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Could the "bright red Digital Crown" be in fact a LED-powered color notification?

Interesting thought. But I want to say that could be distracting with a flashing red LED light for a notification. I don't know if Apple would opt for that. It could be simply be cosmetic For the Digital Crown to customize it perhaps.
 
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pika2000

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The original Macintosh changed the world of computing forever. The next version of iOS kills 32 bit apps, has no headphone jack, and has no soul unlike the original Mac.
I don't get it.
The original Macintosh ditched the concept of buying a monitor and computer separately, and gave us an all-in-one. I'm sure if you were there back then, you will be complaining how Apple took away your freedom from choosing a monitor of your liking.

Need a more modern example? Steve Jobs transitioned Apple from PowerPC to intel. While there was rosetta, in the end, powerPC was dropped, and later, 32-bit as well on OS X. Were you complaining back then as well?

I don't get it. I guess the geeks here are the people that most resistant to progress. Such irony.
 

Sefstah

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MacRumors always delivers! Great job giving us all these rumors, that are in fact true! ;)
 
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I know the event hasn't happened and we don't know any details, but unless Apple really sells this Face ID thing, I feel like I would go for an iPhone 7S vs an iPhone 8 just for Touch ID. I don't want to hold my phone up for a "selfie" to unlock the device. The fingerprint sensor made so much sense and seemed so discreet.

Plus, no consumer face scanning seemed to be all that great so far. What about a photo of you? I trust that Apple will implement this right, but eh.
 

Macalway

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but unless Apple really sells this Face ID thing, I feel like I would go for an iPhone 7S vs an iPhone 8 just for Touch ID.

Touch ID NEVER worked correctly for me until about 8 months ago. Then it worked perfectly, on all devices.

Now it's back to square 1? Yikes :(
 

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Sweet! Revised airpods. Glad i didnt pull the trigger! Had a feeling something was going to happen!

The Airpod possible revamp is interesting. It could simply be a minor update. But given the still are not in stock regularly, it makes me wonder what they are updating. Some have speculated a possible price drop.
 
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Jdhommert

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Excited to read the part about AirPods too, I've wanted a pair for a while but I wanted to wait until the "new and improved" models came out, even though the original ones seem pretty well reviewed.
 
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symphony

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The original Macintosh changed the world of computing forever. The next version of iOS kills 32 bit apps, has no headphone jack, and has no soul unlike the original Mac.
I don't get it.

Apple is good at adapting tech for the future, which includes getting rid of old things holding them back. Your attitude, among other people who think the same way are the reason why we can’t advance faster in tech. You’re stuck in the past.
 

just.jon

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Just a thought.....since Continuity can unlock your Mac with your Watch, which is authenticated as long as you keep it on, why not allow it to unlock your iPhone as well? This might make the lack of TouchID a non-issue.

If they have come up with a slick way to implement it, it could be the difference maker between the 7s and the 8/X/Edition for me.
 

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Interesting that the night-time satellite image shows a hurricane hitting Florida. It's obviously an older photo, but remarkable regardless
 
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