Apple September event: iPhone 16 series launch and new watches expected, but these devices may have to wait

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Apple has scheduled a special event for September 9, according to an official announcement from the company. While speculation points to new iPhones and Apple Watches being revealed, several anticipated products are expected to be missing from the event.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is advancing development on its first Macs featuring the M4 chip, which debuted with the latest iPad Pro. The company is anticipated to release new versions of the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac with the M4 chip. While the iMac and MacBook Pro are likely to retain their current designs, the M4 Mac mini might showcase a new, more compact form resembling an Apple TV. However, Apple generally reserves major Mac announcements for October, so the debut of these new Macs might be delayed.

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Rumours indicate that Apple is developing the third generation of AirPods Pro, which are expected to include a new design and advanced chips potentially offering health features like hearing tests. Nevertheless, the AirPods Pro 3 are likely to be introduced later in 2025. For the upcoming event, Apple is expected to present two new versions of AirPods 4, replacing the AirPods 2 and 3, alongside the new iPhones.

Apple is reportedly planning a significant update for the iPhone SE. The current third-generation model, released in 2022, maintains the iPhone 8's design, including a Home button and a 4.7-inch LCD screen. The next-generation iPhone SE is rumoured to adopt a design similar to the iPhone 14, featuring Face ID, an OLED display with a notch, and possibly the A18 chip. Despite these updates, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to debut in early 2025, not at the September event.

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Apple is working on several new HomePod models. Leaked images show a new HomePod that resembles the HomePod 2 but includes an