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The episode discusses expectations for Apple's upcoming event, including predictions for new products like the iPhone 18 Pro and AirPods 5.

Ahead of Apple's "Surprise and shine" event on September 9, we talk through everything to expect on this week's episode of The MacRumors Show . 00:00 Intro 04:37 AirPods 5 predictions 09:26 Apple Watch predictions 18:35 iPhone 18 Pro expectations 28:39 iPhone Ultra first look 43:50 Apple Pencil and home product rumors 49:12 Event coverage and closing remarks The event begins at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time at the Apple Park campus in Cupertino, California, and will be streamed on Apple's website, on YouTube, and through the Apple TV app. It is the first keynote since John Ternus succeeded Tim Cook as chief executive on September 1. Rumors suggest at least six new products will arrive at the event. The Apple Watch Series 12 is expected to add a new chip, improved fitness tracking , better battery life , continuous heart-rate collection, and redesigned Health and Fitness experiences. A ceramic case option may return in white or dark gray, but no major redesign or Touch ID is now expected. The Apple Watch Ultra 4 should receive the same new chip and health upgrades, again without a redesign. Apple may also expand its existing satellite connectivity features on the device with satellite…

People in this episode

Host: The MacRumors Show

Topics covered

• Apple event
• iPhone expectations
• AirPods predictions
• Apple Watch updates
• product rumors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple

Products: AirPods 5, Apple Watch, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra, Apple Pencil, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods Pro 3

Places: Cupertino, California

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