This new report comes from Gurman via Bloomberg, which is known for sharing accurate information on Apple products ahead of their public release.
New Apple S9 chipset
The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra (2nd generation) models are expected to use an “all-new” smartwatch processor from the brand, which Gurman shared on his Discord channel. Apple’s S8 SiP currently in the Series 8 models is very similar to the S6 chipset it introduced with the Apple Watch Series 6 in 2020. The new S9 chipset is expected to be built on a more efficient 4- or 5-nanometer process compared to the older 7-nanometer process That should lead to improvements in battery and performance.
MicroLED prototype in 2025
While the next-generation smartwatch is not expected to feature other major hardware upgrades, the next Apple Watch Ultra model coming out in 2025 will have a MicroLED display, developed in-house from a previous version. a report. The brand is also expected to unveil its new Vision series mixed reality headset in the same year with new features such as Fitness + integration and a more affordable model.
Upcoming Apple products
Gurman also shared the internal codenames for Apple devices set to launch by the first half of 2024:
Apple Watch Ultra (2nd generation): N210 Apple Watch Series 9: N207, N208 iMac 24 with M3 chipset: J433, J434 MacBook Pro 14 and 16 with M3 Pro, M3 Max: J514, J516 MacBook Pro 13 with M3: J504 generation Upcoming iPad Pro with OLED display: J717, J720 Upcoming iPad Air: J507
Gurman also stated that new Mac models with the M3 chipset are expected to arrive in the first half of 2024. The new iPad Pro and Air model may feature the same upgraded processor. Other products such as the third generation AirPods Pro and smart home equipment (including a new smart display) are still in the early stages of development. He previously talked about a cheaper version of the Apple Vision Pro AR headset, which appears to be in development.
