Apple has lined up an event on 9th September - and like always, the invite is cryptic. Apple events in fall have usually coincided with announcements for new devices. Here's our take on what to expect on the 9th September event and how it affects you as an app owner.

1. New iOS Devices
What to expect on the 9th September Apple Event
And what it means for your apps

2. The Devices

3. There has been a lot of speculation about the launch of 3
new Apple devices
2 new iPhones in different screen sizes (4.7 inch and
5.5 inch)
A wearable iWatch
Apple event on 9th Sept 2014 said to be the date for the
announcements. The devices will probably come to the
market a little later

4. Larger Screens

5. The iPhone 5, 5S and 5C are 4-inch devices
The new devices will supposedly be 4.7 and 5.5 (phablet)
inches
Apple has been criticized before for not having a larger
screen phone like its Samsung counterparts. So this is a step
ahead
The .7-inch difference in the screen size might not sound so
significant but it is

6. Design Changes

7. We expect Apple to come up with a thinner phone and
more rounded edges
The iPhone 5S is thin. But the iPhone 6 might be more
than 10% thinner than that
The prototypes leaked show a back with thick lines, not
consistent with the smooth look of iPhone devices - so that
might change

8. Durable Screen?

9. The biggest trouble users have had with the iPhone’s
screen is it is fragile
The new iPhone is said to have a screen made with
Sapphire glass to make it more durable
The Home button of the 5S uses Sapphire glass. They
might use it on the screen as well! (but it is difficult to
mass produce - so we do have our own doubts)

10. Faster Processor
Like with every new iPhone released, the iPhone 6 will
have an even faster processor
It is also rumored to have a better camera (12 megapixels
compared to the 8 on 5S)

11. New OS - iOS

12. The new iPhones will come with iOS 8. iOS 8 will most
probably be out for users after the 9th September event
iOS 8 introduces a lot of new frameworks - it is big for
developers but even bigger for consumers!

14. Other features
A mobile wallet to make payments directly
NFC chip
Will work with the rumored iWatch
Wireless charging
The 5.5 inch variant may be released later than the 4.7
inch version

15. The iWatch
Apple filed a patent for its watch design so this is definitely
in the works
Rumored to be released on the 9th Sept event but go into
mass production in November

16. The iWatch
Patent image filed by Apple for iWatch

17. How this affects your
Apps
Update the user interface for the larger screen sizes
If Apple does release an iWatch soon and opens it for
developers, this would have a huge impact on apps,
specially health apps

18. How this affects your
Apps (cont.)
Making sure your apps work with iOS 8 and makes the
best use of new frameworks introduced (as relevant)
This includes HealthKit, HomeKit, Family sharing, iCloud
drive, Camera enhancements and so much more

19. How this affects your
Apps (cont.)

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