Summary of new products expected to be announced at the Apple event on September 15, 2021, such as 'iPhone 13' and '3rd generation AirPods'



Apple will

hold an online event 'California Streaming', which is expected to announce 'iPhone 13 ', etc., on September 15, 2021 (Wednesday), Japan time. Since several overseas media reported information on 'iPhone 13' and '3rd generation AirPods' that are expected to be announced at this event, I summarized it.

What to expect from Apple's September 14 “California Streaming” event | Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2021/09/what-to-expect-from-apples-september-14-california-streaming-event/

Rumors: iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, and AirPods 3 to have longer battery life, more --9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2021/09/08/rumors-iphone-13-apple-watch-series-7-and-airpods-3-to-have-longer-battery-life-more/

iPhone 13: Here are 5 things not to expect from this year's new iPhones --9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2021/08/31/iphone-13-here-are-5-things-not-to-expect-from-this-years-new-iphones/

◆ iPhone 13 series
◆ 3rd generation AirPods
◆ Apple Watch Series 7
◆ New iPad mini
◆ Bonus 1: How many people are planning to replace the iPhone 13?
◆ Bonus 2: iPhone 14 rumor

◆ iPhone 13 series
In the iPhone 12 series that appeared in 2020, there are four models, 'iPhone 12 ', ' iPhone 12 Pro ', ' iPhone 12 Pro Max ', and ' iPhone 12 mini'. As for the iPhone 13 series, there is a strong possibility that there are four types of models from Apple's application to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In addition, these four models are expected to have different sizes and performances, such as 'normal version', 'mini version', 'high performance version', and 'high performance & large version', like the iPhone 12 series.

The iPad Pro and high-performance Android devices that have appeared in recent years are equipped with a display that operates at a high refresh rate of 120Hz, and the new iPhone 13 series may also be equipped with a display that operates at 120Hz. It is rumored. Ars Technica also said, '120Hz displays can be used to differentiate between high-performance and non-high-performance models,' said the 'high-performance' and 'high-performance & large versions' of the iPhone 13 series. Only pointed out the possibility of having a 120Hz display.

Regarding the design of the iPhone 13 series, there is a rumor that the notch part where the front camera etc. at the top of the screen is mounted is smaller than the iPhone 12 series, but the overall design is expected to be close to the iPhone 12 series.



Although rumors of 'iPhone 13 Naru can screen the fingerprint authentication in the series' I was not exist, a new 'but Apple has not tested the screen in the fingerprint authentication, failed seems to have' that information and is reported It has been pointed out that the installation of the in-screen fingerprint authentication function may have been postponed to iPhones of later generations than iPhone 13. In addition, there were rumors that the iPhone 13 series was 'not equipped with a Lightning port but equipped with a USB Type-C port' and 'not equipped with a Lightning port and only supports wireless charging', but Apple related Minchi Kuo, who is highly regarded among analysts, denied the rumor that 'the iPhone 13 series will have a Lightning port.'

The iPhone series is upgrading its processor with each new series, and it is expected that the iPhone 13 series will also have new processors. Apple announced the high-performance SoC ' M1 ' in 2020, and some people expect that the iPhone 13 will also be equipped with the M1, but the 9to5Mac is 'the new iPhone 13 series manufactured by the 5nm process. SoC will be installed. However, it will not be a derivative of M1. It should be noted that M1 is a derivative of SoC installed in iPhone etc. in the first place. '

In addition, it is expected to be equipped with new functions that support low-earth orbit satellite communication and enable communication even in situations where 4G / 5G data communication is difficult, increase battery capacity, and improve camera functions. increase.

iPhone13 supports low earth orbit satellite communication or can communicate without 4G / 5G --GIGAZINE



As mentioned above, the iPhone 13 series is expected to have various enhancements, but Ars Technica said, 'The iPhone series is usually released within a few weeks after the announcement. However, this time the release will be delayed due to the shortage of parts etc. There is a possibility. '

◆ 3rd generation AirPods
Since the introduction of the first generation 'AirPods' in 2016, models with different designs and performances such as 'AirPods Pro ' in 2019 and 'AirPods Max' in 2020 have appeared, but AirPods is 2019 Only the second generation with wireless charging has appeared, and the design and main functions have not changed. Ars Technica said, 'In AirPods Pro, the part that pops out of the ear is shorter than AirPods. Similar changes may be made in the new AirPods,' said the redesigned AirPods. I'm predicting. There are also predictions that 3rd generation AirPods will have more battery capacity than ever before.

As mentioned above, the 3rd generation AirPods are expected to undergo design changes and increase in battery capacity, but Ars Technica said, 'I think the iPhone 13 and Apple Watch Series 7 are almost certain to appear, but the 3rd generation AirPods. Is not certain to appear. ' 'Some people predict that the earphones that come with the iPhone will be changed to AirPods, but that won't happen,' he said.



◆ Apple Watch Series 7
As mentioned above, Ars Technica is confident that the Apple Watch Series 7 will be available. However, new functions and sensors are not installed, and it is expected that the only changes from 'Apple Watch Series 6' will be processor upgrades and battery capacity increase.

Ars Technica also said, 'Apple Watch Series 6 retains the design of the iPhone several generations ago, so Apple Watch Series 7 may have changes such as a huge screen and a flattened case.' I'm pointing out.



◆ New iPad mini
'IPad Pro' and appeared in the 2020 fourth generation 'iPad Air' is on but has been adopted by the same flat design and iPhone 12 series, ' iPad ' said ' iPad mini rounded to the current model of' The old design is adopted. Of these two models, the iPad mini has rumors such as 'the bezel becomes narrower and the display becomes huge', 'the Lightning port is abolished and a USB Type-C port is installed', and 'the home button is not installed'. And Ars Technica said, 'The new iPad mini will be like a mini version of the iPad Air.'



◆ Bonus 1: How many people are planning to replace the iPhone 13?

savings.com conducted a survey of more than 1,500 iPhone users regarding their plans to purchase the iPhone 13 series. As a result, it turned out that 10% of iPhone users are considering replacing with iPhone 13. It's also been revealed that 70% of people planning to buy a new iPhone are using an iPhone within two years of purchase.



◆ Bonus 2: iPhone 14 rumor
The iPhone 13 is expected to be announced at the event on September 15, 2021 (Wednesday), Japan time, but rumors about the 'iPhone 14' have already appeared.

Mr. Kuo said that the iPhone 14 has 'high-performance version' and 'high-performance & large version' like iPhone 12, and those models have no notch at the top of the screen,

'Pixel' series and ' Zenfone 8 ' It says that it will be equipped with a punchhole camera like the one used in the iPhone.

In addition, Leaker John Prosser has released an image that claims to be a rendered image of the iPhone 14. From the released image, it can be seen that the iPhone 14 adopts a punch hole camera, the volume button is round like 'iPhone 4 ' and ' iPhone 5s ', and the camera part is designed so that it does not protrude. increase.

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