Apple Special Event – 'Let's Meet at Our Place' – Hype Thread

[Fried_Gold]

Interesting;

https://9to5mac.com/2017/08/17/mcdonalds-iphone-8-design-mock-up/

They could have at least used iOS 11 signal bars...

 

[FrankySavvy]

So, most likely Wednesday, September 6th for Keynote, Friday, September 8th for Pre-Orders and Friday, September 15th for launch? Monday, August 28th for invites?

Could tease us with a leak August 23rd, when the Galaxy Note 8 comes out 😉

 

[ottoraeder]

I'm hoping Apple does something interesting with the iPhone 8. The OLED display, wireless charging, fast charging, face tracking, etc. are all nice but there's nothing interesting in here. We've already either seen this in the Android phones or in the case of the face tracking it's just replacing what we already have, TouchID.

I'm not sure I can justify the $1k+ price tag if Apple doesn't do something interesting here, even though I'd really like that OLED display.

 

[Cutiekitty92]

Just want a date already!!!! T-T

 

[RTbar]

I'm going to wait a month or so to let them work out the kinks, I've had to return almost every single Apple item that I bought at launch due to screen issues multiple times

 

[Geert76]

you have exactly 0.003 seconds to get your pre order in after it goes live, after that...you are facing shipping times of at least 2 months.

 

[Gathomblipoob]

Just want a date already!!!!

Judging by how often we're on this site, I'd say a lot of us feel the same way. 😀

 

[michael9891]

Assuming that Apple actually allows preorders for it. If it's truly going to be in that short of supply at launch, they may not. I remember in 2013 when the 5C and 5S debuted. Customers could preorder the 5C but not the 5S due to limited availability at launch. I remember getting up way early in the morning to go stand in line outside the AT&T store. So who knows?

Of course they're going to have pre orders. I know for a fact I pre ordered the 5S and received it on launch day. I think you're getting mixed up. I think maybe 5C were just able to pre order sooner?

 

[thearh]

Judging by how often we're on this site, I'd say a lot of us feel the same way. 😀

Sadly, we probably won't get a date for a couple of weeks more....

 

[Gathomblipoob]

Sadly, we probably won't get a date for a couple of weeks more....

I'm sure some have been trying for years.

 

[SRTM]

My current phone is about to kick the bucket, so i'll preorder this the second its up.

 

[lyceumHQ]

I'm actually excited for this years announcement. Which tells me I'll be disappointed.

I have a 6s. Going by rumours the 8 will be the phone that's an actual upgrade. But will see a fairly high price jump. There no way I'd pay the rumoured prices for a phone. I don't care what it has.

Which means I'll be looking out for the 7s. But I imagine it will just be the usual small spec bump on what is now a 4 year old design.

Yet I still find myself excited.

It's a strange thing being an apple fan.

 

[Newtons Apple]

I'm actually excited for this years announcement. Which tells me I'll be disappointed.

I have a 6s. Going by rumours the 8 will be the phone that's an actual upgrade. But will see a fairly high price jump. There no way I'd pay the rumoured prices for a phone. I don't care what it has.

Which means I'll be looking out for the 7s. But I imagine it will just be the usual small spec bump on what is now a 4 year old design.

Yet I still find myself excited.

It's a strange thing being an apple fan.

Nothing strange about being an Apple fan. You know it is going to cost more. The 7S and 7S+ will likely be the same price as the 7 and 7+. Their biggest bump will be a new processor and iOS 11.

The 8 will be the upgrade, but you got to be will to pay for it.

This is Apple.

 

[Cutiekitty92]

Ohhh if you want it enough you'd pay for it lol

 

[Newtons Apple]

Ohhh if you want it enough you'd pay for it lol

You are right. Most of these naysayers will be pulling their credit cards out after the announcement. The 8 is not for everyone, only for those who are willing to pay.

 

[Cutiekitty92]

You are right. Most of these naysayers will be pulling their credit cards out after the announcement. The 8 is not for everyone, only for those who are will to pay.

Us crazy Apple fans eh 😉

 

[thearh]

Nothing strange about being an Apple fan. You know it is going to cost more. The 7S and 7S+ will likely be the same price as the 7 and 7+. Their biggest bump will be a new processor and iOS 11.

The 8 will be the upgrade, but you got to be will to pay for it.

This is Apple.

I love my 7 Plus, but I do wish for a smaller phone body. I don't have issues reaching the screen with one hand, but the size is not pocket friendly. The problem is, I've had all three of the 5.5 inch screened iPhones and I don't want to give up the large screen. I think the 8 will be a great combination of a large screen and a pocket friendly size.

 

[Newtons Apple]

I love my 7 Plus, but I do wish for a smaller phone body. I don't have issues reaching the screen with one hand, but the size is not pocket friendly. The problem is, I've had all three of the 5.5 inch screened iPhones and I don't want to give up the large screen. I think the 8 will be a great combination of a large screen and a pocket friendly size.

I am a little concerned about the screen durability with it being so close to the edge of the phone. Looks like it would not take much to damage. Time will tell.

 

[iApPel]

I think(hope) next week we will know more about a date..

 

[borntrouble]

You have seen it here first:

Keynote will be happening on 21st September.

 

[iApPel]

You have seen it here first:

Keynote will be happening on 21st September.

And last 😀

 

[michael9891]

You have seen it here first:

Keynote will be happening on 21st September.

If we're just picking random days out of thin air, I think it'll happen tomorrow with total secrecy surrounding it until it's over.

 

[thearh]

You have seen it here first:

Keynote will be happening on 21st September.

Any reasoning for predicting the third week of September, instead of the typical early to mid September?

 

[Cutiekitty92]

Yeah not sure about this one, its usually in our hands before then.... deffo not right

 

[Bazooka-joe]

I will pre-order if available but if there are limited stocks at the Apple retail stores then I will queue overnight.