Getting ready for the iPhone XS launch on Sept 12? Here’s what you should expect.
We’re now insanely close to another big Apple event, and while the interest seems slightly muted this year, we’re expecting a few big products to appear.
The reason for the dampened enthusiasm is twofold – firstly, most people (the tech press of this world included) aren’t sure what the rumored new iPhone trio are going to be called, so that engenders a spirit of confusion rather than excitement. new iPhone
Secondly, after the reboot of Apple’s smartphone to the iPhone X last year, most people aren’t expecting anything earth-shattering to be unveiled. iPhone X
However, if you were to skip the announcement altogether, you would miss one of the more interesting launches in recent years.
The word on the Apple Boulevard is that we’re going to get five new products – which would be one of the biggest launches for years – and they’ll all add something new to the mix from Cupertino.
The iPhone X is about to get an upgrade with the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XC
This has been the mystery that’s been stumping us for months: what new phones will Apple actually bring out at the Steve Jobs theater? Last year was the first time it had ever unveiled three new handsets in one show, and sadly for our tired fingers there looks to be the same this year.
Before we explain what’s coming, if you’re looking to upgrade from anything from an iPhone 7 or older, you’ll have to come to terms with the fact Apple’s iconic home button is no more. iPhone 7
The new phones will be ‚all display‘, meaning no buttons on the front – so it’s pretty certain that you’ll be unlocking your phone with your face if you buy any new iPhone in 2018.
The iPhone XS is set to be the ‚headline‘ product, the smaller (and easier to hold) 5.8-inch handset that still chucks in all the top-end technology. It’ll be joined by a similar, but larger, 6.5-inch model, currently tipped to be called the iPhone XS Max (although we’re not convinced by that name). iPhone XS iPhone XS Max
The more unexpected option will be a 6.1-inch handset that costs about two thirds of the price of the iPhone XS but offers similar technology. We’ve been dubbing it the iPhone 9, but it could well be known as the iPhone XC as Apple really doubles down on this X moniker. iPhone 9
We say the XC will offer similar technology – it looks like the build quality, screen resolution and camera technology won’t be as powerful in a bid to keep costs down.
If you’re hoping for news on a new, smaller phone then you’ll see below that you’re likely to be disappointed: there’s very little chance of a new iPhone SE 2 . iPhone SE 2 The three rumored new iPhones: iPhone XS| iPhone XS Plus | iPhone XC iPhone XS iPhone XS Plus iPhone XC
It’s about time the Apple Watch 3 was replaced by the Apple Watch 4
Here’s something fitness fans should be excited for: a new Apple Watch 4, bringing with it the first material design refresh for the product since it was unveiled in 2014, four years ago. Apple Watch 4
No, we’re not going to get a round design – something that many think Apple has needed for years, despite a square / rectangle showing more info – but the screen will stretch further to the sides of the device, meaning more screen in the same footprint.
That’s something that will allow more items to be shown on the display and everything to be that little bit more legible. The resolution will enhance as well to preserve sharpness, so overall the quality will raise.
We’ll also hear a little more of what’s coming with the new WatchOS 5 software, the thing that’s going to bring big changes to the Apple Watch’s functionality. WatchOS 5
The main feature many are hoping will appear is StreamKit, which would enable things like Spotify to function properly on the Watch, but we’re not convinced of that.
We are hoping to hear more about the platform though, as – unlike iOS 12 – there’s been no WatchOS beta for the eager to try. iOS 12 Get your Apple Watch fix: Apple Watch 4| WatchOS 5 Apple Watch 4 WatchOS 5
The iPad Pro 3 could sneak into the 2018 Apple launch too
What’s that? A new tablet in the mix as well? This is probably the least likely of the quintet to appear on the stage at 2018’s iPhone launch, but recent renders have corroborated a few rumors we’ve been hearing of late.
The main one is that the iPad Pro 3 will come in two screen sizes – maintaining the 10.5- and 12.9-inch displays that are currently on sale right now – but will lose the home button to mimic the same gestures as the iPhone X. iPad Pro 3
Thankfully it doesn’t look like there will be a notch on the front in the same way – the bezels being a little thicker will be able to absorb the front-facing sensors – but you will unlock the tablet using just your face.
This worked nicely on the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, so could be an easier to way to unlock a tablet than the fingerprint sensor. Samsung Galaxy Tab S4
However, we’re wondering if Apple will actually launch this device when it has other product to focus on, or save it for a separate event later in the year. Everything we know so far about the new iPad Pro 3 Everything we know so far about the new iPad Pro 3
We’ll likely learn more about iOS 12 at the iPhone launch, including when it’ll be available
And finally, we’re probably going to get a refresher on the new operating system for the iPhones and iPads that Apple’s been pushing onto the world for the last few years: iOS 12 will be brought to the fore again and we could see some refinements to the features.
We’re thinking that the biggest thing highlighted will be Screen Time – showing you how much you’re using certain apps, how often you pick up your phone and letting you put locks in place so you can save you from your ever-increasing device addiction.
