Wed Sep 07 2022 04:01 PDT by Sami Fathi
Apple has shortened its online store hours ahead of its “Far out” event, in preparation for the announcement of the new iPhone 14, the new Apple Watch, AirPods Pro and more.
The event, which will take place in the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park, will include a wide range of new announcements and updates. Apple is expected to announce iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max as the new iPhone series.
The top two models in the lineup, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, are expected to get the biggest changes, including a new pill-shaped notch replacement, an always-on display, a longer and more advanced battery. cameras According to rumors, the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus will have relatively few new features and changes.
For the Apple Watch, Apple is planning an updated Apple Watch Series 8 that is rumored to include an all-new body temperature sensor, but retains the same design as the Apple Watch Series 7.
The biggest Apple Watch news is likely to be the new Apple Watch Pro, which will feature an all-new larger design with a more expansive display aimed at athletes. Apple is also expected to announce the second-generation AirPods Pro during the event, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
MacRumors will have detailed coverage of Apple’s event, which begins at 10:00 a.m. PT, including a live blog on our website and tweets via @MacRumorsLive on Twitter. For a full rundown of everything we can expect to see, be sure to check out our guide.
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