Apple presentation highlights: iPhone 14 lineup, Watch Series 8, AirPods Pro 2 launch

Dubbed “Far Out”, the iPhone 14 launch event is set to begin today at 10:30 pm EST. The Cupertino-based company is expected to unveil next-generation iPhone models, including the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Max, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Meanwhile, the Apple Watch Series 8 is expected to launch, which will also include the new Apple Watch Pro model. Apple may also unveil the AirPods Pro 2 tonight. The company’s launch event will be streamed live via YouTube and Apple’s website, and you can also watch it in the player built into the top of this live blog.

While the iPhone 14 is not expected to have any notable design upgrades, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models could replace the notch with a new “unified” hole punch and tablet cutout. This will be the first major change to the iPhone’s display notch since it was introduced alongside the iPhone X in 2017.

The company is also expected to discontinue the “mini” model in favor of the iPhone 14 Max (or iPhone 14 Plus, according to recent leaks), which is said to be an iPhone 14 with the same display size as the iPhone 14 Pro Max. . Earlier in March, Apple launched the iPhone SE (2022) equipped with the A15 Bionic chip, which is also expected to be used in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max models.

Meanwhile, according to previous reports, the Apple Watch Series 8 will likely have a similar design to last year’s Series 7 line. However, a new low power mode is expected in this year’s models, and customers can expect to see a new health monitoring feature in the form of control of body and skin temperature.

Apple is also expected to launch a new Apple Watch Pro model, which is said to be a rugged and durable version of its smartwatch for active users, sporting a titanium case. This model has a larger display than the others, as well as a new button.

Finally, Apple is expected to release a new model of its true wireless earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2, which will most likely replace the AirPods Pro that debuted in October 2019. active noise cancellation and sound quality. Previous reports also suggest that the earbuds may support MagSafe wireless charging and USB Type-C wired charging.

As with previous Apple events, we expect the Far Out launch event to kick off with a keynote from Apple CEO Tim Cook. The company will likely announce the new iPhone series and then provide details on other new products. You can follow the biggest updates on this page by watching the event with us through the player embedded above.