Apple's "High Light" Moment: iPhone 16 Series, New Apple Watch Members, and AirPodsMax2 on the Horizon

Apple's "High Light" Moment: iPhone 16 Series, New Apple Watch Members, and AirPodsMax2 on the HorizonAt 1 am on September 10th, Apple will hold a special event themed "High Light," expected to unveil a range of new products, including the iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch series, and AirPods series. This launch event is highly anticipated, with various leaks and rumors circulating

Apple's "High Light" Moment: iPhone 16 Series, New Apple Watch Members, and AirPodsMax2 on the Horizon

At 1 am on September 10th, Apple will hold a special event themed "High Light," expected to unveil a range of new products, including the iPhone 16 series, Apple Watch series, and AirPods series. This launch event is highly anticipated, with various leaks and rumors circulating. Let's take a sneak peek at the highlights to look forward to.

iPhone 16 Series: Major Upgrades, Potential Price Changes

According to recent leaks, the iPhone 16 series will offer four versions: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Screen sizes will be 6.3 inches and 6.9 inches, respectively. In terms of performance, the Pro series will feature the A18 Pro chip, supporting 40W wired fast charging, with the Pro Max boasting the largest battery capacity at 4650mAh; the non-Pro versions will be powered by the A18 chip, with a battery capacity of approximately 3500mAh and 27W charging support.

Notably, the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will feature an additional capacitive button on the right side, akin to a DSLR camera's shutter button, for taking photos and videos. Color options will see the Pro version adopting a gold titanium finish, replacing blue titanium; the non-Pro version will replace white with yellow, offering new green, pink, and blue options.

The starting price for the Chinese mainland version of the iPhone 16 is expected to be 5999 yuan (128GB), while the iPhone 16 Plus (128GB) will start at 6999 yuan. The higher-priced iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are expected to start at 7999 yuan and 9999 yuan respectively, with the highest configuration priced at 13999 yuan. However, it's important to note that this information comes from leaks, and their accuracy remains unconfirmed. Actual prices will be announced at the Apple event.

Apple Watch Series: A Ten-Year Anniversary, New Upgrades

This year marks the tenth anniversary of Apple Watch, and the event will introduce three new watches: the entry-level Apple Watch SE, the mid-range Series 10, and the high-end Ultra 3. However, information about the Ultra 3 is currently unclear. Some sources suggest that Apple may update the Ultra 2 instead of releasing a new Ultra 3.

The most significant upgrade comes with the Apple Watch Series 10, featuring a design similar to the Series 9 but with a larger screen and thinner body. Additionally, the Series 10 will introduce a sleep apnea detection feature, although it may not be immediately available at launch and is expected to be implemented through a later OTA update.

Apple had initially planned to introduce high blood pressure detection to the Apple Watch this year, but indications suggest that this feature has been delayed and will not be announced at the event.

AirPods Series: AirPodsMax2 and the Next Generation of AirPods4 Arrive

According to leaks, Apple will launch the AirPodsMax2 over-ear headphones at the event, marking the first update since the first-generation AirPodsMax was released in December 2020. For reference, the currently available AirPodsMax are priced at 3999 yuan in the Chinese mainland.

In addition to the AirPodsMax2, Apple will also introduce the AirPods4 series, including standard and enhanced versions. The standard version is expected to replace the AirPods2, omitting wireless charging and featuring passive noise cancellation; the enhanced version will succeed the AirPods3, supporting wireless charging and active noise cancellation. Both versions are expected to support spatial audio and adopt USB-C ports.

It remains unclear whether Apple will make changes to the main body design of the headphones or introduce additional color options.

Stay Tuned for the Event

The information above is just a glimpse into the potential highlights of Apple's upcoming event. More detailed information will be revealed at the official announcement. For those who don't want to stay up late, you can check out our comprehensive event recap article and model comparison analysis in the morning after the event!