an invite will join the event in person at the Steve Jobs Theatre at Apple Park. For us regular folks, we can tune into the live stream of the event on Apple’s official website, YouTube, or Apple TV. Lastly, for Nepali viewers, the event will go live at 10:45 PM on the same day. With that, it is important to remember that if any of the products mentioned above are not released today, they will likely be launched at the October event.
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