Apple set to launch new iPhones, Watch, AirPods Pro

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Apple on Tuesday was set to showcase a new line-up of iPhones, Watch, AirPods Pro earbuds and updates at its annual hardware event.The users can expect three key features in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, the top-end phones from Apple.These are a customisable always-on display, a 48MP rear camera with a large and better sensor.The top-end iPhones may get an upgraded A16 processing chip and two new colours: blue and deep purple, reports The Verge.The base iPhone 14 will likely use the same A15 processor and there will be no mini iPhone this year.It's also rumoured to support a faster 30W charger and start from 256GB of storage, a significant jump from 128GB internal storage."The biggest update to the non-Pro model is expected to be the introduction of a larger 6.7-inch display in the iPhone 14 Max," the report noted.According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, iPhone 14 lineup may also have a better selfie camera that uses autofocus feature. iPhone 14 may also house satellite connectivity for emergency situations where there is no cellular connection. Apple will also showcase Watch Series 8, a refreshed SE, and a new rugged "Pro" model for athletes, according to the report.The Series 8 watch is likely to come with a new S8 chip and may also feature a temperature sensor.The Apple Watch SE is likely to replace the affordable Watch Series 3, and house with the same S8 chip.Apple Watch Pro could come with a larger "nearly 2-inch display" that's "more shatter-resistant" and sport a "strong metal" case.Mark Gurman of Bloomberg expects the Watch Pro to cost anywhere from $900 to $999.The AirPods Pro haven't received an update since their initial launch in 2019 and now, Apple will showcase AirPods Pro 2 at the ‘Far Out' event.The new AirPods Pro may resemble the Beats Fit Pro with a focus on fitness tracking and support lossless audio.The AirPods Pro 2 charging case may also get an upgrade with a small speaker that makes a sound when you try to locate it via the Find My app.
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