iPhone 11, Apple Watch 5 and up: the latest rumors

The countdown before the next launch of the iPhone 11 officially started this week when Apple sent out invitations for an event on Sept. 10 at the Steve Jobs Theater at its Cupertino, CA campus. As usual, Apple has not announced what it was going to announce during the event, but thanks to abundant rumors this year, we think we have a pretty clear picture of what is going to happen. In this week's Apple Core horizon tour, we review all the new products and announcements we expect from Apple, based on the latest leaks.

iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max

Apple should launch three new models of iPhone in 2019, similar to the range of last year. This year's iPhone XS, XS Max suites are the rumor calls the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max, adding one more element to the already complicated naming scheme of Apple. On the other hand, the cheapest suite of the iPhone XR should call the iPhone 11 without additional letters, numbers, or Roman numerals.

In terms of design, the three phones seemingly seem almost identical to those of the 2018 range, at least face. The 11 Pro and 11 Max Pro would have OLED screens of 5.8 and 6.5 inches, while the 11 will have a 6.1-inch LCD with the same-sized notch up on all three models. Many competitors from Apple, including Samsung, have eliminated the notch.

What can improve these models is the network of TrueDepth cameras inside the notch. A recent Bloomberg report suggests that phones will have an improved version of Face ID, capable of capturing a wider field of view.

The back of the phone will have the most changes. They say that they all have a big square camera on the back with new sensors. In addition to existing telephoto and wide-angle lenses, both high-end models will feature a new ultra wide-angle lens, while the cheaper iPhone 11 will feature a new dual-lens configuration with larger lenses. angle and telephoto.

According to some rumors, the inside of the camera's surface would have the same color as the rest of the phone, making it a little less jerky and will stay almost at the same level as the back of the phone. phone. According to rumors, the entire back of the phone, including the camera, will be carved in the same room.

The phones would also benefit from a new software feature allowing them to expand the frame of the photo even after shooting, adding more information. It is also said that they have a low-light mode or night mode similar to the Night Sight feature of Google Pixel 3.

The sequel to the iPhone XR is also expected to get a new paint job this year, adding new green and lilac options to its already colorful offering. And the new Pro models could debut with a matte glass finish at the back. They can also drop the iPhone logo at the bottom of the phones and keep only the Apple.

According to Bloomberg's report, the glass on the new iPhones will be much more difficult to crack with the "new anti-burst technology" as well as better resistance to water. Older models were already rated to survive a fair amount of water exposure and are rated iP68.

Under the hood, we are waiting for incremental processor upgrades: a new A13 chip with a faster coprocessor and the latest version of Apple's mobile software, iOS 13.

According to rumors, Apple would also eliminate 3D Touch in iPhones 2019. They still retain some 3D Touch features identical to those of their predecessors, but it will be more of a touch as Apple had done on the iPhone XR of the year last. And at least one of the three models (probably the Max) would be compatible with the Apple pencil, the stylus of Apple.

the The 2019 iPhones will also have bigger batterieswhich, coupled with a more efficient processor, could signal a significantly longer battery life. They also have the rumor of having a Inverted wireless charging function like the Galaxy S10 and note 10, which would allow you to charge other Apple devices such as AirPods (with the wireless charging box). And this could be the year that Apple includes a quick charger in the box. Despite their fast charging capabilities, current models include only a standard 5-watt USB power adapter and a USB to Lightning cable in the box.

Prices on the iPhone 11, the iPhone 11 Pro and the iPhone 11 Pro Max will likely conform to the models of last year. Pre-orders should open on Friday after the event (Sept. 13), phones arriving in stores and by mail the following Friday, Sept. 20.

All these rumors leave little imagination, but there is still a chance that some of them are harmless and that Apple finds a way to surprise us with some unexpected features during the launch.

New Apple watches, no new features

We also expect that a new Apple Watch will be launched alongside the three new iPhones. Apple has already registered four new models of the watch with the Eurasian Economic Commission, as pointed out by MacRumors. But unlike the many rumors about the iPhone, we have heard very little about what will happen in the Apple Watch 2019.

The absence of rumors could indicate one of two things: Apple was able to keep the Apple Series 5 Watch under the veil this year, or there will not be many changes on the 2019 model. The next watch Apple Watch could only bring minor improvements to the processor and the battery life, indicating more d & # 39; A year S for the watch, or only a few cosmetic changes.

The Brazilian site iHelpBR has discovered references to an edition of the Apple Watch in titanium and ceramic, concealed in the latest WatchOS 6 code. Apple has had ceramic Apple watches in the past, but not for the 4 series. A titanium edition would be a first for the Apple Watch. But we do not expect any of these cheap versions. They will likely cost much more than the $ 400 base price of the 4 Series and could cost nearly $ 1,500 if the Ceramic Series 3 is an indication.

If this year's Apple Watch is not limited to a few minor upgrades, we may be looking at more of the health-related features that Apple has invested in.

A native sleep tracking feature could be a real possibility in an Apple Watch Series 5, as Apple already owns Beddit, a sleep sensor that passes under the mattress. Many competitors of Apple Watch, such as Fitbit and Samsung, already have them on their devices. But sleep tracking would require a longer battery life on the Apple Watch.

There have also been some rumors about monitoring blood glucose and blood pressure in the next Apple Watch. Apple this week Mr White tweeted that the next Apple Watch would support blood pressure monitoring, adding fuel to the old rumor, although he provided no evidence to support his statement. It is very likely that this type of medical feature requires authorization similar to that of the ECG feature of the Apple Series 4 watch and, to our knowledge, Apple has not submitted any studies to the FDA.

Apple has also filed patents for both a round dial and one camera on the braceletwhich means that they could possibly make an appearance on the Apple Watch, but probably not the 5 series this year.

That's all we expect from Apple in terms of products at the September 10 event, but a few more ads are worth noting. Apple may disclose the registration numbers for the Apple Card or indicate the official launch date and price of its Apple TV Plus and Apple Arcade services.

Beyond the September event, we are still waiting for a 16-inch MacBook Pro with thinner enclosures and a new iPad Pro, but these will most likely be held at another event in October. Apple would also work on a suite of AirPods (AirPods 3) with water resistance and noise cancellation, as well as a cheaper HomePod for early 2020.