An insider has revealed that Apple is gearing up to introduce a new product in conjunction with the upcoming iPhone 16.
The tech giant is preparing for its next major announcement, scheduled for September 9.
At this event, it is anticipated that Apple will unveil its latest smartphone at Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
This new model will be the iPhone 16, which will be available along with the usual range of variants typically introduced by Apple.
These usually include the standard version, a ‘pro’ version with extra features, and a ‘pro max’ version, which is larger and packed with additional functionalities.
Previously, the company also released a ‘mini’ version of its iPhones, but this variant was discontinued after the iPhone 13.
Details about the iPhone 16 are sparse at the moment, but it is expected to build on current features, including Apple’s early ventures into AI on its phones.
This announcement also signifies an important milestone for another popular Apple product.
The Apple Watch, which was first released in 2014, has seen numerous updates over the years.
Apple CEO Tim Cook described the Apple Watch as “the most personal device we’ve ever created,” stating: “We’ve set up to make the best watch in the world – one that is precise.”
Today, the watches can monitor a wide range of metrics, including heart rate, sleep patterns, and menstrual cycles.
According to an insider, Apple plans to reveal the tenth iteration of the Apple Watch in September to celebrate its tenth anniversary.
Mark Gurman, a noted tipster who forecasts new Apple releases, mentioned in his weekly newsletter: “Apple Watch is nearing its 10th birthday and the company has a chance to mark the occasion.”
He continued: “With the X model, Apple designers are working on a thinner watch case and have explored changing the way bands are attached to the device.”
Gurman also noted that it’s likely Apple will have investigated “other enhancements under the hood” to introduce new features in the Apple Watch.
He suggested that this “could lay the groundwork for some AI enhancements down the road,” reminding readers that these enhancements are currently “only headed to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.”
For more details about the latest releases, you’ll just have to wait until September!