How to watch today’s Apple iPhone 14 launch event online
If you’re wondering how to watch today’s Apple event, where the Cupertino company is expected to launch the iPhone 14 line, the Apple Watch 8, and likely numerous other new products, then we’ve got you covered.
The event starts today, September 7th at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST (or 03:00 CEST on Thursday, September 8), and it will be broadcast live from the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
While we’ll be there in person (be sure to check our Apple Event Live Blog for the latest updates), you don’t need to miss a thing as we’ll show you how to watch the Apple Event from wherever you are you are.
When is Apple’s Far Out event happening – including the UK and Australia?
The Apple Far Out event starts at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST on Wednesday, September 7 – that is 3 a.m. on Thursday, September 8th for those in Australia’s AEST time zone.
It’ll likely take between an hour and two (and since we’re anticipating up to eight new devices, it’ll certainly be very close to the high end of that estimate).
So make sure you’re settled with some good snacks and a range of drinking options… and don’t forget those who will have to live blog the whole experience.
Here’s how to watch the Apple event and iPhone 14 launch online
These days Apple’s events are easy to watch live and the Apple Far Out event is no exception, with the easiest method being simply going to YouTube where Apple will be live streaming the show.
Conveniently, the YouTube live stream page (opens in new tab) because this is already active so you can set a reminder on the page or just bookmark it.
To make it even easier, you can watch the event via the embedded YouTube video above, so you don’t even have to leave this page.
You can also follow the event on the Apple website (opens in new tab)which also already has a page for the event, or from the Apple TV app – which doesn’t have a page yet – or on Apple Developer (opens in new tab) App which we think is the most niche way to tune in.
And remember, unlike years past, this isn’t an event that’s only closed to those on an Apple device with the Safari browser – it’s now open to everyone, so there’s no reason not to see it .
What to expect from today’s Apple event
We’re expecting to see a lot at Apple’s Far Out event, but the iPhone 14 range is sure to be the star of the show. This is said to include not only the iPhone 14 itself, but also an iPhone 14 Pro, an iPhone 14 Pro Max and – new this year – an iPhone 14 Max or iPhone 14 Plus.
The final model is said to be basically a standard iPhone 14 but with a larger 6.7-inch screen and is believed to end up in place of an iPhone 14 mini.
Most upgrades will reportedly be limited to the Pro models, with rumors of a new 48-megapixel main camera, a cutout in the screen instead of a notch, an upgraded ultra-wide camera and a more powerful chipset. However, either most or all iPhone 14 models may get a larger battery than their predecessors.
We’re also expecting the Apple Watch 8, Apple Watch SE 2, and an Apple Watch Pro. Leaks suggest that the SE 2 could get a new chipset and not much more, while the Apple Watch 8 could also get some new features, led by a body temperature sensor.
The Apple Watch Pro may get the same features as the Apple Watch 8, but paired with a larger screen and battery, and a sturdier and more premium build, including a titanium case. This is expected to come at a very high price point, which coupled with a likely bulky build could make it a lightweight niche product.
That’s not all, though, as according to some sources, Apple will also unveil the AirPods Pro 2, complete with improved active noise cancellation and possibly high-resolution audio support, but likely not much change from the original AirPods Pro’s design.
It’s not out of the question that other things will also be announced, like the HomePod 2 or the AirPods 4, but they’re looking less than far more unlikely at this point. If something were to come to the HomePod world, it would likely be a new HomePod mini, as it seems that this one has proven to be more popular.
Beyond the hardware, we’re also likely to see the launch of iOS 16 in full form (complete with the always-on display that will seep through the iPhone 14 Pro range) – although iPadOS 16 is confirmed to land a bit later.
Which we probably won’t see at Apple’s Far Out event
While there’s a lot expected at Apple’s Far Out event, there are also some high-profile devices that we’re not expecting.
Most of these are new iPads, although an iPad Pro (2022) and a new iPad (2022) are likely to be launched soon.
That’s because leaks are currently suggesting these will land at a separate event in October – which might make sense given Wednesday’s launch already sounds potentially crowded. So there could be a very busy couple of months between those two launches for Apple.
Those iPads could end up alongside a new Mac Mini, a new Mac Pro, and a new MacBook Pro, according to Mark Gurman — a journalist and leaker with a great track record of Apple information.
We’re unlikely to see the launch of the long-rumored Apple VR headset at either event – 2023 currently looks more likely, although you never know it could at least be teased this year.
Other devices like the next iPad mini and iPhone SE 4 are also unlikely to land until 2023, or in the case of the SE 4 possibly even later.