Apple’s September 7 event will offer a glimpse at what to expect from the iPhone 14 lineup. Among the major announcements expected at this event are the AirPods Pro Gen 2, the new A16 Bionic chip, and larger display options. But how will Apple’s strategy affect its price hike?
Apple’s iPhone 14 event is scheduled for September 7
According to reports, Apple will be launching a new lineup of iPhones at its September 7 event. Rumors suggest that the new lineup will feature a larger 6.7-inch display and a pinhole notch. But these rumors are based on speculation only. Regardless of the facts, the new lineup is expected to feature many major changes, including a faster processor.
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AirPods Pro Gen 2
There are a couple of rumored new features coming to the iPhone this fall. First up are the AirPods Pro. These new wireless headphones are expected to have noise cancelling and spatial audio capabilities. They could even come with an updated H1 chip and improved drivers. This may be a nice addition for audiophiles.
New A16 Bionic chip
The new A16 Bionic chip is expected to be announced at Apple’s iPhone 14 event in September. The A16 Bionic is expected to be based on a 5nm fabrication process, and will be powered by a GPU with 18 billion to 20 billion transistors. A Twitter user shared benchmarks that show it could be a significant upgrade over the A15 Bionic. It’s also rumored to come with an improved camera and battery life.
Larger display options
Apple’s iPhone 14 event is expected to bring bigger display options for the phone. The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Max should sport larger screens with a pill cutout and slimmer bezels. These new models are expected to offer a larger screen size than the current model’s 5.8-inch screen.
Satellite connectivity
The upcoming iPhone 14 could feature satellite connectivity support. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 14 could feature the feature. However, he is not sure when Apple will release the feature to the public. However, Kuo believes that satellite communication features will become common in smartphones in the coming years.
Pricing
Apple will hold its next major product launch event on Sept. 7, where it is expected to announce its new iPhone 14 lineup. The new models are expected to offer major upgrades, including a new Pro model. However, they will also carry price hikes.