Apple's 'Hi, Speed' launch event: Gear up for iPhone 12, AirTags & more! What to expect, how to watch the livestream

It won't be an exaggeration to say that Apple enthusiasts and tech aficionados were rather disappointed by the fact the Cupertino-based tech giant didn't unveil the new iPhone at its September 15 event #TimeFlies. The September 15 event saw the launch of the Apple Watch Series 6 and the new iPad Air, instead.

However, it seems like Apple knows exactly what its fans want and the tech giant, in its October 13 event titled 'Hi, Speed', is all set to unveil the new iPhone 12, in addition to several other products and services.

The rumour mills are running overtime and the Internet is abuzz with reports of new products and services that Apple is expected to launch tonight. If you are finding it hard to keep a track of all the tips and leaks, fret not because we have got you covered.


Here's a complete round-up of all the products and services that Apple is expected to launch at 'Hi, Speed' event.

1. iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 Pro
According to a report on Artstechnica, the name ‘Hi, Speed’ could refer to the fast A14 chip which is expected to power the new iPhone 12 or the 5G connectivity.

Buzz also suggests that the tech giant could unveil as many as four iPhone 12 models ranging from 5.4 inches to 6.7 inches screen size. All four models are expected to come with OLED displays as well as 5G.

The phones will likely feature Apple’s new high-performance A14 chipset and an upgraded camera.

2. AirPods Studio
Apple is expected to launch over-the-ear headphones called AirPods Studio. These headphones will likely carry the Apple branding and will have superior noise cancellation, in addition to better sound quality as compared to the regular AirPods.

A Bloomberg report claimed these new headphones will be modular, allowing users to swap out the ear pads, among other things.

3. AirTags
AirTags is a GPS-enabled device that can be attached to a valuable item which can be later traced if lost. Early leaks suggested AirTags would also offer augmented reality features, allowing the owner to find them with a heads-up-display-like AR view on their iPhones, iPads, or (in the future) AR glasses.

The name AirTags has been leaked in Apple’s official videos as well as in iOS 13 and even the Apple event invite for tonight’s event seems to hint at AirTags launch with the round shape behind the Apple logo.

4. HomePod Mini
Rumour has it that Apple is gearing up to launch a miniature version of HomePod at its October 13 event. It’s being said that this mini HomePod will be half the size of the original, with the same design.

The new HomePod Mini is expected to compete with the lower-end speakers from Google and Amazon. A cheaper speaker would likely sacrifice that audio quality to bring Siri to more people, an Artstechnica report states.

5. Apple TV
While Apple TV 4k continues to offer stellar performance, it runs on the A10X Fusion processor. Apple has moved on to the A14 Bionic chip, which is much more powerful than the A10X and supports more RAM while consuming less power. It is likely that while the Apple TV would continue with the same design, its internals will be upgraded along with a new and improved remote.

How to watch the livestream?
Apple’s ‘Hi, Speed’ event will take place on October 13. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the event will be held virtually.

The event starts at 10 AM PDT i.e. 10:30 PM IST and will be streamed live from Apple Park in Cupertino, California. You can watch the livestream at 10:30 pm live on Apple.com or on Apple’s official YouTube channel.