Apple announces September 12 as the launch date for the iPhone 15
Apple has finally revealed the details of its highly anticipated September event, which has been dubbed ‘Wonderlust’. Set to occur on September 12, the event is expected to showcase the iPhone 15 series and the Apple Watch Series 9. The company has confirmed that the event will commence at 10 AM PT, equivalent to 10:30 PM IST. While there are speculations that the event might be pre-recorded, Apple has extended invitations to media members to attend the presentation in person at its headquarters.
So what does Wonderlust mean? According to Urban Dictionary, it means “the desire to be in a constant state of wonder.” Could that mean the Apple event will evoke similar feelings among fans? We’ll have to wait until the iPhone 15 is released to really know.
The event will be held on Tuesday, September 12, which is quite on schedule for Apple. Here is the time of the event in different time zones. Event starts at 10:00 PT (California), 22:30 IST (India), 18:00 BST (London), 13:00 ET (New York), 19:00 CET (Central European countries), 2:00 KST/JST (South Korea/Japan) , 3 AM AEST (Melbourne, Australia) and 7 PM SAST (South Africa).
Apple confirms the September event
According to various leaks and reports, the Apple event may launch four new iPhones – iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max. In addition, the Apple Watch Series 9 is expected to appear. Some reports have mentioned that Apple Watch Ultra or Apple Watch SE will not be announced this year. There aren’t any leaks surrounding the new AirPods or HomePod devices, but Apple is known for the element of surprise, so they could be coming too. There are also some distant rumors of an iPhone 15 Ultra that could replace the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but many tips have debunked the claims.
In addition to smartphones, the following may also arrive during the event.
Apple Watch Series 9: Apple’s new smartwatch series is expected to feature a new technology called the S9 chip. Mark Gurman said that the new chip is based on the A15 chip. The watch also supports the Bluetooth database and can come in an aluminum finish.
Apple Watch Ultra 2: According to reports, the Ultra 2 could have a wide range of features and will be powered by the S9 processor. It may also include new 3D printed components and weigh less than its predecessor. It is also expected that the watch will have dark colors like black titanium.
iPhone Cases and Apple Watch Band: As with all Apple events, the company is also expected to launch new cases and the Series 9 band this year, which are built with a new material and feature a magnetic buckle. This year, Apple plans to offer environmentally friendly phone cases as well.
USB-C AirPods Pro Case: Mark Gurman and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo previously announced that the iPhone 15 lineup is expected to feature USB-C type charging, now it is speculated that the event will also introduce AirPods Pro Case USB-C charging.
USB-C cables in different colors: This year, Apple may abandon its white charging cable and introduce colorful USB-C cables in the package. It is also rumored that the cables match the colors of the iPhone 15 models. In addition, the cables can be longer from 1 meter to 1.5 meters.
iOS 17 update: The Apple iPhone 15 series includes a new software update that has been tested for months. Other iPhone users will receive iOS 17 in the coming weeks.
