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Apple’s Far Out event: every update on new iPhones, Apple Watches, and more

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Another Apple event is here, and we’re expecting a bunch of big announcements. On Wednesday, September 7th, at 10AM PT / 1PM ET, Apple will be holding both a virtual and in-person event to introduce its latest iPhones, Apple Watches, and more.

The new iPhones are expected to include a Pro model with a new chip, a notch-less screen, an auto-focus selfie camera, and also a higher price, while the lower-end iPhone 14 might come in a new larger size. A new Apple Watch Series 8 will potentially be equipped with a sensor that lets it monitor body temperature, and Apple might introduce an updated Apple Watch SE and a long-awaited rugged Apple Watch model that could withstand harsh environments. On the flip side, we might finally be saying goodbye to the aging Apple Watch Series 3. It’s possible an updated AirPods Pro model is in the cards, too.

As for new iPads and Macs, we’ll likely have to wait until later this year. We’re eventually expecting to see a new entry-level iPad that ditches its headphone jack, plus a next-generation iPad Pro that comes in a larger size than the current 12.9-inch iPad Pro model. Updated MacBooks Pros should come later on, too.

Whatever Apple throws our way, The Verge will be here to cover it.

  • Sheena Vasani

    Sep 7, 2022

    Sheena Vasani

    Apple now sells only 5G iPhones

    A glimpse of the new lineup.
    A glimpse of the new lineup.

    While Apple’s September 7th “Far Out” event brought us the new iPhone 14, it also spelled the end for some earlier models. From now on, Apple will only sell 5G-capable phones: the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 12, and the second-generation iPhone SE (2022).

    Following tradition, Apple dropped the iPhone 13 Pro and the iPhone 13 Pro Max to make room for the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Launched last year, the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max offered 120Hz screens, a new three-camera system, and Apple’s faster A15 chip. But Apple has made a habit of only offering for sale the latest generation of its Pro-series phones.

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  • Barbara Krasnoff

    Sep 7, 2022

    Barbara Krasnoff

    Apple is releasing iOS 16

    Different iPhone screens with ios 16
    Photo: Apple

    Today, Apple announced that it was releasing its latest operating system, iOS 16, on September 12th. It first announced the free upgrade last June during its Worldwide Developers Conference 2022 and released a public beta in July. (Unfortunately, the release of iPadOS 16 has been delayed despite the fact that, traditionally, the two operating systems are released together.)

    As a result, the plethora of features that will come with the update won’t be much of a surprise. They start with a variety of improvements to the lock screen, including the ability to add widgets and customize its look and a new way of presenting notifications. You will be able to edit and recall sent messages (with some limitations), use the new iCloud Shared Photo Library to share photos with your family, and use the Live Text feature to pull text from videos as well as photos, with new abilities added.

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  • Mitchell Clark

    Sep 7, 2022

    Mitchell Clark

    Apple Watch Series 8 announced with temperature sensor, crash detection

    Image of the Apple Watch Series 8 along with the price of $399 for the GPS model and $499 for the cellular model.
    The Apple Watch Series 8 hasn’t gotten more expensive.
    Image: Apple

    Apple has announced its latest wearable, the Apple Watch Series 8. It includes a new temperature sensor, which Apple says “takes its commitment to women’s health even further.” The Series 8 also includes two new motion sensors to detect if you’ve been in a severe car crash. It’ll be available starting September 16th and will cost $399 for the GPS model and $499 for the cellular model.

    The company says it can track temperature changes as slight as 0.1 degrees Celsius and that it checks your temperature every five seconds. The company says that tracking your body temperature overnight can help give you insights into your ovulation cycle, which it can use to enhance the watch’s cycle tracking feature for those who menstruate. The company says that this data is encrypted on the watch itself — an important consideration for anyone tracking their cycles after the repeal of Roe v. Wade. Apple also says that anyone using Cycle Tracking will now get a warning if their period is irregular, which could be a sign of “underlying health conditions.”

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  • Tom Warren

    Sep 7, 2022

    Tom Warren

    iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max announced with animated notches and always-on displays

    Apple has officially announced the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. In the first big display redesign since Apple introduced the iPhone X in 2017, both handsets have a new pill-shaped cutout that replaces the notch and can adjust dynamically. Both devices also have a faster A16 Bionic chip and an always-on display.

    Apple CEO Tim Cook calls the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max the “most innovative pro lineup yet.” The iPhone 14 Pro will start at $999, and the iPhone 14 Pro Max starts at $1,099. Both will be available for preorder on September 9th and available in stores on September 16th.

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  • Allison Johnson

    Sep 7, 2022

    Allison Johnson

    The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are official with satellite-based Emergency SOS

    Image of the iPhone 14 and the iPhone 14 Plus, both in a light shade of blue.
    The colors have been toned down a lot this year.
    Image: Apple

    Apple has announced the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, preserving much of the iPhone 13’s design — including the previous-gen A15 Bionic chipset. There’s no Mini option this year, so your options are big or bigger. The US models of the iPhone 14 also do away with the physical SIM tray, going all in on eSIM. The standard iPhone 14 model starts at $799, and the 14 Plus starts at $899. Preorders will start September 9th; the standard 14 ships on September 16th, and the 14 Plus arrives later on October 7th.

    Both models support Emergency SOS, the much-rumored emergency messaging via communication satellites when you’re out of range of a cell signal. The phone’s antennas can connect to satellite frequencies. Apple says it can take less than 15 seconds to send a message with a clear view of the sky, and the interface guides users to point their phone in the right direction and walks them through the steps to connect with emergency service providers. It’s also possible to use the Find My app to share location without sending a message. It’s free for two years with iPhone 14 models.

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  • Sep 7, 2022

    Chris Welch and Jay Peters

    Apple’s new AirPods Pro can cancel twice as much noise

    A promotional image of Apple’s second generation AirPods Pro on a black background. They look quite similar to the original AirPods Pro.
    Apple’s second generation AirPods Pro.
    Image: Apple

    The long-awaited refresh of Apple’s AirPods Pro is here. On Wednesday, at its “Far Out” event, the company announced a second-generation pair of the popular noise-canceling earbuds with a new H2 chip that the company promises will offer improved sound quality and noise cancellation.

    The H2 chip allows the new earbuds to cancel “up to twice as much noise” over the first generation AirPods Pro, Apple says in a press release. The new buds and the H2 chip also offer an improved Adaptive Transparency mode. And Apple also says the AirPods Pro have a new low-distortion audio driver and custom amplifier for “richer bass” and “crystal-clear sound across a wider range of frequencies.”

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  • Nicole Wetsman

    Sep 7, 2022

    Nicole Wetsman

    Apple adds souped-up period and ovulation tracking to Apple Watch Series 8

    An Apple Watch screen shows the cycle tracking feature.
    The Apple Watch cycle tracking app.

    Apple Watch Series 8 will give users a better estimate of when they ovulated based on data from new temperature sensors.

    Using two sensors on the Apple Watch Series 8, the built-in menstrual cycle tracking app will check users’ temperature at the wrist every five seconds overnight. This should allow for ovulation tracking since body temperature changes over the course of the menstrual cycle and rises in response to ovulation.

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  • Victoria Song

    Sep 7, 2022

    Victoria Song

    The Apple Watch Ultra is finally here

    Image of three Apple Watch Ultras, one showing the left side of the watch, one showing the screen, and one showing the right side of the watch.
    The Apple Watch Ultra, showing off the Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, and Ocean bands.
    Image: Apple

    After over a year of rumors, Apple has finally announced the Apple Watch Ultra — a rugged, premium smartwatch that now sits atop Apple’s smartwatch lineup. The watch introduces a new design with a bigger display as well as a new design for exploration and outdoor activities.

    There’s a new button guard on the side, with a 49mm titanium case, redesigned digital crown, and a new Action button. The Action button can be customized for various purposes, including workouts, Compass Waypoints, and a new Backtrack feature. The display has sapphire crystal as well as 2,000 nits of brightness. The buttons and crowns are also designed to work with gloves, which is a big concern for outdoor athletes. There are three built-in microphones to improve sound quality as well as reduce ambient noise like wind.

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  • Sep 7, 2022

    Verge Staff

    Apple’s iPhone 14 event live blog

    The outline of the Apple logo dotted in lights.
    Image: Apple

    It’s time for Apple’s annual September event, and this should be a big one: we’re expecting iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods, and plenty of models between them. The event, which Apple’s calling “Far Out,” kicks off today, September 7th, at 1PM ET / 10AM PT. It’s streaming live for anyone who wants to tune in remotely, but Apple is also holding an in-person component from its campus in Cupertino — and we’ll be there, reporting live.

    The event is expected to be headlined by an expansive lineup of new iPhones. The iPhone 14 is likely to get a larger-sized sibling, while the iPhone 14 Pro could see more substantial upgrades, including a long-awaited always-on display. On the Apple Watch side of things, rumors suggest there’ll be an updated Apple Watch SE, a next-generation Apple Watch Series 8, and the introduction of a new high-end model meant for more extreme use cases and serious workouts. Also, the AirPods Pro should get their first update in three years.

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  • Nicole Wetsman

    Sep 7, 2022

    Nicole Wetsman

    The Apple event is going to be a hot one

    iPhone alert screen showing an emergency alert to conserve energy in California, against the backdrop of power lines.
    Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON / AFP via Getty Images

    Tech reporters are descending on Cupertino, California, today for Apple’s product launch event, where they’re expecting a first look at new iPhones and Apple Watches. They’ll also be hot — really hot. There’s a suffocating heatwave across the whole state, including in the Bay Area, where temperatures hit all-time highs.

    These sorts of extreme heat events are becoming more common because of climate change. The odds of record-breaking heatwaves are far greater now than they were a few decades ago. They’ll be even higher in the next few decades. They’re dangerous, particularly for the elderly, the very young, and people with health conditions like high blood pressure or asthma. They’re even more dangerous when they’re paired with aging power grids like California’s that struggle under the demand for air conditioning, risking blackouts that leave people stuck in the heat.

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  • David Pierce

    Sep 7, 2022

    David Pierce

    It’s time for the Apple Watch to become Apple’s next big thing

    An Apple Watch on a stone surface, with a keyboard typing the word “hello.”
    The Apple Watch is an excellent fitness device, but its wrist computer potential is still out there.
    Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge

    The iPhone is still Apple’s most important product, and it’s not remotely close. Don’t get distracted by all the people pining for a car, wondering what Apple’s AR headset might look like, claiming the iPad is the computer of the future, or wishing Apple would go ahead and build a TV already. The iPhone still accounts for most of Apple’s revenue, and iPhone users — who also pay for iCloud and Apple TV Plus and buy cases and cables and headphones and smartwatches — account for even more. Apple has been The iPhone Company for more than a decade, and that’s not changing anytime soon.

    But the iPhone might not be the star of the show on Wednesday, when Apple holds its annual fall product showcase. We’re expecting new iPhones, yes — an iPhone 14, an iPhone 14 Pro, and an iPhone 14 Pro Max — but they look likely to be the latest in a long line of slightly better iPhones. The iPhone is a terrific but thoroughly mature product, and its most whiz-bang innovations may have already happened. 

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  • Sep 6, 2022

    Ethan Morgan

    Decoding the secrets inside Apple’s event invitations

    Illustration depicting several Apple logos on a lime green background.
    Kristen Radtke / The Verge

    Apple’s next event is just around the corner, and die-hard fans have been scouring the latest invitation for clues about what new products and features may be in the cards. It’s a long-held belief that Apple hides things inside its event invitations, but we wondered whether this search for secrets ever bore any fruit (sorry) — and if it did, what sort of hints there are.

    To find out, we scoured every invitation over the past 21 years and compared them against the various products subsequently announced at each event. And it turns out, again and again, Apple buries clues in plain sight. But discerning their meaning is not so simple. Apple appears to use several frequently varied approaches to leaving hints that are often difficult to decipher ahead of time. In order to get anything out of the invites, we have to learn how to follow the trail of breadcrumbs in the first place.

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  • Emma Roth

    Sep 5, 2022

    Emma Roth

    What to expect from Apple’s iPhone 14 event

    Image of the Apple logo surrounded by gray, pink, and green outlines
    Nick Barclay / The Verge

    Apple’s iPhone 14 launch event is just days away, and it’s expected to showcase a range of new devices — not just a new iPhone. We’re also on the lookout for three (yes, we said three) new Apple Watch models and even a refreshed pair of AirPods Pro earbuds.

    Apple’s holding a small in-person event at its Apple Park campus and will stream the show online, similar to what it did with WWDC in June. Here’s what we might see at Apple’s hardware-heavy event, which is slated for September 7th, 2022, at 1PM ET.

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  • Jasmine Hicks

    Sep 5, 2022

    Jasmine Hicks

    How to watch Apple’s ‘Far Out’ event

    Apple’s next big product event is set for September 7th. It’s the company’s third live event of the year, and we’re expecting to see quite a few big announcements, from the iPhone 14 lineup to a new “Pro” Apple Watch model to the next generation of AirPods Pro — plus a bunch more.

    The event is being held in person for select members of the media, but it’s also going to be streaming online for everyone else. Here are the details for you to watch the event from wherever you are.

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  • Jay Peters

    Sep 2, 2022

    Jay Peters

    Apple Maps turns 10 — and it’s finally worth using

    The Apple Maps icon with construction equipment surrounding it.
    Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge

    If you own an iPhone, I invite you to check out the Brooklyn Bridge in Apple Maps. In the 3D view, you can see just how it stretches across the East River, hovering over the highway on the edge of Manhattan and towering over its namesake park at the tip of Brooklyn. Flip on Apple’s Flyover tour, and the camera will slowly hover around the bridge in a satellite view on a bright, sunny day, letting you peek into the surrounding pavilion, over at the trees on Liberty Island, and across the East River.

    Sure, the bridge might look a little blocky from a few angles, but it’s distinctly the Brooklyn Bridge — a far cry from when Apple Maps first launched and the bridge appeared to be melting into the ground.

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  • Mitchell Clark

    Sep 1, 2022

    Mitchell Clark

    Apple’s Lightning cable turns 10, but its time is over

    A birthday cake with 10 lit candles, which are actually Lightning connectors
    Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge

    In September 2012, Apple introduced the iPhone 5 — it was bigger, faster, and more powerful than its predecessor, but perhaps the most revolutionary change was how you charged it. Onstage to introduce the new phone, Apple marketing chief Phil Schiller announced that the company was switching from the 30-pin connector that had been on every iPhone to date over to a small new port called Lightning. Lightning seemed to be everything its predecessor and competitors were not: reversible, compact, and robust. Schiller called it “a modern connector for the next decade.”

    Fast forward to 2022, and the connector has lasted the decade Schiller promised. Every iPhone still comes with a Lightning cable, and the cable remains a reliable method for charging devices and connecting to accessories and cars. But as Lightning approaches its 10th birthday, I, and many others, are ready for Apple to close the book on this connector and introduce a sea change in how we charge our phones. It’s not because Lightning’s technically outdated; it’s because another port has outdone it in one key area — ubiquity.

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  • Victoria Song

    Aug 31, 2022

    Victoria Song

    What the Apple Watch Pro needs to succeed

    The Race Route workout displayed on a Apple Watch Series 7
    watchOS 9 will bring new running metrics, which hints that a “Pro” Apple Watch is on the way.
    Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge

    2022 is a big year for smartwatches. Samsung just refreshed its Galaxy Watch lineup with a new “Pro” model, Google is finally releasing a Pixel Watch, Qualcomm launched a new wearable chip, and some Wear OS 2 watches will finally get the upgrade to Wear OS 3. And over in Apple’s camp, the Apple Watch lineup is about to see its biggest overhaul in years. This year, we’re expecting to see not one, not two, but potentially three new Apple Watch models. A new Series 8, a new SE, and a never-before-seen rugged “Pro” model — a new high-end option that could potentially shake things up in the smartwatch world.

    That’s because an Apple Watch Pro would mean Apple’s entering a whole new wearable category: multisport fitness watches. This is a category with passionate users who demand a specific list of fitness and navigation features to fuel their athletic adventures, potentially putting the Apple Watch up to challenges it hasn’t faced before.

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  • Jay Peters

    Aug 24, 2022

    Jay Peters

    Apple’s iPhone 14 launch event is happening September 7th

    The outline of the Apple logo dotted in lights.
    Wonder what clues might be in the image?
    Image: Apple

    Apple’s next product launch event will take place on September 7th, the company announced in an invitation sent out to journalists today. At the show, Apple is expected to share details on upcoming iPhones and Apple Watches.

    The invite, which has the tagline “Far Out,” is for an in-person event at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple’s Cupertino campus, which would be the company’s first big product launch event to take place in the theater since the start of the pandemic. (Apple hosted an in-person event for this year’s WWDC keynote, but it took place outdoors.) The company will also be streaming the September 7th event online.

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