The company launched a new yellow iPhone 14, brought back the HomePod, and refreshed its Mac lineup with an M2 Mac mini and M2 MacBook Pro. But what else is on the docket? As it turns out, a lot more. From new iPhones, an upgraded Apple Watch, and possibly an AR headset, here are nine products we still expect from Apple in 2023.
If there is any Apple product with an upgrade cycle that’s literally like clockwork, it’s the iPhone, which is always out in the fall. This year, we can expect the iPhone 15 lineup to include an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, it is rumored that the iPhone 15 will have a bigger 6.2-inch display this year, but the rest of the lineup will have the same sizes as before.
The iPhone 15 series is expected to drop Lightning for USB-C charging, due to European regulations mandating the use of a common charger for all electronics, including the iPhone. Apple may still be doing a “Made for iPhone” (MFi) program for USB-C charging, though, which would mean USB-C cables that are “optimized” for the iPhone. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models may benefit from faster data transfer speeds, but the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus may be stuck with slower USB 2.0 transfer speeds, which would be the same as the current lightning cables.
While the Dynamic Island was exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models, it may be available across the entire iPhone 15 lineup. The bezels on the iPhone 15 Pro models could be much thinner than their predecessors, while the regular iPhone 15 models may not see as much of a reduction.
The iPhone 15 lineup is also rumored to be ditching physical volume buttons in favor of solid-state buttons that rely on haptics, and even the mute toggle may be going away for a solid-state button as well.
Other rumors circulating around the iPhone 15 involve a brand new iPhone 15 Ultra, which may or may not be the same as the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
But this would involve more than just a name change. The iPhone 15 Ultra is rumored to have a titanium body instead of stainless steel, which would be more lightweight and durable. This would also mean a higher starting price, though, with rumors suggesting a starting price of $1200.
Another big upgrade would be a periscope-style telephoto camera, which is rumored to be available on the iPhone 15 Ultra or Pro Max model only. This would mean a higher level of optical zoom than what we currently have, bringing the iPhone up to similar optical zoom ranges offered by competitors like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Another camera improvement would be dual selfie cameras for improved bokeh effect on self-portrait images. And while the rest of the iPhone 15 lineup gets USB-C, reports suggest the iPhone 15 Ultra could be completely portless, relying only on wireless charging.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Ultra
Apple Watch Series 9
iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Mini
M2 Mac Pro
15-inch MacBook Air
M2 iMac
Apple Reality Pro headset
Mini-LED Pro Display XDR
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