It is confirmed: The subsequent Apple iPhone occasion will happen on Sept. 7.

Invites went out right now, solidifying what has been the rumored date for Apple’s flagship occasion. Insiders count on to see the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Collection 8. And, like earlier Apple occasions that at all times characteristic some sort of theme, this yr’s invitation says “Far Out” with a starry nighttime aesthetic. So… one thing to do with house? Or, perhaps it is one thing to do with a light-field digital camera system? Hrmmm…

The occasion, as has been the case for the previous few years, will probably be streamed stay from Apple Park on the firm’s Cupertino, CA headquarters and will probably be open to a restricted variety of in-person attendees just like the final Apple occasion.

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Whereas the tech big’s iconic occasion sometimes takes place on the second Tuesday in September, this yr’s will probably be every week earlier and on a Wednesday. As Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman speculated, this may be to present press an additional day to journey after the Labor Day lengthy weekend. However why is it happening every week sooner than normal? Maybe for extra time to juice gross sales earlier than the top of the fiscal fourth quarter, in response to Gurman.

Apple specialists anticipate large adjustments to the iPhone 14 Professional and iPhone 14 Professional Max, together with an always-on show and the long-awaited dying of the dreaded notch. Plus, the Apple Watch Collection 8 may include a rugged “Professional” mannequin for athletes. Additionally, pour one out for the iPhone mini, which underperformed final yr and may not be coming again.

Will this yr’s Apple occasion actually be that far out? Let the hypothesis start.