Apple Watch 6 and iPad Air 4 are imminent — here’s the proof

Apple Watch half dozen and iPad Air 4 are imminent — here'south the proof

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The Apple Watch 6 could be launching very soon, and there'll be eight models to cull from. And information technology'll exist joined by seven new iPads.

At least that'south what French publication Consomac (flagged past MacRumors) believes going by 8 Apple tree Watch and seven iPad filings made to the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). These filing point towards a new Apple Spotter on its style, with a suite of model options, every bit well as upgraded and new iPads.

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Given we've heard a slew of leaks around the Apple Scout 6, we expect the smartwatches in this filing to be the sixth-generation Apple Picket.

Information technology's expected to come up with a new design that ditches the Digital Crown in favor of an optical sensor, as well equally improved specs, and amend wellness and wellness monitoring features such every bit improved fall detection. Blood oxygen monitoring was expected, just that might not make information technology into the Apple Watch 6 co-ordinate to the latest rumors.

8 listed models of a side by side-generation Apple Sentinel would suggest the Apple tree Sentry 6 will come in ii sizes and a variety of finishes, much similar it has in the by. There's even a take chances that the ridiculously expensive aureate Apple Sentinel Edition could brand a return.

As for the iPads, that'south a little more than tricky to effigy out. Regular Apple tech tipster Jon Prosser reckons Apple tree will reveal a refreshed standard iPad and the iPad Air four. But we've heard rumors that a new iPad Air won't exist revealed until 2021. However, both tablets are looking a little long-in-the-tooth compared to the iPad Pro 2020, so they could do with a proper redesign.

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We're expecting the iPad Air iv to come with a design that's closer to the iPad Pro and potentially sport a USB-C port for use with external peripherals, too as an upgraded chipset. We've not sure what to await from a new standard iPad, merely a redesign and additional specs would certainly be appreciated.

Apple tree is slated to reveal all these devices in September, probable at the same time it unveils the iPhone 12. But with chaos acquired by the coronavirus pandemic, Apple's schedule looks a niggling skewed compared to other years, with some tipsters claiming the Apple Watch will be appear early via a press release. We'll take to look and run into what September brings.

Roland Moore-Colyer is U.Grand. Editor at Tom's Guide with a focus on news, features and stance manufactures. He often writes well-nigh gaming, phones, laptops and other bits of hardware; he's too got an interest in cars. When not at his desk Roland tin exist constitute wandering around London, often with a look of curiosity on his face.