TL;DR
- Apple’s iPhone 15 event will likely occur on September 12 or 13.
- Rumors of potential delayed launch for certain iPhone 15 models.
- Reportedly feature the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.
- Announcements regarding iOS 17 and related OS updates.
Apple’s highly anticipated annual iPhone event is on the horizon. In his Power On newsletter on Bloomberg, Mark Gurman mentioned that the iPhone 15 launch event will likely be held on Tuesday, September 12, or Wednesday, September 13.
The pre-orders for the new iPhones are set to be available a few days later, precisely on Friday, September 15. Following that, we expect the launch to occur one week later, on September 22, considering Apple’s regular timeline.
The company traditionally hosts its event in the first two weeks of September to ensure the new iPhones hit the market before the end of the month. A strategy to generate substantial revenue before the conclusion of its fiscal quarter at the month’s end.
There have been rumors of potential supply constraints, which might result in limited availability or a slightly delayed launch for specific models.
According to a report from 9to5Mac, multiple carrier partners have reportedly restricted their employees from taking time off on Wednesday, September 13, in anticipation of a “major smartphone announcement.”
While it remains unclear why carriers would take such measures on an event day, it does align with Gurman’s reported schedule. Apple’s iPhone events usually occur on Tuesdays, except when they coincide with Labor Day in the United States.
In such cases, the events are pushed to Wednesdays to accommodate media travel plans without interfering with the holiday. As Labor Day is not a factor this year, September 12 is a strong contender for the event date, although Apple could opt for a Wednesday event for various reasons.
Apple generally sends out media invitations about a week in advance. It means we still have some time before receiving official confirmation of the event date. Moreover, additional rumors will firm things up as the next month unfolds.
The September event is anticipated to be a significant occasion for Apple, including the highly anticipated unveiling of the iPhone 15 lineup. The event will reportedly feature the updates to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models. Furthermore, attendees can anticipate the details and release dates for iOS 17 and other related OS updates.