Tired of cautioning friends and family against purchasing the current iPhone 14? I share your sentiment. Here’s uplifting news: Apple has designated a date for its annual September event. The event promises insights into the iPhone 15 series and updates on other gadgets. Make a note for yourself on September 12th at 1PM ET, so you don’t miss the livestream on Engadget.
Barely had the curtain fallen on last year’s event when speculation erupted about Apple’s plans for the iPhone 15 series. All models, except perhaps the new SE, may bid farewell to the notch and adopt the Dynamic Island cutout, first seen in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. Opting for the iPhone 15 Pro might be necessary for WiFi 6E connectivity, as opposed to WiFi 6. Leaked reports suggest that the 15 Pro and Pro Max will flaunt narrower bezels and a titanium frame. However, the rumored iPhone Ultra might only surface next year.
What’s most captivating is Apple’s potential move to phase out the Lightning port with the iPhone 15 series, transitioning to the long-anticipated USB-C. The company’s hand might be forced due to regulatory requirements in the European Union, where all tablets and smartphones must sport the USB-C charging port from next year onward. Opting for a uniform connector across all new devices might be simpler for Apple, instead of holding onto the Lightning port for other markets.
In any case, the wait for insights into this year’s iPhones is almost over. Updates about the future of the Apple Watch are also expected. As always, there’s the possibility of an unexpected “one more thing” from Apple. Rest assured, we will comprehensively cover this year’s autumn iPhone event as it unfolds.
