Everything Apple Plans to Debut Next Week, According to Bloomberg

Four days out from Apple’s “Awe dropping” fall event on Tuesday, September 9, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman has summarized his expectations for what the company will reveal next week.



Aside from a couple of new details and the inclusion of some more recent leaks from other sources, much of the following is a recap of Gurman’s reports over the last several months:

  • iPhone 17
    • Larger 6.3-inch display with ProMotion

  • iPhone 17 Air
    • 5.5mm thick
    • A19 chip
    • Single camera
    • Reduced battery life
    • 6.6-inch display with ProMotion
    • eSIM replacing physical SIM
    • Apple C1 modem
    • Sky blue color

  • iPhone 17 Pro
    • New rear runway-style camera bump
    • 48MP telephoto lens (up from 12MP)
    • New variable aperture system
    • Simultaneous front-and-back video capture
    • New two-thirds rear cutout for wireless charging
    • A19 Pro chip
    • Increased battery life
    • Aluminum frame
    • New orange color

  • Apple Watch Ultra 3
    • Slightly larger display (matching Series 10)
    • S11 chip
    • 5G Redcap cellular
    • Satellite connectivity

  • Apple Watch Series 11
    • New screen with increased brightness
    • New color and band offerings

  • Apple Watch SE
    • New display
    • Faster chip

  • AirPods Pro 3
    • Heart-rate monitor
    • Smaller charging case matching AirPods 4
    • Live translation

Apple is also launching new accessories for the iPhone 17 lineup, including a revamped non-leather case replacing ill-received FineWoven cases, an iPhone 4 bumper-like case for the iPhone 17 Air, and a “pricey, high-end” cross-body strap that has apparently been a priority of the company’s design team.

Both the MacRumors site and our X (Twitter) account are excellent ways to discuss the new announcements with other Apple enthusiasts as Apple unveils its new products. Later in the day and throughout the week, we’ll also have much more in-depth coverage of all of Apple’s announcements, so make sure to stay tuned.

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