In addition to Apple taking the wraps of their first folding smartphone yesterday, Apple and their new CEO John Ternus also unveiled some upgraded wearables and new regular iPhones in what was Apple’s second autumn event. These wearables will be released on September 18: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJB69GJL

AirPods 5
AirPods 5 introduce improved Active Noise Cancellation in an open-ear design, along with a new acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ for more immersive sound. They also add hands-free access to Siri AI and Live Translation, while Transparency mode is designed to provide a more natural awareness of surrounding sounds.

The earbuds use an all-new multiport acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ. Apple states that their open-ear ANC can remove up to 50 percent more external noise than AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, while the overall audio system is designed to improve sound quality without changing the open-ear form factor.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple’s new Pro iPhones focus on photography, sustained performance, battery life, and AI capabilities. Their headline feature is a new 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, giving users greater control over depth of field and lighting, alongside expanded professional camera controls and enhanced video capabilities. The phones also introduce a redesigned Dynamic Island that can display up to three Live Activities simultaneously.

Both models are powered by the 2nm A20 Pro chip, featuring a 6-core CPU, 7-core GPU, and Dual 16-core Neural Engine. They include a next-generation vapor chamber, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread, and Apple’s C2 cellular modem. Apple rates eSIM-only models for up to 36 hours of video playback on iPhone 18 Pro and up to 45 hours on iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Apple Watch Series 12
Apple Watch Series 12 introduces the new Health Sensing System, providing higher-frequency heart rate and HRV measurements and supporting a new readiness score designed to assess the user’s capacity for activity. It also expands Apple Intelligence capabilities on the wrist through new Audio Intelligence features, including tools intended to help users recall conversations and recognize important environmental sounds.

The watch is powered by Apple’s S11 chip and uses new optical and electrical health sensors. It is available in aluminum, titanium, and ceramic finishes, while aluminum models receive Ceramic Shield 2 for improved durability. It runs watchOS 27 and retains Apple Watch’s broader health, fitness, sleep tracking, ECG, safety, and emergency features.

Apple Watch Ultra 4
Apple Watch Ultra 4 is positioned as Apple’s sports and adventure model, adding the new Health Sensing System, higher-frequency heart rate and HRV tracking, and the readiness score. It also extends battery performance for long outdoor activities and continues to emphasize advanced workout tracking, safety capabilities, satellite communications, and highly accurate GPS.

The watch uses the S11 chip and new optical and electrical heart sensors, with heart rate measurements taken every five seconds. Apple states that Extended Workout mode can provide up to 25 hours of tracking with full GPS and heart-rate readings, while Max Extended Workout mode can reach up to 45 hours. It is available in natural and black titanium finishes.