For an event lasting under 1 hour and 20 minutes, Apple successfully introduced a substantial number of new devices and features to its lineup. Yet, some had anticipated a bit more. Here’s what Apple chose to exclude from today’s event, with some items possibly arriving by year’s end.
### AirPods Pro 3 with Infrared Camera Sensor
Recently, rumors suggested that Apple would unveil two versions of the AirPods Pro 3: the one announced today and another with an infrared camera. While it’s true that the camera-ready AirPods Pro 3 were speculated to debut next year, there was no acknowledgment of that in the event. This does not negate the accuracy of the rumor; rather, Apple may be withholding it in order to maximize sales of the camera-less AirPods Pro 3 during the holiday season.
### AirTag 2
Several months ago, we shared that a trustworthy source indicated Apple was targeting a fall launch for the AirTag 2, likely coinciding with the iPhone event. The iPhone event has concluded, and the AirTag 2 is still absent. Notably, Bloomberg reported back in June that “the new AirTag is almost ready, having been prepared for launch over recent months,” following another report suggesting Apple might launch it via a press release instead of during an event. That could indeed be the scenario unless Apple opts for another event before year’s end, a move traditionally seen in October.
### M5 iPad Pro
Just yesterday, speculation began circulating about Apple potentially announcing the M5 iPad Pro during the Awe Dropping event. This was primarily based on claims from a leaker on X and the coincidence that the first iPad Pro was announced a decade ago on the same date. However, Apple had different intentions. The M5 iPad Pro was not presented, leaving iPad Pro users waiting at least a few more weeks before they can again dip into their savings.
### Apple Vision Pro 2
While it would have seemed logical to see the anticipated updated Apple Vision Pro revealed alongside new Macs, some still hoped for an Apple Vision Pro announcement during the Awe Dropping event. That did not materialize. Nonetheless, the second-generation Apple Vision Pro is projected to be announced later this year, featuring an updated chip that might either be an M5, as suggested by Ming-Chi Kuo, or an M4, as per Mark Gurman.
### Apple TV 4K with A17 Pro
Presently, most rumors indicate that the upcoming Apple TV 4K will feature an A17 Pro chip, theoretically allowing for several Apple Intelligence-related features. There have been ongoing rumors that this device will be launched before year-end, but today was not that occasion.
### HomePod mini 2
Although the HomePod was the inaugural product highlighted in the very first scene of today’s event, that was essentially the extent of its spotlight. Like many items on this list, the HomePod mini 2 is still anticipated to debut late this year, although detailed expectations remain sparse.
### F1 Streaming Rights Deal
Yesterday, Liberty Media CEO Derek Chang expressed that “(h)opefully we’ll have something to discuss relatively soon” when asked about the contention over U.S. streaming rights for next year’s F1 season. His complete statement left little room to suggest anyone other than Apple was leading in this particular situation, but it did provide a small opening to speculate about when the deal might be announced. While the iPhone event would have served as an excellent platform for a major announcement, it appears the deal still requires further adjustments before its official announcement.
### A Black iPhone 17 Pro
Although many anticipated Apple would reveal a black option for the iPhone 17 Pro series, that did not occur. The series remains confined to three colors: silver, deep blue, and cosmic orange. On a positive note, even those who have long pointed out Apple’s lack of vibrant colors in the iPhone Pro series were taken aback by the vividness of the cosmic orange.
### Here’s Everything Apple Did Announce
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