The Apple event will take place practically later today, where the Cupertino company is expected to present the new generations of the Apple Watch and the iPad Air. The event that Apple calls “Time Flies” is likely to lead the Apple Watch Series 6 as the successor to the Series 5 model. However, rumor has also suggested that Apple’s event will also be the venue. where the company could introduce an affordable version of the Apple Watch that could possibly be called the Apple Watch SE. Apple may also present its new iPad Air model. However, the company is not likely to present the highly anticipated iPhone 12 series at the event and could host a separate event for new iPhone models.
Apple event calendar, live stream details
Apple will host the Virtual Time Flies event, much like it hosted WWDC 2020 in June. The event will begin today at 10 a.m. M. PDT (10:30 PM IST) and will be streamed live through the dedicated Apple Events site and YouTube. You can also watch the event live from the embedded video below.
Apple event announcements expected
While Apple has continued the trend of keeping mum on what’s to come at today’s event, rumors have suggested what we can expect from Apple’s event.
Apple Watch Series 6
One of the key announcements at today’s Apple event would be the Apple Watch Series 6. The team led by Tim Cook’s next-generation smartwatch is rumored to have a built-in blood oxygen meter to measure oxygen levels, plus of offering pulse tracking and heart rate monitoring. You can also expect a faster processor to offer improved performance. Additionally, the new Apple Watch will likely retain the 40mm and 44mm sizes that debuted with the Series 4 in 2018. It would also feature an always-on display that was first seen on the Series 5 on the line last year.
Apple Watch SE
Along with the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple is rumored to have plans for the affordable model that it could call the Apple Watch SE. This new model is likely to hamper competition for companies like Fitbit, Huawei and Samsung, which have provided a range of smartwatches to counter the Apple Watch lineup. You can expect 40mm and 44mm variants on the SE series, along with support for GPS. The Apple Watch SE is also designed to have cellular variants, although you wouldn’t get an always-on display and ECG functionality.
iPad Air 4 aka iPad Air (2020)
The third announcement that would take place at today’s Apple event would be related to the new iPad Air which is likely to be the successor to the iPad Air 3 that debuted in March last year. The new model could feature a design similar to the iPad Pro family and offer a larger screen-to-body ratio. You can also expect the omission of the traditional Touch ID-equipped home button. Furthermore, the iPad Air 4 that officially arrives as the iPad Air (2020) is likely to lack some of the main features of the iPad Pro, despite having a similar appearance.
Apple one
New products aside, Apple is likely to spill the beans on its unified subscription offering that would be called Apple One. The new offering may start with a base tier that would offer Apple Music and Apple TV +, while its more expensive version would provide additional access to Apple Arcade. It would also add Apple News + to the industry at the next level. Additionally, Apple may offer improved iCloud storage
Companies like Google and Microsoft have offered service packages for their subscription-based services in the past. However, Apple can leverage its strong presence in the hardware world to scale its unified subscription offering.
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