I think too early for that. I wish they did as I have 2018 MBP 13 and 15 and I truly hate the keyboard and Touch Bar!
If the 16 inch rumors are true I will definitely go for it!
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Apple's Online Store Goes Down Amid New iMac and iPad Rumors
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If the 16 inch rumors are true I will definitely go for it!
Probably the most likely thing to happen, along with new watchbands and cases.
The subscription model that Apple is going after has way more opportunities with iDevices, so I bet we most likely see a subtle Mac refresh if anything gets updated.
If any new products are released it’ll be interesting to the pricing in the U.K.
Am expecting to see some prices increases here.
Am expecting to see some prices increases here.
I know there’s no real convenient time to disconnect the Apple store, but it must be annoying for those who are across the world who have different time zones want to make purchases, where it’s takes this long for it to be brought back online. One thing I would like to see Apple change in the future, is maybe how they implement their server take down where it’s minimal or something like Amazon, where it’s updated without having to have any interruption.
Pretty sure Apple takes down the store to generate hype as opposed to having some real technical justifications
They do it for hype reasons. It works.
I've got an hour to kill before my train, standing at the door at Apple Store Grand Central just in case it's airpods 2 and available this morning, lol.
You're right, but Apple is doing it for marketing. It causes people to be in stress.
It is a possibility, but they may skip Product Red for the Xs as Xr offered the color from the very beginning.
They din't offer a Red X but only sold 8 and 8+, it may have something to do with the design of the phone and the usage of stainless steel
I understand the marketing theory behind why Apple might take the store down, but the reality is, it’s still inconveniencing for customers who want to make purchases for an extended amount of time where it’s disconnected, that was mainly my point.
“Be right back.” (USA) / “We’ll be right back.” (UK)
Apple have been gone a while now…
Maybe they’re in a horror movie
Apple have been gone a while now…
Maybe they’re in a horror movie
Im not sure there are any reasonable options for update in the current thermal design.
Announcement of new iMac 32” before the media conference pwould be wonderful. Having new hardware for receiving new streaming service, the timing is meticulously attractive.
As long as iPads continue to just be a blown up smartphone, I have no interest I am glad though for the peeps that do have interest in them getting a better product.
According to the Is The Apple Store Down twitter account the average downtime is 3 hours and 19 minutes!“Be right back.” (USA) / “We’ll be right back.” (UK)
Apple have been gone a while now…
Maybe they’re in a horror movie
I’m sick of waiting Apple! How long until your store is back up, I’m having convulsions with excitement
Imagine if the same happened in actual stores, with employee greeting you saying "thanks for coming, please come back in a couple of hours"
Fortunately it's just a website, which we can visit from the comfort of our homes.
I’ve always wondered why it takes them hours to update their site. It’s likely that it’s not necessary but done deliberately to build hype. It’s an old trick, you let people know there’s something behind the curtain, and you make them wait before you lift it.