Apple set to reveal iPhone 14, new Apple Watch at ‘Far Out’ event

At its September launch event on Wednesday, Apple is expected to unveil a slew of new products, ranging from new smartwatches to updated AirPods.

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But, if the rest of the company's end-of-summer product launches are any indication, the upgraded iPhones will get the most attention.

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It comes as no surprise. The iPhone is the most profitable product line for the company.

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According to Counterpoint Research data, iPhones now account for more than half of all smartphones used in the United States, surpassing Android phones.

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According to Bloomberg and TF Securities International analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's "mini" line of smaller iPhones, which debuted around two years ago, may be phased out entirely.

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Instead, a larger iPhone 14 Plus with a 6.7-inch screen may join the new (and standard-sized) iPhone 14.

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A larger version of the regular iPhone 14 may be especially appealing to people who want a big screen "without having to pay more for the extra bells and whistles."

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According to the Wall Street Journal, the new iPhone 14 and its larger sibling will use a "improved" version of the existing A15 Bionic chipset found in iPhone 13 models.

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Apple is also expected to unveil new models of its popular smartwatches and wireless earbuds.

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According to Ross Young, CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants, the Apple Watch Series 8 may have a slightly larger screen and sensors to help it measure a wearer's temperature and blood pressure.

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The company is also expected to unveil a tougher "Pro" version of the Apple Watch.

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iPhone 14 Pro Purple First Look

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