Apple is preparing for its annual fall event, where it is expected to unveil the new iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro lineup, along with new models of Apple Watch, some AirPods, maybe a new iPad, and other surprises. However, several products should not be expected to be seen at this event. Let’s go over everything that won’t be coming to It’s Glowtime.
iPhone SE 4
Another device that generates expectations is the fourth-generation iPhone SE. The focus of It’s Glowtime is on the iPhone, but on the newer models. According to Gurman, the iPhone SE 4 would delay its release until early 2025.
The wait would be worth it, however, as this new model would have a design similar to that of the iPhone 14, would eliminate the Home button, would have Face ID and a USB-C port, and would increase the size of its screen to 6.06 inches with OLED technology.
New Macs
One of the most anticipated releases is the new Macs with the M4 chip. Thanks to TSMC’s second-generation 3 nm technology, this chip will bring significant improvements in terms of performance and energy efficiency.
Although we know that Apple will update models like the MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac with these new chips since they are already present in the current iPad Pro, these announcements are not expected to happen at the September event but rather in October, with a possible launch in November.
AirPods Pro 3
The AirPods Pro are also on the waiting list for a redesign. While we wait for the entry version of the AirPods to introduce innovations at this event, the Pro version should arrive in 2025. As before, the wait will be compensated, as we expect these new headphones to improve sound quality and active noise cancellation significantly.
HomePod mini 2
The HomePod mini, released in October 2020, could receive an update—four years later. However, expectations of seeing a new model at the September event are really low.
Rumors suggest that the second generation of the HomePod mini could incorporate improvements in sound and microphones, as well as an updated chip. Still, we haven’t heard any indication that it will be released soon.
Apple TV 4K
Regarding the Apple TV, rumors indicate that Apple is working on a new version with a faster chip but is keeping the current design. Initially, there was talk of a release in 2024, but the latest leaks suggest that the update is not imminent and, therefore, we do not expect it to be part of the September event announcements.
Considering that the Glowtime event goes far beyond the iPhone 16, it is easy to imagine what we could see. Apple has plenty of room to surprise us, even though the products we just mentioned would not be among the contenders. “They would be,” mind you, because if someone can launch something nobody expects, it’s Apple.
