Apple's "Wonderlust" event was a media event held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, where the company unveiled the iPhone 15 lineup, new Apple Watch models, and a new USB-C charging case for AirPods Pro.
The iPhone 15 lineup includes four new models: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. New Apple Watch models include updated Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 models.
September 2023 Apple Event
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How to Watch Apple's 'Wonderlust' iPhone 15 Event on Tuesday, September 12
Apple is hosting an online streaming event for the public and press on September 12, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The company is expected to announce its new iPhone 15 lineup alongside an Apple Watch Series 9, an Apple Watch Ultra 2, and potentially other products during the event, dubbed "Wonderlust." Here's how you can watch it and when, wherever you are in the world.
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September 2023 Apple Event Articles
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