It’s less then 24 hours away Apple’s 2023 iPhone event and their first event this fall. Apple looks poised to finally upgrade the aging Lightning port on the entire iPhone line to USB-C. Along with ushering in another year of spec bumps and accessory releases to compliment it’s most important product. Listed below are my product predictions for the event.
Be sure to check out lasts weeks post on my specific iPhone 15 lineup specification predictions.
Products
iPhones
iPhone 15 Lineup Announced
iPhone 15 Ultra – Starting at $1,299.00
iPhone 15 Pro Max – Starting at $1,899.00
iPhone 15 Pro – Starting at $1,099.00
iPhone 15 Ultra/Max/Pro Color Options: Silver, Space Black, Titanium ‘Titan Gray’, Pacific Blue
Expect lighter phones, longer battery life, higher storage capacities, USB-C and Thunderbolt Ports for improved charging and media transfer speeds.
iPhone 15 Plus – Starting at $899.00
iPhone 15 – Starting at $799.00
iPhone 15 Color Options: Midnight, Starlight, Blue, Yellow, Product Red, Light Green, (Coral Pink – to be released Spring 2024)
Expect a phone based on a combination of last years iPhone 14 and 14 Pro with refreshed color-ways, longer battery life, USB-C and Thunderbolt Ports for improved charging and media transfer speeds.
Color matched USB-C 2.0 charging cable included in box for all models.
Thunderbolt 4/USB4 USB-C cable sold separately.
Apple Currently Sells the following Apple branded USB-C thunderbolt 3/4 cables:
Thunderbolt 3 (USB‑C) Cable (0.8 m)
Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable (1.8 m)
Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable (3 m)
Apple Watches
Apple Watch Ultra 2
An iterative update on last years Apple Watch Ultra 1
Expect an updated processor to S9, longer battery life, updated Ultra Wide Band Chip from U1 to U2, and new color-ways in line with the iPhone 15 Ultra, Max, Pro models.
Color-ways: Silver, Space Black, Titanium ‘Titan Gray’, Pacific Blue
A preview of these Ultra color options are clearly visible in Apple’s marketing copy for the event. See image below:
Apple Watch Series 9
An iterative update on last years Apple Watch Series 8.
Expect an updated processor to S9, longer battery life, updated Ultra Wide Band Chip to U2, and new color-ways in line with the iPhone 15 models.
Next years Apple Watch Series X will be the big upgrade and redesign some diehard fans are waiting for.
Accessories
USB-C AirPods Cases
Cases announced for all current AirPods models with USB-C, excluding AirPods 2nd generation.
AirPods 2nd generation will no longer be available after the event.
Estimated Price: $85.00 USD
Similar to when Apple released a case only purchase option for AirPods 2nd and 1st generation in 2019, which added wireless charging support to both models of AirPods.
See: Apple’s new AirPods come with a wireless charging case, Hey Siri support, and more battery life
Wireless Charging Case for AirPods
AirPods (2nd generation and earlier) Wireless Charging Case – Technical Specifications
AirPods 4
Estimated Price: $179.00
Will include USB-C Wireless Charging Case
AirPods Pro 2
No update to AirPods Pro 2nd generation earbuds. Too early in the product life cycle for a full product refresh and generation bump.
USB-C Wireless Charging Case will be released.
Estimated Price: $95.00
AirPods Max 2
Estimated Price: $599.00
Updated AirPods Max to feature USB-C port, lossless Audio Streaming via USB-C cable, color matched cable, new color ways to match iPhone 15 Pro/Max/Ultra models.
Color-ways: Silver, Space Black, Titanium ‘Titan Gray’, Pacific Blue
iPhone Cases “FineWoven” Lineup
Replaces current Leather Case options with a vegan alternative to leather.
All cases will feature MagSafe and support for Qi2 Charging.
See: iPhone 15: New ‘FineWoven’ cases once again rumored to replace leather
Rumors abound that Silicon Cases and accessories across the Apple ecosystem are to be phased out as well, all be it at a slower pace.
See: Apple May Be Planning to Discontinue All of Its Silicone Accessories
Software
iOS 17
To be released to the public the following Tuesday, September 19th after the event.
iPadOS 17
To be released to the public the following Tuesday, September 19th after the event.
macOS Sonoma
Release date announced.
October 2023 release expected.
visionOS
Updates from Apple on new apps and developments since WWDC 2023.
Integration of new U2 Chip with Vision Pro Hardware and Software
Expanded Developer Labs locations added.
Possible release date announced
Disney + partnership expansion, and additional details building on the WWDC23 announcement.
Possible Disney + ESPN partnership announced.
Links And Things
What to Expect From Apple’s September 12 Event: iPhone 15, Apple Watch Ultra 2, USB-C AirPods and More
What to expect from Apple’s iPhone 15 event
Apple’s Lightning connector was the first great port — and USB-C might be the last
Hermès removes all Apple Watches and bands from its website ahead of ‘Wonderlust’ event
Rumor: Apple to discontinue silicone accessories, including iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands
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