Here's when Apple could announce the iPhone 15 series and Apple Watch Series 9 to the public

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models come with a number of major changes in terms of design and new features. The company will potentially send out event invitations in the coming weeks, but has not shared a word on the event date. We now hear that the company will host its special event on September 12 to announce the new iPhone 15 series and Apple Watch Series 9.

The iPhone 15 event is expected to take place on September 12, while the launch is expected on September 22

Usually, Apple sets the launch date for the iPhone 15 in the first half of September. After the announcement, the units go on sale a week later. Although the company has not announced its dates yet, prominent industry analyst Mark Gurman states that Apple will host the iPhone 15 launch event on September 12. Additionally, it will likely be an in-person event, similar to the WWDC 2023 event in June. It will potentially be a pre-recorded event, following the same format as 2022.

It was previously speculated by the analyst that the event could take place on either September 12 or 13, but in his latest tweet, Gurman suggests that "signs are increasingly pointing towards September 12" as the date for the iPhone 14 launch event. However, he also mentions that this is only speculation and that the company may announce the event on another date.

If the company is holding its special event on September 12, it would mean that the devices will be available for pre-order on the 15th while the devices will hit the shelves on September 22. But as the analyst notes, be sure to take the news with a grain of salt since the final word rests with Apple. At the event, the company will announce its highly anticipated iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models along with the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2.

The iPhone 15 models are expected to bring Dynamic Island with upgraded internals and an improved camera system. In addition, USB-C would replace the Lightning port on the entire range. For the 'Pro' models, we expect a 3nm A17 Bionic chip for improved performance and efficiency along with upgraded camera sensors for better low-light photography. In terms of design, the iPhone 15 Pro will have a new action button instead of the Mute switch enclosed in a grade 5 titanium body.

These big changes will potentially make the iPhone 15 series worth the upgrade, but the company is also expected to raise prices. The iPhone 15 models may see a minor price increase, while the "Pro" models are believed to go up by as much as $200. We'll be covering the iPhone 15 launch event in extensive detail, so be sure to tune in.