Today’s Glowtime online Apple event was packed with facts, figures, and statistics throughout the presentation and elsewhere. We’ve pulled together the highlights.
Apple Announces Release Dates for New iPhones, Apple Watches, AirPods, and OS Updates
Apple announced a lot of dates today. Here’s a rundown of all the dates mentioned in the keynote and press releases:
iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
In Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Türkiye, the UAE, the U.K., the U.S., and 58 other countries:
Pre-Orders: Friday, September 13, 2024
In Stores and Deliveries: September 20, 2024
In Macao, Vietnam, and 19 other countries, the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max will be available starting September 27, 2024.
Apple Watch Series 10 and Apple Watch Ultra
In Australia, Canada, France, Germany, India, Japan, the UAE, the U.K., the U.S., and more than 49 other countries and regions:
Pre-Orders: Today
In Stores and Deliveries: September 20, 2024
AirPods 4 and AirPods Max
Pre-Orders: Today
In Stores and Deliveries: September 20, 2024
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Pro 2 are available online and in stores today.
iOS and iPadOS 18.0
Release Date: Monday, September 16th
watchOS 11
Release Date: Monday, September 16th
macOS 15.0, Sequoia
Release Date: Monday, September 16th
visionOS 2.0:
Release Date: Monday, September 16th
You can follow all of our September 2024 Apple event coverage through our September 2024 Apple event hub or subscribe to the dedicated September 2024 Apple event RSS feed.
Apple’s September 2024 Glowtime Event: Replay Today’s Keynote
If you didn’t follow the livestream of today’s ‘It’s Glowtime’ Apple event, you can replay it on Apple’s Events site or YouTube.
The keynote video can be streamed here and on the Apple TV using the TV app. A high-quality version will also be available through Apple Podcasts as a video and audio podcast. An American Sign Language version of the event keynote is available on the Apple Events page too.
We’ll be adding links to the product videos released by Apple today as they appear on YouTube after the break.
Dezeen Highlights The Observatory, a New Event Space at Apple Park→
Architecture and design site, Dezeen has an exclusive first look at The Observatory, a new events space built into the side of a hill at Apple Park. The building, which is near the Steve Jobs Theater, will open officially later today, presumably for the iPhone media event.
Apple’s global head of design (real estate and development) John De Maio told Dezeen:
When we built Apple Park, we wanted the entire campus to be seamlessly integrated into the landscape, and this building follows that same approach,
With its stunning views of the campus greenery and the mountains ringing the horizon, The Observatory truly is an extension of Apple Park, showcasing the best of California and the best of the natural environment around us,
The building brings in the natural stone, terrazzo and wood elements that are featured in The Steve Jobs Theater and across Apple Park. It’s a design that complements both the landscape and its neighboring buildings on campus.
The Observatory looks spectacular. Don’t miss the photos shared by Dezeen on its site.
Productivity Powerhouses (Part 2)
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AppStories Episode 402 - Productivity Powerhouses (Part 2)
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This week, Federico and John finish their tour of the apps they use for work and play to be productive.
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The Latest from Magic Rays of Light, Comfort Zone, and MacStories Unwind
Enjoy the latest episodes from MacStories’ family of podcasts:
Sigmund and Devon highlight the triumphant return of Slow Horses and rate tvOS streaming apps based on how well they take advantage of system features.
Niléane and Chris have upgraded their desk setups, but Matt didn’t get the memo and brought a hard drive or something. Then we see who can bend the rules the most to survive the challenge.
This week, a surprise apology for rain, an update on our annual OS reviews and what we plan to do with our free time once they’re finished, and a TV pick.