At the event held by Apple from 2:00 am on September 10, 2026, the iPhone 18 Pro series, iPhone Duo, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 were announced.
On the other hand, the new HomePod mini and the new Apple TV, which were thought to be potentially announced, did not appear. We will check when these are likely to be announced in the future, along with the results of advance predictions.
Products announced and not announced
The following are the new products that were rumored to be announced at this event, regardless of their feasibility.
| model | result (Accurate is ◯) |
not announced Next expected time of case |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone18 Pro | ◯ | – |
| iPhone18 Pro Max | ◯ | – |
| iPhone Duo | ◯ | – |
| Apple Watch Series 12 | ◯ | – |
| Apple Watch Ultra 4 | ◯ | – |
| AirPods 5 | ◯ | – |
| New iPad mini | Loser | October 2026 |
| HomePod mini 2 | Loser | October or November 2026 |
| New Apple TV | Loser | After October 2026 |
| smart home hub | Loser | After October 2026 |
| Smart home hub related accessories | Loser | After October 2026 |
In that the new iPhone, new Apple Watch, and AirPods 5 were announced at this event, it can be said that the results were generally good.
It was thought that the new iPad mini would be announced in October, so it is understandable that it was not announced at this event.
HomePod mini 2, the new Apple TV, smart home hub, and related accessories, which some sources said were likely to be announced this time, did not appear.
These may be announced after October along with the new iPad mini. In that case, it will be interesting to see whether it will be announced together with other new products or as a news release.
Verification of rumors regarding product specifications
When we checked not only the product itself, but also the leaked information and predictions regarding its specifications and configuration, we found the following results.
New iPhone
| Content | result | remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Foldable iPhone model name | If anything, it’s a failure | The correct answer is not Ultra, which has been rumored for a long time, but Duo, which surfaced just before. |
| Body color | If anything, it’s a failure | There was a theory of 3 colors, but 4 colors were announced. |
| variable aperture | Loser | It was predicted that it would only be available in the Pro Max, but it will also be included in the Pro. |
| Dynamic Island | Hit the mark | Achieved miniaturization |
| camera control | Loser | In the specification comparison, it is not simplified and supports the same operation as before. |
| External dimensions | Loser | Body thickness remains at 8.75mm instead of increasing to 8.80mm |
| Number of models announced | Hit the mark | iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2 not announced |
| C2 supports 5G mmWave and is available outside the US | Loser | C2-equipped models for Japan only support 5G sub-6 |
| Sales price increases | Rather spot on | Prices increased by $100 in the US as expected, but in Japan more than expected |
The variable aperture, for which expectations were particularly mixed for the iPhone 18 Pro series, was installed not only in the iPhone 18 Pro Max but also in the iPhone 18 Pro.
There was a mix of 3-color and 4-color theories about the body color, but the official lineup now includes 4 colors: black, silver, glacier, and burgundy.
On the other hand, there was a lot of information that came out just before that was accurate, such as the smaller Dynamic Island, the A20 Pro’s 7-core GPU, and dual 16-core Neural Engine.
New Apple Watch
| Content | result | remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Added ceramic case | Hit the mark | Two colors: pearl white and night blue |
| Enhanced heart rate related functions | Hit the mark | Adopts health sensing system |
| Sensor system renewal | Hit the mark | Updated optical and electrical sensors |
| Improved fitness-related apps | Hit the mark | Added new features such as readiness level |
| Improved hypertension notifications | Suspending judgment | The contents are not specified in the specification comparison. |
| Equipped with S11 or S12 | Hit the mark | Equipped with S11 |
| storage capacity | Loser | No change at 64GB |
As rumored, the Apple Watch Series 12 has returned with a ceramic case, and is now available in two colors: pearl white and night blue.
There’s also a new health sensing system that measures heart rate more frequently and includes enhanced health and fitness features such as heart rate variability and readiness. It looks like we’ll need to see more details about improvements to notifications for hypertension patterns.
There were two theories about the name of the chip installed, S11 and S12, but the one actually used was S11.
On the other hand, there was also information that suggested the storage capacity would be doubled to 128GB, but the actual Apple Watch Series 12 continues to have 64GB.
Many new products by spring 2027?
It is rumored that Apple will announce many new products in the spring of 2027.
The main new products expected to be announced at this time, including products that did not appear at this event, are as follows.
- New iPad mini
- New Apple TV
- HomePod mini 2
- Smart home hub and related accessories
- 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6
- iMac with M6
- New iPad Pro
- MacBook Pro with organic EL (OLED) display
- New iPad Air
- iPhone18
- iPhone18e
- iPhone Air 2
We will continue to pay attention to overseas reports and leaker information to see if our predictions regarding these products come true, or if the release date will be postponed or specifications changed for some reason.
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Source: iPhone Mania
