Unlike most years where the iPhone dominates Apple’s yearly upgrade cycle, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has hinted that while a new iPhone model is still on the horizon for next year, the focus in 2024 is expected to shift significantly. AirPods and Apple Watch are anticipated to receive substantial enhancements, becoming the focal point of Apple’s strategy for the upcoming year. Additionally, the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset is set to play a significant role alongside these updates.
In his weekly Power On newsletter on Sunday, Gurman says that new low-end AirPods, the release of Apple Vision Pro, and new Apple Watch models, including at least one model with a new look, will see the iPhone maker make major announcements in its wearables category throughout 2024, taking some of the limelight away from the next generation, which is expected to feature minor upgrades over the iPhone 15 series.
“The current Apple Watch lineup isn’t expected to sell well this holiday season, and a lack of compelling features is part of the reason why,” says Gurman. Next year, Apple is planning at least one model with a new look, with the company working on a pair of health features “designed to take the smartwatch to new heights: hypertension and sleep apnea detection.”
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Apple is rumoured to launch updated fourth-generation non-Pro AirPods featuring redesigned cases, USB-C charging, and active noise cancellation from the AirPods Pro.
Additionally, there’s a plan to revamp the AirPods Max by replacing the Lightning charger with USB-C and introducing new color options, aiming to rejuvenate interest in the product. Another significant move involves Apple introducing hearing aid functionality via software updates, anticipated to disrupt the multibillion-dollar hearing aid industry, with plans for a release later next year.
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To no one’s surprise, the launch of Apple Vision Pro—Apple’s long-anticipated mixed reality headset—is poised to be one of the tech giant’s major announcements in 2024. The headset is anticipated to debut in the US early next year, amid rumors hinting at an expansion to the United Kingdom and Canada shortly thereafter.
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