The Countdown to the Launch of the Next Big Smartphone
There's a lot of buzz around the upcoming release of the much-anticipated next generation of smartphones. The tentative release schedule suggests we might see the new devices as early as September. This information comes from the recent release of the second version of the updated operating system that will run the new phones. This release happened right on schedule, making the forecasted timeline more reliable.
What to Expect
Along with the release of the next big smartphone, we're anticipating the launch of its larger sibling and the brand's first-ever foldable phone. It's also likely that we'll be introduced to a couple of new smartwatches. All these products could be announced on the same day, although they might not all be available for purchase immediately.
The Updated Operating System: Developer Betas
The release of the second version of the updated operating system is a promising sign that things are proceeding as planned. This is a crucial year for the smartphone brand, as they've promised the long-awaited new voice assistant feature will launch with the updated operating system. So far, things are looking good.
The Updated Operating System: Public Betas
Next on the schedule is the third developer beta, expected to be released soon, followed by the first public beta. We saw the first public beta launch shortly after the fourth developer beta last year. This year, we might see a return to the schedule followed in previous years, with the first public beta released a few days after the third developer beta. However, this could change.
The Updated Operating System: Release Candidate
If we look at past schedules, we can anticipate eight or nine developer betas and six public betas. Following this, we should see the Release Candidate for both the developer and public beta around early September.
Keynote: The Big Reveal
This is the most critical date on the release calendar. The keynote fixes the rest of the schedule. For more than a decade, the release of the latest smartphone has always followed a week after the keynote. This routine is expected to be followed this year as well.
The keynote is predicted to fall on the same calendar date as the last two years, which is also the same date as the Release Candidate. This would be a Wednesday, a departure from the usual Monday or Tuesday, but it's not typically held the day of or the day after Labor Day.
The keynote is expected to be broadcasted from the company's headquarters.
The Updated Operating System: General Release
Historically, the general release of the updated operating system has been on the Monday following the keynote. This gives users of previous smartphone models a chance to download the new software before the next generation of smartphones are available for sale.
The Big Day: Smartphone On-Sale Date
We predict the new smartphones will go on sale on a Friday, a week after the keynote. Stores are expected to open early that day for customers to pick up their pre-ordered smartphones. Remember, local time is crucial here: customers on the east coast will be able to pick up their phones a whole 17 hours before those on the west coast.
The next big smartphone and its larger sibling are expected to go on sale on this date. However, there's still uncertainty about the availability of the brand's first foldable phone. Being a new product category, there may be production issues that could delay its release by a week or two. We'll know more in the upcoming weeks.
There's a lot of buzz around the upcoming release of the much-anticipated next generation of smartphones. The tentative release schedule suggests we might see the new devices as early as September. This information comes from the recent release of the second version of the updated operating system that will run the new phones. This release happened right on schedule, making the forecasted timeline more reliable.
What to Expect
Along with the release of the next big smartphone, we're anticipating the launch of its larger sibling and the brand's first-ever foldable phone. It's also likely that we'll be introduced to a couple of new smartwatches. All these products could be announced on the same day, although they might not all be available for purchase immediately.
The Updated Operating System: Developer Betas
The release of the second version of the updated operating system is a promising sign that things are proceeding as planned. This is a crucial year for the smartphone brand, as they've promised the long-awaited new voice assistant feature will launch with the updated operating system. So far, things are looking good.
The Updated Operating System: Public Betas
Next on the schedule is the third developer beta, expected to be released soon, followed by the first public beta. We saw the first public beta launch shortly after the fourth developer beta last year. This year, we might see a return to the schedule followed in previous years, with the first public beta released a few days after the third developer beta. However, this could change.
The Updated Operating System: Release Candidate
If we look at past schedules, we can anticipate eight or nine developer betas and six public betas. Following this, we should see the Release Candidate for both the developer and public beta around early September.
Keynote: The Big Reveal
This is the most critical date on the release calendar. The keynote fixes the rest of the schedule. For more than a decade, the release of the latest smartphone has always followed a week after the keynote. This routine is expected to be followed this year as well.
The keynote is predicted to fall on the same calendar date as the last two years, which is also the same date as the Release Candidate. This would be a Wednesday, a departure from the usual Monday or Tuesday, but it's not typically held the day of or the day after Labor Day.
The keynote is expected to be broadcasted from the company's headquarters.
The Updated Operating System: General Release
Historically, the general release of the updated operating system has been on the Monday following the keynote. This gives users of previous smartphone models a chance to download the new software before the next generation of smartphones are available for sale.
The Big Day: Smartphone On-Sale Date
We predict the new smartphones will go on sale on a Friday, a week after the keynote. Stores are expected to open early that day for customers to pick up their pre-ordered smartphones. Remember, local time is crucial here: customers on the east coast will be able to pick up their phones a whole 17 hours before those on the west coast.
The next big smartphone and its larger sibling are expected to go on sale on this date. However, there's still uncertainty about the availability of the brand's first foldable phone. Being a new product category, there may be production issues that could delay its release by a week or two. We'll know more in the upcoming weeks.