iPhone 13 Pro dummy units
The iPhone 13 5G and AirPods 3 are set to be announced at an Apple event next month. While the brand hasn’t confirmed the date, a new leak has revealed possible release dates for both products.
The iPhone 13 could be released on September 17
An alleged screenshot of a Chinese e-commerce app (via IT Home) suggests that all four iPhone 13 models will be released on Friday, September 17. That timeline points to an announcement on September 7 and pre-orders on September 10.Apple is expected to introduce its new AirPods 3 product alongside the 5G iPhone 13 series, though today’s leak suggests it’ll be available a little later. Specifically, September 30 is tipped as the AirPods 3 launch date.
- AirPods 3 announcement date — September 7
- AirPods 3 release date — September 30
The timeline in question lines up with a previous prediction from Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives, who suggested that Apple would launch the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro in the third week of September, which runs from September 13 to September 17.
An event on September 7 means that press invites could be sent out as soon as next Tuesday, August 31. If there are no invites next week, Apple will likely host its iPhone 13 event on September 14. In that case, the iPhone 13 release date would likely be set for September 24 instead.
What other products will make an appearance alongside the iPhone 13?
Rumor has it that Apple is looking to increase the size of its smartwatch too. Whereas the existing Watch Series 6 is sold in 40mm and 44mm versions, the new Watch Series 7 could land in 41mm and 45mm sizes. Importantly, it should retain compatibility with existing Apple Watch bands.
Feature-wise, the Apple Watch Series 7 is expected to include an upgraded chipset that occupies less space, leaving the door open for a bigger battery and longer battery life. Apple is also working on a way to bring blood glucose monitoring to its smartwatches, though that feature has been delayed.
