Apple’s next generation iPhone 6s is almost here, with Apple set to announce the smartphone at its event on 9th September 2015. The event is set to be one of Apple’s biggest ever, and we could see more than just a new iPhone today – there are rumours surrounding the new iPhone(s), the iOS 9 and watchOS 2 release date, a brand new Apple TV, and possibly an iPad mini 4 or an iPad Pro.
The good news is that Apple will be hosting a live video stream directly from the event at The Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in California, so everyone can watch the action as it unfolds.
Today’s Apple event is likely to emphasize the power of polish. Patient folks who have waited for the refined updates to Apple’s latest hardware are likely to be rewarded. Refined updates of the iPhone, Apple TV, and iPad, each with a bit more power and a handful of novel features, have been rumored to make an appearance.
We should learn about the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus. They’re likely to look the same as their predecessors, but with faster processors, an improved camera, and Force Touch, the haptic feedback already part of newer MacBook trackpads and the Apple Watch.
We’re hesitant to say anything, but this will probably be the year Apple updates the Apple TV. The Apple TV has been rumored for previous Apple events, only to be a no-show, but all signs point to the new Apple TV, now with a Siri integrated remote, showing up on stage. The rumored price tag is somewhere between $149 and $199, a significant bump above the $69 asking price for the current model. Perhaps Apple will show the long-rumored Apple TV video game controller.
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Predictions are hazier the deeper we look into the crystal ball. The rumored iPad Pro — possibly larger, more powerful, and stylus-friendly than those currently available — could steal the spotlight. We have to imagine Apple will have something to say about Apple Music, which has been taking a critical thumping in recent weeks. Maybe it’s time for new watch bands? And what about a video streaming service? Would Apple launch hardware without a flashy subscription service to justify the investment? We’ll have answers soon!
How to watch
Starting time: San Francisco: 10:00AM / New York: 1:00PM / London: 6:00PM / Berlin 7:00PM / Moscow: 8:00PM / Beijing: 1:00AM (September 10th) / Tokyo: 2:00AM (September 10th) / Sydney 3:00AM (September 10th).
Live blog: Tune into The Verge’s live blog for up-to-the-second updates, commentary, and pictures directly from the venue.
Live streaming: Apple’s live stream is available via a dedicated channel on the Apple TV set-top box or the Safari browser on OS X (10.8.5 and above) and iOS devices (iOS 6 and above).
