As we eagerly anticipate the next big Apple announcement, with rumors swirling around the iPhone 16, MacBook Pro laptops with M4 chips, Apple Watch Series 10, and new AirPods, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman sheds some light on what we can expect. According to Gurman’s sources, a launch event scheduled for September 10th may unveil the new lineup of iPhone 16, along with the Apple Watch Series 10 and two new sets of AirPods. The products are expected to hit the market as soon as September 20th, giving Apple fans something to look forward to.
The upcoming iPhone 16 lineup is said to bear resemblance to its predecessor, with some notable upgrades. The Pro models are rumored to come with larger screens, increasing from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches on the Pro and from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Additionally, a dedicated camera button is expected to be introduced. For more significant changes to the hardware, users may have to wait until next year when Apple potentially launches the “iPhone 17 Slim.”
In terms of new laptops, Apple is reported to be working on MacBook Pro models equipped with fourth-generation Apple Silicon chips, similar to the ones found in the latest iPad lineup. Developer logs have hinted at Macs being tested with four different versions of the M4 chip. These variations include configurations with 10-core CPU setups paired with a 10-core GPU, as well as a setup with an eight-core CPU split evenly between high performance and efficiency. Memory options for these devices range from 16GB to 32GB. While Apple typically does not unveil new Macs alongside iPhones, the potential launch of these updated MacBook Pros may lead to the phase-out of 8GB RAM models.
The Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to undergo a redesign, becoming thinner with larger screens to enhance user experience. On the other hand, the AirPods lineup is rumored to see an overhaul with the introduction of two new sets. These new offerings are said to combine features from the 3rd gen AirPods and the AirPods Pro, with the mid-tier set bringing active noise cancellation to the regular AirPods for the first time.
The anticipated Apple launch event holds the promise of exciting new products like the iPhone 16, MacBook Pro with M4 chips, Apple Watch Series 10, and revamped AirPods lineup. As we await the official unveiling, Apple enthusiasts can look forward to a potential upgrade in their tech arsenal with these upcoming releases.