Apple Event Live Blog: iPhone 14, Apple Watch, AirPods Pro, and More Expected

[rhaezorblue]

Since Nike faces can be used on any Apple Watch. Is there any benefit to getting a Nike Apple Watch? Maybe getting to choose a Nike watch band?

I was disappointed by this. I always liked the differentiation of the two models.

 

[nquinn]

Some things not mentioned:

- all phones stayed on wi-fi 6, not 6e
- the pro model got dual frequency gps finally but not the regular 14. Maybe the iPhone 15 will have it

And F Apple for removing the physical sim. Not all international carriers do eSim and it’s nice to be able to swap between test devices. This was s major bummer.

Anyway, staying on iphone 13 mini and will see what the 15 brings.

The Apple Watch ultimate won’t be a good dive watch. Too small of a screen and bad physical buttons to use with gloves.

 

[Wowereit]

iPhone 14 Pro 999$
Dollar Euro 1:1 exchange rate
German VAT 19%

So German price should be 1190€, right?

Nope, it's 1300€, because why not.

 

[klasma]

They didn’t even keep the 12 mini around. Ouch.

It makes sense, battery wasn’t really good on that model, and they had stopped production a couple of month ago anyway.

 

[philcooper]

Ultron Pro Raw Bionic Max Dynamism Plus!

Don't you get it?!?!???

Oh yeah, how could I forget…

 

[whoknows87]

No, no, no ..... 😡


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interesting, so what happens when I travel to a country where esim is not supported yet?

 

[Rigby]

interesting, so what happens when I travel to a country where esim is not supported yet?

You pay for your US carrier's super expensive roaming option ...

 

[lordhamster]

I was on the fence if I want to keep my iphone 12 Pro Max another year, or upgrade. I think I'll skip this year. Other than the Satellite SOS and better cameras not much compelling for me this year. I was really hoping for a switch to USB-C. That would have pushed me over the edge.

 

[Afg229]

Does anyone know how I can enroll in iPhone Upgrade Program early before pre-orders open?

 

[ozapple]

My perfectly sized 13 mini with a SIM tray just got a whole lot better.

 

[Aston441]

interesting, so what happens when I travel to a country where esim is not supported yet?

You buy a cheap Android phone at the kiosk. Not kidding.

 

[lordhamster]

interesting, so what happens when I travel to a country where esim is not supported yet?

You pay for your US carrier's super expensive roaming option ...

Hopefully you have a carrier with free data roaming. My T-Mobile Magenta Max plan gives me 5GB of highspeed data and unlimited super-low-speed data in 215 countries.

Else, I use Airalo or similar to download an eSim for the country, region, or global use. Been doing it this way for quite a while. Previous to that I was just on Google FI as my provider which gave me connectivity all over the world and was fantastic for my needs.

 

[klasma]

Sorry but what a bloody joke apple is

iPhone 13 - US $699 UK £749
iPhone 12 - US $599 UK £649

exchange rate $1 = £0.87

You have to factor in VAT, but it’s still a markup.

 

[xbjllb]

Ok then. Why not a single word about 8k video?

Shocked.😲

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

So no lossless audio? Or did I miss that part of the keynote?

 

[klasma]

So the 13 and 12 are now the same price in the UK? Make it make sense. Can’t see any price drop of the 13? Or it’s very minimal if so.

13 base price refers to the mini, 12 to the regular.

 

[Cyberius11]

Notch- the lonely island. Pill - the dynamic island.

 

[Gator5000e]

No word on when iOS 16 or tvOS 16 will be released?

 

[Aston441]

ughhh still no USB C. Also wasted potential with Apple not collaborating with Musk's starlink for satellite connectivity.

TC and Musk don't seem to be friends. At all.

 

[sky87]

In Singapore. Singapore Apple store app page for 14 Pro says it has "Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)".

 

[stealthytolkien]

I was on the fence if I want to keep my iphone 12 Pro Max another year, or upgrade. I think I'll skip this year. Other than the Satellite SOS and better cameras not much compelling for me this year. I was really hoping for a switch to USB-C. That would have pushed me over the edge.

You don't wanna be on the dynamic island while monitoring whether you ovulated last night in the midst of a bungie jump?

 

[Hardijs]

Biggest fail so far... "Emergency SOS is free for two years." After touting how important and groundbreaking the new feature is, along with the fun of using it for a remote FindMy transmission, they reveal that we're going to need to get used to paying for this vital emergency feature. What a letdown! It would have been so much better if they'd said, "It's included with every Apple One subscription, but everyone gets it free for two years."

could be the idea to have to upgrade iphone every 2 years - so the satSOS feature stay for you free. and the "peasant" that bought the refurb is realy doubtfult to be stranded in some hilltop [ovulating in a crashed car]...

 

[gadget123]

Why no 8k video and higher storage entry level? Rumours were wrong again?!

 

[Aston441]

Hopefully you have a carrier with free data roaming. My T-Mobile Magenta Max plan gives me 5GB of highspeed data and unlimited super-low-speed data in 215 countries.

Else, I use Airalo or similar to download an eSim for the country, region, or global use. Been doing it this way for quite a while. Previous to that I was just on Google FI as my provider which gave me connectivity all over the world and was fantastic for my needs.

Interesting. First I've heard of this. So you can change an eSIM on the fly just by flashing software?


Edit... and how does this compare with a cheap data physical SIM you can buy at any kiosk around the world?

 

[lordhamster]

You don't wanna be on the dynamic island while monitoring whether you ovulated last night in the midst of a bungle jump?

haha. Honestly the Apple Watch Ultra Supreme w/ Cheese was the most interesting announcement for me. That and the international roaming capability for all Apple watches series 4 and up.

That said, the only "ultramarathons" I do are from the couch to the fridge, and I'm not waterproof to 100m so I don't need my watch to be either.