Apple's Fall Conference Date
August 28, 2024 | Words by Jackson
Just today, Apple finally officially announced the date of the fall conference-Apple Event | Watch online on 9/9 at 10 a.m.PT
If nothing unexpected happens, the long-awaited iPhone 16, as well as a series of new products such as Apple Watch and AirPods, will be released on this day.
Now that it has come to this point. Jackson will take stock of Apple's upcoming products today.
Contents:
- iPhone 16
- iPad
- Apple Watch
- AirPods
- MacBook
- Conclusion
iPhone 16
Size
Like previous years, Apple will launch four iPhones at once-iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max. In one sentence: the small one remains unchanged, and the big one is bigger.
Regarding this year's iPhone 16 series, there will be a size adjustment, and I believe that all friends have already heard about it. Specifically:
The iPhone 16 Pro will increase from the previous 6.1 inches to 6.3 inches.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max will go from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches.
In addition, the screen border of the new iPhone will be further narrowed.
This will also mean that the phone cases, tempered films, etc. that we bought for the iPhone 15 last year will be eliminated this year, so those friends who first launched it should be more careful.
Camera
The most obvious difference between the four iPhones, in addition to the size, is the camera.
The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus return to the main camera + ultra-wide vertical arrangement of the iPhone 12, while the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max still use the classic main camera + ultra-wide + telephoto triple camera design. The main camera pixel remains unchanged.
But the 1/1.14-inch super-large bottom that Apple fans have been waiting for for two and a half years is finally expected to be installed on the iPhone 16 Pro.
In terms of telephoto, the iPhone 16 Pro will use the same 15 Pro Max 5 times. With the addition of the four-in-one 48-megapixel ultra-wide angle, Jackson thinks Apple should also be able to use this to improve the resolution of the iPhone recording "spatial video". I don't need 6K or 4K, I'll be satisfied with 2K@60Hz. After all, 1080P@30Hz... is really not enough.
Color
Of course, Apple's ancestral art of "technology based on color change" cannot be escaped this year.
It is said that this year's iPhone 16 digital series will have five colors: white, black, blue, green, and pink. The return of the white iPhone should be able to touch the hearts of many Apple fans.
In addition to the classic titanium gray, titanium white, and titanium black, the iPhone 16 Pro series will also have a new annual limited color added this year, that is, "bronze", or "titanium gold".
In addition, things like the full-series A18 processor, 40W charging power, and side camera buttons have been clamoring for a whole year in the media teachers, and the credibility is still quite high.
In comparison, the upgrade points of iPhone 16 this year are indeed much more than those of 14 to 15 last year.
As for the price, considering that even a drop in price this year is difficult to boost sales, Apple, which has been frustrated, is expected to continue the previous price of 7999 yuan, increase the quantity without increasing the price, and increase the starting specification of iPhone 16 Pro to 256GB. It seems that it has not learned its lesson.
As for iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. There are rumors that the price will be slightly increased... If it is true, it can only be said that Cook is really stubborn.
OK, after talking about iPhone 16, let's continue to look down.
iPad
Jackson of iPad series will make a long story short.
Three months ago, Apple launched the iPad Pro with M4 processor, dual-layer OLED, and a new design, as well as the iPad Air with M2 processor.
Based on Jackson's understanding of Apple's nature over the years. Apple is estimated that this year will no longer make a big update to the remaining iPad series. Although it is not ruled out that Cook will surprise us with an iPad 11 and iPad mini 7 at the press conference next month.
But according to the current news with a relatively high feasibility, even if these two guys are released, they are just a version with a new chip.
So, those friends who want a new look should wait a little longer.
Apple Watch
Unknowingly, Apple Watch has been with us for ten years, so this year's new Apple Watch may be called Series 10 or Apple Watch X.
In addition to new features such as "blood pressure monitoring" and "sleep apnea", the biggest upgrade point of this generation is the 2-inch screen that is a little larger than the 1.93-inch Apple Watch Ultra.
Yes, after the iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch will also embark on the journey of large screens.
According to the previous leak of the CAD renderings on the Internet, the three-dimensional parameters of this standard version of Series 10 are 46*39.7*11.6mm.
Jackson took this set of parameters and compared it with the data given on Apple's official website. If the news is true, then the standard version of Series 10 is roughly between the Apple Watch Ultra and the 45mm Series 9.
As for Apple Watch SE, Jackson recently saw a rumor that this year it may use a plastic shell to replace the aluminum alloy that has been used for many years. Everyone is familiar with plastic. First, it can be made into various fancy colors to attract children to buy it. Second, it can also reduce the cost of the SE machine.
But we all know that at Apple, low cost does not mean low price. So the price... Jackson thinks that everyone should not have too high expectations. Because it will not be cheaper than Xiaotiancai.
AirPods
After iPhone, iPad, and AirPods Pro 2 all entered the embrace of Type-C interface.
Apple, which has nothing to do, seems to have finally remembered AirPods and AirPods Max. These two little brothers still use the "extremely advanced" Lightning interface.
In this case, let's update it——
According to the latest media reports, Apple is likely to release AirPods 4 with a Type-C interface at the press conference next month.
But it is different from the previous use of ordinary charging boxes and wireless charging boxes. It is said that Apple has further distinguished between passive noise reduction and active noise reduction (semi-in-ear) this time.
The basic model, that is, the passive noise reduction model AirPods 4, is used to replace the 999 yuan AirPods 2. The active noise reduction model AirPods 4 replaces the 1399 yuan AirPods 3.
However, considering the active noise reduction ability of this semi-in-ear style, it must be inferior to the active noise reduction of the earplug style.
So I feel that the significance of its existence is more to satisfy those users who want a certain amount of noise reduction but don't want their ears to be plugged up and numb.
Well...good news for patients with otitis media.
As for AirPods Max. After 4 years of release, the performance is still good.
So it is likely to be a routine upgrade of changing the interface (Type-C), changing the chip (H2), and changing the color. The functions and experience are on par with AirPods Pro 2, but the sound quality is Max.
MacBook
Finally, it is the MacBook series.
According to the news some time ago, Apple is already preparing MacBook Pro, Mac mini and iMac equipped with M4 processors. As for MacBook Air, Mac Studio, and Mac Pro, due to production capacity issues, they may be postponed until next year, that is, in early or mid-2025.
Conclusion
Okay. Then at the end, Jackson will summarize again.
In addition to the changes in appearance such as the return of white models, larger size, and narrower bezels, the iPhone 16 series also has 40W charging, newly designed batteries, and enhanced heat dissipation.
In terms of photography, there is a photo button, a four-in-one 48-megapixel ultra-wide angle, a higher-specification "spatial video", and a 5x periscope telephoto lens down to the iPhone 16 Pro.
As for the system, there are also iOS 18 call recording, unlocking NFC, software sideloading, and "Apple Intelligence".
Although it is generally mediocre, it is all left over from Android next door, but compared with the previous generation of iPhone 15, which was insincere, this generation of iPhone 16 has just a little more toothpaste.
iPad, once the iPad Pro and iPad Air, which serve as the facade, are absent, even if the iPad mini and iPad 11 are really released next month, at best they will be a guest runner-up. It is estimated that it can be finished in ten minutes.
Then there is Apple Watch. Ten years have passed in a blink of an eye. Jackson hopes that Apple can come up with something as hardcore as Face ID and full-screen gestures on Apple Watch X, just like the iPhone X. I just don't know if "blood sugar monitoring" can be installed by the way.
AirPods, Jackson is looking forward to whether the AirPods 4 with semi-in-ear active noise reduction can save patients with otitis media from the water and fire. As for Mac, there is really nothing to say about it.
The above are roughly what Apple may release at the press conference next month. As for whether Apple will release other new gadgets, we will have to wait until the press conference begins to find out.