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Prosser: iPad and Apple Watch Series 6 Press Release Planned for September 8 [Updated]

Lounge vibes 05 said:
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
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AirPods Pro didn't really need an announcement. Its AirPods that are in ear with noise cancelling. Press release was all that was needed.

The 16" MacBook Pro wasn't going to get an announcement all by itself. It was simply a .6 larger screen size with a new keyboard. There weren't really any other new features besides that. Press release was all that was needed.

The iPad Pro press release was literally the 2018 iPad Pro with a different camera. And they aren't going to do an event for the keyboard. Press release all that was needed.

iPhone SE? Its literally an iPhone 8 with some different internals. Of course its a press release.


My point is that it doesn't really bode well for the Series 6 Apple Watch if they only deem it worthy of a press release. If its just some bumped internals that's kind of a disappointment as that's what they released last year. Its fine, just a little surprising that there isn't anything worth holding an event for.

And I think you're wrong, a lot of consumers watch these events. If they didn't, why even make them publicly available and just keep them with the press to report out all the information.
 
I think they will release a new Apple Watch but it will be an updated series 3; and a updated iPad Air. The lower end models will get the facelift Along side ios14 release and the higher end stuff will be saved For the big event.
 
Cosmosent said:
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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You’re wrong, Jon is wrong, Mark is wrong, everybody is wrong. Whats actually going to be announced on Tuesday as a PowerBook G5 and AirPower
 
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Donnation said:
AirPods Pro didn't really need an announcement. Its AirPods that are in ear with noise cancelling. Press release was all that was needed.

The 16" MacBook Pro wasn't going to get an announcement all by itself. It was simply a .6 larger screen size with a new keyboard. There weren't really any other new features besides that. Press release was all that was needed.

The iPad Pro press release was literally the 2018 iPad Pro with a different camera. And they aren't going to do an event for the keyboard. Press release all that was needed.

iPhone SE? Its literally an iPhone 8 with some different internals. Of course its a press release.


My point is that it doesn't really bode well for the Series 6 Apple Watch if they only deem it worthy of a press release. If its just some bumped internals that's kind of a disappointment as that's what they released last year. Its fine, just a little surprising that there isn't anything worth holding an event for.

And I think you're wrong, a lot of consumers watch these events. If they didn't, why even make them publicly available and just keep them with the press to report out all the information.
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first of all, the majority of consumers do not watch these events. The majority of consumers don’t watch any tech events. Sorry to disappoint you, but the majority of them don’t know the difference between a processor and ram or any of that kind of stuff, they’re not gonna listen to fill ramble on about it for an hour.
And secondly, you are literally proving my point. Other than the magic keyboard, which they clearly wanted to demo on stage with Craig during the March event, all of the other products were way too small for events, just like this new Apple Watch will be.
Also, not sure what your point about the SE was. The original SE was just a 5S with a new processor and a new camera, yet it had its own event.
 
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kcslc said:
I’m boycotting all apple products until they change their stance on xcloud, GeForce now, stadia, etc. should be interesting, since I’ve used iOS for 10+ years. But I’m done. This was the straw that broke the camel’s back.
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Sounds like a good plan. There are plenty of alternatives that I’m sure you’ll enjoy just as much if not more than Apple.

Are you putting everything up on eBay like another poster did today? If so be sure to post the links on the marketplace forum, there might be someone interested who could take them off your hands!
 
Just take my money already Apple. I’m actually super excited to upgrade from my XS this year. It is tempting every year, but I got it down for myself that I will only buy one every two years.
 
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Lounge vibes 05 said:
first of all, the majority of consumers do not watch these events. The majority of consumers don’t watch any tech events. Sorry to disappoint you, but the majority of them don’t know the difference between a processor and ram or any of that kind of stuff, they’re not gonna listen to fill ramble on about it for an hour.
And secondly, you are literally proving my point. Other than the magic keyboard, which they clearly wanted to demo on stage with Craig during the March event, all of the other products were way too small for events, just like this new Apple Watch will be.
Also, not sure what your point about the SE was. The original SE was just a 5S with a new processor and a new camera, yet it had its own event.
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I never said the majority of consumers. I said I think that there are consumers that do watch them.

And no, I’m not proving your point. My point was that it’s disappointing that if they are only doing a press release for the watch than it would probably mean there aren’t really any new major features, and that’s disappointing.

My point with the SE was that of course it was just a press release for that phone. The new SE was simply an iPhone 8 with updated internals. What else would they do but do a press release for that phone.

So by saying with any of your original comments that press releases are the norm isn’t true. It’s the norm when it’s not worthy of a press release which to me means that if that’s what they are doing here with the watch then it’s just going to be a simple spec bump, again.
 
Lounge vibes 05 said:
Steve Jobs was an arrogant ass. But that has absolutely nothing to do with how amazing his vision and products were. Same in this situation, he might be an arrogant ass, but his personality and his Apple information are not related one bit
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Sure. But I’m not sure who thinks it is?

OP asked why all the vitriol displayed toward Prosser, so I gave my take 🤷‍♂ imo he brought it on himself, possibly intentionally, but self-inflicted in any case.
 
Donnation said:
I never said the majority of consumers. I said I think that there are consumers that do watch them.

And no, I’m not proving your point. My point was that it’s disappointing that if they are only doing a press release for the watch than it would probably mean there aren’t really any new major features, and that’s disappointing.

My point with the SE was that of course it was just a press release for that phone. The new SE was simply an iPhone 8 with updated internals. What else would they do but do a press release for that phone.

So by saying with any of your original comments that press releases are the norm isn’t true. It’s the norm when it’s not worthy of a press release which to me means that if that’s what they are doing here with the watch then it’s just going to be a simple spec bump, again.
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of course it’s just gonna be a spec bump. Every single Apple Watch, with the exception of the series 4, has just been a spec bump. If you find that boring, get ready to be bored for the next 10 years. The majority of Apple watches, iPhones, and iPads are just gonna be minor spec upgrades.
 
All wrong. The announcement will be Apple won't release any new products this year. All push to next year due to covid19 because they won't get the profit margin they want this year. haha... 😂
 
Lounge vibes 05 said:
of course it’s just gonna be a spec bump. Every single Apple Watch, with the exception of the series 4, has just been a spec bump. If you find that boring, get ready to be bored for the next 10 years. The majority of Apple watches, iPhones, and iPads are just gonna be minor spec upgrades.
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Lol ok.
 
Lounge vibes 05 said:
of course it’s just gonna be a spec bump. Every single Apple Watch, with the exception of the series 4, has just been a spec bump. If you find that boring, get ready to be bored for the next 10 years. The majority of Apple watches, iPhones, and iPads are just gonna be minor spec upgrades.
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The new SoC for the Watch may or may not be just a spec bump, depending on its capabilities.

Inclusion of an SpO2 sensor is not a spec bump, it’s a new feature. AOD on Series 5 wasn’t a spec bump. Same with LiDAR on iPad Pro (and upcoming in the 12 lineup).
 
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I have a theory...

both are correct. New iPad Air & Apple Watch 6 will be announced on Tuesday along with announcement of iPhone event as well. Phone event will have “I more thing” being MacBook (Apple Silcon) announcement.
 
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If Apple releases the AW S6, what will happen to the S5? And what will be the low end model? Would the old S3 remains? I'm curious about the Apple Watch, and will be interested in whatever Apple offers as the base lowest (cheapest) model. If Apple can drop the S5 into $199 price, that would be sweet. :D Or at least being back the S4 for that lower price point.
 
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ian87w said:
If Apple releases the AW S6, what will happen to the S5? And what will be the low end model? Would the old S3 remains? I'm curious about the Apple Watch, and will be interested in whatever Apple offers as the base lowest (cheapest) model. If Apple can drop the S5 into $199 price, that would be sweet. :D Or at least being back the S4 for that lower price point.
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Apple is rumored to be introducing a new lower cost Apple Watch to replace the S3. It will be interesting to see if they retain the S3 casing (iPhone SE like) and upgrade the internals, or use less expensive materials and a new form factor. My guess is the former.
 
a_r_i_e_l said:
iPad, iPad Air, and Apple Watch have long shipping times on the website. So that's what's released.

Not iPad Mini, not Apple TV and not iPad Pro.
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Thoughts on the AirPods with purchase promo end date (mid Sept).. Would that be indicative of the online pre-order date for the new models?
 
Tbh I don't see it being the new iPad Air more like the cheapest iPad first with the A12.

Seems strange they announce a new iPad with the A14 before the phone's, also it would put it on par with the iPad Pro if not slightly quicker which will obviously eat into sale's of the 11" Pro as that along with the 12.9" won't be updated until early next year.

Anyways we see. :)
 
Ixon2001 said:
Tbh I don't see it being the new iPad Air more like the cheapest iPad first with the A12.

Seems strange they announce a new iPad with the A14 before the phone's, also it would put it on par with the iPad Pro if not slightly quicker which will obviously eat into sale's of the 11" Pro as that along with the 12.9" won't be updated until early next year.

Anyways we see. :)
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I’m hoping for a new Air, but this is the point that has me scratching my head. What chip would it have?

A12 again? Possible, but disappointing.

A13? Puts it on par with the Pros, especially if it has a new Pro-like design. Seems unlikely they would do this.

A14? Before even the iPhones? Not a chance!
 
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Can't wait. These should be the first watches sold in Japan since having received heart rate monitor approval. Japan authorized the monitor this summer. Hoping that approval carries over into this AW6. No reason why it shouldn't. But knowing Japan's bureaucrazy [sic], it's always possible we'll have to wait until 2021/2022 or some BS.
 
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