iPhone 16, iOS 18, Apple Watch and more expected

iPhone 16, iOS 18, Apple Watch and more expected

The countdown clock is almost at zero: Apple’s biggest event of the year is almost here. We’re expecting a bunch of new devices, including the iPhone 16 lineup, new Apple Watch models, and new AirPods — and maybe even a few surprises. Apple will be reintroducing its updated iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence features to the world, after first showing them off back in June. The company’s “It’s Glowtime” event kicks off at 1 p.m. ET, but Engadget’s Cherlynn Low and Billy Steele have already begun reporting live from the event. Stick around for the next few hours as live updates from Apple Park continue before, during, and after Tim Cook takes the stage. Want more info? Get ready for all the news with our detailed preview and open a second screen to watch the iPhone 16 event live.

Live5 updates

  • A new Apple Park structure? Behold ‘The Observatory’

    We didn’t have a new Apple Park structure on our bingo card, but that’s what we’re seeing online today. According to Dezeen, a British architecture publication, Apple Park now has a new underground structure called “The Observatory.” Head over to Dezeen for more details while we wait for confirmation from our team on the ground.

    Apple Park is said to have gained a new area.Apple Park is said to have gained a new area.

    Apple Park is said to have gained a new area. (These)

  • Are AirPods Max getting an update?

    According to Mark Gurman (who was recently a guest on the Engadget podcast), the AirPods Max may be getting their first update since launching in late 2020.

    If true, it’ll be interesting to see whether Apple positions this as a true next-gen product, or just a minor refresh. The company took the latter path when it moved the AirPods Pro from Lightning to USB-C last year.

  • No Apple Watch Ultra 3 today?

    That’s the latest news from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, published in his X/Twitter feed last night.

  • If you can watch the event live today, check out our detailed guide to help you get the lowdown before 1pm ET. Pro tip: keep this live blog open in a separate tab for all of our expert commentary.

  • We’re live in Cupertino!

    We have arrived in Cupertino and are getting ready to go to Apple Park. We heard that there might be news today?

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