Apple September Event: 5 Products That May Have to Wait

Apple iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be one of the biggest highlights of Apple’s September event, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro Max and a long-rumored foldable iPhone Ultra. However, several other Apple products are reportedly unlikely to appear at the event, meaning some fans may have to wait until later this year or into 2027.

iPhone 18

The standard iPhone 18 is one of the biggest products expected to miss the September event. Reports suggest Apple is changing its traditional iPhone release schedule, with the regular iPhone 18 potentially delayed until early 2027. It could launch alongside the iPhone Air 2 and a lower-cost iPhone 18e.

Camera-Equipped AirPods

Apple has also been linked to a new generation of AirPods featuring cameras designed to provide visual information to Siri and improve AI-powered contextual features. However, recent reports suggest supply-chain and software challenges have delayed the product, with a 2027 launch now expected.

Touchscreen MacBook Pro Ultra

A touchscreen MacBook Pro Ultra is another highly anticipated product that may not arrive during the September iPhone event. Apple traditionally separates major Mac announcements from its iPhone launches, and current expectations point toward October at the earliest for new Mac hardware.

OLED iPad mini

The long-awaited OLED iPad mini refresh is also unlikely to share the spotlight with the new iPhones. Reports suggest the tablet could arrive in October, bringing an OLED display to Apple’s smallest iPad lineup. More significant iPad Pro and iPad Air updates are reportedly expected later, potentially in early 2027.

Apple Watch SE 4

Apple is expected to introduce the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at its September event, but the cheaper Apple Watch SE 4 is not expected to be part of the lineup. Because the Apple Watch SE 3 launched only last year, the next-generation budget model could remain on the sidelines until 2027 or possibly later.

What Apple Could Still Announce

While several products may be delayed, the September event is still expected to feature major announcements. Along with the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple is reportedly preparing to unveil its first foldable iPhone Ultra. New Apple Watch models are also expected, while updates to the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini could potentially join the presentation.

The event could therefore mark a major change in Apple’s traditional product-release strategy. Rather than unveiling every new device at once, the company appears poised to spread launches across several months, giving the September event a stronger focus on its premium iPhones, foldable technology and flagship wearables

Source : tomsguide.com