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Apple typically announces a new iPhone lineup at its highly anticipated September event.
But not this year.
Instead, rumors, as well as hints of the event's typically cryptic invitation, suggest that the company will reveal updates for the Apple Watch and iPad.
As with Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference and most other tech events since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic, the product launch will be completely virtual.
It will air on Apple's website starting at 1 pm (Miami time).
Here's what to expect, according to the latest reports.
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A new Apple Watch?
Invitations to Tuesday's event read "Time Flies," hinting at Apple Watch updates.
While the line is most likely led by a sixth-generation Apple Watch, Bloomberg reported that new "low-end" models may also be on the horizon.
Other rumors suggest that a new watch could add features like blood oxygen monitoring and longer battery life.
Health updates have become a key selling point for the watch, which has become a blockbuster product since it was first launched in 2015. Last year, Apple sold 31 million watches, according to Strategy. Analytics, more than the entire Swiss watch industry in 2019.
A new iPad?
Rumors suggest that Apple may announce a new iPad or iPad Air on Tuesday.
According to Bloomberg Apple is preparing an updated iPad Air with an edge-to-edge screen.
Meanwhile, various rumors indicate that the announcements will include an updated lower-cost iPad model.
It would be Apple's second iPad launch this year - the company unveiled an update to its iPad Pro line in March.
Apple said at the time that it had sold 500 million iPads to date and that the product has remained the best-selling tablet for 10 years.
A new iPad would also have competition from one of Apple's biggest rivals: Samsung released two new tablets last month, the Galaxy Tab S7 and S7 +, which it claims are the "first 5G-compatible tablets available in America."
Possibilities of iPhone 12 and 5G
Invitations to Tuesday's event fueled rumors that it might also announce the iPhone 12. However, Bloomberg reported that the new iPhones won't launch until October, with Apple previously mentioned that the new iPhones would ship a little later than expected. usual this year.
The company was expected to introduce an iPhone 12 with 5G capabilities this fall, which would be the first iPhone to connect to the new ultra-fast wireless networks being implemented by carriers.
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Analysts expect iPhone 5G to generate a "supercycle" of device updates, potentially leading to millions of people buying the new device.
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