I got to Apple around 2003, purchased my first iBook just for the PowerPC CPU and my ppc/Linux development. Later did commercial macOS and iOS development, got the 1st iPhone which I still have and every second gen after that. But this is just sad; just the naming alone, OMG. And still no USB-C, they really want to sell us dongles forever?!
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Everything Apple Announced at Today's 'Gather Round' Event in 6 Minutes
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Why 6 minutes? 4 would be just enough...
so can i get an iPhone x at a deep discount? since they’re discontinued 
Ha ha. I just watched some of it. These billionaires dress like a bunch of slobs with their shirt tails hanging out, in sneakers, with poor fitting clothes. They're trying to make you think they're just like you and me. They're trying too hard. It's all pretty funny. They're not like you and me. They've lost touch with the mainstream. Especially considering their phone gadget costs over $1100 now. Who are they kidding? What a BORING release. Shame on Apple for gouging everyone in a mediocre release.
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Great. My grandmother will get her text that much faster...
What you are seeing the their next desktop chip been tested in the iphone, ipad. The writing is on the wall Apple is going to dump intel within one-two years time.
So today was evolution, no revolution. Apple learned to pair two homepods to create something called "stereo" and a bunch of phones got louder speakers. The aperture control on the cameras is kind of a big deal, but only to photo geeks (I'm guilty here). Apple built a medic alert (help, I fell and can't get up) into the watch which is a good thing if it works. But overall, bleh, I don't need to shell out about a $1,000+ for new versions of products I already have with very minor improvements. I'm a VERY long time Apple customer. Want to keep my business? Demonstrate that you are on a VERY different path from GOOGLE on the confidentiality of my information. Develop and market a closed ecosystem for my information with a world class security system. I and many Americans and others around the globe would pay a premium for that and would pay a premium to stay exclusively in that ecosystem.
I try not to be a pessimist, but it's getting to the point where watching the keynote and then reading the fine print afterwards is becoming insulting. Along with the years old wall plug and USB-A,, the "New" phones come with no headphone adapter.
Apple makes 23 different dongles — and it would cost you $857 to buy them all. They make millions off these things on top of the $1100 cost of a new phone.
Apple makes 23 different dongles — and it would cost you $857 to buy them all. They make millions off these things on top of the $1100 cost of a new phone.
This is the quiestest I've seen sites like this following an iPhone keynote.
The magic is certainly gone.
The magic is certainly gone.
Let’s face it, reading a leaked XML sheet was more interesting...
At this rate, I'll be long gone buy that time.
I was ready to buy a Series 4 but when they said the battery is still so small it cannot survive more than 18 hours... well I am out and Garmin gets my money AGAIN.
Doesn't it all depend where you are coming from? If you have an X and a 3 series watch, it's not much of a step to throw that much money at. If you have a original watch and an iPhone 4, then it's a good upgrade.
I have a 6 which is getting clunky, so I need a new phone that lasts me a few years. I have a 3 series watch, that still has some years ahead of it to be upgraded/replaced. I really like the ECG feature, but I don't trust it enough to spend unnecessary money on it.
I have a 6 which is getting clunky, so I need a new phone that lasts me a few years. I have a 3 series watch, that still has some years ahead of it to be upgraded/replaced. I really like the ECG feature, but I don't trust it enough to spend unnecessary money on it.
So for 2018, we've got new sizes and colours of the iPhone X, a new low end iPad that's actually a cheaper downgrade from the previous model. A spec bump to the MacBook Pro. And a new Apple Watch?
Did I miss anything?
And Apple's annual R&D budge is up to $15 billion. That truly is magical. How is it possible to spend so much money and deliver so little? I honestly don't believe I could waste $15 billion in one year no matter how hard I tried and Timmy makes it look so easy. He really does have a gift.
Did I miss anything?
And Apple's annual R&D budge is up to $15 billion. That truly is magical. How is it possible to spend so much money and deliver so little? I honestly don't believe I could waste $15 billion in one year no matter how hard I tried and Timmy makes it look so easy. He really does have a gift.
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THIS is me. With these price trends, a 3 year use is a crime. And if no more right-sized phones appear (SE), I’m just not feeling the love much more as before and willing to vote with my wallet.
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Honestly, I think most of the old fans have moved on from Apple. We weren't trolling, we were venting frustration at the death of the Apple we loved. Even the faintest hope of a redemption is dead.
There's really not much to say, today's keynote speaks for itself. Apple is now nothing but a cheesy toy company for the under 25 crowd. Profitable now, but a very dangerous spot long term.
Yup. Can’t wait for iOS 13 and the next iPhone.
Apple today held its annual iPhone-centric event, and this year's keynote saw the debut of impressive new iPhone and Apple Watch models.
It took Apple two hours to introduce the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, and Apple Watch Series 4 models, but we've recapped the entire event in just six minutes for our readers who want a no-frills overview of all the announcements.
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The $999 iPhone XS and and $1,099 XS Max, Apple's two OLED devices in 5.8 and 6.5-inch sizes, were the star of the event, but Apple also introduced the 6.1-inch $749 iPhone XR and impressive new Apple Watch Series 4 models with larger displays, tweaked designs, and an ECG function for better than ever health monitoring.
We've rounded up all of our coverage of today's event in the post below, so make sure to check out everything so you don't miss any of the updates.
iPhone XS, XS Max and XR
[*]Apple Announces 'iPhone XS' and 'iPhone XS Max' With Gold Color, Faster Face ID, and More
[*]Apple's iPhone XS, XS Max and XR Won't Ship With Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter
[*]Apple Reveals 'iPhone XR' With 6.1-Inch Liquid Retina LCD Display and Six Color Options Starting at $749
[*]Apple's 2018 iPhones Continue to Ship With 5W Power Adapter
[*]Apple Releases New Cases for iPhone XS and XS Max
[*]Apple Debuts New AppleCare+ Theft and Loss Plan Priced at $299 for iPhone XS and XS Max
[*]iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max to be Available SIM-Free at Launch
[*]iPhone XS Hands On: XS Max Feels 'Shockingly' Light, Killer Features are Depth of Field Slider in Photos and Dual SIM
[*]eSIM in iPhone XS, XS Max and iPhone XR Won't Be Available at Launch, Apple to Activate Later
[*]iPhone XS Max is Apple's Most Expensive iPhone Model to Date at $1,449 for 512GB
[*]iPhone XS and XS Max Feature Upgraded IP68 Water and Dust Resistance
[*]iPhone XR Hands-On: Vibrant Colors, Solid Camera/Display, and Cheaper Price Should Entice Many Users
[*]New 2018 iPhones Support Background NFC Tag Reading, No App Required
[*]Apple's 2018 iPhones Support T-Mobile's 600MHz LTE Spectrum for Improved LTE Performance
Apple Watch Series 4
[*]Apple Unveils Apple Watch Series 4 With 30 Percent Larger Display, Thinner Body, ECG Reader, Fall Detection, and More
[*]Apple Watch Gains New Band Colors in Sport, Sport Loop, Leather, and Stainless Steel
[*]Apple Watch Series 4 Hands-On: Larger Displays, New Finishes, Slightly Thinner, ECG, and More
Software
[*]Apple Seeds iOS 12 Golden Master to Developers and Public Beta Testers Ahead of September 17 Launch Date
[*]Apple Seeds Eleventh Beta of macOS Mojave to Developers Ahead of September 24 Launch
[*]Apple Seeds tvOS 12 Golden Master to Developers and Public Beta Testers
[*]Apple Seeds watchOS 5 Golden Master to Developers
[*]Upcoming HomePod Software to Add Call Support, Multiple Timers, Find My iPhone, Lyric Search and More
Other Announcements
[*]Apple Discontinues iPhone SE, iPhone 6s and iPhone X
[*]Apple Discontinues Apple Watch Edition
[*]Apple Shares Full Video of Today's 'Gather Round' iPhone and Apple Watch Event
[*]Apple Releases New Beats Solo3 Wireless and UrBeats3 to Match iPhone XS and iPhone XR
[*]After No Sign of AirPower at Today's Event Apple Wipes Most Mentions From Website
[*]Apple's Event Intro Video Hints at 'Hey Siri' Support for AirPods
The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and Apple Watch Series 4 will be available for pre-order on Friday, September 14, at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time ahead of a September 21 launch.
Apple's new iPhone XR will be available for pre-order on October 19 ahead of an October 26 launch.
Article Link: Everything Apple Announced at Today's 'Gather Round' Event in 6 Minutes
[doublepost=1536796803][/doublepost]But where the **** is the AirPower???
I could have sworn I heard Phil mention 120Hz and something about smooth scrolling... anyone? Maybe I just misheard, or he mis-spoke.
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No 3D Touch? now iPhone presentations are like MacBook presentations where we try guessing what they are going to remove next?
I thought the keynote was pretty boring overall. Jeff Williams is not a good presenter. Ive's douchey video narration is getting tough to take. He's beginning to sound like a caricature of himself. But Cook's creepy, breathy delivery of certain words, like magical and amazing, was the most off-putting.
I didn't have very high expectations for this keynote, so I wasn't disappointed. The only thing that really impressed me was the new Watch. The fall detection and ECG features are going to be very attractive to older customers. And hypochondriacs. The Watch at least demonstrated some tangible innovations. The new iPhones, despite the improved hardware (which is impressive, performance-wise), didn't bring anything new to the table.
And the price tags are getting a little ridiculous.
I feel like Apple is coasting these days.
I didn't have very high expectations for this keynote, so I wasn't disappointed. The only thing that really impressed me was the new Watch. The fall detection and ECG features are going to be very attractive to older customers. And hypochondriacs. The Watch at least demonstrated some tangible innovations. The new iPhones, despite the improved hardware (which is impressive, performance-wise), didn't bring anything new to the table.
And the price tags are getting a little ridiculous.
I feel like Apple is coasting these days.
It’s not just 3D Touch; the iPhone XR has $300 worth of de-featuring compared to the flagships.