Why it matters: Apple has issued invitations to its next major event where the company is expected to unveil the iPhone 13 family unit of smartphones. Nosotros still likewise don't know if Apple tree is planning to host one major event in September, or space out its fall announcements over multiple weeks or months, but we should find out before long enough.

The invitation features the tag line "California streaming," a likely reference to the fact that this will be a streaming-simply broadcast featuring pre-taped segments due to the ongoing pandemic.

This year's iPhone is expected to exist offered in four distinct models, merely like concluding twelvemonth'south iPhone 12. Rumors suggest the new iPhone will come loaded with multiple photographic camera improvements including a video version of Portrait fashion with AI-level capabilities, and an improved ultra-broad bending camera lens.

The iPhone thirteen family is also expected to be powered by Apple's A15 Bionic processor and ship with a 120Hz display. Some believe an always-on brandish could exist in the mix equally well, just nosotros aren't so sure about this rumor.

Scuttlebutt that does seem to have legs, nonetheless, involves back up for low globe orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity. This rumor came out of left field tardily concluding month, and if true, could allow iPhone 13 users to brand calls and transport text messages without a traditional cellular or Wi-Fi connection. The feature would near likely be reserved for emergency situations.

Apple could too unveil a revised version of its smartwatch next calendar week, and peradventure third-gen AirPods. More recent rumors suggest the Apple tree Watch Series 7 could exist delayed due to a complicated redesign and manufacturing problems.

It all goes down starting at ten a.m. Pacific on September 14 and tin can be viewed on the company's website.