Apple's big event: Here's what to expect - VIDEO

The tech giant has said almost nothing publicly about what's in store Tuesday, but industry observers have some ideas.Apple (AAPL, Tech30) is widely expected to unveil a pair of larger iPhones measuring 4.7 inches and 5.5 inches, up from four inches on the iPhone 5S. The company may also unveil a smartwatch, its first entry into the nascent wearable devices sector, and a mobile payments system that works with the new iPhones.All that's just speculation at this point, of course, and Apple will ultimately be judged not on concepts, but execution. Here are a few things we'd like to see that would help make Tuesday's product launch a success:- Stronger iPhone screens: If Apple is going to make the new iPhone screens bigger, it ought to make them stronger as well. For all the amazing things that the iPhone can do, it's still prone to scratches and cracks if it's mishandled. Apple could go a long way to addressing this problem by using scratch-resistant sapphire screens -- the material that covers the TouchID fingerprint sensor on the 5s -- on the new phones.- Water-resistant exteriors: Samsung's Galaxy S5 is already dust-resistant out of the box, and can withstand depths of up to 1 meter of water. The new iPhones should do the same.- Better iPhone gaming: Rumor has it that the new phones will come with new 64-bit A8 processors, which would improve battery life and support more vivid gaming experiences than are possible on older iPhones and iPads.- A smartwatch that's useful even without your smartphone: There are a variety of smartwatches on the market already, but so far, they've underwhelmed reviewers and have failed to catch on with consumers. That's because most of these devices are little more than a second screen for interacting with your smartphone; they can't do much on their own.Apple could change that by unveiling a smartwatch that can communicate independently with other connected devices, like your car or your home appliances. Linking the device to Apple's new HealthKit software, through features like sleep-tracking and a heart-rate monitor, is a no-brainer.- ... and a watch that's actually stylish: In addition to offering limited functionality, the flagship smartwatches from LG and Samsung just aren't very attractive. The bands are boring and the watch faces are clunky -- it's almost like having one of those old Casio calculator watches. The Moto 360 is a step forward, but look for Apple and design guru Jony Ive to improve on this.(CNN)Bakudaily.Az