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All of these leakers are arrogant ass’s. That’s their job. Their job is to prove to you why they are right, and no one else is.
And so far in 2020, Prosser has got the iPad Pro and MacBook Air release date right, the iPhone SE release date right, the MacBook Pro 13 inch release date right, and the iMac release date right. So when it comes to release dates, I’m going with Prosser. Now when it comes to actual product information, features and details, Mark has got that down to a T.
But i’m more inclined to believe that new iPads and watches are coming on Tuesday, not an invitation to an event in October, for iPhones that haven’t even entered mass production.
On top of this, Apple hasn’t announced an iPhone event on a Tuesday since 2013. They have been held on Tuesdays, but the invitations have always been sent out on a Thursday ever since 2014.
Another shred of evidence is the fact that all iPad, iPad Air, and Apple Watch models are out of stock on Apple‘s website.
Another thing is that both the iPad and watch 2020 models were filed in the Eurasian database at the exact same time, about two weeks ago. So if they were filed at the same time, it makes a lot of sense for them to be announced at the same time.
Also, these iPad, iPad Air, and watch upgrades seem to be extremely minor, so announcing them early could save space during the October presentation for other products like AirTags and ARM MacBooks. On top of this, Apple likes to usually keep their iPhone events to about an hour and a half to an hour and 45 minutes.
So if we break this down:
Introduction: 10 minutes
IPhones: 35-40 minutes.
AirTags: 10-15 minutes.
HomePod Mini: 10-15 minutes.
AirPods Studio: 10-15 minutes.
ARM MacBooks: 25-30 minutes.
That is already a pact keynote. I highly doubt that Apple is going to want to toss on two new iPads that are very similar to ones we already have, and a tiny watch upgrade just to stretch it out even further. on top of this, apple will not split the keynote into two separate keynotes, because they have no point in doing that.
So instead of fighting on which person is right, how about you all use your noggin and think about what is more likely to happen.
 
All of these leakers are arrogant ass’s. That’s their job. Their job is to prove to you why they are right, and no one else is.
And so far in 2020, Prosser has got the iPad Pro and MacBook Air release date right, the iPhone SE release date right, the MacBook Pro 13 inch release date right, and the iMac release date right. So when it comes to release dates, I’m going with Prosser. Now when it comes to actual product information, features and details, Mark has got that down to a T.
But i’m more inclined to believe that new iPads and watches are coming on Tuesday, not an invitation to an event in October, for iPhones that haven’t even entered mass production.
On top of this, Apple hasn’t announced an iPhone event on a Tuesday since 2013. They have been held on Tuesdays, but the invitations have always been sent out on a Thursday ever since 2014.
Another shred of evidence is the fact that all iPad, iPad Air, and Apple Watch models are out of stock on Apple‘s website.
Another thing is that both the iPad and watch 2020 models were filed in the Eurasian database at the exact same time, about two weeks ago. So if they were filed at the same time, it makes a lot of sense for them to be announced at the same time.
Also, these iPad, iPad Air, and watch upgrades seem to be extremely minor, so announcing them early could save space during the October presentation for other products like AirTags and ARM MacBooks. On top of this, Apple likes to usually keep their iPhone events to about an hour and a half to an hour and 45 minutes.
So if we break this down:
Introduction: 10 minutes
IPhones: 35-40 minutes.
AirTags: 10-15 minutes.
HomePod Mini: 10-15 minutes.
AirPods Studio: 10-15 minutes.
ARM MacBooks: 25-30 minutes.
That is already a pact keynote. I highly doubt that Apple is going to want to toss on two new iPads that are very similar to ones we already have, and a tiny watch upgrade just to stretch it out even further. on top of this, apple will not split the keynote into two separate keynotes, because they have no point in doing that.
So instead of fighting on which person is right, how about you all use your noggin and think about what is more likely to happen.
Great observation. What is ur intake on ilovedream then. He has like 90% track record and he said no Apple Watch this month.
 
B&H shows Series 5 as Discontinued. Apple store App doesn’t let you purchase series 5 anymore either. Hmmm
No one is talking about this. The watches, iPad, and iPad Air‘s are all out of stock. Everything else is still in stock. Plus, new iPad and watch models were filed in the eurasian database at the exact same time two weeks ago. Why would they both be filed, and go out of stock at the same time. Oh wait, maybe because this Tuesday, they will be announced at the same time.
You guys focus way too much on what leaker says what, and who is arrogant and who isn’t, when you really should be focusing on what these leaks are actually about. Apple literally has two products that are out of stock right now. They are not going to wait until late September to October to put them back in stock. That would just be stupid. Why would they leave the watch out of stock until later this month or next month. Take an entire month of the Apple Watch sales away? That would be one of the stupidest financial decisions ever. New watches and iPad plus iPad Airs are coming this week.
Also, there is no iPad Pro update coming this fall. Sorry to disappoint you, but they literally still have the “new” tag on the latest iPad Pro. That’s a sign that it’s not going anywhere this year.
 
The rumours are that the new iPad Pro’s will come with an A14X which will be a MASSIVE improvement over the A12X/Z processors. Even if they keep the rest of the iPad the same that is still a huge spec bump which would annoy a lot of customers who have just paid a huge sum of money for a 2020 iPad Pro.

I totally forgot about the iPad 3-4 being only 6 months, however this time there are 2 iPad Pro models and they are both far more expensive than the iPad 3, I’d like to think Apple would go a full year between models of a device so expensive but I guess we shall see, but if they do update it so quickly they would loose a lot of trust from customers.

Also if they wait until march for the iPad Pro it gives them something new and shiny to introduce in Q1 2021 which would boost Q2 earnings quite nicely.

Following Apples release strategy, the iPad Pro won’t get a variant of the A14 until March of 2021.

What’s likely to happen this year is the iPad Air will get Face ID similar to iPhone XR/11 and A13 Bionic processor.

The rumored Apple Silicon based MacBook will get the A14X then March 2021 the iPad Pro’s will include A14Z and the 3rd gen iPhone SE 5.5 and 4.7 will get A14 with 5G making these Apples cheapest phones with 5G.
 
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Great observation. What is ur intake on ilovedream then. He has like 90% track record and he said no Apple Watch this month.
I think he’s wrong, not because Jon is always right, but because you can literally not buy an Apple Watch series 5 from Apple right now. They will not leave the series 5 out of stock for a month, that would be absolutely stupid. Why would they completely stop Apple Watch sales for an entire month. The series 5 is completely out of stock right now, because it’s about to be replaced with the series 6. Same reason that the iPad and iPad airs are currently pushed back for deliveries until the end of this month. Because they’re about to be replaced with new models.
 
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Following Apples release strategy, the iPad Pro won’t get a variant of the A14 until March of 2021.

What’s likely to happen this year is the iPad Air will get Face ID similar to iPhone XR/11 and A13 Bionic processor.

The rumored Apple Silicon based MacBook will get the A14X then March 2021 the iPad Pro’s will include A14Z and the 3rd gen iPhone SE 5.5 and 4.7 will get A14 with 5G making these Apples cheapest phones with 5G.
The iPad and iPad Air will be updated this month. You can tell, because both products have delivery dates pushed all the way back until the end of the month. That’s a huge sign that they’re about to be updated.
The iPad Pro will not get an update anytime soon, seeing as it literally still says that it’s a “new” product on the Apple store. Apple doesn’t update products that still have the “new” tag on them
 
The iPad and iPad Air will be updated this month. You can tell, because both products have delivery dates pushed all the way back until the end of the month. That’s a huge sign that they’re about to be updated.
The iPad Pro will not get an update anytime soon, seeing as it literally still says that it’s a “new” product on the Apple store. Apple doesn’t update products that still have the “new” tag on them
What about Apple Watch and iPhone?
 
Some Watch/band combos are still available for delivery and in-store pickup. The delivery dates are shorter than, say, iPad Pros are right now.
And the iPad Pro still has the “new” tag on it. If Apple was about to update the pro, they would’ve removed that tag a while ago.
 
What about Apple Watch and iPhone?
The majority of Apple watches are not available for purchase anymore. They are completely out of stock, basically meaning that an update is coming within the next week.
Meanwhile, all iPhones are available for delivery within three days. Basically meaning that updates for those are still about a month out, obviously
 
The majority of Apple watches are not available for purchase anymore. They are completely out of stock, basically meaning that an update is coming within the next week.
I'd like to see your source for that info unless you've manually checked each and every possible combo in the Apple Store app.
 
My bet is: iPad Air 4 + Apple Watch Series 6 with blood oxygen sensor.

The iPad Air 4 will be consistent with the leaked manual pictures: touchID on sleep/wake button, edge-to-edge display. A13 SOC.

The Apple Watch Series 6 will be a minor upgrade over Series 5.
 
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I'd like to see your source for that info unless you've manually checked each and every possible combo in the Apple Store app.
Obviously, I haven’t sat here and tried every single combo, but the majority of aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and ceramic models are all not available for delivery from Apple, and Best Buy, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T all have absolutely zero available near me. I highly doubt it’s A coincidence, and I also don’t think that Apple is gonna leave the watches like this until October. They are going to replenish the supply with series 6 models in a couple days, you watch and see
 
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Have you guys all not been following Apple for the past decades? When a product goes out of stock, it means that a new version of that product will be announced within the next week or so, with very very few exceptions. The only exception I can remember is the HomePod randomly going out of stock this past June.
The Apple Watch series 5 is completely out of stock from what I can tell from all locations an online retailers that I can access, and the iPad 7 and Air dates just keep slipping further later this month and into early next month. Meanwhile, the iPhones all ship within 2 to 3 days.
 
I dont believe at all that Apple would just announce the new models at a press event rather then their normal events.
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Obviously, I haven’t sat here and tried every single combo, but the majority of aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and ceramic models are all not available for delivery from Apple, and Best Buy, T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T all have absolutely zero available near me. I highly doubt it’s A coincidence, and I also don’t think that Apple is gonna leave the watches like this until October. They are going to replenish the supply with series 6 models in a couple days, you watch and see
Highly doubt it.
 
iPads and Apple Watch’s being out of stock is not an opinion
I don’t disagree with that part. However, you have made several posts presenting your opinion as fact as to what Apple will do. That is why Namara questioned you like he did. There is nothing wrong with stating your opinion. Just don’t try and pass it off as fact which is what you have been doing.
 
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Maybe it's just me but they should release the Apple Watch Series 6 first, then release the new iPads and iPhones next month.
 
Are they really doing just a press release for a new Apple Watch model? That doesn't seem right. It has to be a press release on when the event is going to be.
 
Facts can’t be disputed, but the conclusions one draws from them can be. Not saying you’re wrong, but time will tell.
While on the face your statement is correct, drawing a conclusion based on previous events is pretty easy to do. Every other time Apple products have gone out of stock, other than very few circumstances, it meant that there was a new one that would be announced within that week.
Saying that there is an iPhone coming this fall is not a fact. We do not know that there is a new iPhone coming this fall 100% conclusively. The world could end, Apple Park could burn down, anything could happen between now and when those phones are supposed to come out. But making a easy conclusion, we can assume that iPhones are coming out this fall.
Apple watches are out of stock. Apple is not gonna leave Apple Watch’s out of stock until October, that would be a terrible financial decision to leave one of their biggest product lines completely unavailable for an entire month. Using my knowledge of apples history, along with common sense, I can deduce that a new watch will be available in a couple days. is it a fact? No. You can call it an opinion, but it’s more like a predictions based on previous patterns and common sense
 
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Are they really doing just a press release for a new Apple Watch model? That doesn't seem right. It has to be a press release on when the event is going to be.
They did a Press release on AirPods Pro, an entire new line of one of their biggest products.
They did a press release on the 16 inch MacBook Pro, a completely new screen size, with several new features.
they Did a press release on the iPad Pro and magic keyboard, an entire new input and software available for the iPad.
They did a press release on the iPhone SE. An iPhone, their most popular product, completely via press release.
So it’s absolutely likely that they’re going to announce this tiny Apple Watch upgrade via press release. Why waste event time on an Apple Watch with a processor bump, better battery, and possible blood oxygen monitoring. That can all be easily explained in a two minute ad, and a website refresh?
The reason that they normally announce Apple watches and iPhones at the same event is because press can have hands-on time with the product afterwards. The majority of consumers do not watch these events. However, there will be no press at the event, so leaving these minor upgrades for website refreshes makes complete sense to save time for more substantial products at the actual keynote
 
How about something Off the Radar ?

Specifically, what is the wildest thing you can think of that AAPL may announce this week, that might Offset ANY iPhone announcement delay ?

I'll start:

A new Pricing & App Discovery structure for the iOS App Store !

Intended to help spur demand, as well as help with Antitrust pressure.
 
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