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Everything Apple Is Expected to Announce in September
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Deliro
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Nothing to fear, the Apple Lease program has got you covered!
thecautioners
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They also do Apple Watch in September. I know this because I am eagerly awaiting the AWU4… because my AWU1 won’t get anymore updates 🙄🙄🙄
shinkansenwarrior
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Ahhh... the mythical iMac Ultra. The dream machine many craved for vanished in Apple's master plan under Tim Cook. But now the winds are changing from September will they do it? Cost? Cannibalization of Mac + Mac Studio sales?
The rumors are going around but are we in reality being set up for an ultra disappointment?
I doubt the apple watch ultra release this year, they do watch ultras every 2 years not every year, so next Apple Watch ultra wont be until 2027. look up the release dates of previous versions
thecautioners
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Welp I guess I’m waiting until the keynote ends to buy my new AWU3 😅 really the battery in my 1 is toast, so like, it’s not the end of the world I suppose. I could just pay for a battery replacement but where’s the fun in not getting a shiny new toy 😂 I’ve been saving my money in anticipation for a new watch purchase in September anyway.
What can’t I do today that spending this money will allow me to do?
That is the fundamental question to ask yourself when considering upgrading a phone.
If you struggle to name something meaningful, you’re probably purchasing novelty rather than capability.
My own assessment is that The upcoming 18 pro max will be the last phone from Apple before they make what I guess will be at least a two year mistake of going to rounded glass screen edges…. It took Samsung 10 years to end their rounded edge adventure.
Maybe I should simple avoid Mac Rumours until 2035?
That is the fundamental question to ask yourself when considering upgrading a phone.
If you struggle to name something meaningful, you’re probably purchasing novelty rather than capability.
My own assessment is that The upcoming 18 pro max will be the last phone from Apple before they make what I guess will be at least a two year mistake of going to rounded glass screen edges…. It took Samsung 10 years to end their rounded edge adventure.
Maybe I should simple avoid Mac Rumours until 2035?
LouisMac90
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Yes you are correct they also release the Apple Watches in September however they were asking for iPads which is very unlikely. I hope they release a new Apple Watch Ultra however I was unaware you wouldn't get any updates on the OG Ultra considering the value at launch fingers crossed the watches don't go up too much like everything else.
LouisMac90
macrumors member
I don't think it will be at the September Keynote however not long until we find out either way, I still don't think the rumored Ultra will be out until May next year along side the Macbook Air M6 if the rumors are true and their will not be an M5 Max or Ultra in October/November especially with the hindering price increases. However if an M5 Max or Ultra does launch October/November I don't believe you would see the Ultra until Q4 2027.
LouisMac90
macrumors member
They announce new Macbook Pros & iPads around that time including last year with the Macbook M5? Granted its not usually a keynote and via New Press release.
LouisMac90
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Maybe before Tax but with the current 2022 one being £250 I don't think it will be $250.00 at this point I don't think they have a new Apple TV it is taking so long waiting for the Ai Siri compatibilities.
I am thinking of upgrading my 6th gen iPad mini, but maybe the 12th gen standard iPad. My iPad Pro 13" got damaged (past coverage) and I don't want to spend that amount of coin on a tablet again I think.
AmpSkillz
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I think that question misses the point. People who upgrade every 2 to 3 years or whenever often ask, “What can your new phone do that mine can’t?” Usually the answer is, “Not much.” That’s because they’re looking for one killer feature, when the real value is often dozens of small improvements.
I upgrade every year, and I couldn’t care less whether there’s one brand-new thing I can do. I use my phone hundreds of times a day, every day, in a fast paced life… More RAM, a faster processor, a brighter screen, better battery life, and smoother performance all make every interaction just a little quicker and less frustrating. It’s hard to point to one feature, but those small improvements compound into value and a noticeably better experience.
I’m also not convinced waiting years to upgrade even saves any money at all... at best it’s a way less significant amount than people with that mind set think. You’re still buying the new phone eventually. The difference is that after one year your current phone still has high resale value, while after 2 or 3 years it’s depreciated much more meaning you lose more. The net cost of upgrading annually is far smaller than people assume if you’re correctly selling a device that’s still worth quite a lot instead of trading it in or throwing it in a drawer.
For something I use more than anything else I own, spending a relatively small amount each year for better speed, smoother performance, and a better overall experience is a very easy and logical decision. For me, it’s no different than paying more for a better mattress or a better office chair. If you use something constantly, incremental improvements have real value.
Strategy aside, the company’s shenanigans of late present an opportunity to step back and not buy this year.
An opportunity to celebrate the savings while watching how this movie plays out.
clintbradford
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LouisMac90
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Technically it could come might not as Ultra 1 released 2022 and Ultra 2 released in 2023 and with rumors going around mentioning the 4 for September just have to wait and see.
