4 massive Apple bulletins I can not wait to see on September 9

Apple followers, the information you have been anticipating has lastly arrived. Apple has confirmed that its subsequent main product reveal occasion will likely be on Tuesday, September 9, at 1pm ET/10am PT. Yearly, Apple hosts an occasion in September to introduce its new iPhones, and this yr is not any totally different.

On the occasion on September 9, Apple is broadly anticipated to unveil the iPhone 17 series, together with just a few different surprises. The tagline Apple is utilizing to advertise the occasion is “Awe dropping,” which was launched alongside an Apple emblem that includes hints of blue and orange. Apple is now inviting media to attend the occasion, which will likely be held on the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California. Everybody will be capable to watch alongside at residence, with the occasion being streamed on Apple’s website and YouTube page.

Should you’re curious concerning the new units Apple plans to disclose at its massive occasion on September 9, this is what you’ll be able to count on to see.

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The iPhone 17 collection

It would not be a September Apple occasion with out the iPhone

Apple’s occasion on September 9 will undoubtedly be all concerning the iPhone 17 collection. This contains the brand new iPhone 17, the iPhone 17 Professional, and the iPhone 17 Professional Max.

Leaks counsel that the iPhone 17 will resemble final yr’s iPhone 16, retaining the identical rear vertical digicam structure. The principle updates are anticipated to be beneath the hood, reminiscent of Apple’s A19 chipset, for improved efficiency. Rumors additionally counsel that it might function a 120Hz ProMotion show, which might make the iPhone 17 the primary non-Professional iPhone to incorporate one. The iPhone 17 may additionally have a bigger 6.3-inch show, barely greater than the iPhone 16’s 6.1-inch display screen.

Over the previous few months, the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have been the focal point. Apple hasn’t made main design modifications to its Professional mannequin iPhone for the reason that iPhone 11 Professional in 2019, however that appears to be altering with the iPhone 17 Professional. For months, leaks have claimed that the iPhone 17 Professional will function a bigger, rectangular digicam bump on the again, which utterly alters the telephone’s look — whether or not for higher or worse stays to be seen. In addition to the brand new digicam design, the iPhone 17 Professional is anticipated to be powered by Apple’s A19 Professional chipset and have an aluminum body, slightly than the titanium one used within the iPhone 15 Professional and 16 Professional. The iPhone 17 Professional can be rumored to be coming in a brand new orange colour, which can be why Apple included hints of orange within the Apple emblem in its teaser picture for the occasion.

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The iPhone 17 Air

A brand new iPhone mannequin is coming into the world

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You will have observed that after I mentioned the iPhone 17 collection, I did not point out an iPhone 17 Plus. That is as a result of Apple is broadly anticipated to scrap the Plus mannequin iPhone from its lineup this yr, in favor of a brand-new mannequin reportedly referred to as the iPhone 17 Air.

Because the Air moniker suggests, the iPhone 17 Air is anticipated to be Apple’s thinnest and lightest iPhone but. Precisely how skinny it’s, nonetheless, stays unknown. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reported earlier this yr that it might be round 5.5mm thick, whereas The Information has reported it might be wherever from 5mm to 6mm thick. What’s additionally distinctive concerning the iPhone 17 Air is that it is anticipated to function solely a single rear digicam, just like the iPhone 16e, and a extra compact battery resulting from its slim profile. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported earlier this yr that it may have a 6.6-inch show and still have some options the iPhone 16 Professional has, like Digicam Management and ProMotion.

So, whereas the iPhone 17 Air could have a brand new design that’s slim and light-weight, it may have just a few compromises in retailer to attain that. The best technique to image the iPhone 17 Air proper now’s to think about it as Apple’s model of the Galaxy S25 Edge, the slim flagship telephone Samsung launched earlier this yr.

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New Apple Watch fashions are coming

The Apple Watch 11 and Apple Watch Extremely 3

In addition to the brand new iPhone fashions, Apple can be rumored to launch brand-new Apple Watch fashions at its occasion on September 9. This contains the Apple Watch Collection 11 and the Apple Watch Extremely 3.

When Apple launched the Apple Watch Series 10 final yr, it emphasised its thinner and lighter design, alongside a bigger and brighter show, in comparison with the Apple Watch Collection 9. That stated, since Apple redesigned the Apple Watch final yr, the Collection 11 is anticipated to look fairly just like it, with just a few notable enhancements. Specifically, the Apple Watch Collection 11 is rumored to be powered by Apple’s new S11 processor, which is able to make the watch quicker and extra environment friendly. As for well being options, blood stress and glucose monitoring are closely rumored, however it’s unclear if these options will likely be prepared in time for the launch of the Collection 11.

It has been two years for the reason that Apple Watch Ultra 2 was launched, and this yr, the Apple Watch Extremely 3 is anticipated to launch with a number of upgrades, together with a bigger, brighter show just like the one launched within the Apple Watch 10 final yr, and a more moderen processor, probably the S11. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported earlier this yr that the Apple Watch Extremely 3 is perhaps the primary Apple Watch to incorporate Satellite tv for pc Connectivity, a function initially launched with the iPhone 14. Moreover, it would embody a 5G modem, making it the primary Apple Watch with 5G, which Apple first launched on the iPhone again in 2020.

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AirPods Professional 3

New well being options are anticipated

Apple launched the AirPods Pro 2 again in 2022, and this yr, the AirPods Professional 3 is lastly anticipated to reach. Nonetheless, it is unclear if Apple will announce the AirPods Professional 3 on the September 9 occasion or someday later within the fall.

Regardless of the date could also be, Apple’s new Professional-level earbuds are rumored to function a number of new enhancements. These embody in-ear coronary heart charge monitoring, in-ear temperature detection, and a real-time translation function. Whereas coronary heart charge monitoring could not sound significantly spectacular, on condition that the Apple Watch already provides this function, in-ear temperature detection does sound fairly neat and might be fairly helpful when you’re feeling beneath the climate. The AirPods Professional 3 will probably additionally function just a few under-the-hood upgrades, together with enhanced Energetic Noise Cancellation (ANC) and a extra superior audio chip for improved sound high quality.