Now that Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference is over and we've all had a peek at iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite, we can now turn our attention to what Cupertino has in store in terms of hardware — namely the next iPhone and a rumored iWatch.
According to a Friday research note from Cantor Fitzgerald's Brian White, Apple is gearing up to launch both devices in September.
"Our research at Computex this week points to a September launch for the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and a similar launch period (i.e., September/October) for the 5.5-inch iPhone 6," White wrote. "Additionally, our research suggests that Apple will likely launch the 'iWatch' in September at a very affordable price point." White reckons the Apple wearable will cost around $200.
Meanwhile, a Friday report from Nikkei, citing unnamed industry sources, claims that the so-called iWatch will "use a curved organic light-emitting diode (OLED) touch screen and collect health-related data, such as calorie consumption, sleep activity, blood glucose, and blood oxygen levels." The device will also let you read text messages sent to your iPhone.
Rumors about an iWatch have been making the rounds for about two years, though the fabled device has yet to make an appearance at any of Cupertino's high-profile press events. A February report from the New York Times indicated that an iWatch is indeed in the works, but we might not see it anytime soon. The story, which focused on battery technology, said that Cupertino has been experimenting with new ways to charge its smartwatch — including wireless technology and solar-powered methods.
Meanwhile, White's predictions fall in line with widespread rumors that Apple is developing two new iPhones for release this year –a 4.7-inch handset and a larger 5.5-inch model. If true, the new devices will dwarf the current 4-inch Retina display iPhone 5s.
Of course, analyst predictions should be taken with a grain of salt; we'll have to wait until the fall to see what Apple truly has up its sleeve.