Apple Plans September 10 Launch Event for New iPhones, AirPods, and Watches

Apple Targets Sept. 10 Debut for New iPhones, AirPods and Watches

(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. is planning to hold its biggest product launch event of the year on Sept. 10, when the company will unveil the latest iPhones, watches and AirPods, according to people familiar with the situation. Though the timing hasn't yet been announced, the company is making preparations for that date, which falls on a Tuesday, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. The unveiling will be followed by the phones going on sale Sept. 20, in line with Apple's typical approach in recent years. A representative for Cupertino, California-based Apple declined to comment. The launch is a critical one for Apple, which has suffered sluggish sales of its smartphones and wearable devices in recent quarters. A Sept. 20 release of the new iPhone 16 would mean some of the device's revenue is recorded in the current period -- Apple's fiscal fourth quarter -- when the company expects sales to grow about 5% from a year earlier. A bigger chunk of sales will come the following quarter, which coincides with the holiday season. Analysts have predicted that revenue will climb 7% to $128.4 billion in that period. The iPhone 16 will have larger screens on its Pro models and new camera features, such as a dedicated button for snapping photos. The company also is rolling out a suite of artificial intelligence tools called Apple Intelligence. Overall, though, the phones won't be vastly different than last year's models. Apple's wearable devices, meanwhile, are due for bigger changes. The Apple Watch Series 10 models will be thinner but include larger screens. And Apple is revamping its AirPods lineup with new low-end and mid-tier versions. For the first time, the company will offer noise cancellation on its mid-level AirPods, and the entry-level model is getting updated for the first time since 2019. The company is also planning to begin transitioning its Macs over to M4 processors later this year, but Mac updates typically don't arrive until about a month after the annual iPhone launch. To that end, the company has ramped up testing of four new Mac models to ensure compatibility with third-party applications, according to developer test logs seen by Bloomberg News. That's a key step prior to launching the new machines. The Macs that appeared are labeled with the identifiers "16,1," "16,2," "16,3" and "16,10." They all represent models with base-level versions of the M4 chip. Three of the Macs have 10 total cores in their central processing units, or CPUs, while one low-end version includes eight total cores -- a measure of performance. The versions with 10-core CPUs also have 10-core GPUs, or graphics engines. The model with an eight-core CPU, meanwhile, has an eight-core graphics engine. They all have either 16 or 32 gigabytes of memory. The 10-core CPU has the same specifications as the M4 processor in the iPad Pro, including four high-performance parts and six cores focused on efficiency. But the fourth chip seen in the developer logs only includes eight total cores, split between four high-performance parts and four efficiency cores. Bloomberg News has reported that a smaller Mac mini, new MacBook Pros and updated iMacs with M4 chips are coming later this year.

Apple targets Sept. 10 debut for new iPhones, AirPods and watches, Bloomberg News reports

(Reuters) - Apple is planning its biggest product launch event of the year on Sept. 10, during which it will unveil the latest iPhones, watches and AirPods, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the situation. The company is making preparations for that date, even though the timing has not yet been announced, following which the phones will go on sale on Sept. 20, in line with Apple's typical approach in recent years, the report said. Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Analysts see a strong upgrade cycle for the iPhone 16 series and Apple is expected to launch what they call the biggest software upgrade for the iPhone. It includes artificial intelligence features and comes at a time when rivals such as Samsung have been quicker to roll out similar services. The new launches come as Apple forecasts more gains, betting on AI to attract buyers even as its overall China business disappointed in the third quarter. Sales in Apple's third-largest market China declined 6.5%, wider than expectations of a drop of 2.4%, according to Visible Alpha. During its annual developer conference in June, Apple unveiled a long-awaited AI strategy, integrating its new "Apple Intelligence" technology across its suite of apps, including Siri and bringing OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT to its devices. Apple still remains overly reliant on sales of the iPhone and some analysts said any boost from the new AI features was unlikely to materialize in the short term. (Reporting by Juby Babu in Mexico City; Editing by Arun Koyyur)

Report: Apple to Unveil New iPhones, Watches, AirPods Sept. 10

Apple reportedly plans to unveil its latest iPhones, watches and AirPods at a product launch Sept. 10. The company hasn't announced the timing of the event, but it is planning to hold it on that date, Bloomberg reported Friday (Aug. 23), citing unnamed sources. Apple did not immediately reply to PYMNTS' request for comment. The iPhone 16 will go on sale Sept. 20 and feature larger screens on the Pro models, new camera features like a dedicated button for taking photos, and Apple Intelligence artificial intelligence tools, according to the report. The Apple Watch Series 10 models will be thinner but have larger screens, the AirPods lineup will get new low-end and mid-tier versions, and the Macs will transition to M4 processors, the report said. Later in the year, Apple will add a smaller Mac Mini, new MacBook Pros and iMacs with M4 chips, per the report. Apple said in an Aug. 1 earnings report that its hardware sales in the third quarter inched up to $61.6 billion, with iPhone and wearables sales slipping but Mac sales gathering 2.9% to $7 billion. IPad sales surged 24% in the quarter, to $7.2 billion, boosted by new launches including the iPad Pro. Management noted the potential for AI to help transform the company's efforts to build out its ecosystem. Speaking about AI during the earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook said: "It will transform how users interact with technology, from writing tools to help you express yourself to image playground -- which gives you the ability to create fun images and communicate in new ways -- to powerful tools to summarize and prioritizing notifications." Looking further into the future of product development, it was reported Aug. 14 that Apple is developing a device that combines an iPad-like display with a robotic arm, enabling it to perform tasks like adjusting to face the user during a video call. Apple envisions the device as a tool for tasks related to smart home management, videoconferencing and home security; expects it to be controlled by the Siri digital assistant and Apple Intelligence AI offering; and aims to release it by 2026 or 2027 for around $1,000.

Apple Targets Sept. 10 Debut for New iPhones, AirPods and Watches

Apple Inc. is planning to hold its biggest product launch event of the year on Sept. 10, when the company will unveil the latest iPhones, watches and AirPods, according to people familiar with the situation. Though the timing hasn't yet been announced, the company is making preparations for that date, which falls on a Tuesday, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. The unveiling will be followed by the phones going on sale Sept. 20, in line with Apple's typical approach in recent years. A representative for Cupertino, California-based Apple declined to comment. Also read: No fresh probe against Apple, says competition watchdog The launch is a critical one for Apple, which has suffered sluggish sales of its smartphones and wearable devices in recent quarters. A Sept. 20 release of the new iPhone 16 would mean some of the device's revenue is recorded in the current period -- Apple's fiscal fourth quarter -- when the company expects sales to grow about 5 per cent from a year earlier. A bigger chunk of sales will come the following quarter, which coincides with the holiday season. Analysts have predicted that revenue will climb 7 per cent to $128.4 billion in that period. The iPhone 16 will have larger screens on its Pro models and new camera features, such as a dedicated button for snapping photos. The company also is rolling out a suite of artificial intelligence tools called Apple Intelligence. Overall, though, the phones won't be vastly different than last year's models. Apple's wearable devices, meanwhile, are due for bigger changes. The Apple Watch Series 10 models will be thinner but include larger screens. And Apple is revamping its AirPods lineup with new low-end and mid-tier versions. For the first time, the company will offer noise cancellation on its mid-level AirPods, and the entry-level model is getting updated for the first time since 2019. The company is also planning to begin transitioning its Macs over to M4 processors later this year, but Mac updates typically don't arrive until about a month after the annual iPhone launch. To that end, the company has ramped up testing of four new Mac models to ensure compatibility with third-party applications, according to developer test logs seen by Bloomberg News. That's a key step prior to launching the new machines. The Macs that appeared are labeled with the identifiers "16,1," "16,2," "16,3" and "16,10." They all represent models with base-level versions of the M4 chip. Three of the Macs have 10 total cores in their central processing units, or CPUs, while one low-end version includes eight total cores -- a measure of performance. The versions with 10-core CPUs also have 10-core GPUs, or graphics engines. The model with an eight-core CPU, meanwhile, has an eight-core graphics engine. They all have either 16 or 32 gigabytes of memory. The 10-core CPU has the same specifications as the M4 processor in the iPad Pro, including four high-performance parts and six cores focused on efficiency. But the fourth chip seen in the developer logs only includes eight total cores, split between four high-performance parts and four efficiency cores. Bloomberg News has reported that a smaller Mac mini, new MacBook Pros and updated iMacs with M4 chips are coming later this year. More stories like this are available on bloomberg.com Also read: Apple to unlock payment chip to third parties and charge feesSHARE Copy linkEmailFacebookTwitterTelegramLinkedInWhatsAppRedditPublished on August 24, 2024

Apple Set To Unveil New iPhones, Watches, AirPods On Sept. 10: Report

The iPhone 16 won't be very different from last year's model but the Pro versions will have larger screens Apple will reportedly unveil its widely-anticipated latest iPhones, watches and AirPods next month in a move that could be critical to the company's efforts to reverse some recent sluggish sales. The event is scheduled to occur Sept. 10, Bloomberg reported Friday, citing people familiar with the planning process. The new iPhone 16 will reportedly hit retail shelves 10 days later. A company representative declined to comment, Bloomberg said. The latest iPhones won't be very different from last year's models, but the Pro versions will have larger screens and will include new camera features, including a dedicated button for taking photos, Bloomberg said. The company will also reportedly roll out an array of artificial intelligence tools called Apple Intelligence. The Apple Watch Series 10 models will boast bigger changes, including larger screens and thinner cases, and the company will add noise cancellation to its mid-tier AirPods wireless earbuds, Bloomberg said. By releasing the new iPhones next month, the expected surge in sales would be recorded during Apple's fourth fiscal quarter and could help the company reach its expected growth of about 5% compared to the same period last year, Bloomberg said. In April, Apple's share of new smartphone activations hit a six-year low as a percentage of U.S. sales when it dropped from 40% to 33%, Forbes reported at the time, citing data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners.

Apple to unveil new iPhones and big upgrades to wearables on Sept. 10

Apple Inc. is planning to hold its biggest product launch event of the year on Sept. 10, when the company will unveil the latest iPhones, watches and AirPods, according to people familiar with the situation. Though the timing hasn't yet been announced, the company is making preparations for that date, which falls on a Tuesday, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. The unveiling will be followed by the phones going on sale Sept. 20, in line with Apple's typical approach in recent years. A representative for Cupertino, California-based Apple declined to comment. The launch is a critical one for Apple, which has suffered sluggish sales of its smartphones and wearable devices in recent quarters. A Sept. 20 release of the new iPhone 16 would mean some of the device's revenue is recorded in the current period -- Apple's fiscal fourth quarter -- when the company expects sales to grow about 5% from a year earlier. A bigger chunk of sales will come the following quarter, which coincides with the holiday season. Analysts have predicted that revenue will climb 7% to $128.4 billion in that period. The iPhone 16 will have larger screens on its Pro models and new camera features, such as a dedicated button for snapping photos. The company also is rolling out a suite of artificial intelligence tools called Apple Intelligence. Overall, though, the phones won't be vastly different than last year's models. Apple's wearable devices, meanwhile, are due for bigger changes. The Apple Watch Series 10 models will be thinner but include larger screens. And Apple is revamping its AirPods lineup with new low-end and mid-tier versions. For the first time, the company will offer noise cancellation on its mid-level AirPods, and the entry-level model is getting updated for the first time since 2019. The company is also planning to begin transitioning its Macs over to M4 processors later this year, but Mac updates typically don't arrive until about a month after the annual iPhone launch. To that end, the company has ramped up testing of four new Mac models to ensure compatibility with third-party applications, according to developer test logs seen by Bloomberg News. That's a key step prior to launching the new machines. The Macs that appeared are labeled with the identifiers "16,1," "16,2," "16,3" and "16,10." They all represent models with base-level versions of the M4 chip. Three of the Macs have 10 total cores in their central processing units, or CPUs, while one low-end version includes eight total cores -- a measure of performance. The versions with 10-core CPUs also have 10-core GPUs, or graphics engines. The model with an eight-core CPU, meanwhile, has an eight-core graphics engine. They all have either 16 or 32 gigabytes of memory. The 10-core CPU has the same specifications as the M4 processor in the iPad Pro, including four high-performance parts and six cores focused on efficiency. But the fourth chip seen in the developer logs only includes eight total cores, split between four high-performance parts and four efficiency cores. Bloomberg News has reported that a smaller Mac mini, new MacBook Pros and updated iMacs with M4 chips are coming later this year.

Apple targets Sept. 10 debut for new iPhones, AirPods and watches: Report

Apple is expected to unveil the latest iPhones, watches and AirPods at its biggest product launch event of the year on Sept. 10 Apple is planning its biggest product launch event of the year on Sept. 10, during which it will unveil the latest iPhones, watches and AirPods, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the situation. The company is making preparations for that date, even though the timing has not yet been announced, following which the phones will go on sale on Sept. 20, in line with Apple's typical approach in recent years, the report said. Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Analysts see a strong upgrade cycle for the iPhone 16 series and Apple is expected to launch what they call the biggest software upgrade for the iPhone. It includes artificial intelligence features and comes at a time when rivals such as Samsung have been quicker to roll out similar services. (For top technology news of the day, subscribe to our tech newsletter Today's Cache) The new launches come as Apple forecasts more gains, betting on AI to attract buyers even as its overall China business disappointed in the third quarter. Sales in Apple's third-largest market China declined 6.5%, wider than expectations of a drop of 2.4%, according to Visible Alpha. During its annual developer conference in June, Apple unveiled a long-awaited AI strategy, integrating its new "Apple Intelligence" technology across its suite of apps, including Siri and bringing OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT to its devices. Apple still remains overly reliant on sales of the iPhone and some analysts said any boost from the new AI features was unlikely to materialize in the short term. Read Comments

Apple targets Sept. 10 debut for new iPhones, AirPods and watches, Bloomberg News reports

Apple did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. Analysts see a strong upgrade cycle for the iPhone 16 series and Apple is expected to launch what they call the biggest software upgrade for the iPhone. It includes artificial intelligence features and comes at a time when rivals such as Samsung have been quicker to roll out similar services. The new launches come as Apple forecasts more gains, betting on AI to attract buyers even as its overall China business disappointed in the third quarter. Sales in Apple's third-largest market China declined 6.5%, wider than expectations of a drop of 2.4%, according to Visible Alpha. During its annual developer conference in June, Apple unveiled a long-awaited AI strategy, integrating its new "Apple Intelligence" technology across its suite of apps, including Siri and bringing OpenAI's chatbot ChatGPT to its devices. Apple still remains overly reliant on sales of the iPhone and some analysts said any boost from the new AI features was unlikely to materialize in the short term. (Reporting by Juby Babu in Mexico City; Editing by Arun Koyyur)

Apple To Unveil iPhone 16, Watches, And AirPods At September 10 Event: Report - Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL)

Apple Inc. AAPL is all set to launch the iPhone 16 alongside the new Apple Watch and AirPods at an event on September 10, days after a leaked invite pointed at the possibility. What Happened: The tech giant plans to reveal the latest iPhones, watches, and AirPods, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The event will take place on a Tuesday, and the new iPhones are expected to hit the market on September 20. The launch is crucial for the company, which has faced sluggish sales in recent quarters. The new iPhone 16 is anticipated to help boost revenue, with some sales recorded in the current fiscal quarter. Analysts predict a 7% revenue increase to $128.4 billion in the holiday quarter. The iPhone 16 will feature larger screens on Pro models and new camera functionalities. Apple is also introducing a suite of AI tools named Apple Intelligence that it showed off at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) held in June. See Also: Everything We Know About Apple iPhone 16 In addition to the iPhone, Apple will launch the Apple Watch Series 10 with larger screens and thinner designs. The AirPods lineup will see new low-end and mid-tier versions, with noise cancellation available on mid-level models for the first time. Apple is also preparing to transition its Macs to M4 processors later this year. Testing of four new Mac models is underway to ensure compatibility with third-party applications. Subscribe to the Benzinga Tech Trends newsletter to get all the latest tech developments delivered to your inbox. Why It Matters: The launch of the iPhone 16 has been eagerly anticipated, with leaks and rumors circulating for months. However, the integration of Apple Intelligence may be delayed. Initial iPhone 16 models might not include these AI features, requiring a software update weeks after the initial release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. Moreover, the iPhone 16 Pro is expected to feature the world's thinnest bezels, surpassing the current record held by the Samsung Galaxy S24. Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by following this link. Read Next: Mark Zuckerberg Explains Why Facebook Beat Google, Microsoft, And Yahoo Who Were 'Fumbling Around' Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors. Photo courtesy: Unsplash Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs

Apple iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, and new AirPods expected at September 10 event

Apple is expected to unveil its latest lineup of products, including the iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch Series 10, and new AirPods, at a launch event on September 10, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. Sources suggest these products could hit the market as soon as September 20. The iPhone 16 lineup is anticipated to bring modest updates compared to last year's models. Notably, the iPhone 16 Pro models will feature larger screens, with the Pro version increasing from 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches and the Pro Max growing from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches. Another addition is a dedicated camera button. Whether or not it would replace the Action Button remains to be seen. New Apple Intelligence features, currently in testing, are expected to roll out with iOS 18.1 after the iPhone 16 launch. It's widely speculated that the more regular iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus would feature "pro" hardware making them compatible with generative AI features (that currently remain a pro iPhone exclusive). However, significant hardware changes might not arrive until next year with the potential release of the "iPhone 17 Slim." Regarding laptops, Gurman reports that Apple is testing new Macs with four versions of the M4 chip, first seen in the latest iPad Pro refresh. Three versions feature a 10-core CPU paired with a 10-core GPU, while the fourth has an 8-core CPU. These configurations come with either 16GB or 32GB of memory, potentially phasing out the 8GB RAM models to accommodate local AI models. The Apple Watch Series 10 is expected to be slimmer with larger screens, while the AirPods lineup might see the introduction of two new sets. These new AirPods could replace the current 2nd and 3rd generation models. Gurman suggests the new mid-tier AirPods will combine elements of the 3rd generation AirPods and AirPods Pro, with the notable addition of active noise cancellation for the first time.

Apple reportedly announcing iPhone 16 lineup and more on Sept. 10 | TechCrunch

Apple will be unveiling new products on September 10, with the announced phones going on sale on September 20, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. That lineup will reportedly include the iPhone 16, with larger screens on the Pro models and a new button just for taking pictures. The phones should also support Apple Intelligence, the company's suite of AI features announced earlier this year. The event could also include announcements of the Apple Watch Series 10, which will be thinner than past models, with a larger screen, as well as new AirPods, with noise cancellation coming to more models. While invites for the September 10 event have not yet gone out, the timing would be consistent with Apple's press events in recent years. Gurman also reported that Apple is planning to update its Macs with the M4 processors, but the new Macs probably won't be announced until later in the fall.

Apple likely to unveil new iPhones, Apple Watch, AirPods on Sept. 10: report

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is likely to unveil its latest batch of iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods on Sept. 10, Bloomberg reported. The company would then start to sell the devices on Sept. 20, the news outlet added, citing people familiar with the matter. Apple is also likely to unveil a new version of its Mac mini computer at a later date, Bloomberg added. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Seeking Alpha. Shares rose 0.9% in afternoon trading on Friday. More on Apple Wall Street Lunch: Apple's Foldable Macbook May Get Delayed Why I Sold All My Apple Shares And What I Am Buying Instead Apple: Sell With Buffett, Even If No Short-Term Bear Signs Apple has 'significant upside ahead' based on AI: Third Point Apple implements more changes for EU users to comply with DMA